Western Fair Raceway Race 5 - Race 5
MERRILLINE (9) turned in a much better run when second up last start, finishing second over 1609m at this track. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Leading hope in a similar race. HEAVEN AWAITS (8) ran eighth last start at Mohawk Park over 1609m, beaten 14 metres. Expected to run well. ILIKEITILOVEIT (4) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a third over 1609m at this track. Great chance to break through. TONY MENIRO (6) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at Hippodrome 3R.

Driver: R Doyle
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Oceanview Gambler (2:03.10) on November 6 at $20.75. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/11/2026 | 97 | $10,183.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Rooney | 2 |
| 27.3L | $20.75 | ||
| 9/9 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | OHFS 2YOC | $9,986.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 8 |
| 89.3L | $97.80 | |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 3 |
| 41.3L | $75.20 | |
| 7/9 | 14/07/2026 | - | BSS 2C | $29,028.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 2 |
| 39.8L | $125.80 | |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Logan Ebersole | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: L Kestle
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Last start 5th over 1609m at this track was 5th- at the bell, beaten 13 m by Speed Me Up (2:04.40) on October 30 at $86.50. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd- beaten 2.75 m by R Jeannie Hill (2:06.00) on October 23 at $9.90. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L Kestle | 5 |
| 13.5L | $86.50 | ||
| 3/5 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L Kestle | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.90 | ||
| 7/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L House | 5 |
| 20.8L | $21.85 | ||
| 4/8 | 09/10/2026 | 27 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L Kestle | 2 |
| 7.0L | $86.85 | ||
| 6/9 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | $10,553.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | L Macarthur | 9 |
| 13.8L | $1.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | $11,190.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | S Coulter | 6 |
| 30.0L | $45.05 |

Driver: O Gois
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Last start 4th over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 2nd- beaten 10 m by Oceanview Gambler (2:03.10) on November 6 at $11.65. Two runs back game effort when 3rd over 1609m at Grand River Raceway was 3rd- at the bell, beaten 9 m by Totally Iconic (1:59.20) in 3yo CG on June 17 at $21.30. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/11/2026 | 142 | $10,183.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 7 |
| 10.3L | $11.65 | ||
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | 10 | $8,089.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 3 |
| 9.8L | $21.30 | ||
| 8/8 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | $8,089.00 | Dresden Raceway | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 6 |
| 30.0L | $32.90 | ||
| 6/9 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | $8,793.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | O Gois | 4 |
| 7.8L | $49.40 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | $7,669.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Good | O Gois | 1 |
| 3.8L | $28.55 |

Driver: A Sorrie
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Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Nothern Queen at this track over 1609m on October 16 at $5.85. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Speed Me Up at this track over 1609m on October 30 at $8.85. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.85 | ||
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.85 | ||
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | 47 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 7 |
| 8.8L | $49.20 | ||
| 6/7 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | $10,173.00 | Clinton Raceway | 1609m | Good | A Sorrie | 2 |
| 30.0L | $8.45 | ||
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | - | $10,173.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Sorrie | 7 |
| 7.5L | $22.70 |

Driver: D Laver
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Two-year-old filly by Archangel out of The Ballykeel Look on debut. Worth keeping safe.

Driver: C Duguay
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Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Yes at Hippodrome 3R over 1609m on October 11 at $16.15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Betonawheelin at Hippodrome 3R over 1609m on October 18 at $3.30. In fine form. Big chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/10/2026 | 7 | $3,289.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 | ||
| 3/7 | 11/10/2026 | 17 | $3,289.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 3 |
| 6.5L | $16.15 | ||
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | $3,266.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 8 |
| 4.8L | $59.90 | ||
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | $3,518.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 8 |
| 11.3L | $3.20 | ||
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | $3,306.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 3 |
| 3.0L | $34.15 | ||
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | $3,306.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 3 |
| 3.0L | $38.15 | ||
| 5/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 0 |
| 125.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |

Driver: B MacDonald
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Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start 8th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, at the bell was 7th- beaten 14 m by Sherrys Friend (1:57.00) in 2yo on October 26 at $27.80. The start before 7th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, at the bell was 7th- beaten 10 m by R Rosie (1:55.30) in 2yo F on September 24 at $31.25. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/10/2026 | 32 | $22,267.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 1 |
| 14.8L | $27.80 | ||
| 7/9 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | $22,111.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 5 |
| 10.3L | $31.25 | ||
| 9/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | $22,111.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 9 |
| 30.0L | $48.55 | ||
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | $22,111.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 3 |
| 8.3L | $38.95 | ||
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 27 | $22,380.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 2 |
| 8.8L | $79.60 | ||
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $30,519.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 6 |
| 16.3L | $59.00 |

Driver: De Wall
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Two back was well beaten into fifth behind R Jeannie Hill at this track over 1609m on October 23 at $8.35. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Oceanview Gambler at this track over 1609m on November 6 at $24.15. Looks ready to win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/11/2026 | 14 | $10,183.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | De Wall | 1 |
| 5.5L | $24.15 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/10/2026 | 90 | $10,121.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | De Wall | 5 |
| 30.0L | $8.35 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | $5,612.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | L House | 3 |
| 28.0L | $11.95 | ||
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | - | $10,204.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | Fast | De Wall | 7 |
| 13.8L | $32.30 |