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Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
MAGIC MONARCH (1) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres, after a modest sixth at this track the run prior. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance if he is at his best. GRACIES TOUGH GUY (2) was once again right in the mix last start when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can go one better without surprising. CAPTAIN ROCKNROLL (3) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track a week ago. BE READY TO ROCK (6) is worth some thought based on his third over 1609m at this track two runs ago.
Race Time:10:20 PM
Thursday, July 30, 2026Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Magic Monarch (1)5863843266
Trainer: Aaron Hall 12 mths 17: 3-3-2
Driver: Mitchell Cushing
3 yo B C
Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)
Dam: QUEEN FOURTEEN
Stats
Career17: 3-3-2
LTS$46,211.00
BMR1:51.40
TS8: 0-1-2
Win %17.65%
Place %47.06%
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Montana (1:52.20) in W2-5PMLT on July 23 at $3.30. The start before 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Makorori (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $38.20. No surprise to see him bounce back to form.
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 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 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 |
| 4/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |
2
Gracies Tough Guy (2)4726334452
Trainer: Frederick Ward (Jnr) 12 mths 30: 2-8-4
Driver: James Hardy
4 yo B H
Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK
Dam: GRACIE GRACIE
Stats
Career30: 2-8-4
LTS$79,271.00
BMR1:58.20
TS17: 0-5-2
Win %6.67%
Place %46.67%
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Houdini Hanover (1:53.10) in NW2PMLT on July 23 at $3. Can improve. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $19.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80NW | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $10.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
3
Captain Rocknroll (3)42x4263613
Trainer: Michael Cushing 12 mths 31: 3-2-3
Driver: Jay Randall
4 yo B H
Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)
Dam: BEAUTIFUL LADY
Stats
Career31: 3-2-3
LTS$67,147.00
BMR1:52.40
TS24: 3-2-1
Win %9.68%
Place %25.81%
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Montana (1:52.20) in W2-5PMLT on July 23 at $36. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:52.40) beating Lyons Blewbyu in NW2PMLT on July 16 at $12.90. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $36.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
4
Houdini Hanover (4)7776886631
Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 46: 2-5-5
Driver: Brad Irvine
4 yo B G
Sire: PAPI ROB HANOVER (USA)
Dam: HISTORY REPEATS
Stats
Career46: 2-5-5
LTS$71,268.00
BMR1:53.10
TS3: 1-0-1
Win %4.35%
Place %26.09%
Comments
Last start won by 7 m (Fr1) at this track (1:53.10) beating Gracies Tough Guy in NW2PMLT on July 23 at $4.20. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $20.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 18 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $44.80 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 19 | NW2PM CG | $20,223.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 33.0L | $33.70 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | NW2PM CG | $20,223.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 66.8L | $48.10 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | NW3PM CG | $20,251.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | James Kennedy | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 44.3L | $75.60 |
| 5/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
5
Lyons Honeymonster (5)238x837675
Trainer: Scott Vickerson 12 mths 23: 3-4-3
Driver: Nicholas Graffam
4 yo BR H
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: ALBANY HANOVER
Stats
Career23: 3-4-3
LTS$46,564.00
BMR1:53.00
TS6: 0-0-1
Win %13.04%
Place %43.48%
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Montana (1:52.20) in W2-5PMLT on July 23 at $38.90. Before that 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Makorori (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $15.10. Can't make much of a case.
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 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $38.90 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Zach Vickerson | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 87.75L | $0.00 |
6
Be Ready To Rock (6)6254275538
Trainer: Domenic Longobardi 12 mths 44: 4-7-4
Driver: Brett Beckwith
4 yo B H
Sire: ROCKIN IMAGE (CAN)
Dam: BOOGIE ON DOWN
Stats
Career44: 4-7-4
LTS$105,934.00
BMR1:52.30
TS10: 0-2-1
Win %9.09%
Place %34.09%
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Montana (1:52.20) in W2-5PMLT on July 23 at $13.10. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Makorori (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on July 16 at $38.60. Has the ability to take this out.
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 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $13.10 |
| 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 |
| 4/5 | 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 |
7
Nathan's Honor (7)6777138317
Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 21: 5-1-3
Driver: Matthew Athearn
3 yo B C
Sire: SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Dam: NATALIE
Stats
Career21: 5-1-3
LTS$43,737.00
BMR1:52.40
TS8: 2-0-0
Win %23.81%
Place %42.86%
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Montana (1:52.20) in W2-5PMLT on July 23 at $22.70. Two runs back 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. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $22.70 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
8
Sunsational (8)8182347342
Trainer: Randy Bickmore 12 mths 50: 3-8-13
Driver: Bruce Ranger
4 yo B H
Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)
Dam: WELL PONDERED
Stats
Career50: 3-8-13
LTS$120,210.00
BMR1:52.30
TS41: 3-5-9
Win %6.00%
Place %48.00%
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Makorori at this track over 1609m in a NW4PMLT on July 16 at $31.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Montana at this track over 1609m in a W2-5PMLT on July 23 at $7.80. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |