Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
NATHAN'S HONOR (1) finished third last start, beaten 23 metres at Saratoga over 1609m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. EAGER BEAVER (4) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at this track. Can atone. COLNAGO (5) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Sand Dollar at Saratoga over 1609m in a WO2-5PMCD on July 6 at $27.45. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind The Blood Bay Colt at Saratoga over 1609m in a WO2-5PMCD on July 11 at $19.38. Progressing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | WO2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $19.38 |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 13 | WO2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $27.45 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.41 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 6 | NW1000L4CD | $6,695.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $69.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | NW2PMCD | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $6.57 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Prince Malicious (1:54.20) in W2-9PMCD on July 9 at $63.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Rollwithhottytoddy (1:54.40) on June 26 at $41.90. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $63.70 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<68NW | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $41.90 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<65 | $12,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $6.80 |
| 5/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $8.20 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<68 | $13,268.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $7.90 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 60.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 9 m (Fr4) at this track (1:55.40) beating Colnago in MAIDEN CD on July 9 at $3.80. Capable of a top-three finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN CD | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $38.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $13.40 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $9.40 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $28.90 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | David Ingraham | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.40 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:03.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Montana (1:51.10) in NW4PMLT on July 9 at $46.90. The run prior 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 55 m by Rau Ru (1:56.10) in NW1750L4 on June 28 at $44.60. Good enough to make amends in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 153.0L | $46.90 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | 10 | NW1750L4 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Lofthus | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $44.60 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $81.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $52.10 |
| 2/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $20.40 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Petter Engblom | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 71.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Caviart Tucker (1:55.40) in MAIDEN CD on July 9 at $1.40. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN CD | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $57.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.70 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | 30 | TM 58 | $5,997.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 89/5 | 13/05/2026 | 178 | NW500L4CD | $6,285.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $9.90 |
| 6/6 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | $8,179.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sa Fillion | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $12.40 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Cbf Squirt Gun (1:55.30) in AMATEUR on July 6 at $23.10. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Lone Survivor (1:53.30) in TRK71NW on June 26 at $17.40. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $23.10 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | TRK71NW | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $17.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $78.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $20.10 |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NW750L4 | $5,866.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | James Doucette | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 36.8L | $27.30 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Josert Fonseca | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Celtic Tiger (1:52.40) on July 9 at $23.90. At his previous start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Sixfingerfreddie (1:53.00) on June 26 at $9.70. Cannot be left out of calculations.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $23.90 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.70 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $11.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $15.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<77 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 75 m by Courtly Prince (1:54.10) on June 19 at $49.70. Before that 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:54.20) on June 12 at $40.50. Favour others.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 76.5L | $49.70 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71NW | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $40.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 56.3L | $60.90 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $26.60 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 46.5L | $29.70 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 76 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 40.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Prince Malicious (1:54.20) in W2-9PMCD on July 9 at $2.50. Two runs back won by 1.0 m at Kawartha Downs (1:55.00) beating Apache Creek in on June 20 at $4.10 at the bell was 2nd-. Likely to struggle.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | $5,359.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 | |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2026 | 28 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $57.20 | |
| 4/10 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | $14,315.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $42.15 | |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | HCP | $9,100.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | HCP | $9,300.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | P Mackenzie | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.15 |