Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609m
HEY JUDE HANOVER (3) did not live up to market expectations last time out when fifth, beaten 8 metres, over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Finds a suitable assignment and can improve sharply. CLEARWATER COURAGE (6) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when second at this track over 1609m. Must be included. ARTHUR IDLAM (1) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Nathan's Honor at this track over 1609m in a W2-6PMCD on July 16 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Sweet Street Lou at this track over 1609m in a NW3000CD on July 23 at $6.20. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 11 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 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | W2-6PMCD | $14,514.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | $5,359.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 | |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2026 | 28 | $14,156.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $57.20 | |
| 4/10 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | $14,315.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Spence | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $42.15 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Domi (1:52.40) on July 23 at $39.80. Before that 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Twin B Jays (1:52.40) on July 16 at $40.50. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 11 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 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $39.80 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $40.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $35.30 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $21.30 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80NW | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $12.80 |
| 7/7 | 15/06/2026 | 28 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 121.5L | $61.70 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Morand | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Sixfingerfreddie (1:52.20) on July 20 at $2.50. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 4 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:53.40) beating Whata Foolbelieves in NW3000CD on July 14 at $14.10. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | TRK<77 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 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 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Twin B Jays at this track over 1609m on July 16 at $10.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Domi at this track over 1609m on July 23 at $17.70. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 11 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 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $10.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $17.70 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $31.60 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Domi (1:52.40) on July 23 at $33.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Twin B Jays (1:52.40) on July 16 at $2.50. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 11 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 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $33.30 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Sixfingerfreddie at this track over 1609m on June 26 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Celtic Tiger at this track over 1609m on July 9 at $3.60. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 25 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 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.70 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Thomas Carlstrom
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Instant Replay (1:51.20) in NW3000CD on July 27 at $11. Before that unplaced (Fr3) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Celtic Tiger (1:52.40) on July 9 at $2.80. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/07/2026 | 18 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 89/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 26/06/2026 | 18 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $74.10 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $4.90 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 4 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Domi (1:52.40) on July 23 at $1.05. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 11 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 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $1.05 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $24.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NW3000L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) in NW3000CD on July 23 at $20.90. At his previous start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 70 m by Twin B Jays (1:52.40) on July 16 at $20.20. Solid top-three contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $20.90 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 72.0L | $20.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 17 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $43.40 |
| 6/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80NW | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 39.0L | $7.20 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |