Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
SKYWAY MASTERPIECE (1) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 30 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Finds a tougher race but from a far better starting position he has the ability to test this field. FLIRTIN JK (5) turned in a better run last time out when third over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 metres. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running another big race. JUSTA LITTLE BIT (3) is right in contention after finishing in the placings for the second time in a row last start, beaten 3 metres into third at this track. No reason he cannot take this out. VARNEY (4) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound third at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Two Fold Cold (1:50.30) in NW7500CD on July 3 at $4.10. Showed ability the run before when he won by a 0.8 m (Sr1) at this track (1:50.40) beating Naturally Gifted in NW7500CD on June 26 at $51.40.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,465.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $4.10 |
1/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $51.40 |
5/8 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | NW5000CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $14.20 |
5/9 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.70 |
1/9 | 29/05/2025 | 10 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
3/8 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
1/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
1/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Sweet Jeff (1:52.00) in NW12500CD on June 26 at $50.30. Showed ability the race before when he won by a neck (Fr4) at this track (1:51.30) beating Meadowbrook Flash in SA-TRK<82 on June 19 at $6.80.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NW12500CD | $29,549.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $50.30 |
1/8 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
6/9 | 13/06/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
3/5 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,995.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $3.70 |
5/9 | 29/05/2025 | 11 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.60 |
4/9 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | MPNW6000L4 | $14,062.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Roger Plante (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $47.20 |
4/5 | 19/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jonathan Roberts | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
1/5 | 14/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jonathan Roberts | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Sundown Kid at this track over 1609m on June 19 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Call Me Maverick at this track over 1609m on June 26 at $2.30.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
2/9 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
8/8 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $27,216.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $40.50 |
2/9 | 29/05/2025 | 10 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.40 |
4/9 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $23,438.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $8.20 |
7/8 | 12/05/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $21,094.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $9.50 |
1/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
2/6 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Twin B Jays at this track over 1609m TRK<82 last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres second again at this track same class on June 26.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | TRK<82 | $21,407.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
2/6 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $22.60 |
3/9 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.70 |
1/7 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
3/7 | 06/06/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $12.90 |
3/9 | 29/05/2025 | 10 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.70 |
1/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
5/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Skyway Masterpiece at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on June 26 at $4.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind P L Pasquale at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on July 3 at $4.80. Rates highly.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,642.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
8/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 69.8L | $4.70 |
3/8 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | NW5000CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
5/7 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NW12500CD | $29,549.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.10 |
5/6 | 29/05/2025 | 6 | NW12500CD | $29,688.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $6.90 |
4/7 | 23/05/2025 | 24 | NW12500CD | $29,688.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $19.30 |
1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
2/7 | 19/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Adam Rucker | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Skyway Masterpiece, who he meets again; when 30 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD race on June 26.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $15.30 |
1/9 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
3/6 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,995.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
5/8 | 29/05/2025 | 10 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $21.70 |
8/9 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $23,438.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $71.80 |
4/8 | 12/05/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $25,000.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
4/6 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Thayer | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 18 m by Springbridge Duel (1:50.10) in 10000CLHC on June 21 at $28. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 13 m by Rockntheroad (1:52.00) in NW6500L4 on June 8 at $27.50.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | 10000CLHC | $15,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $28.00 |
5/9 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $19,440.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Angus | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $27.50 |
6/7 | 01/06/2025 | 9 | NW6500L4 | $19,440.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $7.10 |
1/5 | 23/05/2025 | 6 | CDCLMNW9 | $13,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
2/8 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | CDCLMNW9 | $13,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.20 |
1/8 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | CDCLMNW9 | $13,281.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
2/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Marvin Luna | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |
7/9 | 22/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Two Fold Cold (1:50.30) in NW7500CD on July 3 at $8.70. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:52.30) beating Varney in SA-TRK<82 on June 26 at $2.80. Decent effort last start.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,465.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $8.70 |
1/6 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
2/8 | 19/06/2025 | 20 | NW5000CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.30 |
4/6 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $8,594.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.30 |
2/7 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $8,594.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
4/8 | 17/05/2025 | 203 | NW5000L4 | $8,594.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $6.10 |
1/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 105L | $0.00 |
1/5 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: W Drew Campbell
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Skyway Masterpiece, a rival who he faces again; when 21 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD race on June 26.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $89.00 |
8/8 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | STR ALL | $27,216.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $22.20 |
1/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $15.30 |
5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
1/7 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,312.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.80 |
3/7 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,312.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |