Grand River Raceway Race 8 - Race 8
MY WAY (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. VERACRUZ (1) ran third last start at Hippodrome 3R over 1609m, beaten 2.75 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. ZIG ZAG (8) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. GREEN MONSTER (6) should be at his peak at the fifth run back from a spell, the latest outing a ninth at Mohawk Park two-and-a-half weeks ago.

Driver: J Turcotte
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Mystic at Hippodrome 3R over 1609m on June 4 at $6.95. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Prince Of Sussex at Hippodrome 3R over 1609m on June 11 at $3.05. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | $5,056.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Cadieux | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.05 | ||
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 74 | $5,056.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Cadieux | 7 |
| 7.8L | $6.95 | ||
| 9/10 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | $22,610.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Davis (Jnr) | 1 |
| 8.8L | $20.20 | ||
| 6/6 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | $26,721.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 2 |
| 8.8L | $18.10 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | $26,721.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 1 |
| 10.8L | $16.05 | ||
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | $26,721.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 4 |
| 5.0L | $22.45 | ||
| 3/7 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Galliers
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Comments
Last start 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 9 m by Nzuri (1:55.20) on June 22 at $83.95. At his previous start 5th over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, at the bell was 5th- beaten 10 m by Baden Baden (1:58.00) in HCP on May 21 at $12.50. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 32 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 2 |
| 9.5L | $83.95 | ||
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,180.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 5 |
| 10.0L | $12.50 | |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 254 | $7,464.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 2 |
| 10.5L | $21.20 | ||
| 9/9 | 02/09/2025 | 4 | $10,011.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 3 |
| 19.8L | $53.95 | ||
| 6/7 | 29/08/2025 | 60 | $10,090.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 6 |
| 25.8L | $62.35 | ||
| 7/9 | 30/06/2025 | 14 | $6,532.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Good | Sa Fillion | 4 |
| 15.3L | $33.75 |

Driver: Michael Whelan
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Comments
Last start 6th over 1609m at Georgian Downs, at the bell was 6th- beaten 11 m by Nasey (1:56.10) in HCP on June 23 at $40.65. At his previous start 8th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th- beaten 12 m by Victor Invictus (1:56.10) on June 15 at $103.40. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | HCP | $10,111.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 4 |
| 11.8L | $40.65 | |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | $10,111.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 4 |
| 12.8L | $103.40 | ||
| 9/9 | 08/06/2026 | 360 | $12,133.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 5 |
| 10.5L | $84.65 | ||
| 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 |

Driver: E Hensley
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Comments
Last start 7th over 1609m at this track was 6th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by P P E (1:56.20) on June 22 at $35.80. Two runs back 5th over 1609m at this track was 6th- at the bell, beaten 11 m by Chip Happened (1:56.40) on June 15 at $53.65. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 2 |
| 5.8L | $35.80 | ||
| 5/9 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 4 |
| 11.8L | $53.65 | ||
| 6/9 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 9 |
| 5.3L | $35.50 | ||
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,180.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 5 |
| 16.5L | $21.25 | |
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,180.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 6 |
| 11.0L | $18.35 | |
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 196 | $7,464.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | E Hensley | 6 |
| 16.3L | $57.10 |

Driver: Pa Hudon
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Comments
Last start 4th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 2 m by P P E (1:56.20) on June 22 at $2.40. Before that, 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th- beaten 5.5 m by Victor Invictus (1:56.10) on June 15 at $50.85. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pa Hudon | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 | ||
| 4/9 | 15/06/2026 | 15 | $10,111.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pa Hudon | 9 |
| 5.5L | $50.85 | ||
| 6/8 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | $12,133.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Pa Hudon | 8 |
| 13.8L | $37.05 | ||
| 8/10 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | $22,495.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Pa Hudon | 8 |
| 8.0L | $89.15 | ||
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | HCP | $10,225.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Pa Hudon | 9 |
| 14.8L | $46.70 | |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | $25,078.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Pa Hudon | 4 |
| 19.5L | $75.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Josert Fonseca | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Josert Fonseca | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Comments
Last start 9th over 1609m at Mohawk Park was 10th- at the bell, beaten 11 m by Buck Dancer (1:54.40) on June 12 at $120.45. At the run before 10th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, beaten 30 m by Steamer (1:55.30) in HCP on May 29 at $14.95. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | $10,111.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ph Hudon | 10 |
| 11.5L | $120.45 | ||
| 10/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $10,225.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ph Hudon | 4 |
| 28.0L | $14.95 | |
| 6/10 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | HCP | $10,225.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ph Hudon | 10 |
| 6.3L | $141.65 | |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2026 | 147 | $22,495.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ph Hudon | 2 |
| 30.0L | $99.85 | ||
| 4/8 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | $20,742.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ph Hudon | 5 |
| 4.3L | $33.80 | ||
| 6/7 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | $20,742.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ph Hudon | 4 |
| 8.5L | $34.60 |

Driver: B MacDonald
Stats
Comments
4th over 1609m at this track was 3rd- at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Nzuri (1:55.20) on June 22 at $12.50. Before that 8th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 14 m by Chip Happened (1:56.40) on June 15 at $35.60. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | B MacDonald | 1 |
| 5.5L | $12.50 | ||
| 8/9 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 8 |
| 14.0L | $35.60 | ||
| 5/9 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | $12,270.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 7 |
| 5.0L | $31.20 | ||
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $9,714.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.05 | ||
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | $8,793.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 7 |
| 1.0L | $13.05 | ||
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | $8,793.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.55 |

Driver: L House
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Chip Happened at this track over 1609m on June 15 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Nzuri at this track over 1609m on June 22 at $7.75. Can build on that fine effort last start.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.75 | ||
| 6/9 | 15/06/2026 | 23 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 | ||
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | 488 | $5,624.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Good | L House | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 | ||
| 2/10 | 20/01/2025 | 7 | $16,816.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | C Kelly | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.55 | ||
| 4/8 | 13/01/2025 | 7 | $20,179.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | C Kelly | 8 |
| 3.3L | $17.20 | ||
| 3/10 | 06/01/2025 | 9 | $16,816.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | C Kelly | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.15 | ||
| 2/6 | 15/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jenny Melander | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: D Maclellan
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Comments
Comes here second-up after only six days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th over 1609m at Georgian Downs beaten 30 m by Bank On Lucas (1:58.10) on June 23 at $3.85. Fully tested.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | 172 | $8,089.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 3 |
| 28.5L | $3.85 | ||
| 8/8 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 3 |
| 21.5L | $63.65 | |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | $10,917.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 9 |
| 5.5L | $60.55 | ||
| 4/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | $10,917.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 7 |
| 5.8L | $32.95 | ||
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | $10,917.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 7 |
| 16.3L | $10.90 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 12 | $8,506.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.95 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |