Plainridge Racecourse Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609m
HEY JUDE HANOVER (5) made it two wins from his last six runs six days ago, getting home by 4 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can salute once again. SEAFOOD TOGO (7) has been knocking on the door for a while then went close again last time over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, finishing second and just 4.5 metres from the winner. Must overcome a very wide draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. BAG PIPE MAJOR (3) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out. SCRAPPY IDEAL (4) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound third at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: CELTIC TIGER (2)

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:53.10) in NW3000L4 on July 9 at $23.10. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (1:53.00) beating Celtic Tiger in TRK<74.5 on June 26 at $3.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 12 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 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $23.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $18.10 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $16.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 4 m win (Fr4) at this track (1:52.40) beating Clearwater Courage in TRK<76 on July 9 at $3.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Sixfingerfreddie (1:53.00) on June 26 at $4.50. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $21.40 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Berry | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 44.3L | $24.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | James Doucette | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Kill A Dragon (1:51.20) in NW5000CD on July 13 at $13.30. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $13.30 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | SA-TRK<80 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.30 |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<80 CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $11.20 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Mach Seelster at this track over 1609m on June 29 at $5.40. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Kill A Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on July 13 at $8.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 18 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $93.10 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $25.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $14.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Wishard | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:53.40) beating Whata Foolbelieves in NW3000CD on July 14 at $14.10. No surprise if he made it two in succession.
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 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $14.10 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | SA-TRK<80 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $17.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $54.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:53.10) in NW3000L4 on July 9 at $69.60. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Mach Seelster (1:52.00) on June 29 at $5.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $69.60 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $5.20 |
| 5/6 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80NW | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $7.80 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $35.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $38.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 7/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |