Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
SPAAAANZANO (9) has been racing very well and deserved his success last start, scoring by 8 metres over 1609m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly make it two on the bounce. PEPPER WOW (3) finished third last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Leading hope if he is at his best. KAZIO DK (6) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid second at this track over 1609m. Hard to find fault. CORNER STORE (2) disappointed last time when sixth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Spaaaanzano (1:53.20) in OPEN on July 6 at $60.60. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Unhinged (1:53.20) in NW10000CD on June 16 at $1.90. Predicted to struggle.
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 | 06/07/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $60.60 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.40 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 57.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 2/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Pepper Wow (1:53.20) in NW10000CD on June 2 at $3. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 40 m by Miracle Maven (1:54.10) in MSVERSTLTY on May 23 at $23.10. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Linnea Nyren | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | MSVERSTLTY | $41,899.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $23.10 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 193 | OPEN HCP | $41,899.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $17.51 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.70 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Hey Porter (1:53.10) in OPEN 1 on June 30 at $3.40. Two runs back won by 15 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.30) beating Ordained in NW10000CD on June 23 at $3.60. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $41,841.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $31.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Ivan Davies | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Spaaaanzano (1:53.20) in OPEN on July 6 at $6.50. Decent effort last start. In the mix again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $6.90 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | OPEN HC | $41,841.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $9.60 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.10 |
| 1/5 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Charlie Norris | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Spaaaanzano (1:53.20) in OPEN on July 6 at $14.80. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr6) at this track (1:53.20) beating Double Account in OPEN 3 on June 30 at $4.70. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $14.80 |
| 1/6 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | OPEN 3 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Shawn T Gray | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $13.74 |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $10.44 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN HCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $24.78 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,140.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.86 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Hey Porter at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 1 on June 30 at $25.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Spaaaanzano at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on July 6 at $14.60. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $14.60 |
| 5/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $25.40 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $41,841.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 99/4 | 19/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Aalborg | 2140m | Casper M Nielsen | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 30 m by Wolfpack Zach (1:54.10) in WO/OPENHCP on June 29 at $25.83. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 10 m by Wolfpack Zach (1:55.20) in WO/OPENHCP on June 22 at $10.47. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $26,125.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $25.83 |
| 6/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.47 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | 5 | N10500L5CD | $20,223.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | N10000L5CD | $20,223.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.48 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | WO10000HCP | $20,921.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.64 |
| 1/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,156.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.49 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m OPEN HC on June 16. Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Spaaaanzano (1:53.20) in OPEN on July 6 at $3.50. Improvement anticipated on the last outing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $41,841.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | OPEN HC | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.20) beating Kazio in OPEN on July 6 at $1.80. Big chance to score again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN 1 | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 13 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $12.01 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $25,105.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.06 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 15 | WO/OPENHCP | $25,140.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $11.59 |
| 1/4 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Emanuel Miller | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |