Western Fair Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
BETTER THAN NEVER (8) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Added to the list last start when he scored over 1609m at this track, getting home by 1.5 metres. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Big chance in a similar race. LETJIMITAKEOVER (4) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and just 1.5 metres from the winner. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. LUCKY DANCER (2) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track a week ago. TEEN TATTLER (1) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when second at Clinton Raceway over 1609m.

Driver: G Rooney
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Come On Artie at Clinton Raceway over 1609m on September 7 at $28.65. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Feelin American at Clinton Raceway over 1609m on September 14 at $25.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/7 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | $4,672.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McClure | 4 |
| 0.5L | $25.00 | ||
4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | $4,672.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McClure | 6 |
| 11.3L | $28.65 | ||
5/8 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | $7,287.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 | ||
2/6 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | $4,484.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McClure | 3 |
| 1.3L | $18.10 | ||
4/6 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | $4,709.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McClure | 4 |
| 4.8L | $22.80 | ||
4/8 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | $4,922.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D McClure | 8 |
| 5.5L | $24.10 |

Driver: M MacDonell
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Last start 4th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by The Magic Moment (1:56.20) in 3yo CG on October 3 at $26.60. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs was 5th- at the bell, beaten 9 m by Silken Sweet (1:57.30) in G on September 25 at $5.70.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | $22,247.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 1 |
| 1.8L | $26.60 | ||
3/9 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | $5,006.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.70 | ||
9/9 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | $5,006.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Harris | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.80 | ||
9/9 | 11/09/2025 | 48 | $5,006.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Haughan | 4 |
| 30.0L | $2.90 | ||
7/8 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 3 |
| 30.0L | $13.75 | ||
2/6 | 11/07/2025 | 23 | $6,935.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |

Driver: L House
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Didn't do much at the last run, 7th over 1609m at this track was 7th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by Better Than Never (1:57.40) in G on October 3 at $39. Before that 7th over 1609m at Grand River Raceway, at the bell was 6th- beaten 8 m by Boyd Bay (1:54.10) in HCP G on September 12 at $48.70.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | $7,341.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 4 |
| 6.0L | $39.00 | ||
7/7 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | HCP | $8,009.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 3 |
| 8.5L | $48.70 | |
5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 6 | $8,184.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 3 |
| 9.0L | $38.65 | ||
4/6 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | $5,605.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.15 | ||
2/7 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | $5,269.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tra Henry | 8 |
| 3.5L | $9.45 | ||
6/8 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | $6,951.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 2 |
| 6.0L | $24.80 |

Driver: D Thiessen
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m second behind Better Than Never at this track over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten one metre second at Hiawatha in on September 20.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/8 | 03/10/2025 | 13 | $7,341.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 | ||
2/5 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | $5,339.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | R Doyle | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 | ||
2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | $5,157.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | R Doyle | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.35 | ||
2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | $4,484.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | J Jamieson | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.15 | ||
4/9 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | $4,474.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.05 | ||
5/9 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | $4,474.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |

Driver: A Sorrie
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.5 m fourth behind Better Than Never at this track over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres fourth at Summerside Raceway in 3yo OPEN C on July 19.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 76 | $7,341.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 8 |
| 2.5L | $29.80 | ||
4/6 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $6,711.00 | Summerside Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.95 | |
3/6 | 12/07/2025 | 28 | $3,635.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.75 | ||
6/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | $2,815.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 8 |
| 11.0L | $18.90 | ||
7/8 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | $3,773.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 6 |
| 19.5L | $28.85 | ||
8/8 | 25/05/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $21,808.00 | Summerside Raceway | 1609m | Good | J Hughes | 4 |
| 21.0L | $1.00 |

Driver: D Rankin (Jnr)
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Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on October 3. Proved too good the start prior at Hiawatha on September 20. Decent effort last start.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 13 | $7,341.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 | ||
1/5 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | $5,339.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 | ||
3/7 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | $5,339.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 6 |
| 4.3L | $19.80 | ||
2/7 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | $5,045.00 | Leamington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 | ||
3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 5 | $5,157.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.30 | ||
2/6 | 04/08/2025 | 9 | $5,605.00 | Dresden Raceway | 1609m | Fast | D Rankin (Jnr) | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |

Driver: J Ryan
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Last start 5th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 4th- beaten 4 m by Better Than Never (1:57.40) in G on October 3 at $9.50. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 1.75 m by Rocknroll's Shadow (1:54.40) in G on September 25 at $6.85.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/8 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | $7,341.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | J Ryan | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 | ||
3/6 | 25/09/2025 | 5 | $5,562.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | G Rooney | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.85 | ||
4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | $4,449.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | L House | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.35 | ||
1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | $4,449.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | A Moore | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 | ||
1/5 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | $4,449.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | L House | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.80 | ||
5/7 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | $4,484.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | M MacDonell | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |

Driver: Sa Fillion
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Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Flamboro Downs both over 1609m. Last start won by 1.5 m at this track (1:57.40) beating Letjimitakeover in G on October 3 at $3.40 at the bell was 2nd-.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 22 | $7,341.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 | ||
1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 4 | $7,786.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.25 | ||
2/9 | 07/09/2025 | 9 | $8,120.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Plante | 7 |
| 3.0L | $28.25 | ||
6/7 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | $8,184.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Rooney | 7 |
| 10.5L | $17.95 | ||
3/9 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | $7,623.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Rooney | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.45 | ||
2/7 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | $7,606.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | B MacDonald | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |