Top Pick Stats: 153/531 (-$295.70) Best Bets: 21/48 (-$13.60); Spot Plays: 14/50 (-$21.70) Best Bet: VICTOR INVICTUS (Race 11) Spot Play: WESLYN HANOVER (Race 10) Early Pick-5: 1,2/4,5/1,3/3,7/7,10   $6.40 Late Pick-5: 3,5/4/1,3/4,8/3   $1.60 Race 1: FILLIES & MARES, 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 1 RACE (WINNERS FOR A PURSE OF $9,000 OR LESS 2 RACES) OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (2) MAKEMBLUSH HANOVER has done what has been asked of her thus far, and shows versatility for top connections. Roy logically gives her the nod. (1) GROOVY BABY YEAH makes her sophomore debut after a pair of qualifiers that show a jump from two to three. Hard not to trust the Cullen barn to move this filly forward. (4) CENTURY MONTANA can leave like a rocket but struggles to finish the job. She will find the right field that she can bottom out one day, but I don’t think that occurs tonight. [DRF HARNESS: Get Harness Eye PPs for this card] Race 2: ONTARIO SIRED SPRING SERIES TROT: ONTARIO SIRED 3 YEAR OLD FILLIES, NW $30,000 IN 2025. NO ALLOWANCES. LEG 1. (5) PRESS ON BALLYKEEL stuck around for a piece after making two moves in her season debut. She has enough speed to get into the early mix and potentially trip out. (4) UPGRADE was better last week when forwardly placed and shouldn’t find herself in any trouble in this field. (3) BELLA CHICA looms as a major question mark. The upside is there, though, and it could just be that she needed to get back on a bigger track. Time will tell. Race 3: ONTARIO SIRED SPRING SERIES PACE: ONTARIO SIRED 3 YEAR OLD FILLIES, NW $30,000 IN 2025. NO ALLOWANCES. LEG 1. (3) BEACH WIGGLE has taken advantage of two weaker fields at Flamboro, but there’s something to be said for taking care of business like she has. Her gate speed makes her an obvious factor. (1) R SPORTS DELIGHT wasn’t detached from the leaders, per se, but she couldn’t quite hang as the final half sprint ensued. These rivals shouldn’t prove to be as tough. (5) ESMERALDA DU LAC is frequently in the mix and looks to be getting quicker, but hasn’t quite been able to finish in her last few efforts. Money will find her again. Race 4: NW $1,000 LAST 4 STARTS (W/O $8,000 LAST 8 STARTS N/E). AE: N/A $665 P/S IN 2026 (MIN 4 STARTS). AE: OPT. CLM. $12,500. (3) TALK SHOW HOST gets a big post switch after showing some punch late in the mile with Louis Roy in the bike. He should be much closer this time around. I’m never too quick to jump on (7) ARCHIMEDES as a win prospect, but his grinding style makes him a lot more favorable than others at the bottom level. (9) DONATOVER should be able to hold on for a piece if he blasts off the car, but the outside draw doesn’t help. Race 5: 4 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 1 RACE (WINNERS FOR A PURSE OF $9,000 OR LESS 2 RACES) OR $9,000 LIFETIME. NO ALLOWANCES. (10) WE GOT HISTORY was shut down in early October after making a miscue in his first start for the Menary barn. He returned with a winning qualifier that should spark a good start to his sophomore campaign, even from the high draw. (7) WALK OF LIFE is 2-for-2 in his young career and already shows the necessary versatility to become a quality horse. (3) CARSONS WICKED ONE had no chance from the back in his career debut. If he continues to step forward, he could be a factor at a price. Race 6: POP UP SERIES: STARTERS FOR A PURSE OF $10,000 OR LESS IN 2026 (W/O $75,000 IN 2025-26 N/E). AE: OPT. CLM. $12,500. LEG 2. AE: LEG 1 STARTERS. (5) MASTERWORK worked out a perfect trip last week, and despite there being no passing lane, the rail opened up for him. Regardless of that, though, Roy got good speed out of him on both ends. (3) NO ANGEL LIKE ME is a consistent grinder who is usually always in the mix. I think she gets out-footed early by a few rivals, but she stuck around to be second after a delayed move to the front three back, so it is possible. (7) THE FIXER does his job every time, though he is better when sitting a stalking trip. Something similar to last week feels about right. Race 7: ONTARIO SIRED SPRING SERIES TROT: ONTARIO SIRED 3 YEAR OLD FILLIES, NW $30,000 IN 2025. NO ALLOWANCES. LEG 1. (4) R HALO was heavily supported on debut, but spoiled all chances with an early break in stride. It might be all or nothing with her, but I think she beats this field if she stays flat. (6) BLUE RARE returned with a decent second at Flamboro. She got around the Mohawk oval just fine last year, and got J-Mac’s nod. (5) JUST BUSINESS has the gate speed to get herself into contention again. Look for her to be right there. Race 8: FILLIES & MARES, 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER, NW 3 RACES OR $50,000 (OS $80,000) LIFETIME. (1) HP JOSEPHINE backed up her sharp form last week and proved that she fits at this level. She is hard to leave off tickets, though this race could get competitive in a hurry. (3) MORE THAN A WOMAN made up solid ground in the back half last week and could be set for a typical Mark Macdonald speed try. (4) KOBRA KATE has been off almost three weeks, but was really rounding into form before the lame scratch. She might need a start. Race 9: FILLIES & MARES, 5 YEAR OLDS & YOUNGER NW OF 2 RACES OR $20,000 LIFETIME. (4) SAULSBROOK ROLO is likely to take even more support this week after her seasonal debut turned into a tightener. If she steps forward, I expect good things. (8) HORSE WITH A PLAN was fast enough to be a Grassroots filly last year, and flaunted that speed again in her lone morning prep last week. I would expect her to be on the move early and be in the mix right away. (9) HP DOROTHEE took advantage of a wicked pace last week and eventually got up on debut. The high draw makes it tougher, but another step forward can see her contend again. [DRF HARNESS: Sign up for our FREE DRF Harness Digest Newsletter] Race 10: ONTARIO SIRED SPRING SERIES PACE: ONTARIO SIRED 3 YEAR OLD FILLIES, NW $30,000 IN 2025. NO ALLOWANCES. LEG 1. (3) WESLYN HANOVER finds a different group this week after being part of the HP Josephine final half sprint. She has enough speed on both ends of the mile to rebound here. (6) ANGELS AMOUNG US used her signature late kick to get in the mix off the turn, and sustained it all the way to the wire where she got the job done. The early speed types could fade here, giving her an advantage. (2) PLAYSOMETHINGSWEET should have had more punch considering the trip that she got. If it’s any consolation, it was only her second start back. She is one of the early speed types that could falter. Race 11: POP UP SERIES: STARTERS FOR A PURSE OF $10,000 OR LESS IN 2026 (W/O $75,000 IN 2025-26 N/E). AE: OPT. CLM. $12,500. LEG 2. AE: LEG 1 STARTERS. (7) VICTOR INVICTUS is back to himself after two strong wins from up close. J-Mac gets along really well with this classy horse. (4) DELCREST BRENT seems overdue for a big mile from off the pace. He doesn’t win much, but can close for a piece if things set up right for him. (1) GOOBER SMACK had to settle for second behind the aforementioned Masterwork, though he did race well in that effort. He should be right in the mix again.