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Grand River Raceway Race 5 - Race 5

PHILLY'S STRANGER (8) has been most impressive of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by 5 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. WALTER'S NIP (5) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing third and just 1.3 metres from the winner. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. JOHN HILL (6) should be ready to peak now after finishing third over 1609m at this track a week ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. DONTQUITYOURDAYJOB (2) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on June 3.

Race Time:11:52 PM

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Wills Watchin (1)x127252113

Trainer: D Laver 12 mths 29: 6-4-5

Driver: R Doyle

4 yo BR G

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: JOYS BLAZINGSEVENS

Stats

Career29: 6-4-5

LTS$41,913.00

BMR1:54.30

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %20.69%

Place %51.72%

Comments

Last start solid effort when 3rd over 1609m at Hiawatha was 4th- at the bell, beaten 5 m by Bayfield Beach (1:54.10) on June 13 at $5.70. Two runs back won by 1.0 m at Hiawatha (1:54.30) beating Leave It To Lucan in on June 6 at $2.10 at the bell was 2nd-. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	13/06/2026	7	$6,067.00	Hiawatha	1609m	Fast	R Doyle	2	1. Bayfield Beach 2. Docsphillycheese 3. Wills Watchin	5.0L	$5.70
1/7	06/06/2026	7	$5,460.00	Hiawatha	1609m	Fast	R Doyle	6	1. Wills Watchin 2. Leave It To Lucan 3. Up Front Bb	1.0L	$2.10
1/8	30/05/2026	7	$5,521.00	Hiawatha	1609m	Fast	R Doyle	6	1. Wills Watchin 2. Up Front Bb 3. Brydown Wait N See	1.0L	$1.90
2/7	23/05/2026	11	$5,521.00	Hiawatha	1609m	Good	R Doyle	1	1. Bettor Talker 2. Wills Watchin 3. Vivs Freight Train	0.5L	$1.75
5/6	12/05/2026	10	$8,998.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	R Doyle	5	1. Moonlover Bovino 2. The Ready 3. Rowdy Patrick	6.8L	$21.20
2/8	02/05/2026	13	$8,998.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	R Doyle	2	1. Moonlover Bovino 2. Wills Watchin 3. Your Round	5.0L	$2.25

Dontquityourdayjob (2)31x5165504

Trainer: J Pentland 12 mths 21: 4-3-2

Driver: J Harris

4 yo BR H

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: FAMILY FIRST

Stats

Career21: 4-3-2

LTS$29,756.00

BMR1:55.40

TS4: 0-1-1

Win %19.05%

Place %42.86%

Comments

Last start 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd- beaten 1.0 m by Cold Creek Pantera (1:53.20) in G on June 3 at $35.05. Before that, failed to finish when he ran at Flamboro Downs on May 3 over 1609m. Should be right in the finish.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	03/06/2026	31	$9,606.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Harris	6	1. Cold Creek Pantera 2. Arson Seelster 3. Lyons Firstbulldog	1.0L	$35.05
0/8	03/05/2026	7	$10,123.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	J Harris	5	1. Arson Seelster 2. Late For Coffee 3. Starbright Dancer	99.0L	$9.85
5/9	26/04/2026	7	$10,345.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	J Harris	9	1. Starbright Dancer 2. Stroker 3. Gansbaai	6.8L	$80.80
5/8	19/04/2026	7	$10,345.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	J Harris	5	1. Arson Seelster 2. Stroker 3. Starbright Dancer	5.0L	$21.95
6/9	12/04/2026	14	$20,899.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	B Mcclure	3	1. Axial 2. Solidarity 3. Johnny Wiggles	8.0L	$31.30
1/7	29/03/2026	7	$8,736.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Sa Fillion	6	1. Dontquityourdayjob 2. Outrun The Odds 3. Wicked Plan	4.0L	$6.95

Always Toohot (3)5334107034

Trainer: K Cecchin 12 mths 11: 1-0-3

Driver: G Rooney

3 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS A VIRGIN (USA)

Dam: I'M TOOHOT TOSTOP

Stats

Career11: 1-0-3

LTS$18,058.00

BMR1:54.20

TS2: 0-0-1

Win %9.09%

Place %36.36%

Comments

Last start 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd- beaten 5.5 m by Saulsbrook Rodeo (1:53.20) in 3yo G on June 10 at $11.65. At his previous start good run when 3rd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 6 m by Stroker (1:52.20) in G on June 3 at $58.90. Going okay so keep him safe.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	10/06/2026	7	$9,100.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Jamieson	7	1. Saulsbrook Rodeo 2. Cabo San Lucas 3. D A Lets Dance	5.5L	$11.65
3/7	03/06/2026	39	$9,606.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	G Rooney	4	1. Stroker 2. Barracuda Hanover 3. Always Toohot	6.8L	$58.90
10/10	25/04/2026	13	$19,854.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Trev Henry	1	1. We Got History 2. Wholetthedogsout 3. Walk Of Life	18.3L	$67.55
7/9	12/04/2026	15	$20,899.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Trev Henry	7	1. Axial 2. Solidarity 3. Johnny Wiggles	11.0L	$55.60
10/10	28/03/2026	7	$19,527.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Trev Henry	2	1. Johnny Wiggles 2. Twin B Cabo 3. Dr Dave	33.8L	$21.80
1/9	21/03/2026	14	$18,499.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Trev Henry	7	1. Always Toohot 2. Rasputin 3. Bar Down Brisby	1.8L	$4.25

Kaptainkrave (4)44x3900912

Trainer: B Lane 12 mths 18: 1-2-3

Driver: Nicholas Boyd

3 yo B G

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: LUNAR TIDE

Stats

Career18: 1-2-3

LTS$26,948.00

BMR1:56.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %5.56%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Last start 2nd over 1609m at Kawartha Downs was leading by at the bell, beaten 0.8 m by One Lucky Beach (1:54.40) on June 13 at $2.85. Two runs back won by 13 m as favourite at Kawartha Downs (1:56.40) beating Hayicanfly in 2yo G on June 6 at $1.35 at the bell was leading. Can't recommend against this lot.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	13/06/2026	7	$5,258.00	Kawartha Downs	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Boyd	3	1. One Lucky Beach 2. Kaptainkrave 3. Night Wash	0.8L	$2.85
1/8	06/06/2026	8	$5,157.00	Kawartha Downs	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Boyd	5	1. Kaptainkrave 2. Hayicanfly 3. Dealers Call	13.3L	$1.35
9/10	29/05/2026	7	$18,405.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Drury	4	1. Dontenvyme Hanover 2. D A Bodacious 3. Sunset Loo	34.3L	$145.25
10/10	22/05/2026	28	$18,405.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Drury	10	1. Just Givener 2. Hall Of Fear 3. Pirates Poison	13.8L	$129.10
10/10	24/04/2026	14	$18,809.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Good	J Drury	5	1. No Waitlist 2. Panic Ray 3. American Road Trip	12.8L	$26.60
9/10	10/04/2026	7	$18,809.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Drury	4	1. Walk Of Life 2. We Got History 3. Panic Ray	33.8L	$6.80

Walters Nip (5)111113

Trainer: F Baker 12 mths 6: 5-0-1

Driver: T Borth

3 yo B C

Sire: ALL BETS OFF

Dam: NIPPY W HANOVER

Stats

Career6: 5-0-1

LTS$21,913.00

BMR1:56.00

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %83.33%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on June 3. Proved too good the start before at Western Fair Raceway on May 26. Hard to roll on current form.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	03/06/2026	8	$9,100.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	T Borth	7	1. Bettor Talker 2. Saulsbrook Rodeo 3. Walter's Nip	1.3L	$1.50
1/8	26/05/2026	7	$9,202.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	T Borth	3	1. Walter's Nip 2. Captain's Legacy 3. Leave It To Lucan	4.5L	$1.20
1/8	19/05/2026	7	$8,384.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Good	T Borth	5	1. Walter's Nip 2. Jakes Panther 3. Red Hot Powerplay	3.5L	$1.45
1/6	12/05/2026	14	$8,384.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	T Borth	4	1. Walter's Nip 2. Leave It To Lucan 3. Wildcard Bet	2.3L	$1.05
1/7	28/04/2026	7	$7,837.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	T Borth	4	1. Walter's Nip 2. Stumbleandstagger 3. Over Bet	4.0L	$1.20
1/7	21/04/2026	-	$7,837.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	T Borth	7	1. Walter's Nip 2. Stumbleandstagger 3. Chief Hauser	1.3L	$9.50

John Hill (6)111266x453

Trainer: Ky Fellows 12 mths 20: 6-3-3

Driver: D Maclellan

4 yo B G

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: UP FRONT FOXY

Stats

Career20: 6-3-3

LTS$37,219.00

BMR1:57.00

TS2: 0-0-1

Win %30.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Stroker at this track over 1609m in a G on June 3 at $42.80. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Windsun Tuxedo at this track over 1609m in a G on June 10 at $22.45. Definite winning chance.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	10/06/2026	7	$9,606.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	D Maclellan	1	1. Windsun Tuxedo 2. Bettor Talker 3. John Hill	0.5L	$22.45
5/7	03/06/2026	22	$9,606.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	D Maclellan	7	1. Stroker 2. Barracuda Hanover 3. Always Toohot	12.8L	$42.80
4/6	12/05/2026	115	$8,998.00	Western Fair Raceway	1609m	Fast	D Maclellan	3	1. Moonlover Bovino 2. The Ready 3. Rowdy Patrick	6.0L	$5.95
6/6	17/01/2026	7	$19,651.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	D Maclellan	2	1. The Tulsa King 2. Booker Seelster 3. Cold Creek Pantera	24.8L	$13.30
6/10	10/01/2026	6	$21,834.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Good	D Maclellan	8	1. Rb'stenacious T 2. Erinwood Big Mack 3. Twin B Alliance	7.8L	$23.05
2/9	04/01/2026	14	$10,371.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Good	D Maclellan	7	1. Lyons Dukey 2. John Hill 3. Zebs Krafty	2.5L	$6.10

Julius Hanover (7)5354554435

Trainer: W Whelan 12 mths 76: 1-6-13

Driver: Michael Whelan

5 yo B H

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: JK HIGHER POWER

Stats

Career76: 1-6-13

LTS$69,640.00

BMR1:57.10

TS6: 0-1-0

Win %1.32%

Place %26.32%

Comments

Last start 5th over 1609m at this track was 6th- at the bell, beaten 1.0 m by Cold Creek Pantera (1:53.20) in G on June 3 at $64.20. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs was 3rd- at the bell, beaten 4 m by Nugget Hugit (1:55.20) in G on May 31 at $22.30. Can't see him troubling these.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	03/06/2026	3	$9,606.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Whelan	3	1. Cold Creek Pantera 2. Arson Seelster 3. Lyons Firstbulldog	1.0L	$64.20
3/8	31/05/2026	21	$9,909.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Michael Whelan	9	1. Nugget Hugit 2. Rowdy Patrick 3. Julius Hanover	4.0L	$22.30
4/7	10/05/2026	7	$9,100.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Michael Whelan	3	1. Lyons Gustavofring 2. Car Wash Blues 3. Kapueno	3.0L	$13.45
4/9	03/05/2026	7	$9,100.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Michael Whelan	6	1. Nugget Hugit 2. Sauble Ambush 3. Big Rooster	12.3L	$35.40
5/9	26/04/2026	7	$9,300.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Michael Whelan	7	1. Lyons Moonshadow 2. Rebull 3. Jims Rising Son	2.0L	$62.60
5/7	19/04/2026	7	$9,300.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	Michael Whelan	3	1. Crazy Horse Creek 2. Rebull 3. Claymore	5.8L	$15.00

Phillys Stranger (8)63874x7511

Trainer: L Blais 12 mths 9: 2-0-1

Driver: Sa Fillion

3 yo B C

Sire: TALL DARK STRANGER (USA)

Dam: PHILLY HANOVER

Stats

Career9: 2-0-1

LTS$11,435.00

BMR1:52.30

TS4: 2-0-0

Win %22.22%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 5 m as favourite at this track (1:52.30) beating Rough Deal in G on June 10 at $1.95 at the bell was 3rd-. Going very well and deserves top billing.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	10/06/2026	7	$8,595.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Sa Fillion	4	1. Philly's Stranger 2. Rough Deal 3. Larjon Loni	5.0L	$1.95
1/9	03/06/2026	45	$8,089.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Sa Fillion	1	1. Philly's Stranger 2. Beach Keepers 3. Jett Out Early	1.0L	$3.15
5/7	19/04/2026	21	$8,150.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	T Jones	3	1. Nugget Hugit 2. Allstar Cheez It 3. Night Wash	2.3L	$2.90
7/9	29/03/2026	214	$7,708.00	Flamboro Downs	1609m	Fast	T Jones	2	1. Walk Of Life 2. Snowport 3. Louie The Legend	7.8L	$3.20
4/7	27/08/2025	14	$6,726.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Sa Fillion	4	1. Alcatraz Blue Chip 2. Dancininthedark 3. Sweetnfast	7.3L	$3.00
7/9	13/08/2025	12	$6,726.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	L Roy	2	1. Flamin Mai 2. Spare 3. Dancininthedark	9.8L	$1.90