Grand River Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
STRONGMAN HANOVER (5) form this prep has been impossible to fault and he made it two from two when successful at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by 4 metres. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. CHEF (3) ran seventh last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 5 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. RYLENTLESS (2) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. CARSONSBUCKNGO (9) last appeared when seventh over 1609m at Mohawk Park five-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.

Driver: T Cullen
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Last start 8th over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by D A Lets Boogie (1:51.30) in G on July 8 at $31.75. At the run before 5th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by D A Lets Boogie (1:51.40) in G on June 24 at $8.65. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | $10,204.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 3 |
| 28.8L | $31.75 | ||
| 5/6 | 24/06/2026 | 9 | $10,111.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 4 |
| 2.8L | $8.65 | ||
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 12 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 8 |
| 9.0L | $12.85 | ||
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | 2 | $10,111.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.45 | ||
| 1/10 | 01/06/2026 | 4 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.85 | ||
| 4/9 | 28/05/2026 | 69 | HCP | $10,020.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.80 |

Driver: Brady Galliers
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Last start 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 6 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on July 3 at $17.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 1.75 m by Strongman Hanover (1:53.10) in G on June 26 at $2.75. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | $8,163.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 6 |
| 5.8L | $17.50 | ||
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 | ||
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 | ||
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | HCP | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.05 | |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 6 |
| 4.5L | $32.80 | ||
| 7/10 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $16,360.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Jones | 1 |
| 6.5L | $87.65 |

Driver: Tra Henry
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 5 m by Drinkin Buddy (1:54.10) on July 6 at $7. The run before 6th over 1609m at Georgian Downs, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 8 m by Rb'stenacious T (1:53.00) in G on June 23 at $14.10. Watch for a far better effort this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | $8,163.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | $10,111.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | B MacDonald | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.10 | ||
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | L Roy | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.10 | ||
| 4/10 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | L Roy | 9 |
| 3.3L | $87.40 | ||
| 8/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.10 | ||
| 2/9 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | $14,315.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.25 |

Driver: D Thiessen
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Last start 8th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th- beaten 12 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on July 3 at $50.75. Two runs back 6th over 1609m at this track was 6th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by D A Lets Boogie (1:51.40) in G on June 24 at $28.05. Will struggle.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | $8,163.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 3 |
| 12.0L | $50.75 | ||
| 6/6 | 24/06/2026 | 5 | $10,111.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 5 |
| 6.5L | $28.05 | ||
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 9 |
| 11.3L | $29.95 | ||
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | HCP | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 7 |
| 8.5L | $6.65 | |
| 1/7 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | $9,606.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 2 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | HCP | $10,020.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 7 |
| 11.3L | $35.55 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 4 m at this track (1:51.20) beating Coastline in G on July 3 at $2.45 at the bell was 2nd-. Hard to fault on recent form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | $8,163.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.45 | ||
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 123 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 7 |
| 0.8L | $15.25 | ||
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | $12,658.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 8 |
| 9.3L | $36.85 | ||
| 8/9 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | $12,658.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 8 |
| 5.3L | $28.50 | ||
| 4/6 | 04/02/2026 | 30 | $6,962.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Good | Sa Fillion | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.75 | ||
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.55 |

Driver: M Macdonell
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Didn't do much last time out, 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 4 m by Strongman Hanover (1:53.10) in G on June 26 at $23. Before that 7th over 1609m at Hiawatha, at the bell was 8th- beaten 11 m by Docsphillycheese (1:53.30) on June 20 at $31.10. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 6 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | $5,561.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 6 |
| 11.5L | $31.10 | ||
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | $10,111.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 7 |
| 5.3L | $20.70 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | $9,918.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.20 | ||
| 4/6 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | $9,918.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.35 | ||
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 10 | $8,998.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 4 |
| 2.3L | $30.60 |

Driver: A Sorrie
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Strongman Hanover at this track over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second again at this track same class on June 26. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | $8,163.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.60 | ||
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 1 |
| 0.8L | $16.75 | ||
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 3 |
| 8.0L | $31.15 | ||
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 3 |
| 5.5L | $31.85 | |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 10 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 9 |
| 13.5L | $32.45 | ||
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | $9,918.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |

Driver: Sa Fillion
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Last start 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th- beaten 6 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on July 3 at $25.30. Two runs back 4th over 1609m at this track was leading by at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Strongman Hanover (1:53.10) in G on June 26 at $2. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | $8,163.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 8 |
| 6.5L | $25.30 | ||
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | $5,359.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | Fast | R Guy | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.20 | ||
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | $5,359.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | Fast | R Guy | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.55 | ||
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | $5,561.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Hunt | 8 |
| 23.3L | $33.65 | ||
| 8/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | HCP | $10,111.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | R Guy | 8 |
| 6.3L | $51.50 |

Driver: B Le Cain
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Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Bettor Beast at Mohawk Park over 1609m on February 2 at $30.35. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | $11,603.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 7 |
| 11.0L | $30.35 | ||
| 7/9 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Jamieson | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.15 | ||
| 0/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | FZ | D Mcnair | 5 |
| 99.0L | $2.60 | ||
| 2/9 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 | ||
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.85 | ||
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | $12,009.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |