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Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M

ALEX HAVING FUN (6) finished second last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. Leading hope if anywhere near his best. HEINIKIN BYTHEBAY (8) turned in another fine effort last start when he finished third over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. Big chance based on recent form. FOUREVER BOY (7) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 1609m at this track six days ago. Grade 2 winner EVER HOPING (2) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 10 metres at this track over 1609m.

Race Time:10:20 PM

Monday, June 24, 2024

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Always A Miki (1)6164432526

Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 75: 11-12-16

Driver: W. Drew Campbell

6 yo B H

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: BEACH GAL

Dam's Sire: Somebeachsomewhere

Stats

Career75: 11-12-16

LTS$334,938.00

BMR1:50.40

TS64: 9-11-13

Win %14.67%

Place %52.00%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Big Skewy (1:49.20) in OPEN HC on June 18 at $13.60. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Ever Hoping (1:52.00) in NW10000CD on June 10 at $6.50. Going okay so keep him safe.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	18/06/2024	8	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:49.20	4	1. Big Skewy 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Heinikin Bythebay	12.0L	$13.60
2/8	10/06/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,680.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.00	7	1. Ever Hoping 2. Always A Miki 3. Lifes A Puzzle	10.5L	$6.50
5/7	03/06/2024	7	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:49.00	1	1. Natameri 2. The Wild Card 3. My Pal Joe	4.5L	$27.90
2/6	27/05/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,994.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.20	3	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. Always A Miki 3. Gandolf The Black	4.5L	$2.10
3/8	20/05/2024	7	OPEN	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.00	2	1. Alex Having Fun 2. The Wild Card 3. Always A Miki	4.5L	$9.00
4/8	13/05/2024	7	NW15000CD	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.30	3	1. Alex Having Fun 2. Skyway Victor 3. Little Willy	2.3L	$6.20
1/8	09/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.20	0	1. Always A Miki 2. Sand Dollar 3. Maximum Desire	26.25L	$0.00
5/7	02/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	SP	Matthew Athearn	1:59.40	0	1. Six Degrees 2. Why Tomorrow Ray 3. Dance Monkey	10.5L	$0.00

Ever Hoping (2)5312174561

Trainer: Heidi Cushing 12 mths 55: 16-11-5

Driver: Ron Cushing

5 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: BETTOR BELIEVE IT

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career55: 16-11-5

LTS$217,444.00

BMR1:50.40

TS4: 2-1-0

Win %29.09%

Place %58.18%

Comments

Grade 2 winner. Last start won by 10 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:52.00) beating Always A Miki in NW10000CD on June 10 at $1.70. In the mix.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	10/06/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,680.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.00	1	1. Ever Hoping 2. Always A Miki 3. Lifes A Puzzle	10.5L	$1.70
6/7	03/06/2024	12	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:49.00	3	1. Natameri 2. The Wild Card 3. My Pal Joe	7.5L	$7.70
5/6	22/05/2024	10	3-6 YO OPN	$48,930.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:53.00	2	1. Dunkin 2. Night Hawk 3. Nautical Hanover	3.0L	$22.50
4/7	12/05/2024	7	OPEN	$22,936.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:50.10	7	1. Lanjo Lee 2. Natameri 3. Mea Culpa	19.5L	$13.40
7/8	05/05/2024	13	OPEN	$24,465.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Good	Ron Cushing	1:53.20	7	1. Mea Culpa 2. Baba O'Riley 3. Lanjo Lee	10.5L	$2.55
1/5	22/04/2024	7	NW20000CD	$30,722.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:50.40	1	1. Ever Hoping 2. Little Willy 3. The Wild Card	13.5L	$1.30
4/6	25/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:55.10	0	1. Leonidas 2. Certifiable 3. He's Special	17.25L	$0.00
4/4	11/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		G R Sugars	2:44.66	0	1. Catch A Wave 2. Captain Bellasario 3. Its Ebonynivory	9L	$0.00

East End (3)6851323741

Trainer: Andy Gardner 12 mths 40: 7-7-5

Driver: Drew Monti

11 yo BR G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: LONDON EYE

Dam's Sire: Western Ideal

Stats

Career40: 7-7-5

LTS$119,893.00

BMR1:51.20

TS13: 2-3-1

Win %17.50%

Place %47.50%

Comments

Looked good last start. Won by 4 m (Fr1) at this track (1:51.20) beating Paternity Suit in OPEN 3 on June 18 at $10.20. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Heinikin Bythebay (1:50.10) in WO10000LT on June 11 at $54.20. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	18/06/2024	7	OPEN 3	$25,680.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.20	1	1. East End 2. Paternity Suit 3. Im No Outlaw	3.8L	$10.20
4/7	11/06/2024	10	WO10000LT	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:50.10	1	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Skyway Victor 3. Alex Having Fun	12.0L	$54.20
7/8	01/06/2024	7	WO/OPENHCP	$22,659.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Wally Hennessey	1:52.10	3	1. Alluneedisfaith 2. Soul Assassin 3. Heaven On High	61.5L	$16.80
3/8	25/05/2024	12	WO/OPENHCP	$22,936.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Wally Hennessey	1:51.40	3	1. The Bird Dance 2. Pace N Pride 3. East End	8.3L	$15.10
2/7	13/05/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,994.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.30	3	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. East End 3. Taste Of Honey	3.0L	$3.40
3/8	06/05/2024	7	NW7500CD	$21,407.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.00	3	1. Major Betts 2. Tulhurstsantanna 3. East End	1.5L	$5.40

The Wild Card (4)x433612327

Trainer: Joseph Nelson 12 mths 56: 7-14-16

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

7 yo B H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: SCARLET'S WESTERN

Dam's Sire: Western Hanover

Stats

Career56: 7-14-16

LTS$331,251.00

BMR1:50.10

TS33: 4-9-9

Win %12.50%

Place %66.07%

Comments

Meets Heinikin Bythebay again; when 40 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a WO10000LT race on June 11. Can't see him featuring.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	11/06/2024	8	WO10000LT	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.10	6	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Skyway Victor 3. Alex Having Fun	41.3L	$6.90
2/7	03/06/2024	7	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:49.00	5	1. Natameri 2. The Wild Card 3. My Pal Joe	3.0L	$7.90
3/7	27/05/2024	7	OPEN 2 HC	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.10	7	1. Fourever Boy 2. Heinikin Bythebay 3. The Wild Card	8.3L	$8.90
2/8	20/05/2024	7	OPEN	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.00	5	1. Alex Having Fun 2. The Wild Card 3. Always A Miki	3.0L	$3.10
1/7	13/05/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,994.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.00	1	1. The Wild Card 2. Tack Room Chatter 3. Isaac	16.5L	$1.40
6/9	06/05/2024	7	OPEN HC	$35,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.00	5	1. Rocknroll Runa 2. Moonshine Kisses 3. Alex Having Fun	12.0L	$14.00
2/7	09/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:57.10	0	1. The Bird Dance 2. The Wild Card 3. Alex Having Fun	4.5L	$0.00
1/4	24/06/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:54.10	0	1. The Wild Card 2. Bet On Joe 3. Rockin Lisa	96.75L	$0.00

Torrid Saint (5)5467731254

Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 162: 21-26-21

Driver: Matthew Athearn

8 yo B BR G

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: TORRIDON (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Safely Kept

Stats

Career162: 21-26-21

LTS$554,688.00

BMR1:51.20

TS15: 4-2-3

Win %12.96%

Place %41.98%

Comments

Grade 2 winner. Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Big Skewy (1:49.20) in OPEN HC on June 18 at $24.70. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Heinikin Bythebay (1:50.10) in WO10000LT on June 11 at $9.90. Doing enough to suggest he can figure in the finish.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	18/06/2024	7	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:49.20	3	1. Big Skewy 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Heinikin Bythebay	6.8L	$24.70
5/7	11/06/2024	8	WO10000LT	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Aaron Hall	1:50.10	3	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Skyway Victor 3. Alex Having Fun	13.5L	$9.90
2/7	03/06/2024	7	OPEN 3 HC	$25,680.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.20	2	1. Skyway Victor 2. Torrid Saint 3. Tack Room Chatter	0.8L	$3.10
1/8	27/05/2024	7	NW7500CD	$21,407.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.20	7	1. Torrid Saint 2. Tack Room Chatter 3. Gabe Hanover	1.5L	$3.70
3/8	20/05/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,994.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.20	2	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Little Willy 3. Torrid Saint	7.5L	$11.50
7/8	13/05/2024	14	NW15000CD	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.30	8	1. Alex Having Fun 2. Skyway Victor 3. Little Willy	14.3L	$52.70
1/5	07/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.30	0	1. Torrid Saint 2. Andy Mac Hanover 3. Ladyshootstheblues	28.5L	$0.00
2/8	20/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	0	1. Orlando Blue 2. Torrid Saint 3. Son Of A Tiger	0.6L	$0.00

Alex Having Fun (6)x241311732

Trainer: Kimberly Vafiades 12 mths 35: 8-8-6

Driver: Bruce Ranger

7 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ARTERRA

Dam's Sire: Artsplace

Stats

Career35: 8-8-6

LTS$187,230.00

BMR1:50.00

TS26: 5-5-6

Win %22.86%

Place %62.86%

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Heinikin Bythebay at this track over 1609m in a WO10000LT on June 11 at $12.30. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Big Skewy at this track over 1609m in a OPEN HC on June 18 at $3.20. In fine form. Winning hope.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	18/06/2024	7	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:49.20	1	1. Big Skewy 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Heinikin Bythebay	0.8L	$3.20
3/7	11/06/2024	8	WO10000LT	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:50.10	7	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Skyway Victor 3. Alex Having Fun	5.3L	$12.30
7/7	03/06/2024	14	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:49.00	7	1. Natameri 2. The Wild Card 3. My Pal Joe	9.8L	$31.00
1/8	20/05/2024	7	OPEN	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:50.00	6	1. Alex Having Fun 2. The Wild Card 3. Always A Miki	3.0L	$9.10
1/8	13/05/2024	7	NW15000CD	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:50.30	4	1. Alex Having Fun 2. Skyway Victor 3. Little Willy	0.9L	$2.80
3/9	06/05/2024	7	OPEN HC	$35,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:50.00	1	1. Rocknroll Runa 2. Moonshine Kisses 3. Alex Having Fun	8.3L	$39.30
3/7	09/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Aaron Hall	1:57.10	0	1. The Bird Dance 2. The Wild Card 3. Alex Having Fun	21L	$0.00
2/7	19/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:51.20	0	1. Nineteenth Man 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Bag Pipe Major	3.75L	$0.00

Fourever Boy (7)5466251147

Trainer: Mark Beckwith 12 mths 47: 8-7-6

Driver: Brett Beckwith

5 yo B H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MACHAROUNDTHECLOCK

Dam's Sire: Mach Three

Stats

Career47: 8-7-6

LTS$645,507.00

BMR1:48.20

TS5: 2-0-0

Win %17.02%

Place %44.68%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Big Skewy (1:49.20) in OPEN HC on June 18 at $2.10. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Natameri (1:49.00) in OPEN HC on June 3 at $3.10. Big run expected.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	18/06/2024	15	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:49.20	5	1. Big Skewy 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Heinikin Bythebay	90.0L	$2.10
4/7	03/06/2024	7	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:49.00	6	1. Natameri 2. The Wild Card 3. My Pal Joe	3.8L	$3.10
1/7	27/05/2024	7	OPEN 2 HC	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:50.10	3	1. Fourever Boy 2. Heinikin Bythebay 3. The Wild Card	0.3L	$1.80
1/8	20/05/2024	16	NW7500CD	$21,407.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:51.10	7	1. Fourever Boy 2. Warrawee Yale 3. Isaac	4.5L	$1.40
5/6	04/05/2024	7	NW9500L4	$19,113.00	The Meadows	1609m	Good	Dave Palone	1:51.10	6	1. Whitecookie 2. Chief Mate 3. Night Watchman	7.5L	$2.50
2/9	27/04/2024	19	NW9600L4	$19,201.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Dave Palone	1:51.00	4	1. Dragon City 2. Fourever Boy 3. Chief Mate	2.3L	$2.00
1/7	27/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	SP	Dave Palone	1:55.00	0	1. Fourever Boy 2. Anna Love 3. Annapolis Hanover	7.5L	$0.00
1/3	02/05/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	SP	Mike Wilder	1:54.10	0	1. Fourever Boy 2. Market Based 3. Ruffle Up	0.9L	$0.00

Heinikin Bythebay (8)4577451213

Trainer: Kevin Switzer 12 mths 53: 19-10-3

Driver: Kevin Switzer Jr

5 yo B G

Sire: SOUTHWIND LYNX

Dam: SALLY PANSEN

Dam's Sire: Noble Ability

Stats

Career53: 19-10-3

LTS$503,410.00

BMR1:50.10

TS9: 2-3-1

Win %35.85%

Place %60.38%

Comments

Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Big Skewy (1:49.20) in OPEN HC on June 18 at $4.60. Two runs back won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:50.10) beating Skyway Victor in WO10000LT on June 11 at $1.30. Going nicely and looks a top chance.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	18/06/2024	7	OPEN HC	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:49.20	6	1. Big Skewy 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Heinikin Bythebay	6.0L	$4.60
1/7	11/06/2024	15	WO10000LT	$30,211.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.10	4	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Skyway Victor 3. Alex Having Fun	4.5L	$1.30
2/7	27/05/2024	7	OPEN 2 HC	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.10	4	1. Fourever Boy 2. Heinikin Bythebay 3. The Wild Card	0.3L	$2.60
1/8	20/05/2024	7	NW10000CD	$25,994.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.20	5	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Little Willy 3. Torrid Saint	1.5L	$1.50
5/8	13/05/2024	14	NW15000CD	$30,581.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.30	6	1. Alex Having Fun 2. Skyway Victor 3. Little Willy	4.5L	$5.60
4/8	29/04/2024	7	WO8000L5	$24,578.00	Harrington Raceway	1609m	Fast	Corey Callahan	1:51.40	3	1. MacK 2. Trojan Banner 3. Dreaming Of Lou	13.5L	$3.80
1/11	20/09/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Harrington Raceway	1609m	Fast	Montrell Teague	1:55.10	0	1. Head Games 2. Heinikin Bythebay 3. Nostalgic	8.25L	$0.00
1/7	09/11/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Tim Tetrick	1:52.40	0	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Rocknroll Gold 3. I Roddy	1.5L	$0.00