Grand River Raceway Race 8 - Race 8
BLUEBIRD RECON (2) has been most impressive of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 1609m at Georgian Downs, getting home by 2.75 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Good enough to put himself in the winners' stall again. THATMOMENTINLIFE (4) is in good form at present. Finished fifth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Clinton Raceway, beaten 5 metres. Finds a tougher race but a trip to the winners' circle is not out of the question. DRAGONS BETTER (1) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at Georgian Downs over 1609m. Must be included. VINO LOUIE (3) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on July 3.

Driver: D Maclellan
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m fourth behind Outlawgrandetorino at Georgian Downs over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at this track same class on June 26. Racing well and not without merit.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | $7,653.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.35 | ||
| 3/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | $6,067.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.65 | ||
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | $6,067.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.85 | ||
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | $5,561.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.55 | ||
| 6/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | $2,045.00 | Truro Raceway | 1609m | Good | R Laffin | 4 |
| 18.3L | $25.35 | ||
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 159 | $2,045.00 | Truro Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Shive | 7 |
| 21.3L | $10.75 | ||
| 2/8 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 05/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Galliers
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11-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Georgian Downs and Clinton Raceway both over 1609m. Last start won by 2.75 m as favourite at Georgian Downs (1:55.10) beating One Can Dan in G on July 7 at $2.50 at the bell was leading. Recent form hard to fault.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 2 | $6,939.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 | ||
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 19 | $4,082.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 | ||
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 8 |
| 37.5L | $56.20 | |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 3 |
| 16.5L | $16.40 | |
| 4/10 | 02/06/2026 | 9 | SAHG6000CL | $7,671.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.30 | |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 4 |
| 43.5L | $9.10 | |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Waylon Eubank | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/17 | 13/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mario D'abruzzo | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: A Sorrie
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Last start 4th over 1609m at this track was 3rd- at the bell, beaten 6 m by Silver Spirit (1:53.20) in G on July 3 at $12.75. At the start before 4th over 1609m at this track was 4th- at the bell, beaten 5 m by Silver Spirit (1:52.00) in G on June 26 at $6.95. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | $6,122.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 2 |
| 5.8L | $12.75 | ||
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | $6,067.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.95 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | $6,067.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.35 | ||
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | $5,561.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 | ||
| 5/6 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | $6,471.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.45 | ||
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $12,270.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 1 |
| 5.8L | $45.30 |

Driver: D Spence
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m fifth behind Getting Euchred at Clinton Raceway over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres fourth at Hiawatha same class on June 27. Rates highly so expect a bold run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 8 | $4,898.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.55 | ||
| 4/5 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | $4,853.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | L House | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 | ||
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 27 | $4,853.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | 3 | $7,362.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.95 | ||
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 4 | $7,362.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | $6,646.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd over 1609m at Hanover Raceway was 4th- at the bell, beaten 7 m by Docs Rock (1:56.30) in G on July 4 at $4.55. Before that 2nd over 1609m at Hanover Raceway was leading by at the bell, beaten 0.5 m by Lostthatlovinfeeln (1:59.30) in G on June 20 at $1.95. Fully tested.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | $4,694.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.55 | ||
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | $4,651.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.95 | ||
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | $4,651.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.15 | ||
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | 23 | $4,853.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 4 |
| 15.0L | $8.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | $6,442.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.05 | ||
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | $5,930.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.85 |

Driver: E Hensley
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Brings the right form to the table. Won by 1.0 m at this track (1:54.20) beating Thatll Be Tiger in G on July 3 at $7.40 at the bell was 2nd-. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at Clinton Raceway, at the bell was 4th- beaten 4 m by St Lads Mischief (1:59.20) in G on June 21 at $11.50. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | $5,612.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.40 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | $4,044.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 6 |
| 4.0L | $11.50 | ||
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | $4,044.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.90 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | $5,624.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Good | D Maclellan | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.90 | ||
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | $7,771.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 8 |
| 3.5L | $22.55 | ||
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | $5,225.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Maclellan | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.65 |