Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
MONTANA (7) produced a better effort last time out when he scored by 9 metres over 1609m at this track. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Primary contender in a similar race. MAKORORI N (8) is in tremendous form with wins at his last four starts, most recently when he was too good over this track and distance a week ago. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Recent efforts are good enough to put him right in the finish. MAGIC MONARCH (5) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track a week ago. NATHAN'S HONOR (4) must be respected after scoring last start by 0.9 metres at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: MONTANA GB (7)

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Makorori, a rival who he faces again; when 24 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a NW4PMLT race on July 16. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $15.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 35 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $31.10 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $94.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2026 | 193 | NW2PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $51.10 |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | WO2-5PMCD | $18,321.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $30.14 |
| 1/5 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Zach Vickerson | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 87.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Makorori (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $38.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Montana (1:51.10) in NW4PMLT on July 9 at $4.30. Might find this too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $38.60 |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $28.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 24.8L | $28.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Makorori (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $31.20. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Montana (1:51.10) in NW4PMLT on July 9 at $6.60. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $31.20 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.60 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $66.70 |
| 4/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $32.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.90 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:52.40) beating Arthur Idlam in W2-6PMCD on July 16 at $2.30. Must be considered in this sort of form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | W2-6PMCD | $14,514.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.30 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Makorori (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $38.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Montana (1:51.10) in NW4PMLT on July 9 at $10.20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $38.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $10.20 |
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $19.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $18.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:52.40) beating Lyons Blewbyu in NW2PMLT on July 16 at $12.90. Must be respected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 49 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.90 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $22.70 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 17 | NW1250L4 | $6,145.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Steven Wilson | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | NW2PMLT | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.40 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:51.10) beating Magic Monarch in NW4PMLT on July 9 at $1.70. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $6.70 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $22.30 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $35.10 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | W4-7PMLT | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $9.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $26,536.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a 0.6 m (Fr4) at this track (1:52.10) beating Dead Mans Chain in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $2.60. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at Vernon Downs (1:54.00) beating Altair Blue Chip in W1-NW4LTCD on June 27 at $1.30. Going extremely well and can win again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | W1-NW4LTCD | $7,257.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacquavyian Carter | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | NW1751CD | $6,276.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacquavyian Carter | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/3 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacquavyian Carter | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | NW1751CD | $6,285.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | SP | John MacDonald | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.99 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,411.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.58 |