$489,000 mandatory payout on Thursday

MILTON, ON – December 21, 2021 – Woodbine Mohawk Park continues their exciting Standardbred Holiday harness racing program featuring stakes finals and a mandatory JackPot Hi5 payout ready to make someone’s holiday wishes come true.

The festivities kick off on Thursday, December 23, with the $489,248.24 mandatory JackPot Hi5 waiting to be claimed. In addition, a trio of Pop-Up Event series for both pacers and trotters are scheduled, with post time at 7:00 p.m.

Woodbine Mohawk Park will not race on Friday, December 24 or Saturday, December 25, as our horse people and staff enjoy time with their families.

On December 26, an action-packed, 13 race, Boxing Day **matinee** is scheduled, including the Niagara Pacing Series Final for three-year-old filly pacers. After being delayed a week, the second leg of the Valedictory Series will also resume for three-year-old pacing colts, with the Preferred Pace the cherry on top of a stellar day. Post time for the Boxing Day card is 1:00 p.m.

The regular racing schedule will resume on **December 27** with the Claiming Pop-Up Event final, the second leg of the Condition Pop-up Pacing Event, and the Preferred Trot*. Racing will continue **December 30**, both with 7:00 p.m. post times.

Continuing with the celebrations, bring in 2022 with your favourite equine friends as the **New Year’s Eve** card begins at 7:00 p.m.

After celebrating the stroke of midnight, racing will return on **New Year’s Day** with the Valedictory Series Final.

Post time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Not sure how to play your holiday cards?

Follow professional handicappers Chad Rozema and Monique Vag, to view their insights and analysis, or visit the Woodbine Handicapping page to see the full complement of expert picks.

While being at Woodbine Mohawk Park is the best way to experience the thrill of racing, you can also enjoy the races on Woodbine.com, while wagering on HPIbet.com or visit the new Dark Horse Bets app and download today.

However, you decide to play the races, please be safe and enjoy your holiday season with Woodbine Mohawk Park.

by Lindsay Bax, for Woodbine Communications