Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
FAVORABLE DRAW (4) drew a wide gate last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 18 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Meets a similar line up and he is capable of a much better performance. HESPOISEDTOPOUNCE A (3) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. SIXFINGERFREDDIE (5) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) in NW3000CD on July 23 at $11.20. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:53.40) in NW3000CD on July 14 at $16.60. May find this too tough.
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 | 9 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $11.20 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $16.60 |
| 5/6 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 12500CLSER | $13,788.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $5.40 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | SERFINAL | $33,473.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $18.93 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | 12500CLSER | $11,855.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.25 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 12500CLSER | $11,855.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Chindano (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $18.28 |
| 5/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) in NW3000CD on July 23 at $22.60. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Wichita Lineman (1:52.40) in NW3000CD on July 16 at $16.10. Needs an easier race.
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 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $22.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $16.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $54.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,342.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Smith | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,342.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Presley | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $28.90 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:50.00) in NW7500CD on July 19 at $25.80. The start before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Borninlockdown (1:51.10) in NW7500L4 on July 9 at $17.90. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $25.80 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW7500L4 | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $17.90 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NW7500L4 | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $14.10 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $10.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<83.5Â F | $31,381.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $41.80 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Courageous Warrior at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on July 20 at $16.80. Performed better the start before 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. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $16.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (1:52.20) beating Celtic Tiger in TRK<77 on July 20 at $13. In the mix to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | TRK<77 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) in NW3000CD on July 23 at $8.40. At the run before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Kill A Dragon (1:51.20) in NW5000CD on July 13 at $8.50. Cannot be left out of calculations.
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 | 10 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $8.40 |
| 6/6 | 13/07/2026 | 18 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 241.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $12.30 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $17.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 15 m by Idealofaday (1:53.30) in NW7500L5CD on July 18 at $19.08. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 4.5 m by Bartertown (1:53.40) in NW5000L5CD on July 11 at $4.62. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $19.08 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | NW5000L5CD | $13,062.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.62 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2026 | 16 | NW5000L5CD | $13,062.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $14.39 |
| 8/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $79.95 |
| 3/7 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NW5000L5CD | $12,552.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.36 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $12,552.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $52.42 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) in NW3000CD on July 23 at $3.60. Decent effort last start. In the mix again.
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 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $59.80 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80 CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.20 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.30 |
| 2/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Mullinax (1:50.10) in NW5000L4 on June 18 at $3.30. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:51.10) beating Meadowbrook Flash in TRK<80 on June 8 at $2.40. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 53 | NW2500CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Kyle Athearn | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $48.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Allan Davis | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 51.0L | $29.40 |