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Grand River Raceway Race 8 - Race 8

HP SOPHIA (5) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 30 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is drawn to advantage and has the ability to mix it with them. BLAZE OF GLORIA (8) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 5 metres from the winner in third over 1609m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field and she can take care of this line-up. CALIFORNIA KING (4) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. CASTELLANO (1) must be respected after scoring last start by 5 metres at Hippodrome 3R over 1609m.

Race Time:12:57 AM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Castellano (1)31

Trainer: J Maguire 12 mths 2: 1-0-1

Driver: Sa Fillion

2 yo B G

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: HAWAIIAN SWEETIE

Stats

Career2: 1-0-1

LTS$5,051.00

BMR2:03.30

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite at Hippodrome 3R (2:03.30) beating Sexy Raoul in on July 23 at $1.35 at the bell was leading. One of the better chances.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	23/07/2026	15		$7,653.00	Hippodrome 3R	1609m	Fast	D St Pierre		5	1. Castellano 2. Sexy Raoul 3. Dm Melodie	5.3L	$1.35
3/6	08/07/2026	-		$10,204.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Sa Fillion		1	1. Naked Farmer 2. Mr Predictable 3. Castellano	4.5L	$8.75

Brydgie (2)x372547537

Trainer: B Lester 12 mths 18: 0-2-2

Driver: O Gois

3 yo B C

Sire: WHEELING N DEALIN

Dam: SHAPE OF YOU

Stats

Career18: 0-2-2

LTS$11,642.00

BMR

TS6: 0-0-1

Win %0.00%

Place %22.22%

Comments

Last start 7th over 1609m at Hanover Raceway, at the bell was 8th- beaten 10 m by Great Trickster (2:02.10) in 3yo C on July 18 at $70.15. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd over 1609m at this track was 2nd- at the bell, beaten 4 m by I Drink She Drives (1:58.30) on July 10 at $70.15. Recent form okay so worth some thought.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/9	18/07/2026	8	$10,204.00	Hanover Raceway	1609m	Fast	O Gois	9	1. Great Trickster 2. Lifting Legend 3. Totally Iconic	10.0L	$70.15
3/9	10/07/2026	5	$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	O Gois	1	1. I Drink She Drives 2. J M Trixdon 3. Brydgie	3.8L	$70.15
5/7	05/07/2026	9	$10,204.00	Clinton Raceway	1609m	Fast	O Gois	3	1. Stonebridge Mac 2. Lifting Legend 3. Beau Knight	11.8L	$47.60
7/7	26/06/2026	9	$8,595.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	O Gois	3	1. Carats Runaway 2. Talbot Patriot 3. Broadway Star	11.8L	$13.75
4/7	17/06/2026	5	$8,089.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Ryan	6	1. Totally Iconic 2. Chip King 3. Massassinsgreenman	10.0L	$22.15
5/9	12/06/2026	15	$8,595.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	O Gois	1	1. Emoticonnwalner 2. Coolcalmncollected 3. Carats Runaway	14.8L	$4.70

Hearthstone (3)N/A

Trainer: J Ackroyd 12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: B MacDonald

4 yo B G

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: OPULENT BLUESTONE

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

Place %0%

Comments

Four-year-old gelding (Six Pack - Opulent Bluestone) making his debut. Market the best guide to his chances.

California King (4)8543732

Trainer: A Hensley 12 mths 7: 0-1-2

Driver: E Hensley

3 yo B C

Sire: TRIXTON (FR)

Dam: ESCUELA

Stats

Career7: 0-1-2

LTS$6,089.00

BMR

TS6: 0-1-2

Win %0.00%

Place %42.86%

Comments

Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Angelina Duharas at this track over 1609m on July 24 at $17.05. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Southwind Godfrey at this track over 1609m on July 31 at $4.25. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	31/07/2026	7	$10,682.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	SP	E Hensley	5	1. Southwind Godfrey 2. California King 3. J M Trixdon	1.8L	$4.25
3/9	24/07/2026	14	$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	E Hensley	4	1. Angelina Duharas 2. Wallker Ccl 3. California King	5.5L	$17.05
7/8	10/07/2026	7	$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	E Hensley	9	1. Polishing Station 2. Blaze Of Gloria 3. Uncle Luther	30.0L	$20.10
3/9	03/07/2026	7	$8,673.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	E Hensley	2	1. Tymal Electra 2. Kennedy Hanover 3. California King	1.0L	$26.60
4/7	26/06/2026	9	$8,595.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	E Hensley	2	1. Angelina Duharas 2. Kennedy Hanover 3. J M Trixdon	5.8L	$19.35
5/7	17/06/2026	11	$8,089.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	E Hensley	4	1. Totally Iconic 2. Chip King 3. Massassinsgreenman	12.8L	$38.05

Hp Sophia (5)545x495708

Trainer: C Mitchell 12 mths 16: 0-1-1

Driver: Brady Galliers

3 yo B F

Sire: ALARM DETECTOR

Dam: HP TITANIA RUNNER

Stats

Career16: 0-1-1

LTS$15,533.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %12.50%

Comments

Has struggled of late. Last start 8th over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Smorgastarta (1:58.20) on July 24. The run before 10th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, beaten 30 m by Solo To Lexington (1:54.30) in 4yo FM on June 25 at $33.15. Expecting a spike in form this time.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	24/07/2026	29		$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brady Galliers	9	1. Smorgastarta 2. Unsurpassable 3. Greenhedgemistress	30.0L	$1.00
10/10	25/06/2026	6		$18,200.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	L Roy	7	1. Solo To Lexington 2. M E Laurel 3. In Session	30.0L	$33.15
7/9	19/06/2026	11	OPEN	$25,278.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Plante	1	1. Bella Chica 2. Rare Legacy 3. Finley	13.0L	$40.50
5/10	08/06/2026	7		$18,200.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Plante	2	1. Feel Like A Woman 2. Satu Wania 3. In Session	2.5L	$33.90
9/10	01/06/2026	7		$18,200.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Plante	6	1. Classified 2. Stormont Shanlyboy 3. Monkey Talk	30.0L	$16.70
4/9	25/05/2026	203		$18,405.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Plante	4	1. Walners Grove 2. Stonebridge Wings 3. Figuratively	1.8L	$10.75

Fire Stride (6)68

Trainer: S Weber 12 mths 2: 0-0-0

Driver: S Weber

3 yo B G

Sire: ALARM DETECTOR

Dam: R CATCHING FIRE

Stats

Career2: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start 8th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 8th- beaten 17 m by Tymal Electra (1:59.00) on July 3 at $37.65. Two runs back 6th over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Saraquel (1:59.10) on June 19 at $28.20. Better off looking to others.

Last Starts 36 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	14		$8,673.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	A Haughan		6	1. Tymal Electra 2. Kennedy Hanover 3. California King	17.8L	$37.65
6/9	19/06/2026	-		$8,595.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	A Haughan		6	1. Saraquel 2. I Drink She Drives 3. Tymal Shrek	30.0L	$28.20

Handnthecookiejar (7)0x38722745

Trainer: P Mackenzie 12 mths 10: 0-2-1

Driver: P Mackenzie

3 yo BR G

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: DELMONICA

Stats

Career10: 0-2-1

LTS$7,771.00

BMR

TS5: 0-2-0

Win %0.00%

Place %30.00%

Comments

Last start 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 8 m by Unsurpassable (1:58.40) on July 31 at $2.40. Before that, 4th over 1609m at this track was 4th- at the bell, beaten 12 m by Smorgastarta (1:58.20) on July 24 at $3.45. Going okay so keep him safe.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	31/07/2026	7		$10,682.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	P Mackenzie	3	1. Unsurpassable 2. Talbot Patriot 3. Tymal Electra	8.5L	$2.40
4/8	24/07/2026	19		$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	P Mackenzie	5	1. Smorgastarta 2. Unsurpassable 3. Greenhedgemistress	12.5L	$3.45
7/7	05/07/2026	18		$10,204.00	Clinton Raceway	1609m	Fast	P Mackenzie	2	1. Stonebridge Mac 2. Lifting Legend 3. Beau Knight	18.5L	$4.35
2/6	17/06/2026	12		$8,089.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Jamieson	3	1. Stonebridge Mac 2. Handnthecookiejar 3. Northern Genius	2.5L	$3.95
2/9	05/06/2026	11		$8,595.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	L Small	6	1. Trixie Charm 2. Handnthecookiejar 3. Finley	1.0L	$4.60
7/8	25/05/2026	7	OPEN	$25,562.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	J Jamieson	7	1. Anibal Duharas 2. Hot Country 3. P L Talladega	7.5L	$62.25

Blaze Of Gloria (8)666523

Trainer: J Pentland 12 mths 6: 0-1-1

Driver: J Ryan

3 yo B F

Sire: ARCHANGEL (USA)

Dam: HALF FILTHY

Stats

Career6: 0-1-1

LTS$4,399.00

BMR

TS3: 0-1-1

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Solid performance when a close second behind Polishing Station at this track over 1609m on July 10 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Feet Of The Moon at this track over 1609m on July 24 at $10.90. Hard to fault on current form.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	24/07/2026	14	$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Ryan	7	1. Feet Of The Moon 2. Uncle Luther 3. Blaze Of Gloria	4.8L	$10.90
2/8	10/07/2026	7	$10,714.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Ryan	2	1. Polishing Station 2. Blaze Of Gloria 3. Uncle Luther	0.5L	$3.50
5/9	03/07/2026	19	$8,673.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	J Ryan	6	1. Coolcalmncollected 2. Heff 3. Eras	7.0L	$12.00
6/6	14/06/2026	6	$8,089.00	Dresden Raceway	1609m	Heavy	M Macdonell	3	1. Look A Diamond 2. Silver Pride 3. Lmc Chipnchoclate	30.0L	$27.70
6/10	08/06/2026	14	$18,200.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	B Mcclure	7	1. Intel Queen 2. My Classy Queen 3. Wild Rose Hanover	8.5L	$28.40
6/9	25/05/2026	-	$18,405.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	B Mcclure	6	1. Walners Grove 2. Stonebridge Wings 3. Figuratively	16.0L	$7.25