Flamboro Downs Race 9 - Race 9
UPGRADE (6) brings the best recent form, winning last start at Flamboro over 1609m by 2.25L after handy run, and had solid Mohawk placings prior. ROMANCING RITZ (3) is a last‑start winner at Western Fair over 1609m and was 2nd here in January, so profiles as the main danger. TALBOT PATRIOT (5) was 3rd here over 1609m last week after sitting close and can hold a placing. SOS HALO (1) draws the pole but was 9th here five days ago, beaten 31.75L, needing sharp improvement.

Driver: Austin Sorrie
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Back on a 5‑day turnaround after finishing 9th of 9 at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on 21 May, beaten 31.75L on FT, at $14. Prior run was 5th of 9 at the same track/trip on 14 May in class 51 from barrier 9, beaten 23L at $6. Draws barrier 1 now with Austin Sorrie for Gerard Demers. Needs sharp improvement but can lift from the pole draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Sorrie | 2 |
| 31.75L | $14.00 | |
| 5/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 9 |
| 23L | $6.00 |

Driver: Tyler Jones
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First-up after 197 days. Best recent effort was a close 2nd at Woodbine Mohawk Park over 1609m on 16 Sep, leading throughout before beaten 0.5L by Rare Legacy at $19. Last start 6th of 6 at Woodbine Mohawk Park over 1609m on 10 Nov, beaten 23L at $26 after racing handy. Each-way claims if reproducing that September run.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | GD | Jody C Jamieson | 5 |
| 23L | $26.00 | |
| 5/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | GD | Scott Coulter | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 6 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 | |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 7 |
| 14.75L | $71.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 6 |
| 16L | $7.00 | |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 | |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler J Borth | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/07/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 5 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |

Driver: Brett Macdonald
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Comes off a win at Western Fair Raceway over 1609m on 11 May, settling 4th and scoring by 0.25L at $4.20 with Brett A Macdonald riding. Prior Flamboro Downs run on 29 Jan was 4th of 6 over 1609m, beaten 2.25L at $2.10 after settling last. Also ran 2nd at Flamboro over 1609m on 22 Jan on GD, beaten 1L at $91 behind Ram. In with a chance if she holds that last-start form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Brett A Macdonald | 5 |
| 0.25L | $4.20 | |
| 8/9 | 09/02/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Bob Mcclure | 3 |
| 31.75L | $12.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Paul G Mackenzie | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.10 | |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | GD | Paul G Mackenzie | 2 |
| 1L | $91.00 |

Driver: Ondrej Gois
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Comes here second-up after a 7-day turnaround. Last start 4th of 7 after settling 4th at Western Fair Raceway over 1609m on 19 May, beaten 3.75L at $34 on GD. Draws barrier 4 again with Ondrej Gois aboard for trainer-jockey combo. Can improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | 45 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | GD | Ondrej Gois | 1 |
| 3.75L | $34.00 |

Driver: Rodney Hughes
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Has been around the mark at Flamboro lately, placing 3rd two of his last four. Last start 3rd of 6 after racing handy at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on 21 May, beaten 4.75L at $34 behind Hp Imagine. Also 3rd there on 29 Apr over 1609m, beaten 4.25L at $3.50. Can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 3 |
| 4.75L | $34.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Scott Coulter | 3 |
| 35.25L | $19.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Sorrie | 7 |
| 5.25L | $11.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Austin Sorrie | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.50 | |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Phillippe Hudon | 7 |
| 13.75L | $151.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Phillippe Hudon | 7 |
| 20.5L | $71.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Mark J Macdonald | 3 |
| 5.75L | $101.00 | |
| 8/10 | 29/03/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 8 |
| 15L | $71.00 | |
| 9/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 7 |
| 15L | $126.00 | |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 4 |
| 32.75L | $41.00 | |
| 4/9 | 09/02/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 7 |
| 4.5L | $91.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Billy J Davis | 7 |
| 999.99L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Billy J Davis | 5 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Billy J Davis | 8 |
| 15L | $61.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 4 |
| 999.99L | $126.00 | |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 5 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 | |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 1 |
| 17.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | FT | Rodney M Hughes | 1 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Ratchford
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Comes off a Flamboro Downs win over 1609m on 17 May, settling 3rd then 2nd before drawing clear by 2.25L, with Todd Ratchford up at $9.00. Prior run was 4th at Woodbine Mohawk Park over 1609m on 11 May, beaten 3.5L at $6.50 behind Kenogami Fancy. Also placed two of the previous three at Woodbine, including a 3rd behind Just Business on 25 Apr. Can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 1 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 | |
| 4/9 | 11/05/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Matthew Bax | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 | |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | James A Macdonald | 7 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 4 |
| 6.25L | $19.00 | |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 4 |
| 1.75L | $2.25 | |
| 2/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 | |
| 3/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.05 | |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler J Borth | 1 |
| 2L | $9.00 | |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Chris Christoforou | 7 |
| 7.25L | $10.00 | |
| 6/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 4 |
| 23.75L | $29.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 4 |
| 9.75L | $26.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew Bax | 6 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 14/07/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | James A Macdonald | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 | |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 9 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Thiessen
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Third-up off a 9-day turnaround. Last start 5th of 7 after settling handy at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on 17 May, beaten 20L at $51, behind Elbows Up. Previously 8th of 8 at Grand River over 1609m on 6 Aug after racing rearward. Needs to lift but can improve with a kinder run from barrier 7.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Mark J Macdonald | 5 |
| 20L | $51.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Trevor S Henry | 7 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 7 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Mackenzie
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Comes off 5 days’ rest after finishing 4th of 6 at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on 21 May, beaten 17.75L behind Hp Imagine at $34. Prior runs at Georgian Downs in July were 7th of 7 and 8th of 9 over 1609m. Paul Mackenzie rides again for Carey Le Cain from barrier 8. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Paul G Mackenzie | 5 |
| 17.75L | $34.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | FT | Carter A Gimblett | 2 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2025 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | FT | Carter A Gimblett | 2 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Guy
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First-up after 236 days. Last start 6th of 9 at Woodbine Mohawk Park over 1609m on 2 Oct, beaten 23.75L on FT at $51 after settling back. Prior run 7th of 9 over 1609m on 16 Sep, beaten 13.5L at $67. Can improve with fitness.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Trevor S Henry | 4 |
| 23.75L | $51.00 | |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Trevor S Henry | 5 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |