Grand River Raceway Race 7 - Race 7
GUY (5) finished 5.5 metres from the winner in third at this track over 1609m last start at his first career run. Big chance in this comparable race. ALWAYS AT THE BAR (9) ran fourth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 8 metres. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. AVALANCHE (10) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. MYLUCKYPOPS (4) good effort on debut last start, finishing third over 1609m at Clinton Raceway. Has plenty of scope for improvement.

Driver: A Sorrie
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Vernon Downs, well beaten by Uncle Chee (1:59.30) in HGNW1LTCD on July 25 at $2.69. At the run before 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Vernon Downs beaten 55 m by Blast Blue Chip (1:54.20) in NY EXCEL on July 19 at $43.69. Must be included.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacquavyian Carter | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/07/2026 | 6 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,806.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | John MacDonald | 1 |
| 90.0L | $2.69 | |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | NY EXCEL | $29,028.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1 |
| 55.5L | $43.69 | |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | $3,539.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | P Berube | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.55 |

Driver: J Drury
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Last start 5th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by High Rise Hanover (1:58.20) in 2yo CG on August 26 at $36.30. At the start before 8th over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Big Boy Ballykeel (1:56.00) in 2yo CG on August 12 at $29.55. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 2 |
| 6.8L | $36.30 | ||
| 8/9 | 12/08/2026 | - | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 2 |
| 22.3L | $29.55 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Chucky Bovino (1:56.10) in G on July 22 at $15.35. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | $9,694.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 3 |
| 38.0L | $15.35 |

Driver: N Day
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd over 1609m at Clinton Raceway, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 2.75 m by Ida Rose (2:04.10) on August 23 at $1.70. Strong prospects.
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 | 23/08/2026 | - | $5,595.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Good | N Day | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |

Driver: P Mackenzie
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 3rd over 1609m at this track was 3rd- at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Carsons Lucky Chip (1:58.10) in 2yo CG on August 26 at $2.25. In fine form. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |

Driver: T Cullen
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Last start 9th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, at the bell was 7th- beaten 10 m by Global Choice (1:52.40) in 2yo CG on August 20 at $49.30. Two runs back 6th over 1609m at Mohawk Park was 7th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by Luv Lou (1:54.10) in 2yo CG on August 13 at $31.25. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | $22,380.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 2 |
| 10.3L | $49.30 | ||
| 6/9 | 13/08/2026 | 8 | $22,380.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.25 | ||
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | $10,173.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | T Cullen | 7 |
| 6.0L | $21.45 | ||
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | - | $10,204.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Drury | 7 |
| 14.8L | $15.80 |

Driver: S Young
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 3rd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 2.75 m by High Rise Hanover (1:58.20) in 2yo CG on August 26 at $5.60. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | - | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.60 |

Driver: M Macdonell
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Last start 6th over 1609m at Hiawatha was 6th- at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sweetie Pop (1:59.20) on August 22 at $24.80. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at Hiawatha, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 5 m by Pull Your Socks Up (1:57.10) on August 15 at $23.35. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | $5,595.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Good | M Macdonell | 9 |
| 13.3L | $24.80 | ||
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | $5,595.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | M Macdonell | 7 |
| 4.8L | $23.35 |

Driver: S Coulter
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Last start 4th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 8 m by Squad Up (1:55.00) in 2yo CG on August 19 at $20.65. Before that, 6th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 7th- beaten 11 m by Larjon Luke (1:55.30) in 2yo CG on August 5 at $10.40. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Coulter | 1 |
| 8.0L | $20.65 | ||
| 6/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | $10,173.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 1 |
| 11.0L | $10.40 |