Grand River Raceway Race 2 - Race 2
PHILLYS STRANGER (4) comes off a Grand River win last week, sitting 2nd throughout and scoring by 1m; proven at the track. BARBARO (8) led throughout to win at Flamboro by 2.75m last start and can measure up again. ABORIGINALBLUECHIP (2) was beaten just 0.1m when runner‑up at Flamboro after rolling 2nd the trip. ROUGH DEAL (3) won at Flamboro three back and wasn’t far away when 4th at Mohawk two back, so has claims.
Driver: Lorne House
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Draws the pole and owns a perfect Grand River Raceway record at the trip from one attempt. Recent runs include 8th of 8 at Hiawatha over 1609m, beaten 16m after settling 3rd then drifting back behind Vin Bruiser, and a prior 5th at Western Fair when sent out $126. Barrier and favourable track stats give him a chance to improve on recent finishes.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hiawatha Horse Park | 1609m | GD | Lorne S House | 6 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Lorne S House | 7 |
| 22.75L | $126.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 2 |
| 7.25L | $23.00 | |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Lorne S House | 2 |
| 24.5L | $7.50 | |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Trevor S Henry | 5 |
| 11.25L | $41.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Lorne S House | 8 |
| 5.25L | $4.20 | |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | GD | Lorne S House | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Hiawatha Horse Park | 1609m | FT | Lorne S House | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Hiawatha Horse Park | 1609m | FT | Lorne S House | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Damian Maclellan
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Held the chair throughout at Flamboro Downs last time and was collared late by Night Wash, beaten 0.1m at $23. Consistent at the trip (7:1-2-0) and draws inside again with barrier 2 after a near-miss from gate 3. Recent placings and a solid barrier record (1-3: 4:1-2-0) suggest he can give another honest account.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Nicholas R Boyd | 3 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 7 |
| 17.75L | $7.00 | |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 8 |
| 21L | $6.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Michael Merton | 5 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Michael Merton | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Michael Merton | 3 |
| 18L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Michael Merton | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.60 |
Driver: Jody Jamieson
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Won two back at Flamboro Downs over 1609m from the front when $1.24, beating All Charms Off by 7m. Since then ran 4th at Woodbine Mohawk Park (1609m) when $31 and then 9th there last time from gate 9, beaten 13.5m by Neverleaveharlan. Back to a favourable barrier and reunited with Jody Jamieson, he has the early-speed profile to lift on recent efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 9 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 9 |
| 3.75L | $31.00 | |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 4 |
| 17.25L | $15.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 3 |
| 7L | $1.24 |
Driver: Samuel Fillion
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Broke through last week at Grand River over 1609m, sitting handy before edging out Beach Keepers to score. Overall record sits at (8:1-0-1) with that win coming at this track, and he’s 1-from-2 with Samuel Fillion. Fourth-up now and back to a favourable venue, he looks to have turned the corner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 3 |
| 2.25L | $3.25 | |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 2 |
| 7.75L | $5.00 | |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 4 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Louis Philippe Roy | 2 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Louis Philippe Roy | 5 |
| 15.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Louis Philippe Roy | 7 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Louis Philippe Roy | 5 |
| 24.25L | $4.50 |
Driver: Jeffrey Egan
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Returns first up after a seven-month break with a sharp 4:2-1-1 record at 1609m and two wins to close the last prep at Rideau Carlton. Latest victory there on 2 Nov was by 2m after controlling it from the front, having also scored by 1.75m on 26 Oct when working forward from gate 9. Proven with this driver-trainer combination (4:2-1-1) and looks well set if near that level.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Rideau Carlton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jeffrey B Egan | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Rideau Carlton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jeffrey B Egan | 9 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | 48 | $0.00 | Rideau Carlton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jeffrey B Egan | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Rideau Carlton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jeffrey B Egan | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jason Ryan
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Second up after a 4th at Flamboro Downs over 1609m, beaten 13.5m at $23 when working home from the rear behind Barbaro. Previous Western Fair form last fall included a win over 1609m (Class 51) by a head after sitting handy and a prior 2nd when leading early. Solid enough profile at the trip (9:1-1-3) and can be around the mark with a similar trip.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason D Ryan | 3 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 | |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Austin Sorrie | 8 |
| 0.25L | $4.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | 51 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Austin Sorrie | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 | |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | FT | Austin Sorrie | 2 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | GD | Austin Sorrie | 6 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Rideau Carlton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Marie Claude Auger | 2 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | FT | Marie Claude Auger | 1 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2025 | - | 47 | $0.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | FT | Claude Cadieux | 7 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Austin Sorrie
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Third-up and already a dual 1609m winner from 9 starts (9:2-0-1), with all career runs at the trip. Placed once from two drives with Austin Sorrie, and draws wide again after a prior unplaced effort from a similar gate. Solid overall profile at the mile suggests a competitive showing if he navigates the barrier.
Driver: Nicholas Boyd
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Resumed with a front-running win at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on 31 May, scoring by 2.75m as a $1.73 chance over Majorsweet Hanover. Now second-up and sticks to 1609m, with a 1-from-7 record at the trip and unbeaten 1:1 with Nicholas Boyd. Barrier 8 is a wider draw than last time, but the latest effort reads well for another forward showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Nicholas R Boyd | 6 |
| 2.75L | $1.73 | |
| 9/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 10 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Todd Ratchford | 3 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 | |
| 5/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason D Ryan | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Billy J Davis | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 | |
| 4/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Billy J Davis | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Billy J Davis | 8 |
| 12.5L | $151.00 |
Driver: Brady Galliers
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Third-up and already a winner this prep, scoring at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on 17 May at $3.1 after leading throughout, beating Country Maverick by 2m. Last start at Woodbine Mohawk Park he tracked the speed from gate 1 and faded late for 6th of 8, 4m behind Chow For Now at $4.6. Consistent at the trip (2:1-0-0) and looks capable of improving off that latest run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/06/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Douglas R Mcnair | 1 |
| 4L | $4.60 | |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Douglas R Mcnair | 4 |
| 2L | $3.10 |