Grand River Raceway Race 9

Race 9

Stake: $11,527

ARSON SEELSTER (1) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 6 metres into seventh at Flamboro Downs over 1609m. Will enjoy a nice run from this more favourable starting position. Leading hope if anywhere near his best. LYONS FIRSTBULLDOG (4) ran seventh last start at Mohawk Park over 1609m, beaten 13 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. RIP THE PAGE (5) is a genuine type who was a solid fourth most recently at Mohawk Park. Must be included in what looks a suitable assignment. JULIUS HANOVER (3) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound third at Flamboro Downs over 1609m.

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

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Arson Seelster () 64x1114177
Trainer: J Copley ()
Driver: Sa Fillion
Prize Money: $68,550
Win / Place: 36% / 50%

Distance Specialist

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: AZURE SEELSTER

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 11-2-2

Distance

30: 11-2-2

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

7: 4-0-0

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-1-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

30: 11-2-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.30

Driver Stats

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, at the bell was 7th- beaten 6 m by Nightime Dancer (1:54.20) in G on May 17 at $25.80. The run previous 7th over 1609m at Flamboro Downs was 7th- at the bell, beaten 6 m by Artie's Ideal (1:54.20) on May 10 at $27.65. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best 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
7th of 9	17/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	8	Ma MacDonald	1:54.20	-	2.34L	$26	7	-	$13,496	-	1. Nightime Dancer 2. Mcwicked Time 3. Thumann
7th of 9	10/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	9	D Maclellan	1:54.20	-	2.16L	$28	7	-	$13,496	-	1. Artie's Ideal 2. Mcwicked Time 3. Thumann
1st of 8	3/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	7	Sa Fillion	1:55.20	-	0.37L	$3.60	7	-	$12,148	$6,073	1. Arson Seelster 2. Late For Coffee 3. Starbright Dancer
4th of 9	26/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	7	Sa Fillion	1:54.20	-	1.67L	$1.50f	7	-	$12,414	$994	1. Starbright Dancer 2. Stroker 3. Gansbaai
1st of 8	19/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	3	Sa Fillion	1:55.00	-	0.37L	$1.45f	4	-	$12,414	$6,206	1. Arson Seelster 2. Stroker 3. Starbright Dancer
1st of 6	15/4/26	Western Fair Raceway	1609m		All Weather	2	Sa Fillion	1:56.00	-	0.56L	$1.05f	9	-	$11,034	$5,518	1. Arson Seelster 2. Rylentless 3. Luckys Big Boy

Cold Creek Pantera () 6303258739
Trainer: V Puddy (Rotorua)
Driver: T Cullen
Prize Money: $66,368
Win / Place: 6.52% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PANTHER HANOVER

Dam: MACH MISS

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 3-3-11

Distance

46: 3-3-11

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

18: 0-2-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

46: 3-3-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.40

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Last start 9th over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, at the bell was 9th- beaten 11 m by Hestonator (1:53.40) in HCP on May 28 at $35.55. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs was 3rd- at the bell, beaten 9 m by All My Lovin (1:52.30) in G on May 21 at $37.10. 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
9th of 9	28/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	7	G Gagnon	1:53.40	-	4.20L	$36	7	HCP	$12,024	-	1. Hestonator 2. Toronto 3. Rocky Mtn Wine
3rd of 8	21/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	5	T Cullen	1:52.30	-	3.35L	$37	7	-	$12,024	$1,442	1. All My Lovin 2. Day Delight 3. Cold Creek Pantera
7th of 9	14/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	4	Brady Galliers	1:53.40	-	2.71L	$8.05	7	HCP	$10,920	-	1. Catfish Jack 2. Kiss My Bet 3. Nosportpunintended
8th of 8	7/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	6	Ph Hudon	1:54.10	-	4.20L	$25	4	HCP	$10,920	-	1. Gascoigne Sundae 2. Arukidinme Cabbie 3. Kiss My Bet
5th of 9	3/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	7	Brady Galliers	1:56.00	-	1.12L	$7.00	7	HCP	$10,307	$515	1. Dj Mustang 2. Buddyville 3. Benjamin Bee
2nd of 9	26/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	6	Brady Galliers	1:54.30	-	0.67L	$4.50	7	HCP	$10,532	$2,633	1. Joe Dimagio 2. Cold Creek Pantera 3. Benjamin Bee

Julius Hanover () 6535455443
Trainer: W Whelan ()
Driver: Michael Whelan
Prize Money: $82,992
Win / Place: 1.33% / 26%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: JK HIGHER POWER

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 1-6-13

Distance

75: 1-6-13

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-0

Track

5: 0-1-0

Season

15: 0-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

75: 1-6-13

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Nugget Hugit at Flamboro Downs over 1609m G last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres fourth again at Flamboro Downs same class on May 10. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.

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 8	31/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	9	Michael Whelan	1:55.20	-	1.49L	$22	21	-	$11,891	$1,427	1. Nugget Hugit 2. Rowdy Patrick 3. Julius Hanover
4th of 7	10/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	3	Michael Whelan	1:55.20	-	1.12L	$13	7	-	$10,920	$874	1. Lyons Gustavofring 2. Car Wash Blues 3. Kapueno
4th of 9	3/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	6	Michael Whelan	1:54.40	-	4.57L	$35	7	-	$10,920	$874	1. Nugget Hugit 2. Sauble Ambush 3. Big Rooster
5th of 9	26/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	7	Michael Whelan	1:56.40	-	0.74L	$63	7	-	$11,160	$558	1. Lyons Moonshadow 2. Rebull 3. Jims Rising Son
5th of 7	19/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	3	Michael Whelan	1:58.20	-	2.16L	$15	7	-	$11,160	$558	1. Crazy Horse Creek 2. Rebull 3. Claymore
4th of 8	12/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	5	Michael Whelan	1:57.10	-	0.93L	$23	7	-	$11,160	$893	1. Twin B Betonit 2. Rebull 3. Claymore

Lyons Firstbulldog () 27137518x7
Trainer: Kn Oliver ()
Driver: S Coulter
Prize Money: $38,557
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: BULLDOG HANOVER

Dam: DOINSOMETHINGRIGHT

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-1-1

Distance

9: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

9: 2-1-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.10

Driver Stats

Comments

Resumed when over this distance beaten 13 m seventh behind Johnny Angel at Mohawk Park in a 3yo OPEN CG on May 22. Big chance if he can build on his first-up effort.

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 8	22/5/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	5	S Coulter	1:51.30	-	5.13L	$70	239	OPEN	$30,674	-	1. Johnny Angel 2. Odds On Bullfrog 3. Dr Dave
239 Day Spell
8th of 8	25/9/25	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	8	J Drury	1:52.10	-	5.50L	$12	7	OPEN	$33,371	-	1. Cheese Dreams 2. Ryder Ross 3. Elmer Hanover
1st of 9	18/9/25	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	5	J Drury	1:52.10	-	0.11L	$8.55	9	OPEN	$33,371	$16,685	1. Lyons Firstbulldog 2. Mega Moves 3. Thirty Six Red
5th of 9	9/9/25	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	7	Ja MacDonald	1:52.20	-	1.49L	$4.55	9	OPEN	$33,371	$1,668	1. Odds On Bullfrog 2. Ryder Ross 3. Joses Triplets
7th of 7	31/8/25	Clinton Raceway	1609m		All Weather	7	P Davies	2:00.20	-	2.34L	$9.15	15	OPEN	$33,632	-	1. D A Lets Dance 2. Corona Seelster 3. Twin B John B
3rd of 9	16/8/25	Kawartha Downs	1609m		All Weather	9	A Sorrie	1:53.40	-	0.19L	$2.55	15	OPEN	$33,632	$4,036	1. Windsun Tuxedo 2. Corona Seelster 3. Lyons Firstbulldog

Rip The Page () 131404
Trainer: R Mcnair ()
Driver: Brady Galliers
Prize Money: $31,951
Win / Place: 33% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: D GS FAIRYSTARS

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 2-0-1

Distance

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

6: 2-0-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

6: 2-0-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.00

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start 4th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 8 m by Johnny Angel (1:51.30) in 3yo OPEN CG on May 22 at $46.75. Before that, failed to finish when he ran at Western Fair Raceway on May 12 over 1609m. Solid top-three chance.

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
4th of 8	22/5/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	3	D Mcnair	1:51.30	-	3.27L	$47	10	OPEN	$30,674	$2,454	1. Johnny Angel 2. Odds On Bullfrog 3. Dr Dave
- of 7	12/5/26	Western Fair Raceway	1609m		All Weather	8	Brady Galliers	1:54.30	-	36.80L	$4.85	17	-	$9,816	-	1. Skip The Honey 2. Sauble Ambush 3. End Of The Trail
4th of 10	25/4/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	1	D Mcnair	1:52.20	-	0.30L	$3.15	7	-	$55,048	$4,404	1. Letr Sink Son 2. Dr Dave 3. Thirty Six Red
1st of 7	18/4/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	6	D Mcnair	1:54.00	-	1.86L	$1.85f	7	-	$22,571	$11,285	1. Rip The Page 2. Corona Seelster 3. D A Bodacious
3rd of 9	11/4/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	5	D Mcnair	1:53.10	-	0.67L	$2.50f	15	-	$22,571	$2,708	1. Letr Sink Son 2. Count On Gord 3. Rip The Page
1st of 10	27/3/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	4	Ja MacDonald	1:56.10	-	0.30L	$3.40f	-	-	$22,199	$11,100	1. Rip The Page 2. Dead Mans Chain 3. Bar Down Brisby

Dontquityourdayjob () 231x516550
Trainer: J Pentland ()
Driver: J Harris
Prize Money: $34,786
Win / Place: 20% / 45%

4 yo Brown Horse

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: FAMILY FIRST

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 4-3-2

Distance

20: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Track

3: 0-1-1

Season

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

20: 4-3-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.40

Driver Stats

Comments

Well beaten last start by Arson Seelster, a rival who he faces again; when 100 metres at Flamboro Downs over 1609m in a G race on May 3. Can't see him featuring.

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
- of 8	3/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	5	J Harris	1:55.20	-	36.80L	$9.85	7	-	$12,148	-	1. Arson Seelster 2. Late For Coffee 3. Starbright Dancer
5th of 9	26/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	9	J Harris	1:54.20	-	2.53L	$81	7	-	$12,414	$620	1. Starbright Dancer 2. Stroker 3. Gansbaai
5th of 8	19/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	5	J Harris	1:55.00	-	1.86L	$22	7	-	$12,414	$620	1. Arson Seelster 2. Stroker 3. Starbright Dancer
6th of 9	12/4/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	3	B Mcclure	1:53.40	-	2.97L	$31	14	-	$25,079	-	1. Axial 2. Solidarity 3. Johnny Wiggles
1st of 7	29/3/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	6	Sa Fillion	1:55.40	-	1.49L	$6.95	7	-	$10,483	$5,242	1. Dontquityourdayjob 2. Outrun The Odds 3. Wicked Plan
5th of 9	22/3/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	8	Sa Fillion	1:59.30	-	0.86L	$5.25	107	-	$10,483	$524	1. Crazy Horse Creek 2. Your Round 3. Sans Souci
107 Day Spell

The Ready () 1552414762
Trainer: J Walker ()
Driver: J Renaud
Prize Money: $37,108
Win / Place: 13% / 53%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: SWEET ANA HANOVER

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 2-4-2

Distance

15: 2-4-2

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

11: 2-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

15: 2-4-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.10

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start 2nd over 1609m at Western Fair Raceway was 2nd- at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Moonlover Bovino (1:55.40) in G on May 12 at $17.10. Two runs back 6th over 1609m at Flamboro Downs was 6th- at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Arson Seelster (1:55.20) in G on May 3 at $32.40. Happy enough to dismiss.

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	12/5/26	Western Fair Raceway	1609m		All Weather	2	Sa Fillion	1:55.40	-	0.86L	$17	9	-	$10,798	$2,699	1. Moonlover Bovino 2. The Ready 3. Rowdy Patrick
6th of 8	3/5/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	3	J Renaud	1:55.20	-	1.67L	$32	7	-	$12,148	-	1. Arson Seelster 2. Late For Coffee 3. Starbright Dancer
7th of 9	26/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	3	J Renaud	1:54.20	-	3.09L	$12	21	-	$12,414	-	1. Starbright Dancer 2. Stroker 3. Gansbaai
4th of 8	5/4/26	Flamboro Downs	1609m		All Weather	5	J Renaud	1:57.10	-	0.67L	$27	43	-	$12,414	$994	1. Gearson 2. Gansbaai 3. Benjamin Bee
43 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	21/2/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	6	J Renaud	1:54.10	-	1.30L	$4.40	7	-	$22,784	$11,393	1. The Ready 2. P L Taco 3. Always Toohot
4th of 9	14/2/26	Mohawk Park	1609m		All Weather	7	J Renaud	1:55.20	-	0.30L	$16	7	-	$22,784	$1,823	1. Sauble Ambush 2. Ten Carat Garrett 3. Liquid

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: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, 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: driver asking horse for extra effort

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