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Grand River Raceway Race 8 - Race 8

BAJAN FIREFLY (5) produced a better effort last time out, finishing second over 1609m at this track. Big chance in a similar race. BETTOR TALKER (6) the recent run not a true indication. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. SMILING DANCER (2) scored last start over 1609m at Georgian Downs eight days ago. This looks a suitable race and a top-three finish looks on the cards. GANSBAAI (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by a nose at Georgian Downs over 1609m.

Race Time:1:01 AM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Silk
Longshot Panic (1)9453374467
Trainer: W Smith 12 mths 65: 2-4-15

Driver: M Smith

5 yo B G
Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)
Dam: DRIFT PANIC

Stats

Career65: 2-4-15
LTS$84,316.00
BMR1:51.40
TS16: 0-3-5
Win %3.08%
Place %32.31%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 7th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th- beaten 9 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on August 26 at $65.35. Before that 6th over 1609m at this track was 6th- at the bell, beaten 4 m by Bettor Talker (1:52.10) in G on August 19 at $53.05. Can't recommend against this lot.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/926/08/20267$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastM Smith8
  • 1. Strongman Hanover
  • 2. Bajan Firefly
  • 3. Arson Seelster
9.0L$65.35
6/719/08/202614$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastM Smith4
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. No Waitlist
  • 3. Stroker
4.0L$53.05
4/905/08/20267$12,208.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastNicholas Boyd2
  • 1. Dad
  • 2. Thirty Six Red
  • 3. Lyons Papi Rock
2.3L$27.70
4/629/07/20267$12,245.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastNicholas Boyd5
  • 1. Lyons Papi Rock
  • 2. Erinwood Big Mack
  • 3. Arson Seelster
3.3L$16.90
7/922/07/202628$12,245.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastNicholas Boyd5
  • 1. D A Lets Boogie
  • 2. Dad
  • 3. Erinwood Big Mack
6.3L$98.20
3/624/06/20267$10,111.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastJ Jamieson6
  • 1. D A Lets Boogie
  • 2. Arson Seelster
  • 3. Longshot Panic
1.5L$8.75
2
Silk
Smiling Dancer (2)366598x631
Trainer: W Mac Lean 12 mths 22: 5-1-4

Driver: W Mac Lean

4 yo BR G
Sire: BIG JIM (USA)
Dam: SMILING DIALING

Stats

Career22: 5-1-4
LTS$82,132.00
BMR1:52.00
TS2: 1-1-0
Win %22.73%
Place %45.45%

Comments

Last start won by a 0.5 m as favourite at Georgian Downs (1:52.00) beating Ponder No Longer in G on August 25 at $2.85 at the bell was leading. In the mix to go back-to-back.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/925/08/20267$10,682.00Georgian Downs1609mFastW Mac Lean7
  • 1. Smiling Dancer
  • 2. Ponder No Longer
  • 3. Tactical Seelster
0.5L$2.85
3/918/08/20267$10,682.00Georgian Downs1609mFastW Mac Lean8
  • 1. Thumann
  • 2. Makemealegend
  • 3. Smiling Dancer
2.5L$6.10
6/911/08/2026316HCP$13,225.00Georgian Downs1609mFastW Mac Lean7
  • 1. Bettor B Going
  • 2. Captainofrocknroll
  • 3. Elliot Moose
2.3L$20.05
8/929/09/20259$21,135.00Mohawk Park1609mFastS Young9
  • 1. Caviart Seacrest
  • 2. Magical Bet
  • 3. Dad
18.3L$42.60
9/1020/09/20257$21,135.00Mohawk Park1609mFastL Roy10
  • 1. Caviart Seacrest
  • 2. Figment
  • 3. Shanes Dream
7.3L$64.20
5/1013/09/202514$21,135.00Mohawk Park1609mFastL Roy2
  • 1. Caviart Seacrest
  • 2. Magical Bet
  • 3. Sir Vaylance
10.5L$4.85
3
Silk
Gansbaai (3)2542225241
Trainer: W Whelan 12 mths 73: 3-14-14

Driver: Michael Whelan

5 yo B H
Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)
Dam: HURRICANE TRINA

Stats

Career73: 3-14-14
LTS$128,225.00
BMR1:53.20
TS5: 0-1-0
Win %4.11%
Place %42.47%

Comments

Racing in great heart. Last start won by a nose at Georgian Downs (1:54.10) beating Outrun The Odds in G on August 25 at $2.40 at the bell was 3rd-. Another win is not out of the question.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/725/08/20266$13,225.00Georgian Downs1609mFastMichael Whelan1
  • 1. Gansbaai
  • 2. Outrun The Odds
  • 3. Over Bet
0.1L$2.40
4/719/08/20268$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastMichael Whelan7
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. No Waitlist
  • 3. Stroker
2.5L$38.35
2/911/08/20266$13,225.00Georgian Downs1609mFastMichael Whelan4
  • 1. Windor
  • 2. Gansbaai
  • 3. Over Bet
1.3L$11.60
5/905/08/202615$12,208.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastMichael Whelan6
  • 1. Dad
  • 2. Thirty Six Red
  • 3. Lyons Papi Rock
3.3L$42.40
2/921/07/202614$11,735.00Georgian Downs1609mGoodMichael Whelan4
  • 1. Lyons Papi Rock
  • 2. Gansbaai
  • 3. Callsign Rooster
3.3L$5.55
2/907/07/20263$11,735.00Georgian Downs1609mFastMichael Whelan4
  • 1. Edwin Hanover
  • 2. Gansbaai
  • 3. Outrun The Odds
2.8L$2.55
4
Silk
Erinwood Big Mack (4)880x232954
Trainer: L House 12 mths 34: 8-6-2

Driver: L House

4 yo B H
Sire: MCWICKED (USA)
Dam: ZAYRA BAYAMA

Stats

Career34: 8-6-2
LTS$78,066.00
BMR1:53.20
TS9: 3-2-1
Win %23.53%
Place %47.06%

Comments

4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 6 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on August 26 at $13.20. Before that 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th- beaten 3 m by Bettor Talker (1:52.10) in G on August 19 at $19.75. Likely to struggle.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/926/08/20267$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastL House1
  • 1. Strongman Hanover
  • 2. Bajan Firefly
  • 3. Arson Seelster
6.8L$13.20
5/719/08/202614$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastL House2
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. No Waitlist
  • 3. Stroker
3.3L$19.75
9/905/08/20267$12,208.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastL House8
  • 1. Dad
  • 2. Thirty Six Red
  • 3. Lyons Papi Rock
8.8L$12.35
2/629/07/20267$12,245.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastL House4
  • 1. Lyons Papi Rock
  • 2. Erinwood Big Mack
  • 3. Arson Seelster
0.5L$4.60
3/922/07/202614$12,245.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastL House1
  • 1. D A Lets Boogie
  • 2. Dad
  • 3. Erinwood Big Mack
3.8L$14.50
2/708/07/2026123$9,694.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastL House1
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. Erinwood Big Mack
  • 3. Nugget Hugit
1.3L$3.75
5
Silk
Bajan Firefly (5)7827637782
Trainer: S Steacy 12 mths 18: 4-3-1

Driver: J Drury

3 yo B C
Sire: ALL BETS OFF
Dam: PARTY BEACH

Stats

Career18: 4-3-1
LTS$58,398.00
BMR1:52.10
TS1: 0-1-0
Win %22.22%
Place %44.44%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Exactly Correct at Mohawk Park over 1609m in a 3yo OPEN CG on August 20 at $34.45. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Strongman Hanover at this track over 1609m in a G on August 26 at $2.95. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/926/08/20266$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastJ Drury5
  • 1. Strongman Hanover
  • 2. Bajan Firefly
  • 3. Arson Seelster
2.8L$2.95
8/920/08/202612OPEN$30,519.00Mohawk Park1609mFastTra Henry6
  • 1. Exactly Correct
  • 2. Tilthecowscomehome
  • 3. Hall Of Fear
12.3L$34.45
7/1008/08/20267$28,484.00Mohawk Park1609mFastTra Henry7
  • 1. Ryder Ross
  • 2. Mega Moves
  • 3. Barracuda Hanover
5.3L$24.85
7/901/08/20267$22,380.00Mohawk Park1609mFastS Young8
  • 1. Major Miki
  • 2. Run To The Hills
  • 3. Ellington
8.0L$51.40
3/825/07/202614OPEN$30,612.00Hiawatha1609mFastS Young2
  • 1. Tilthecowscomehome
  • 2. Plankton Hanover
  • 3. Bajan Firefly
4.5L$5.20
6/1011/07/202619$28,571.00Mohawk Park1609mFastT Cullen9
  • 1. Dr Dave
  • 2. Walter's Nip
  • 3. Thirty Six Red
1.8L$9.75
6
Silk
Bettor Talker (6)1121611116
Trainer: K Haskell 12 mths 24: 9-3-3

Driver: Tra Henry

4 yo B H
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: IDEAL TALKER

Stats

Career24: 9-3-3
LTS$58,124.00
BMR1:52.10
TS12: 7-1-2
Win %37.50%
Place %62.50%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th over 1609m at this track was 8th- at the bell, beaten 7 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on August 26 at $7.75. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.5 m at this track (1:52.10) beating No Waitlist in G on August 19 at $8.10 at the bell was leading. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/926/08/20267$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastTra Henry9
  • 1. Strongman Hanover
  • 2. Bajan Firefly
  • 3. Arson Seelster
7.0L$7.75
1/719/08/20267$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastTra Henry1
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. No Waitlist
  • 3. Stroker
1.5L$8.10
1/712/08/202614$12,716.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastTra Henry3
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. Saulsbrook Rodeo
  • 3. Captain's Legacy
0.1L$1.45
1/929/07/202621$11,735.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastTra Henry5
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. Callsign Rooster
  • 3. Walk Of Life
0.5L$2.40
1/708/07/202611$9,694.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastTra Henry7
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. Erinwood Big Mack
  • 3. Nugget Hugit
1.3L$10.70
6/727/06/202610$20,222.00Mohawk Park1609mFastTra Henry4
  • 1. I Love This Bar
  • 2. Goin For Broke
  • 3. Jims First Date
9.8L$33.20
7
Silk
Stroker (7)2124688235
Trainer: G Rivest 12 mths 31: 7-9-2

Driver: S Coulter

4 yo BR G
Sire: PANTHER HANOVER
Dam: RINGING OFTHE BELL

Stats

Career31: 7-9-2
LTS$67,125.00
BMR1:52.20
TS9: 1-2-1
Win %22.58%
Place %58.06%

Comments

Last start 5th over 1609m at this track was 7th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by Strongman Hanover (1:51.20) in G on August 26 at $28.50. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at this track was 2nd- at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Bettor Talker (1:52.10) in G on August 19 at $20.95. Hard to make a winning case.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/926/08/20267$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastS Coulter7
  • 1. Strongman Hanover
  • 2. Bajan Firefly
  • 3. Arson Seelster
6.8L$28.50
3/719/08/20265$13,733.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastS Coulter3
  • 1. Bettor Talker
  • 2. No Waitlist
  • 3. Stroker
2.3L$20.95
2/814/08/20269$10,682.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastA Sorrie1
  • 1. Day Delight
  • 2. Stroker
  • 3. Pipewrench Charlie
0.2L$2.20
8/905/08/202614$12,208.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastA Sorrie7
  • 1. Dad
  • 2. Thirty Six Red
  • 3. Lyons Papi Rock
7.3L$18.00
8/922/07/202614$12,245.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastA Sorrie2
  • 1. D A Lets Boogie
  • 2. Dad
  • 3. Erinwood Big Mack
30.0L$27.85
6/808/07/202621$10,204.00Grand River Raceway1609mFastA Sorrie9
  • 1. D A Lets Boogie
  • 2. Arson Seelster
  • 3. Lyons Gustavofring
7.0L$23.60

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