Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609M
GRACIES TOUGH GUY (3) has been a bit hot and cold and that continued last start when he finished second, beaten 5 metres, in a better performance at this track over 1609m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field so he can add to the sound recent effort. EXCEPTIONALISM (6) is on the radar after her last-start fourth over 1609m at this track a week ago. SCRAPPY IDEAL (7) is the next elect off a last-start win by 5 metres at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: NO GUTS NO GLORY (1)

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 6 m win (Fr7) at this track (1:56.10) beating Mass Transit in NW1PMLT on October 23 at $7.40.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | NW1PMLT | $19,026.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 38 | ME SS 3YCP | $153,994.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $70.30 |
| 4/5 | 03/09/2025 | 33 | MESS3YCP | $26,318.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | ME SS 3 CP | $18,507.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | McGwire Sowers | 1:59.20 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2025 | 11 | ME SS 3YCP | $18,252.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | McGwire Sowers | 2:01.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2025 | 10 | ME SS 3CP | $18,596.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $24.10 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 70 m by Courageous Warrior (1:50.20) in MASS STK on October 21 at $67.20. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Rjs Red Devil (1:52.00) in MASS STK on October 7 at $29.10.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 67.5L | $67.20 |
| 6/6 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 57.0L | $29.10 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2025 | 26 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $20.40 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2025 | 6 | NW2EXTPM | $15,291.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Aaron Merriman | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2025 | 9 | NW2EXTPM | $15,504.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2025 | 12 | NW2EXTPM | $15,504.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Lester Mullet | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | John Kakaley | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Scrappy Ideal (1:54.10) in NW2PMLT on October 23 at $19.60. Nice effort last time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $19.60 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | 43 | NW3500CD | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 40.5L | $36.60 |
| 3/5 | 03/09/2025 | 33 | MESS3YCP | $26,318.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | 33 | ME SS 3 CP | $18,507.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2025 | 11 | ME SS 3YOC | $18,914.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 85.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2025 | 280 | ME SS 3CP | $19,264.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 42.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Scrappy Ideal, a rival who he faces again; when 35 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT race on October 23.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $41.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 6 | NW1PMLTCD | $6,116.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $13.98 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NW1PMLTCD | $6,116.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $18.76 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 93 | NW1PMLTCD | $6,116.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $6.37 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2025 | 4 | NW1PMLTCD | $6,221.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.15 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | 8 | HGNW1LTCD | $6,221.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.45 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | James Marshall Iv | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Campbell
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 6 m win (Fr7) at Bangor Raceway (1:59.40) beating Zoes Precious Rn in NW500L4CD on October 22 at $6.90.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/10/2025 | 11 | NW500L4CD | $6,088.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:59.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $6.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 38 | ME SS 3YCP | $153,994.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $66.30 |
| 4/5 | 03/09/2025 | 33 | MESS3YCP | $26,318.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2025 | 12 | ME SS 3 CP | $18,507.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2025 | 11 | ME SS 3YCP | $18,252.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | Heath Campbell | 2:01.10 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | 10 | ME SS 3CP | $18,596.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.40 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Roaring Kitty (1:53.40) on October 24 at $7.50. Before that, 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Windydayatthebeach (1:54.00) on October 10 at $14.90.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | FMTRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<76 | $21,918.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $14.90 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<76 | $22,018.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $19.40 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<76 | $18,349.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $22.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | FMNW3000CD | $19,113.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | FMNW3000CD | $19,113.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $19.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:54.10) beating Gracies Tough Guy in NW2PMLT on October 23 at $3.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | NW2PMLT | $26,636.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Joe Wishard | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $34.30 |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $28,287.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.40 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2025 | 12 | NW2PMLT | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/4 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Scrappy Ideal, who he meets again; when 30 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT race on October 23.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $11.80 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $26,636.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.10 |
| 3/7 | 08/10/2025 | 6 | W2>4PM CD | $6,849.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Thayer | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | 9 | NW3PMLT | $26,758.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $10.40 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $27,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |