A solid 10-race card tonight split between pacers and trotters, with two Prospect Series legs (Races 2, 4, and 7) showcasing the next wave of 3-year-old trotting talent. The feature looks to be Race 9, the $10,000 pace for non-winners of 3 races or $50,000 lifetime, where Stroker and Arson Seelster bring legitimate recent form into a deep field, with D A Lets Boogie lurking as a serious threat off his own recent win. Race 6, the $10,000 filly and mare optional claimer, is also worth circling, with Highland Delight’s class and Talldarklatte’s hot recent form set to clash. Below is the full race-by-race breakdown with top selections, longshots, and reasoning for each. First race post time is set for 6:20 PM

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GRAND RIVER – JUNE 17, 2026

RACE 1 – Pace, N/W 1 Race or $8,000 Lifetime, $8500
TOP PICK: #7 ROUGH DEAL (3-1) – Wired a strong field-clearing win two starts back in his Wbs/8 debut spot and just missed by 5 lengths against a deeper field last out; Jody Jamieson/Carl Jamieson connection has this lightly-raced colt peaking.
SECOND: #8 PROBABILITY (2-1) – Romped by 5 lengths last out after rallying 3-wide, showing real improvement; Scott Young driving for Lacey McCabe gives this gelding a top hand in the bike.
THIRD: #1 STUMBLEANDSTAGGER (8-1) – Closed for a close 2nd in a Lon Classic spot two back, and the race before showed a similar rally for the place; Garrett Rooney’s mount draws back into a more favorable N/W1 spot tonight.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #9 LARJON LONI (9-2) – Faded last out but the trip was troubled early; back class shows a 2nd and a win last year, and Lorne House/Patrick Bissett know this gelding’s form well enough to bounce back.

RACE 2 – Trot, Prospect Series 3yo C&G, Leg 2B, $8000
TOP PICK: #1 CHIP KING (7-2) – Closed determinedly for 3rd in a photo-finish last out after a 3-wide rally, and has 6 wins in 15 starts this year; Garrett Rooney/Angela Carroll combo is clearly clicking with this colt all season.
SECOND: #7 SUPER GREEN (3-1) – Won wire-to-wire two back and was still battling for 2nd late last out before fading in defeat; Samuel Fillion/Jean-Francois Maguire is an elite combination at this exact level.
THIRD: #5 TOTALLY ICONIC (6-1) – Came from off the pace to win going away last out, showing real progression after a string of troubled trips; Paul MacKenzie/Richard Lareau pairing has this gelding finally putting it together.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #6 BRYDGIE (4-1) – Just missed by a head in a close 2nd two starts back and has a foundation of consistent finishes; Jason Ryan/Brett Lester could find more room tonight in a field that lacks an obvious pace.

RACE 3 – Pace, N/W 2 Races or $30,000 Lifetime, $9500
TOP PICK: #7 WINDSUN TUXEDO (2-1) – Won going away last out after taking command early, and the troubled lines before that came against much tougher 18000-20000 claiming company; Trevor Henry/William Budd gives this colt a top, experienced hand.
SECOND: #4 BETTOR TALKER (3-1) – Just missed by a nose last out after setting the pace the whole way, and won outright two back; Travis Henry/Kristopher Haskell combo has had this gelding rolling.
THIRD: #5 BARRACUDA HANOVER (7-2) – Closed for 2nd last out from off the pace, and the start before saw a clean win in similar Prospect company; Brady Galliers/John Darling’s high-percentage barn (.523) is a real asset.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #3 MOONLOVER BOVINO (4-1) – Faded late last out after setting the pace but has 2 wins in his last 4, showing he can win outright when things go his way; Austin Sorrie/Clifford McGuire connection (a blistering .759 trainer UDR) makes him very interesting at this price.

RACE 4 – Trot, Prospect Series 3yo C&G, Leg 2B, $8000
TOP PICK: #4 BEAU KNIGHT (2-1) – Won going away last out after taking command at the half, and has hit the board in 5 of his last 6 starts; Austin Sorrie/Blake Macintosh combo has this gelding rounding into peak form.
SECOND: #5 SILVER DETECTOR (3-1) – Three wins from his last four starts including a romp last time out; Samuel Fillion/Jean-Francois Maguire’s elite trainer percentage (.413) makes this colt very tough to beat.
THIRD: #1 HIGH VALUE (7-2) – Just missed by a length and a half last out after setting the pace, and the start before showed a similar near-miss; Damian Maclellan/Kyle Bossence combo has this colt knocking on the door.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #7 WHEELER SEELSTER (9-2) – Closed for 2nd two starts back and has shown enough consistency (3rd, 2nd in recent tries) to be dangerous; A Eddie Green/Keelan Green connection could find the right trip in a field that’s wide open behind the top three.

RACE 5 – Pace, N/W 2 Races or $30,000 Lifetime, $9500
TOP PICK: #5 WALTERS NIP (3-1) – Won 4 of his last 5 starts in dominant fashion including a wire-to-wire romp by 4-plus lengths, only blemish a troubled 3rd; Tyler Borth/Frank Baker Jr’s blazing .712 trainer percentage makes this colt the one to catch.
SECOND: #6 JOHN HILL (7-2) – Closed for a near-miss 3rd last out after rallying from off the pace, and won a qualifier impressively; Damian Maclellan/Robert Kyle Fellows give this gelding a knowledgeable team with a hot trainer (.322).
THIRD: #8 PHILLYS STRANGER (2-1) – Won going away in his last two starts including a 5-length romp last time; Samuel Fillion/Luc Blais combo (.380 trainer UDR) make this colt a serious threat at a fair price.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #1 WILLS WATCHIN (9-2) – Won going away last out after rallying from off the pace, and the race before that was a similar near-miss for the win; Robert Doyle/Darryl Laver connection could be undervalued tonight given the recent uptick in form.

RACE 6 – Pace, F&M, N/W $5,000 Last 4 Starts, Optional Claim $20,000, $10000
TOP PICK: #4 HIGHLAND DELIGHT (2-1) – Closed for a tight 2nd two starts back from off a wide trip, and carries serious class with over $96K in career earnings; Scott Coulter/Benjamin Hollingsworth’s elite barn (.362) makes this mare the one to beat despite a wide post draw last time.
SECOND: #6 TALLDARKLATTE (4-1) – Just missed by 3/4 length last out after setting the pace, and closed for 2nd two starts back as well; Damian Maclellan/Melissa Loyer (.356 trainer UDR) have this mare in career-best form.
THIRD: #3 GETTING EUCHRED (6-1) – Closed for a tight-finish win two starts back, showing she’s not far off this level; Jody Jamieson/Brent Belore’s hot barn (.398) is a major positive switch tonight.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #8 WICKED N SINGLE (9-2) – Wired the field for an impressive win last out by over a length; Samuel Fillion driving gives this mare a real shot if she can carry that speed forward again.

RACE 7 – Trot, Prospect Series 3yo C&G, Leg 2B, $8000
TOP PICK: #2 STONEBRIDGE MAC (8-5) – Carries serious back class with $34,750 in 2025 earnings and a recent 2nd, 3rd-place efforts before a wide trip mishap last out; Trevor Henry/Scott McEneny combo is the clear class of this field.
SECOND: #3 HANDNTHECOOKIEJAR (7-5) – Closed for a tight 2nd last out and won going away two starts back, showing he’s training forward; Jody Jamieson/Carl Jamieson family connection knows this colt intimately.
THIRD: #6 STORMONT MY BOY (4-1) – Closed for 2nd last out after a troubled start, and the race before showed a similar rallying effort; Ryan Guy training and driving his own horse adds value with intimate knowledge of this colt.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #5 NORTHERN GENIUS (8-1) – Closed well for 3rd last out from off the pace in a tougher field, and has been steadily working forward; Bruce Richardson/John Holding could find a clean trip tonight in a small, manageable field.

RACE 8 – Pace, F&M, N/W $2,500 Last 4 Starts, Optional Claim $12,500, $8000
TOP PICK: #5 THIS GIRL RULES (3-1) – Won going away in 2 of her last 4 starts and has been a model of consistency hitting the board in nearly every recent try; Scott Coulter/Benjamin Hollingsworth’s elite barn (.362) makes this mare hard to pass up.
SECOND: #4 LILLY CLARE (7-2) – Won going away last out after a determined rally, and the race before that was a dominant wire-to-wire score; Damian Maclellan/Melissa Loyer combo has this mare peaking at the right time.
THIRD: #3 SANTAFES APPETITE (6-5) – Just missed by a length last out after setting the pace the whole way, and shows huge career earnings ($211K); Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen’s elite combination gives this mare a top team behind her.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #6 CAUGHTSTEALINGHOME (8-1) – Wired the field for an emphatic 9-1/2 length win last out, showing she’s sharp right now; Garrett Rooney/Darryl Laver could provide value if the speed in this field cancels itself out.

RACE 9 – Pace, N/W 3 Races or $50,000 Lifetime, $10000
TOP PICK: #3 STROKER (8-5) – Just missed by a head last out after setting the pace, and won going away two starts back by 2 lengths; Austin Sorrie/Gary Rivest combo (.330 trainer UDR) gives this gelding a top team with momentum.
SECOND: #1 ARSON SEELSTER (3-1) – Won going away last out after a sustained rally, and the start before nearly got there too; Trevor Henry/Jamie Copley’s elite combination (.357) makes this gelding a serious player.
THIRD: #5 D A LETS BOOGIE (7-2) – Closed for 3rd last out from off a 4-wide trip, and won outright two starts back; Samuel Fillion/Luc Blais combo (.380) gives this gelding a strong handling team in a competitive spot.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #6 GANSBAAI (4-1) – Closed for a strong 2nd last out after a furious late rally, capping a string of board finishes (3rd, 2nd, 3rd) in recent tries; Michael Whelan/Walter Whelan connection could provide real value given the consistent recent improvement.

RACE 10 – Pace, F&M, Claiming $8,000 for N/W $2,000 Last 4 Starts, $5500
TOP PICK: #3 WAITINONAWOMAN (2-1) – Closed for a tight 2nd last out after setting the pace most of the way, and carries serious class with $198K in career earnings; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen’s elite combination is the clear standout in this field.
SECOND: #2 FUNNY BUSINESS (4-1) – Closed for 2nd last out after rallying from off the pace in a troubled trip, and won going away in a qualifier prior; Samuel Fillion driving for Patrick Rouleau gives this mare a live shot.
THIRD: #9 BARGAIN BID (6-1) – Closed for 2nd two starts back showing real competitiveness, despite a fade last time; Garrett Rooney/Francis Guillemette combo has had recent success in this exact class.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #7 SPORTYS BIG CRAZE (9-2) – Closed for a tight 2nd last out after rallying from off the pace, showing consistent recent board finishes (2nd, 4th, 2nd); J Bradley Harris/Francis Guillemette combo could be the value play if the favorites get tangled up early.