Grand River Raceway Race 4 - Race 4
MY BUDDY SAM (4) registered yet another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at Western Fair Raceway, adding to a string of recent minor placings. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. STOMPER TOM (1) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when half a metre from the winner in second over 1609m at Flamboro Downs. Has the benefit of a good draw. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. JOKIC (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by half a metre at Flamboro Downs over 1609m. ALL GAS NO BRAKES (10) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at Mohawk Park last time out.

Driver: A Sorrie
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, at the bell was 2nd- beaten 0.5 m by Jokic (1:56.00) on May 28 at $3.70. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | $12,270.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 | ||
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | $12,270.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | B MacDonald | 5 |
| 8.0L | $6.05 | ||
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | $11,247.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.20 | ||
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | $11,247.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.55 | ||
| 5/9 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | $11,494.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 5 |
| 8.5L | $23.60 | ||
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | $8,777.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.75 |

Driver: L House
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Last start 5th over 1609m at Western Fair Raceway, at the bell was 6th- beaten 15 m by Passarino (1:54.30) on May 29 at $52.35. Two runs back won by 1.0 m at Western Fair Raceway (1:58.00) beating Royal Beluga in on May 19 at $33.95 at the bell was 4th-. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | $16,360.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 6 |
| 15.3L | $52.35 | ||
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 15 | $10,634.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Good | L House | 6 |
| 1.0L | $33.95 | ||
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | $10,634.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 7 |
| 7.0L | $22.30 | ||
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 12 | HCP | $13,062.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 2 |
| 6.8L | $40.25 | |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | $9,404.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Good | L House | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | $8,986.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |

Driver: B MacDonald
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite at Flamboro Downs (1:57.20) beating Baden Baden in on May 28 at $1.50 at the bell was 2nd-. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
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 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | $10,736.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | B MacDonald | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 | ||
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | $10,736.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | S Coulter | 9 |
| 3.0L | $8.15 | ||
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | $9,714.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 9 |
| 2.5L | $48.10 | ||
| 5/7 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | $9,714.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.90 | ||
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | $9,927.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 6 |
| 1.3L | $16.95 | ||
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | HCP | $13,062.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 4 |
| 5.3L | $51.75 |

Driver: Brady Galliers
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Solid run when a close second behind Siesta Sandman at Western Fair Raceway over 1609m on May 11 at $1.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Passarino at Western Fair Raceway over 1609m on May 29 at $10.35. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 18 | $16,360.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.35 | ||
| 2/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | $12,781.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 | ||
| 2/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | $12,781.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 | ||
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | HCP | $13,062.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 | |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 50 | HCP | $13,062.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | $16,444.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |

Driver: Michael Whelan
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th over 1609m at Western Fair Raceway, beaten 5 m by Esquire (2:02.10) on March 11 2025 at $35.40. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 360 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/06/2025 | 10 | TM<74CD | $13,997.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 8 |
| 15.8L | $19.30 | |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2025 | 10 | NW4400L4 | $13,219.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 5 |
| 10.5L | $22.20 | |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | $9,040.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 5 |
| 3.0L | $22.95 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | $8,249.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.65 | ||
| 7/8 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | $10,734.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1 |
| 6.8L | $45.90 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | $10,579.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1 |
| 4.0L | $24.35 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Last start 5th over 1609m at Western Fair Raceway was 6th- at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Mercutio (1:58.10) on May 19 at $17.65. Two runs back 7th over 1609m at Western Fair Raceway, at the bell was 7th- beaten 13 m by Buttinski (1:58.40) on May 4 at $28.85. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/05/2026 | 15 | $12,781.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Good | J Ryan | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.65 | ||
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 176 | $12,781.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Renaud | 2 |
| 13.8L | $28.85 | ||
| 7/8 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | $17,448.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Good | J Renaud | 7 |
| 9.8L | $33.95 | ||
| 1/8 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | $13,086.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Renaud | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.05 | ||
| 9/10 | 24/10/2025 | 11 | $17,448.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 9 |
| 3.8L | $94.60 | ||
| 4/9 | 13/10/2025 | 14 | $17,448.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 3 |
| 5.5L | $44.40 |

Driver: J Harris
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Last start 2nd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, at the bell was 4th- beaten 1.75 m by The Fixer (1:57.20) on May 28 at $10.75. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win as favourite at Flamboro Downs (1:58.00) beating Hesohot Hanover in HCP on May 21 at $1.60 at the bell was leading. Can't see her troubling these.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | $10,736.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.75 | ||
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,180.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 | |
| 5/9 | 14/05/2026 | 4 | $9,714.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 2 |
| 3.5L | $40.20 | ||
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | 129 | HCP | $10,225.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 1 |
| 12.0L | $48.10 | |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | $9,825.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Good | D Spence | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.15 | ||
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | $8,734.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.15 |

Driver: P Mackenzie
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Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Flamboro Downs both over 1609m. Last start won by a 0.5 m as favourite at Flamboro Downs (1:56.00) beating Stomper Tom in on May 28 at $2.45 at the bell was leading. Going very well and deserves top billing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | $12,270.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 | ||
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | HCP | $9,407.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.45 | |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | $12,270.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 2 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | $20,450.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 2 |
| 3.8L | $16.50 | ||
| 8/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $14,629.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 10 |
| 10.3L | $9.70 | ||
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $20,899.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.15 | ||
| 4/6 | 23/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Harder | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 05/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 0 |
| 147L | $0.00 |

Driver: S Coulter
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Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Zip Me Up at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on May 21 at $2.05. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Jokic at Flamboro Downs over 1609m on May 28 at $11.10. Hard to fault on current form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | $12,270.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.10 | ||
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 154 | $10,736.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 | ||
| 4/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Good | T Cullen | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.05 | ||
| 2/9 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 9 |
| 4.0L | $54.15 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.05 | ||
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | $9,815.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Good | D Maclellan | 9 |
| 7.0L | $11.90 |