by Greg Blanchard, media/communications, Woodbine Entertainment Group

Campbellville, ON — Longshots were the story as Mohawk Racetrack kicked off the 2007 Summer Meet on Thursday night, May 17.

Only two favorites were able to prevail during the 10-race program and they were Big Money at 5-2 in the fourth race and Trimline, who scored by just a head in the night’s seventh race at 6-5 odds.

Leading the longshot parade was Freds Good Friday, who scored in the sixth race at odds of 65-1. The 7-year-old gelding found room late between horses and won in 1:53.4 while kicking back $134.70 on the nose.

The Pick-4 returned a whopping $32,567.90 for a $1 ticket.

There was also a dead-heat that came in race eight between Rustlin Goodtime and Space Traveller, who hit the wire together in 1:53.

Woodbine’s leading driver so far in 2007, Jody Jamieson, held the hot hands on opening night as he reined home three winners.

Fans are reminded that live racing continues all weekend long. Saturday is Admiral’s Express Night, where fans will have a chance to pay tribute to one of racing’s favorite horses, Admiral’s Express. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first post is at 7:20 p.m.

Sunday is Family Fun Night with all sorts of activities planned for the kids. The nine-race program will be followed by a fireworks spectacular.

Note the early post time Sunday of 6:15 p.m. Gates also open at 5:30 p.m.