Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
CREATIVE VENTURE (4) finished runner-up last time out, beaten 0.6 metres, in a far better performance at this track over 1609m. Meets a similar line up so he can add to the sound recent effort. NORTHERN SULTAN (5) has been racing well of late. Finished fifth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Leading hope based on those recent efforts. DEWEY DOG (2) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at this track over 1609m. Must be included. SLICK LEONARD (6) is worth some thought despite his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track on June 19.

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tobasco (1:56.30) on June 23 at $23.30. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 12 at $11.40. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $23.30 |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $11.40 |
| 9/9 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $36.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $25.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 44.3L | $25.10 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Grafenberg at this track over 1609m on June 12 at $37.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Tobasco at this track over 1609m on June 23 at $36.10. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $36.10 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $37.20 |
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $18.40 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | 162 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.30 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Whitcroft
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Tobasco (1:56.30) on June 23 at $46. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 12 at $13.10. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $46.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $13.10 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $21.60 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $12.40 |
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.6 m by Tobasco (1:56.30) on June 23 at $8.10. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $8.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NW1000L4CD | $6,695.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:01.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | TM72S-L1 | $7,263.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:59.30 | 2 |
| 47.3L | $19.10 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | NW750L4 | $5,866.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:01.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/6 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | NW1000L4CD | $6,704.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:02.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $8.60 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 41.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 2:05.00 | 0 |
| 288L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Tobasco (1:56.30) on June 23 at $23. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Chasing Crystals (1:56.40) on June 16 at $5.60. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 54.8L | $36.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Lindy On Stage (1:58.40) on June 19 at $4. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Mother's Moni (1:53.10) in W1-3PMLT on June 9 at $20.30. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 56.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 36 | W1-3PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 109.5L | $20.30 |
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/05/2026 | 189 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 56.3L | $18.10 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | W2-5PMLT | $26,636.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $24,353.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Lindy On Stage (1:58.40) on June 19 at $2.70. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 12 at $3. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<71 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Tobasco (1:56.30) on June 23 at $5. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Chasing Crystals (1:56.40) on June 16 at $4.10. Favour others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $4.10 |
| 5/9 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $45.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<71 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $10.80 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 182.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Chasing Crystals (1:56.40) on June 16 at $4. At the run before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 70 m by Empereurthebest (2:00.40) in TM72S-F on June 10 at $6.60. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | TM72S-F | $11,158.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 2:00.40 | 1 |
| 68.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | TM72S-L2 | $8,647.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 2:00.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | TM72S-L1 | $7,263.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | NW1250L4 | $6,145.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 2:02.00 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | NW1000L4CD | $6,704.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 2:02.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |