Grand River Raceway Race 8

Race 8

Prize Money: $11,190

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.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: -

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Castellano () 31
Trainer: J Maguire ()
Driver: Sa Fillion
Prize Money: $5,051
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: HAWAIIAN SWEETIE

100

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-1

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

0: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 1-0-1

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

2: 1-0-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:03.30

Driver Stats

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	23/7/26	Hippodrome 3R	1609m		All Weather	5	D St Pierre	2:03.30	-	5.3m	$1.35f	15	-	$7,653	$3,827	1. Castellano 2. Sexy Raoul 3. Dm Melodie
3rd of 6	8/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	1	Sa Fillion	1:59.30	-	4.5m	$8.75	-	-	$10,204	$1,224	1. Naked Farmer 2. Mr Predictable 3. Castellano

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Start

Surface

Barrier

Driver

Race Time

Mile Rate

Margin

Days

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

23/7/26

Hippodrome 3R

1609m

All Weather

D St Pierre

2:03.30

5.3m

$1.35f

$7,653

$3,827

1. Castellano

2. Sexy Raoul

3. Dm Melodie

3rd of 6

8/7/26

Grand River Raceway

1609m

All Weather

Sa Fillion

1:59.30

4.5m

$8.75

$10,204

$1,224

1. Naked Farmer

2. Mr Predictable

3. Castellano

Brydgie () x372547537
Trainer: B Lester ()
Driver: O Gois
Prize Money: $11,642
Win / Place: 0% / 22%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: WHEELING N DEALIN

Dam: SHAPE OF YOU

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 0-2-2

Distance

18: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-1

Track

6: 0-0-1

Season

9: 0-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

18: 0-2-2

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

18: 0-2-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	18/7/26	Hanover Raceway	1609m		All Weather	9	O Gois	2:02.10	-	10.0m	$70	8	-	$10,204	-	1. Great Trickster 2. Lifting Legend 3. Totally Iconic
3rd of 9	10/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	1	O Gois	1:58.30	-	3.8m	$70	5	-	$10,714	$1,286	1. I Drink She Drives 2. J M Trixdon 3. Brydgie
5th of 7	5/7/26	Clinton Raceway	1609m		All Weather	3	O Gois	2:00.30	-	11.8m	$48	9	-	$10,204	$510	1. Stonebridge Mac 2. Lifting Legend 3. Beau Knight
7th of 7	26/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	3	O Gois	1:58.00	-	11.8m	$14	9	-	$8,595	-	1. Carats Runaway 2. Talbot Patriot 3. Broadway Star
4th of 7	17/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	6	J Ryan	1:59.20	-	10.0m	$22	5	-	$8,089	$647	1. Totally Iconic 2. Chip King 3. Massassinsgreenman
5th of 9	12/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	1	O Gois	1:58.30	-	14.8m	$4.70	15	-	$8,595	$430	1. Emoticonnwalner 2. Coolcalmncollected 3. Carats Runaway

Hearthstone ()
Trainer: J Ackroyd ()
Driver: B MacDonald
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: OPULENT BLUESTONE

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Distance

0: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

0: 0-0-0

1st Up

0: 0-0-0

2nd Up

0: 0-0-0

3rd Up

0: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

0: 0-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

0: 0-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

Comments

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

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result

California King () 8543732
Trainer: A Hensley ()
Driver: E Hensley
Prize Money: $6,089
Win / Place: 0% / 42%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: TRIXTON (FR)

Dam: ESCUELA

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 0-1-2

Distance

7: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-2

Track

6: 0-1-2

Season

7: 0-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

7: 0-1-2

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

7: 0-1-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	31/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	5	E Hensley	2:00.10	-	1.8m	$4.25	7	-	$10,682	$2,670	1. Southwind Godfrey 2. California King 3. J M Trixdon
3rd of 9	24/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	4	E Hensley	1:59.10	-	5.5m	$17	14	-	$10,714	$1,286	1. Angelina Duharas 2. Wallker Ccl 3. California King
7th of 8	10/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	9	E Hensley	1:59.20	-	30.0m	$20	7	-	$10,714	-	1. Polishing Station 2. Blaze Of Gloria 3. Uncle Luther
3rd of 9	3/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	2	E Hensley	1:59.00	-	1.0m	$27	7	-	$8,673	$1,041	1. Tymal Electra 2. Kennedy Hanover 3. California King
4th of 7	26/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	2	E Hensley	1:58.40	-	5.8m	$19	9	-	$8,595	$688	1. Angelina Duharas 2. Kennedy Hanover 3. J M Trixdon
5th of 7	17/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	4	E Hensley	1:59.20	-	12.8m	$38	11	-	$8,089	$404	1. Totally Iconic 2. Chip King 3. Massassinsgreenman

Hp Sophia () 545x495708
Trainer: C Mitchell ()
Driver: Brady Galliers
Prize Money: $15,533
Win / Place: 0% / 12%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ALARM DETECTOR

Dam: HP TITANIA RUNNER

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 0-1-1

Distance

16: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

16: 0-1-1

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

16: 0-1-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	24/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	9	Brady Galliers	1:58.20	-	30.0m	$1.00	29	-	$10,714	-	1. Smorgastarta 2. Unsurpassable 3. Greenhedgemistress
10th of 10	25/6/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	7	L Roy	1:54.30	-	30.0m	$33	6	-	$18,200	-	1. Solo To Lexington 2. M E Laurel 3. In Session
7th of 9	19/6/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	1	J Plante	1:55.10	-	13.0m	$41	11	OPEN	$25,278	-	1. Bella Chica 2. Rare Legacy 3. Finley
5th of 10	8/6/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	2	J Plante	1:56.20	-	2.5m	$34	7	-	$18,200	$910	1. Feel Like A Woman 2. Satu Wania 3. In Session
9th of 10	1/6/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	6	J Plante	1:54.00	-	30.0m	$17	7	-	$18,200	-	1. Classified 2. Stormont Shanlyboy 3. Monkey Talk
4th of 9	25/5/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	4	J Plante	1:57.00	-	1.8m	$11	203	-	$18,405	$1,472	1. Walners Grove 2. Stonebridge Wings 3. Figuratively
203 Day Spell

Fire Stride () 68
Trainer: S Weber ()
Driver: S Weber
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALARM DETECTOR

Dam: R CATCHING FIRE

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

0: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

2: 0-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	3/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	6	A Haughan	1:59.00	-	17.8m	$38	14	-	$8,673	-	1. Tymal Electra 2. Kennedy Hanover 3. California King
6th of 9	19/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	6	A Haughan	1:59.10	-	30.0m	$28	-	-	$8,595	-	1. Saraquel 2. I Drink She Drives 3. Tymal Shrek

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Start

Surface

Barrier

Driver

Race Time

Mile Rate

Margin

Days

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Result

8th of 9

3/7/26

Grand River Raceway

1609m

All Weather

A Haughan

1:59.00

17.8m

$38

$8,673

1. Tymal Electra

2. Kennedy Hanover

3. California King

6th of 9

19/6/26

Grand River Raceway

1609m

All Weather

A Haughan

1:59.10

30.0m

$28

$8,595

1. Saraquel

2. I Drink She Drives

3. Tymal Shrek

Handnthecookiejar () 0x38722745
Trainer: P Mackenzie ()
Driver: P Mackenzie
Prize Money: $7,771
Win / Place: 0% / 30%

3 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: DELMONICA

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 0-2-1

Distance

10: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-0

Track

5: 0-2-0

Season

8: 0-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

10: 0-2-1

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

10: 0-2-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	31/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	3	P Mackenzie	1:58.40	-	8.5m	$2.40f	7	-	$10,682	$534	1. Unsurpassable 2. Talbot Patriot 3. Tymal Electra
4th of 8	24/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	5	P Mackenzie	1:58.20	-	12.5m	$3.45	19	-	$10,714	$857	1. Smorgastarta 2. Unsurpassable 3. Greenhedgemistress
7th of 7	5/7/26	Clinton Raceway	1609m		All Weather	2	P Mackenzie	2:00.30	-	18.5m	$4.35	18	-	$10,204	-	1. Stonebridge Mac 2. Lifting Legend 3. Beau Knight
2nd of 6	17/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	3	J Jamieson	1:58.00	-	2.5m	$3.95	12	-	$8,089	$2,022	1. Stonebridge Mac 2. Handnthecookiejar 3. Northern Genius
2nd of 9	5/6/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	6	L Small	1:58.20	-	1.0m	$4.60	11	-	$8,595	$2,149	1. Trixie Charm 2. Handnthecookiejar 3. Finley
7th of 8	25/5/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	7	J Jamieson	1:55.00	-	7.5m	$62	7	OPEN	$25,562	-	1. Anibal Duharas 2. Hot Country 3. P L Talladega

Blaze Of Gloria () 666523
Trainer: J Pentland ()
Driver: J Ryan
Prize Money: $4,399
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ARCHANGEL (USA)

Dam: HALF FILTHY

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-1-1

Distance

6: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Track

3: 0-1-1

Season

6: 0-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

6: 0-1-1

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

6: 0-1-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

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 days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	24/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	7	J Ryan	1:59.40	-	4.8m	$11	14	-	$10,714	$1,286	1. Feet Of The Moon 2. Uncle Luther 3. Blaze Of Gloria
2nd of 8	10/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	2	J Ryan	1:59.20	-	0.5m	$3.50	7	-	$10,714	$2,679	1. Polishing Station 2. Blaze Of Gloria 3. Uncle Luther
5th of 9	3/7/26	Grand River Raceway	1609m		All Weather	6	J Ryan	1:56.40	-	7.0m	$12	19	-	$8,673	$434	1. Coolcalmncollected 2. Heff 3. Eras
6th of 6	14/6/26	Dresden Raceway	1609m		All Weather	3	M Macdonell	2:06.00	-	30.0m	$28	6	-	$8,089	-	1. Look A Diamond 2. Silver Pride 3. Lmc Chipnchoclate
6th of 10	8/6/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	7	B Mcclure	1:56.20	-	8.5m	$28	14	-	$18,200	-	1. Intel Queen 2. My Classy Queen 3. Wild Rose Hanover
6th of 9	25/5/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	6	B Mcclure	1:57.00	-	16.0m	$7.25	-	-	$18,405	-	1. Walners Grove 2. Stonebridge Wings 3. Figuratively

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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