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Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m

CALL ME MAVERICK (8) had been about the mark in recent runs before the latest appearance when he finished 0.8 metres away in second over 1609m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. That latest effort is good enough to take out a race like this. MR. HUGGINS (2) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Performed well once again when third at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Has the class to take this out. MANSOME (5) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track a week ago. ANVIL HANDS (1) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. Something for the Multiples: HEAD HONCHO (6)

Race Time:8:55 PM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Anvil Hands (1)5631233343

Trainer: Jolene Andrews 12 mths 111: 23-21-22

Driver: James Hardy

7 yo B H

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CAMS MACHARENA

Stats

Career111: 23-21-22

LTS$523,470.00

BMR1:50.40

TS111: 23-21-22

Win %20.72%

Place %59.46%

Comments

Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing fourth behind Borninlockdown at this track over 1609m in a NW7500L4 on July 9 at $9.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Kill A Dragon at this track over 1609m in a STR ALL on July 19 at $6.60. Can build on that fine effort last start.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	19/07/2026	10	STR ALL	$29,028.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:51.00	4	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Anvil Hands	9.8L	$6.60
4/9	09/07/2026	20	NW7500L4	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:51.10	2	1. Borninlockdown 2. Negotiator 3. Syracuse Express	1.5L	$9.70
3/7	19/06/2026	7	TRK<83	$23,710.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:53.30	4	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Jl's Rock Star 3. Anvil Hands	2.3L	$2.90
3/8	12/06/2026	15	TRK<83	$23,710.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:50.00	2	1. Sporty M Three 2. Hespoisedtopounce 3. Anvil Hands	18.8L	$4.80
3/8	28/05/2026	6	STR ALL	$27,894.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:50.00	6	1. Hes Coming On 2. Jettingtomalibu 3. Anvil Hands	22.5L	$15.40
2/8	22/05/2026	11	Trial	$27,933.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:51.40	0	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Anvil Hands 3. Hes Coming On	3L	$5.90
2/8	22/05/2026	11	Trial	$27,933.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:51.40	0	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Anvil Hands 3. Hes Coming On	3L	$5.90
5/5	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn Carlstrom	1:56.00	0	1. Binge On Yankee 2. Hes Coming On 3. Sporty M Three	20.25L	$0.00

Mr. Huggins (2)5756311243

Trainer: Larry Stalbaum 12 mths 59: 10-16-9

Driver: Larry Stalbaum

4 yo B H

Sire: COURTLY CHOICE

Dam: TAYLORLANE DIVA

Stats

Career59: 10-16-9

LTS$246,172.00

BMR1:54.00

TS12: 0-1-3

Win %16.95%

Place %59.32%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Negotiator at this track over 1609m on July 19 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Vintage Cheddar at this track over 1609m on July 27 at $25.30. Nice effort last time. Big chance.

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	27/07/2026	8	TRK<86	$29,028.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:50.40	1	1. Vintage Cheddar 2. Patrikthepiranha 3. Mr Huggins	4.5L	$25.30
4/6	19/07/2026	8	TRK<86	$31,930.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:52.00	5	1. Negotiator 2. Virtual Horizon 3. Mansome	9.8L	$5.00
2/7	11/07/2026	5	N10000L5CD	$21,045.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:53.20	1	1. Transparency 2. Mr Huggins 3. Idealofaday	1.5L	$5.02
1/7	06/07/2026	9	NW5000L5CD	$13,062.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:55.00	4	1. Mr Huggins 2. Beef N Cheddar 3. Time Passer	2.3L	$1.49
1/7	27/06/2026	7	NW2500L5CD	$8,999.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:54.30	5	1. Mr Huggins 2. Silk Road Smash 3. Glimpse Of Victory	0.9L	$1.24
3/8	20/06/2026	7	NW5000L5CD	$12,552.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:55.00	2	1. Transparency 2. Talking Tom 3. Mr Huggins	6.0L	$4.55
1/8	05/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Larry Stalbaum	1:55.30	0	1. Mr Huggins 2. Le Massif 3. Topville Grandshow	24L	$0.00
2/7	25/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:58.20	0	1. Heavensway 2. Mr Huggins 3. Hunts Flower	2.25L	$0.00

Rifleman (3)5734543517

Trainer: Ryan Nelson 12 mths 167: 25-16-35

Driver: Brett Beckwith

8 yo B G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: THIRTY X

Stats

Career167: 25-16-35

LTS$396,696.00

BMR1:49.20

TS8: 1-0-2

Win %14.97%

Place %45.51%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:50.40) on July 27 at $53.70. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 9 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:51.10) beating Odds On Lauderdale in NW5000CD on July 16 at $3. 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
7/8	27/07/2026	11	TRK<86	$29,028.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:50.40	7	1. Vintage Cheddar 2. Patrikthepiranha 3. Mr Huggins	29.3L	$53.70
1/8	16/07/2026	7	NW5000CD	$20,319.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:51.10	1	1. Rifleman 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Jettingtomalibu	9.8L	$3.00
5/7	09/07/2026	14	TRK<86	$31,930.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.00	1	1. Price Control 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Patrikthepiranha	9.8L	$16.10
3/8	25/06/2026	7	NW7500L4	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:50.40	6	1. Digging For Gold 2. Head Honcho 3. Rifleman	20.3L	$26.90
4/9	18/06/2026	7	NW5000L4	$19,526.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.10	1	1. Mullinax 2. Boiler Maker 3. P A Piper	18.0L	$7.60
5/8	11/06/2026	7	NW5000L4	$19,526.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:51.20	1	1. Virtual Horizon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Major Betts	12.8L	$3.70
4/6	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:54.20	0	1. Bonaparte 2. Panettone Hanover 3. Mirragon	22.5L	$0.00
8/8	27/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Barton Dalious	1:55.10	0	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Mariner Seelster 3. Son Of A Tiger	24.75L	$0.00

Th Kay C Crunch (4)4651755443

Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 44: 6-9-5

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

4 yo BR H

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: SPECIAL KAY DEO

Stats

Career44: 6-9-5

LTS$218,575.00

BMR1:52.10

TS16: 2-0-2

Win %13.64%

Place %45.45%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Waterfront (1:51.20) in NW5000CD on July 27 at $17.30. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Kill A Dragon (1:51.20) in NW5000CD on July 13 at $3.70. This race looks 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
3/7	27/07/2026	14	NW5000CD	$20,319.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	3	1. Waterfront 2. Jettingtomalibu 3. Th Kay C Crunch	2.3L	$17.30
4/6	13/07/2026	18	NW5000CD	$20,319.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	2	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Bag Pipe Major 3. Scrappy Ideal	18.8L	$3.70
4/8	25/06/2026	7	NW10000L4	$31,930.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.10	3	1. It's In The Stars 2. Justa Little Bit 3. Justcallmebuck	14.3L	$32.00
5/6	18/06/2026	7	NW7500L4	$23,710.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.40	3	1. Stellar Yankee 2. Lifes A Puzzle 3. Missed The Truth	18.0L	$14.60
5/8	11/06/2026	7	NW7500L4	$23,710.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.30	8	1. Jackson Cooper 2. It's In The Stars 3. Patrikthepiranha	15.8L	$49.00
7/7	04/06/2026	6	NW10000L4	$30,683.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:49.10	7	1. Franco Tyson 2. Thenu Came Along 3. Wild Bill Wyatt	24.8L	$73.60
2/8	03/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jacob Cutting	1:59.30	0	1. Southwind Ricochet 2. Th Kay C Crunch 3. Sheriff	0.9L	$0.00
2/5	20/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:55.10	0	1. Like A King 2. Th Kay C Crunch 3. Vizcaya	3L	$0.00

Mansome (5)932355x136

Trainer: Heidi Cushing 12 mths 95: 20-14-9

Driver: Ron Cushing

11 yo B G

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: SIR ERIKA Z TAM

Stats

Career95: 20-14-9

LTS$433,424.00

BMR1:50.40

TS85: 18-12-9

Win %21.05%

Place %45.26%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Kill A Dragon at this track over 1609m on July 27 at $10.10. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Negotiator (1:52.00) on July 19 at $12.70. Nicely placed 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
6/8	27/07/2026	8	TRK<83	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:50.20	6	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Justa Little Bit	19.5L	$10.10
3/6	19/07/2026	7	TRK<86	$31,930.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.00	1	1. Negotiator 2. Virtual Horizon 3. Mansome	8.3L	$12.70
1/6	12/07/2026	217	NW3500L4CD	$8,273.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:54.30	6	1. Mansome 2. P L Pasquale 3. Cool Man Dude	3.8L	$14.60
4/4	08/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.20	0	1. Howlenthehills 2. Smiffy's Terror 3. Take A Closer Look	17.25L	$0.00
4/4	30/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:54.40	0	1. Whichwaytothebeach 2. Racey Rach 3. Brower	28.5L	$0.00
5/8	07/12/2025	11	WO/OPENHCP	$28,331.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:54.30	3	1. Rocknroll Runa 2. Favorable Draw 3. Mach N Cheese	16.5L	$15.56
5/6	26/11/2025	6	BAYSTATE	$38,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Ron Cushing	1:52.20	3	1. Negotiator 2. Jettingtomalibu 3. P L Pasquale	6.0L	$8.50
3/7	20/11/2025	7	BAYSTATE	$38,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:51.20	4	1. P L Pasquale 2. Er Griffin 3. Mansome	7.5L	$6.70

Head Honcho (6)3378212774

Trainer: Andy Gardner 12 mths 106: 16-16-12

Driver: Bruce Ranger

7 yo BLU RO G

Sire: CONTROL THE MOMENT (USA)

Dam: DANI HANOVER

Stats

Career106: 16-16-12

LTS$280,566.00

BMR1:48.40

TS13: 2-2-2

Win %15.09%

Place %41.51%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Kill A Dragon (1:50.20) on July 27 at $7.90. At the run before 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:50.00) in NW7500CD on July 19 at $45.50. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	27/07/2026	8	TRK<83	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:50.20	5	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Justa Little Bit	5.3L	$7.90
7/9	19/07/2026	10	NW7500CD	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:50.00	7	1. Vintage Cheddar 2. Syracuse Express 3. Whats For Suppaah	27.8L	$45.50
7/9	09/07/2026	14	NW7500L4	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:51.10	1	1. Borninlockdown 2. Negotiator 3. Syracuse Express	9.8L	$4.70
2/8	25/06/2026	10	NW7500L4	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.40	7	1. Digging For Gold 2. Head Honcho 3. Rifleman	18.0L	$33.10
1/7	15/06/2026	7	TRK<80	$18,131.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.00	5	1. Head Honcho 2. Kill A Dragon 3. Bang Ah Uey	3.8L	$2.40
2/7	08/06/2026	7	SA-TRK<80	$16,736.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.30	1	1. Waterfront 2. Head Honcho 3. Ridgecrest Dan	0.6L	$2.60

Wainapedia (7)8214331635

Trainer: Michelle Hardin 12 mths 100: 12-15-16

Driver: Matthew Athearn

9 yo B G

Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK

Dam: SURREAL HANOVER

Stats

Career100: 12-15-16

LTS$228,343.00

BMR1:51.40

TS88: 12-11-16

Win %12.00%

Place %43.00%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Kill A Dragon (1:50.20) on July 27 at $20.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Courageous Warrior (1:51.20) in NW5000CD on July 20 at $47.20. Prepared to risk.

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	27/07/2026	7	TRK<83	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.20	1	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Justa Little Bit	16.5L	$20.50
3/8	20/07/2026	16	NW5000CD	$20,319.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	1	1. Courageous Warrior 2. Jl's Rock Star 3. Wainapedia	8.3L	$47.20
6/7	04/07/2026	19	NW5000L4	$9,289.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Mcgwire Sowers	1:55.40	7	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Instant Replay	25.5L	$87.90
1/7	15/06/2026	7	TRK<80	$18,131.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.40	3	1. Wainapedia 2. Prince Malicious 3. Gracies Tough Guy	9.8L	$3.40
3/9	08/06/2026	7	TRK<80	$18,131.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.10	6	1. Denial 2. Meadowbrook Flash 3. Wainapedia	1.5L	$20.50
3/9	01/06/2026	7	TRK<77	$16,736.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.00	5	1. Bag Pipe Major 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Wainapedia	5.3L	$2.70
3/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:57.20	0	1. Seafood Neighneigh 2. Betterthanhope 3. Wainapedia	5.25L	$0.00
7/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Wallace Watson	1:56.10	0	1. Rooster Bennett 2. Bang Ah Uey 3. Meadowbrook Flash	19.5L	$0.00

Call Me Maverick (8)5732622222

Trainer: Alison Hynes 12 mths 72: 13-17-8

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

8 yo B G

Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK

Dam: BRIEFLY

Stats

Career72: 13-17-8

LTS$218,450.00

BMR1:51.20

TS41: 5-9-5

Win %18.06%

Place %52.78%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Kill A Dragon at this track over 1609m TRK<83 last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at this track same class on July 19. Racing well and is a winning chance.

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	27/07/2026	8	TRK<83	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.20	2	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Justa Little Bit	0.8L	$1.90
2/6	19/07/2026	10	STR ALL	$29,028.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Tim Tetrick	1:51.00	5	1. Kill A Dragon 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Anvil Hands	1.5L	$1.50
2/7	09/07/2026	5	TRK<86	$31,930.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:52.00	2	1. Price Control 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Patrikthepiranha	1.5L	$6.20
2/7	04/07/2026	8	NW5000L4	$9,289.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:55.40	6	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Instant Replay	3.8L	$11.30
2/8	26/06/2026	8	NW5500L4CD	$9,066.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:55.10	4	1. Cool Man Dude 2. Call Me Maverick 3. Gabe Hanover	0.3L	$4.20
6/9	18/06/2026	7	NW5000L4	$19,526.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:50.10	8	1. Mullinax 2. Boiler Maker 3. P A Piper	24.8L	$43.70
5/8	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:51.40	0	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Anvil Hands 3. Hes Coming On	7.5L	$0.00
3/7	09/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Slow	Michael Stevenson	2:00.00	0	1. Denial 2. Ridgecrest Dan 3. Call Me Maverick	1.5L	$0.00