Georgian Downs Opening Night| Selections Sat June 6,2026

GEORGIAN DOWNS — OPENING NIGHT · JUNE 7, 2026 Race Picks — Top 3 + Longshot Value

RACE 1 — Pace · $6,800 · F&M Claiming $8,000

1. Gin Is Better (2-1) — Two wins in her last four with a dominant 1:56.4 effort, sharp at this class with trainer Hensley hitting at 19%.
2. Catchmegracefully (7-2) — Six wins in 2026 with $35,580 banked, took down this exact class at Flamboro last out.
3. Alessandra (7-2) — Back-to-back wins May 8 and May 19 at London, trainer Andrew posting a stellar 41% strike rate in 2026.             
4. Value Longshot: My Little Chloe (6-1) — Won wire-to-wire Apr 30 at Flamboro, five wins from 17 starts in 2026 and trainer Manning drops her slightly in class tonight.

RACE 2 — Pace · $9,800 · F&M NW 3 Races or $30K Lifetime

1. Josies Joules (6-5) — Won her last start by 10 lengths in a career-best 1:53.3 and is the class of this field.
2. Century Moo (4-1) — Won Apr 30 and finished second last out behind Josies Joules, trainer Bourassa clicking at 33% in 2026.
3. Lyons Trina (7-2) — Third last out after a layoff, won her Woodbine qualifier in May and trainer Oliver hits at 29% lifetime.
4. Value Longshot: Marlenes Legacy (10-1) — Won Apr 18 at Flamboro, has back class from $20K Woodbine company and trainer Mitchell wins at 24% in 2026.

RACE 3 — Trot · $8,500 · NW 1 (FM2) or $5,000 Lifetime

1. Timeless (2-1) — Over $77K earned in 2025 including a Grade 1 stakes attempt, vastly more class than this field with trainer Bax at 30%.
2. Northern Genius (3-1) — Third last out and improving, ran a solid 1:59.3 at Flamboro May 28 and suits a horse that finds form gradually.
3. Talbot Patriot (4-1) — Second back-to-back at Flamboro in May, consistent front-runner who should get a great trip with Sorrie.
4. Value Longshot: Sister Scarlett (9-2) — Second at London May 19 in a career-best effort, trainer/driver Etsell knows her inside-out and she’s been freshened since last out.

RACE 4 — Pace · $6,000 · F&M Claiming $8,000 NW $2,300 Last 4

1. D A Temptation (2-1) — Second twice in her last four and beaten a head Apr 28 at London, fits this class perfectly.
2. Allstar Twinkle (3-1) — Back class from Grand River and Woodbine, trainer Goodale has her prepped with recent qualifying lines.
3. TJ Bliss (7-2) — Won Apr 25 at this exact class, third twice in last three starts and trainer Auciello is sharp at 20%.
4. Value Longshot: Drill Bit Penny (7-2) — Dropping from $9,900 NW3 company where she was competitive, trainer Demers is running at a blistering 36% win rate in 2026.

RACE 5 — Pace · $10,000 · F&M NW $4,100 Last 4 — FEATURE

1. Tornado Rain (2-1) — Second last out in a fast 1:54.1, 19 starts in 2026 with $25K banked and the Hensley barn is always dangerous.
2. Kellina Diamond (3-1) — Three wins from 16 starts in 2026 with $36,910 banked, drops back from tougher Woodbine company tonight.
3. Kootenay Leia (7-2) — Won twice at the NW3 level in late April, trainer Auciello moves her up with confidence and she suits a 5/8 track.
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5. Value Longshot: Prescelto (10-1) — Third May 23 and second Apr 30 in similar company, career best of 1:54.1 on a 5/8 track and trainer Ellis has her ready for home.

RACE 6 — Trot · $8,500 · NW 1 (FM2) or $5,000 Lifetime

1. Hadley (2-1) — Second at Flamboro May 21, consistent with $40K lifetime and trainer Fair keeps her sharp with Gagnon from the rail.
2. Karmaisaqueen (3-1) — Third last out May 28 with $36K in lifetime earnings, trainer Brewer runs a tight ship with Jones taking over tonight.
3. Demirose (9-2) — Third in the London Classic last out against quality foes, three cheques in three starts and trainer Etsell has her peaking.
4. Value Longshot: Romancing Ritz (4-1) — Won at London May 11 in her first career victory and is improving every start, trainer Cochrane wins at 30%.

RACE 7 — Pace · $9,000 · F&M NW 2 Races or $15K Lifetime

1. Jalapeno Cheddar (2-1) — Second at London May 8 in a sharp 1:58.4, trainer Beaton at 20% and Ryan is the right reinsman for this improving filly.
2. Sunflower Hanover (3-1) — Won at Sarnia May 23 and ran third at Woodbine May 29 in $18K company, trainer Loyer is on fire at 34%.
3. Montague Velma (7-2) — $24,350 banked in 2026 alone with a Woodbine win in April, this class looks very soft for her tonight.
4. Value Longshot: Oceanside Magic (4-1) — Led every call last out before getting caught at the wire, $29K in back class at Woodbine and Fillion is dangerous in the irons.

RACE 8 — Trot · $9,000 · NW 2 (FM3) Races or $15K Lifetime

1. Zillennial (2-1) — Won at Woodbine Apr 13 at this level, $19K banked in 2026 and trainer Auciello sharpened him with a June 1 qualifier.
2. Sneaking Out (3-1) — Two wins at Flamboro last fall, qualified well at Grand River May 27 and trainer Lindsey has her spot-on for tonight.
3. Calgary Morning (7-2) — Third in the ONSS at Flamboro with $40K career earnings and a stakes background, trainer Bax drops her into a soft spot.
4. Value Longshot: Ellie (9-2) — Won the London Classic twice in May, two wins and two seconds from six 2026 starts and trainer Jones is live at 18%.

RACE 9 — Trot · $9,800 · NW 3 (FM4) Races or $30,300 Lifetime

1. Wolverine Legend (8-5) — Two wins and a second from five 2026 starts including a $25K Woodbine score, trainer Bax is the class of the training ranks tonight.
2. Southern Cowboy (4-1) — Back-to-back London Classic wins with $39,968 banked in 2026, Sorrie drives with supreme confidence from post 9.
3. Silver Pride (7-2) — Won her last three starts including a dominant 9-length score May 30, trainer Maguire is blazing hot at 41% in 2026.
4. Value Longshot: Bella Chica (6-1) — Two wins at Woodbine in April and May, trainer German running at 32% and this filly is being underestimated at 6-1.

RACE 10 — Pace · $8,000 · F&M NW $2,000 Last 4

1. Bestgirl In Town (4-1) — Won last two out of three starts, trainer Demers is the hottest conditioner in the province at 36% and Sorrie is brilliant.
2. Gingertree Carilin (3-1) — $27,332 banked in 2026 with a win at London Apr 17, trainer Mann hitting at 35% and Galliers is a top reinsman.
3. Rocknroll Annie (3-1) — Veteran mare with nearly $500K career earnings, third at this class Apr 11 and trainer Mann knows this spot cold.
4. Value Longshot: Lilly Clare (9-2) — Back-to-back wins at London May 8 and May 18, three wins in 2026 and trainer Loyer dominates at 34%.

BEST BETS OF THE NIGHT: Josies Joules (R2) · Wolverine Legend (R9) BEST VALUE PLAY: Drill Bit Penny (R4) — trainer Demers at 36%, dropping in class