Plainridge Racecourse Race 10 - Race 10 - 1609m
HEINIKIN BYTHEBAY (3) was struggling to make his mark before the latest appearance when he scored by 4 metres over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Steps up a level but he is good enough to cope. KNOCKOUT ROUND (6) has drawn wide in recent runs. Did a fine job last time out when successful by 0.9 metres over 1609m at Saratoga. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. COURAGEOUS WARRIOR (2) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track a week ago. FAVORABLE DRAW (8) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Saratoga over 1609m.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Well beaten last start by Heinikin Bythebay, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres sixth at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW5000L4 race on July 4. Can't see him featuring.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 19 | NW5000L4 | $9,289.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $87.90 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $20.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Southpaw (1:50.20) in 4-5 YO on July 13 at $10.90. The run before 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Jackson Cooper (1:50.30) in 4 YO OPEN on July 6 at $31.20. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | 4-5 YO | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $10.90 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | 4 YO OPEN | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Jay Randall | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $81.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $28.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Cumberland Raceway (1:55.40) beating Call Me Maverick in NW5000L4 on July 4 at $1.30. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | 23 | NW5000L4 | $9,289.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $21.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW12500CD | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW12500CD | $30,726.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HC | $30,726.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jay Randall | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW12500CD | $27,235.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.30 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ryder Skinner | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 10 m by Heinikin Bythebay (1:55.40) in NW5000L4 on July 4 at $12. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by It's In The Stars (1:50.10) in NW10000L4 on June 25 at $105.70. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | NW5000L4 | $9,289.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NW10000L4 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $105.70 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.80 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $55.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<83.5 E | $24,407.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $16.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 4 m by Mansome (1:54.30) in NW3500L4CD on July 12 at $8.10. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Bangor Raceway (1:55.30) beating Dark Horse in NW1000L4CD on July 1 at $1.70. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/07/2026 | 11 | NW3500L4CD | $8,273.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | NW1000L4CD | $6,967.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Russell Lanpher Iii | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NW1500L4CD | $7,113.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/06/2026 | 4 | NW3500L4 | $8,089.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $16.60 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | NW3500L4CD | $7,950.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $11.90 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4CD | $9,066.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $37.30 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr7) at Saratoga (1:53.40) beating Peter Petrify in NW2500L5CD on July 11 at $3.89. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | NW2500L5CD | $8,999.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.89 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 23 | NW2500L5CD | $8,999.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.41 |
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | NW2500L5CD | $8,647.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 219.8L | $1.84 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,388.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $8.17 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Aaron Byron | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $56.04 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,156.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $2.62 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:51.10) beating Kill A Dragon in TRK<80 CD on June 29 at $2.40. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | TRK<80CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $12.90 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $16.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 6 m by Can Am (1:53.10) in NW7500L5CD on July 6 at $3.82. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.82 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.45 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $4.36 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $17.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | NW5000L5CD | $12,552.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.89 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jacob Cutting | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $75.73 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Steven Rybka | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |