Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
MCMIKENMIKE (5) filled a minor placing at this track two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Big chance if anywhere near his best. ESSENTIAL (1) finished runner-up last start, beaten 0.6 metres, in a nice return to form at this track over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Her recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. ALL OF A SUDDEN (6) ended last prep with a win at this track over 1609m eight months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. MAJESTIC DUTCHESS (3) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Adios My Lindy at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on June 23 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Brewster Baker at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on July 7 at $4.20. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2026 | 236 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $69.30 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Yannick Gingras | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $48.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/5 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $12.40 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Finished sixth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 50 metres behind Peace Field at this track over 1609m NW1PMLT on July 14. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 51.0L | $42.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/07/2026 | 1022 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/3 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 152.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2023 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,456.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 225.0L | $13.20 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2023 | - | 2-3YR | $15,456.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 225.0L | $55.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 80 m by Brewster Baker (1:55.40) in NW1PMLT on June 30 at $20.70. At her previous start 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Adios My Lindy (1:55.40) in NW1PMLT on June 23 at $28.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Drew Monti | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 79.5L | $20.70 |
| 9/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 141.8L | $28.60 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $42.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | W1-3PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 105.0L | $24.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | W1-3PMLT | $19,553.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 135.0L | $62.40 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 60 m by Dean's Lucky Day (1:58.10) in NW2PMCD on July 8 at $7.33. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, well beaten by Iced (1:57.20) in NW2PMCD on June 30 at $63.37. Right in contention.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 57.8L | $7.33 |
| 7/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $63.37 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 13 | NW2PMCD | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $8.33 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCDPU | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.44 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:59.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $12.73 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | NW2PMCD | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $13.80 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Beckwith | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Brewster Baker at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on July 7 at $5.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Peace Field at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on July 14 at $6.50. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
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 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Drew Monti | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $15.10 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 56.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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First up. At the last run she won by 4.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:59.00) beating Halifax in NW1PMLT on November 25 at $4.90. Expect another strong first-up performance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | NW1PMLT | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 111.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Steve Smith | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 78.8L | $82.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $23.90 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 44.3L | $193.40 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2025 | 10 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 55.5L | $112.60 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Peace Field (1:55.40) in NW1PMLT on July 14 at $26.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Adios My Lindy (1:55.40) in NW1PMLT on June 23 at $35.20. Other runners are more appealing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $26.20 |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 34.5L | $35.20 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $54.70 |
| 4/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 6 days ago before that 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Brewster Baker (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on July 7 at $96.40. Recent form hasn't been good enough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 56.3L | $84.90 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 28 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $96.40 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | W1-3PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 60.8L | $44.40 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW750L4 | $5,858.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 2:01.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $15.70 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NW750L4 | $5,866.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 2:01.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $114.70 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | NW1250L4 | $6,145.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:03.00 | 2 |
| 76.5L | $18.90 |
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | L Alex MacDonald | 2:04.10 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |