Grand River Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
VOLCANIC (1) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres, after a modest eighth at this track the run prior. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Has the ability to find the winners' list. KOUNTRY GRACE (3) scored at this track three runs ago. Returned to something like that form last time out when third over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a comparable field and he can play a big role. STATE ONE SMILEY (5) is usually thereabouts and looks a strong winning hope this time following a last-start fifth at this track. Rarely lets backers down. HARBORLITE JIMMIE (6) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: B MacDonald
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 5 m by Asiago Seelster (1:54.20) in G on July 23 at $4.35. At the previous start 8th over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Franco Santana (1:51.40) in G on July 16 at $5.55.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/6 | 23/07/2025 | 7 | $8,949.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.35 | ||
8/9 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | $8,949.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McNair | 1 |
| 25.3L | $5.55 | ||
1/6 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | $8,949.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McNair | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 | ||
1/7 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.35 | ||
6/8 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 7 |
| 3.0L | $19.95 | ||
8/9 | 04/06/2025 | 11 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 8 |
| 17.8L | $10.10 |

Driver: L House
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Last start 8th over 1609m at Hiawatha, at the bell was 8th- beaten 13 m by Feelin American (1:54.30) on July 26 at $20.50. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m at Western Fair Raceway (1:59.10) beating All Bets On Tex in G on December 4 2023 at $6.15 at the bell was 2nd-.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 26/07/2025 | 600 | $5,593.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | A Moore | 3 |
| 13.0L | $20.50 | ||
1/8 | 04/12/2023 | 7 | $7,778.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Clements | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.15 | ||
3/8 | 27/11/2023 | 14 | $7,946.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Clements | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.30 | ||
4/7 | 13/11/2023 | 9 | $7,946.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Clements | 5 |
| 9.3L | $10.85 | ||
7/9 | 04/11/2023 | 8 | $20,431.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 7 |
| 9.3L | $79.00 | ||
7/9 | 27/10/2023 | 7 | $34,522.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Tra Henry | 7 |
| 13.3L | $70.05 |

Driver: G Ketros
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd over 1609m at this track was 2nd- at the bell, beaten 4 m by Smiles For Miles (1:53.00) in G on July 25 at $43.30. Rates highly.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Ketros | 4 |
| 3.8L | $43.30 | ||
6/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Ketros | 7 |
| 13.3L | $14.60 | ||
1/6 | 11/07/2025 | 9 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Ketros | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 | ||
6/6 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | $8,949.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Ketros | 2 |
| 5.0L | $44.85 | ||
5/7 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Ketros | 1 |
| 1.8L | $26.30 | ||
4/9 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Ketros | 2 |
| 9.3L | $28.00 |

Driver: D Thiessen
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Won three starts back at this track over 1609m G on July 2. Last time out 7th over 1609m at this track was 9th- at the bell, beaten 4 m by Connor B (1:56.00) in G on July 16 at $37.25.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/9 | 16/07/2025 | 7 | $8,389.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 6 |
| 4.3L | $37.25 | ||
6/7 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | $8,389.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 1 |
| 9.0L | $31.30 | ||
1/9 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | $7,383.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 | ||
6/6 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | $7,432.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 6 |
| 18.3L | $1.70 | ||
1/8 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | $7,432.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.45 | ||
5/6 | 04/06/2025 | 19 | $7,432.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.45 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Failed to impress last start; 5th over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Smiles For Miles (1:53.00) in G on July 25 at $3.80. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3.5 m as favourite at Hanover Raceway (1:56.20) beating Rose Run Vortex in on July 19 at $1.80 at the bell was leading.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/8 | 25/07/2025 | 6 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Hunt | 9 |
| 20.8L | $3.80 | ||
1/6 | 19/07/2025 | 6 | $5,593.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 | ||
1/5 | 13/07/2025 | 25 | $5,034.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Hunt | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 | ||
9/9 | 18/06/2025 | 4 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 1 |
| 14.0L | $5.20 | ||
3/8 | 14/06/2025 | 210 | $5,631.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Hunt | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 | ||
3/8 | 16/11/2024 | 4 | $19,694.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Davis (Jnr) | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.35 |

Driver: D MacLellan
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Smiles For Miles at this track over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres fourth again at this track same class on July 11.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/8 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D MacLellan | 1 |
| 4.0L | $17.95 | ||
4/6 | 11/07/2025 | 9 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D MacLellan | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.55 | ||
6/8 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | $8,389.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D MacLellan | 5 |
| 8.5L | $24.85 | ||
4/6 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | $8,446.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D MacLellan | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.95 | ||
2/7 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | $7,432.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D MacLellan | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 | ||
2/8 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | $7,432.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D MacLellan | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.95 |

Driver: M MacDonell
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Comments
Last start 6th over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Smiles For Miles (1:53.00) in G on July 25 at $36.30. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 6 m by Smiles For Miles (1:53.10) in G on July 18 at $14.25.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/8 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 2 |
| 23.0L | $36.30 | ||
3/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 5 |
| 5.8L | $14.25 | ||
3/6 | 11/07/2025 | 16 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 3 |
| 2.5L | $13.85 | ||
7/7 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 3 |
| 17.0L | $71.85 | ||
8/9 | 18/06/2025 | 53 | $9,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 3 |
| 11.8L | $44.10 | ||
7/8 | 26/04/2025 | 17 | $7,461.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 7 |
| 15.0L | $12.30 |

Driver: J Harris
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Last start won by a neck at Georgian Downs (1:55.10) beating Up Front Bb in G on July 13 at $11.50 at the bell was 3rd-.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/9 | 13/07/2025 | 16 | $10,067.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.50 | ||
2/6 | 27/06/2025 | 101 | HCP | $6,982.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 5 |
| 2.8L | $30.80 | |
4/7 | 18/03/2025 | 19 | $8,899.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | N Steward | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 | ||
7/10 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | $12,222.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Good | T Borth | 1 |
| 7.5L | $11.55 | ||
2/10 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | $12,222.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 5 |
| 1.3L | $12.35 | ||
3/6 | 06/02/2025 | 7 | $9,444.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | N Steward | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 | ||
2/6 | 02/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Beckwith | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |