GEORGIAN DOWNS – JUNE 16, 2026

A 10-race card tonight headlined by Race 9, the $10,000 trot for trotters not yet winners of $4700 in their last 4 starts (or 3 races in 2026), with an optional $15,000 claiming tag attached. Eye Of An Eagle looks to carry her recent wire-to-wire form into the feature, but Thirdtimesthedream and a sharp-trotting Daffy Hanover give this one some real depth. Below is the full card breakdown with top selections, longshots, and reasoning for each race.

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GEORGIAN DOWNS – JUNE 16, 2026 – HANDICAP ANALYSIS

RACE 1 – Pace, N/W of a Race or $5000 Lifetime, $8500

TOP PICK: #4 BRAND AMBASSADOR (3-1) – Drove a strong 2nd in last week’s Nw1r5000l, sitting 3rd cover before clearing to nearly win; Brett Macdonald has a hot .312 UDR and this colt’s only blemishes came against tougher Nw4000l company.
SECOND: #3 ALDREZD FOR COURT (6-1) – Just missed in a similar spot last out with a closing 4-1/2 to set up a near-miss; Brady Galliers/Carmen Auciello combo gives this lightly-raced 3yo room to improve off that effort.
THIRD: #5 COOPERS HILL (7-2) – Wired the field wire-to-wire in a 20000clm last month and has hit the board in 4 of 6 this year; drops back to a winnable spot after facing a tougher Nw1r5000l class last time.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #2 GLENN E MAC (9-2) – Scratched last week through no fault of his own and the start before was a non-factor, but his debut qua was a clean wire-to-wire win and Jason Ryan/Jacob Roberts may have this one sharper than the form shows.

RACE 2 – Pace, N/W of 3 Races or $30,000 Lifetime, $9800

TOP PICK: #2 LYONS PAPI ROCK (3-1) – Closed for a near photo-finish 3rd last out after being parked the back half; this colt has serious back class (2nd in an Onss event last fall) and Scott Coulter/Kenneth Oliver have him cycling into form.
SECOND: #8 NUGGET HUGIT (2-1) – Just missed by a head last start after setting a torrid pace, and won 3 of his prior 5 starts including a 5-length romp; Samuel Fillion is red-hot and this gelding is clearly battle-tested at this level.
THIRD: #1 TWIN B BETONIT (8-1) – Faded late in a tougher Lon Classic spot two back but has 4 wins in 8 this year with multiple wire-to-wire scores; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen are a leading combo and a slight class drop should help.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #6 CALYPSO CREEK (4-1) – Was a dead-heat 3rd last out after dueling on top through 3/4, showing he belongs with this group; Jason Ryan in the bike adds value at a price that seems generous given his close finish.

RACE 3 – Pace, N/W of 2 Races or $16,500 Lifetime, $9000

TOP PICK: #1 RED HOT POWERPLAY (2-1) – Came from off the pace last out to score a clear-cut win in a similar Nw2r15000l field; Travis Cullen/Chris Bell connection and a winning trip last time make this the horse to beat.
SECOND: #6 DYLANS VETT (3-1) – Closed well for 3rd in a much tougher 10-horse Nw15000l field at Mohawk two back, and won outright the start before that; class relief tonight with Brett Macdonald driving is a big plus.
THIRD: #3 ROWDY PATRICK (4-1) – Won going away two starts back and was edged for 2nd in a tighter Nw2r15000l spot last out; Brady Galliers/Tess Waxman have this gelding rounding into form after a recent class test.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #9 BEACHWASH (6-1) – Wired the field for an easy win two starts back and only got outfinished late in his most recent try after setting the pace; Gerard Demers’s barn is in form and this gelding likes to be forwardly placed.

RACE 4 – Trot, N/W $2370 Last 4 Starts, Optional Claim $10,000, $8000

TOP PICK: #7 ARRAKIS (2-1) – Despite his advanced age, this veteran finished 2nd or 3rd in 4 of his last 6 against open claimers, including a game 2nd by a length; Jason Ryan and Francis Guillemette form a strong, high-percentage combo at this exact class level.
SECOND: #2 BARZY (3-1) – Faded in a tougher Op15000clm last out but won outright two back in a similar spot to tonight, and the Coulter family connection knows this horse well over multiple seasons.
THIRD: #8 SEVEN IRON (4-1) – Steadily improving lines with a 49th finish that still beat horses in this class previously; the drop in claiming price with Travis Cullen aboard could be the key today.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #6 HESOHOT HANOVER (6-1) – Was gaining late when he broke stride last start after dueling on the front end, and the race before showed even pace throughout; Paul MacKenzie/Doug Brown’s veteran may surprise if he gets a clean trip.

RACE 5 – Pace, N/W $4000 Last 4 Starts, Optional Claim $15,000, $10000

TOP PICK: #5 BELMONT BLAZER (2-1) – Closed from off the pace for 3rd in a much tougher 20000clmhp field two back and is dropping into a more favorable spot; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen are the leading combination on this card.
SECOND: #6 TITANIC HANOVER (9-5) – Won going away last start in an 8000clmcd, and the troubled 6th-place finish two back came after a wide trip; Austin Sorrie/Gerard Demers have this gelding peaking right now.
THIRD: #3 ROLLINLIKETHUNDER (8-1) – Just missed by a head in a photo for the win last out after a 3-wide rally, showing he’s training on; Damian Maclellan/Dominic Gladu’s class drop tonight looks well-timed.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #4 NOSPORTPUNINTENDED (7-2) – Rallied to a close 3rd last out from off the pace and nearly won 2 back after setting the pace before fading late; Austin Sorrie picks up the drive for Michael Armstrong’s barn which is a positive switch.

RACE 6 – Pace, N/W $2250 Last 4 Starts, Optional Claim $10,000, $8000

TOP PICK: #6 TITANIC HANOVER (9-5) – Already covered above as a strong play in Race 5’s group, but listed here too based on his sheet; wins going away show a horse in career-best form right now.
(Note: please check the program carefully — Titanic Hanover appears in Race 5’s lineup of this card. For Race 6 specifically:)
TOP PICK: #6 TITANIC HANOVER is not entered here — adjusting selections below for Race 6 (Optional Claim $10,000, N/W $2250 Last 4):
TOP PICK: #5 SAULSBROOK IAN (3-1) – Disappointing last two but has 5 seconds and a 3rd already this year with a sharp gate-to-wire win two back at this exact level; Brett Macdonald/Ronald Macdonald combo is dangerous, and a return to a similar 14000 claiming spot fits.
SECOND: #4 HF PANS SHADOW (7-2) – Set the pace through 3/4 in a tougher field before fading, and carries career earnings near $200K showing he belongs; Brady Galliers/Carmen Auciello give him a knowledgeable handler.
THIRD: #2 VERTICAL SQUIRT (9-2) – Closed for 2nd two starts back after a wide trip and has solid recent foundation in this class range; Ed Hensley/David Jim King team has won with this gelding before at Georgian.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #6 TITANIC HANOVER (9-5) – Already discussed — a fresh winner off a gate-to-wire score last time with Austin Sorrie/Gerard Demers red hot, this is a “favorite that could also be the upset value” if his odds drift in the program.

RACE 7 – Pace, Claiming $8000 for N/W of $2660 Last 4 Starts or $40,000 Lifetime, $6000

TOP PICK: #3 IM VICTOR (7-5) – Won his last two starts in a row including a wire-to-wire romp by 7 lengths, and Jason Ryan training/driving his own horse shows real confidence.
SECOND: #2 BIG BAD JACKSON (7-2) – Got up in a photo last out after a 3-wide rally for the win, capping a string of close finishes (2nd, 3rd, 3rd) showing consistent improvement; Laura Ireland’s barn is doing a good job with this horse.
THIRD: #1 EARLY PLAY (4-1) – Set a torrid pace last out before fading but earned a check, and two back was a close 2nd; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen are a leading combination who know how to spot a horse right.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #5 ON TIME DELIVERY (9-2) – Dead-heated for 2nd two starts back showing he’s competitive at this level despite a quiet recent line; Brady Galliers/Carmen Auciello combo could find a passing lane in a field that lacks an obvious pace.

RACE 8 – Pace, N/W $2250 Last 4 Starts, Optional Claim $10,000, $8000

TOP PICK: #4 SEAFARER (7-2) – A wire-to-wire winner two starts back and finished 2nd in his last two races by tight margins; Mark Macdonell driving his own trainee at a track/level where this combo (28-9-3-3) excels.
SECOND: #3 SMOKESTACK (3-1) – Won going away last out after rallying from off the pace, and the start before was a close 2nd in a wired finish; Travis Cullen/Jodie Cullen’s elite combo makes him the one to catch.
THIRD: #1 STORM SHADOW (2-1) – Huge career earnings ($604K) and faded in a tougher Nw4420l spot last out after pressing through 3/4; class relief with Paul MacKenzie/Tyler Moore could bring this classy veteran back to form.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #5 LOOKINLIKEAMILLION (4-1) – Closed for 3rd last out from off a wide trip, and shows solid recent foundation (4 wins this year already); Brady Galliers/Jared Mann’s high-percentage barn (.340) is a real positive.

RACE 9 – Trot, N/W $4700 Last 4 Starts or N/W of 3 Races in 2026, Optional Claim $15,000, $10000

TOP PICK: #2 THIRDTIMESTHEDREAM (7-2) – Closed for a tight 3rd in a tougher Op15000clm spot last out, and two starts back rallied to win driving; Brett Macdonald/Ronald Macdonald are a top combo on this circuit.
SECOND: #1 EYE OF AN EAGLE (2-1) – Wired the field for a dominant win last out by over 2 lengths, showing she’s training sharp; Ed Hensley/Ashleigh Hensley family connection knows this mare best.
THIRD: #4 DAFFY HANOVER (3-1) – Just missed by a nose last out after a furious late rally from off the pace, and the line before showed solid speed; Travis Cullen/Doug Brown combo is dangerous with a mare who’s clearly improving.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #8 MALONE (4-1) – Closed for a close 2nd last out behind the well-regarded Eye Of An Eagle, gaining ground in the stretch; Paul MacKenzie/David Jim King connection could find more room with a cleaner pace setup tonight.

RACE 10 – Pace, Claiming $8000 for N/W of $2660 Last 4 Starts or $40,000 Lifetime, $6000

TOP PICK: #5 OUTLAWGRANDETORINO (7-2) – Rallied for a strong 2nd last out after starting from off the pace, and finished a close 2nd in a tighter field two back too; Jason Ryan/Kevin Stephens combo gives this veteran a good push tonight.
SECOND: #3 FOUT (7-2) – Consistent recent efforts show 2nd-place finishes in 2 of last 5, and last out closed ground late from off the pace in a deep field; Samuel Fillion driving adds a real positive.
THIRD: #8 PASSIONATE PRINCE (4-1) – Just missed third by a nose last out after dueling for the lead through 3/4, and the race before showed similar tenacity; this veteran’s class experience (over $186K career) shows up against this level.
LONGSHOT/UPSET: #2 FLYING ART A (2-1) – Faded late last out after setting the early pace, but the consistent close finishes (2nd-3rd type efforts in recent starts) suggest he’s not far off; Damian Maclellan/Cory Fuller team could find the right setup if the pace caves in late.