Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
LYONS BLEWBYU (2) is racing well with 16 top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at this track over 1609m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a similar line up so he can play a significant role. LUCA BAY (4) produced a better effort at his latest appearance when he scored by 9 metres over 1609m at this track. Won't find this any harder and he can go right on with the job. MANASOTA (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. EAGER BEAVER (3) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Houdini Hanover (1:53.10) in NW2PMLT on July 23 at $25.40. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Captain Rocknroll (1:52.40) in NW2PMLT on July 16 at $49.80. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 14 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 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $25.40 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $49.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $102.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 38.3L | $29.94 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $13,529.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $4.18 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4CD | $7,113.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $8.70 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Dead Mans Chain at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on July 9 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Captain Rocknroll at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on July 16 at $1.05. Chief contender.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.05 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Houdini Hanover (1:53.10) in NW2PMLT on July 23 at $4.70. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Nathan's Honor (1:52.40) in W2-6PMCD on July 16 at $5.60. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 14 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 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | W2-6PMCD | $14,514.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.60 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 153.0L | $46.90 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | 10 | NW1750L4 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Lofthus | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $44.60 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $81.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $52.10 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 54.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Petter Engblom | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 71.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:54.00) beating Beantown Miki in NW1PMLT on July 30 at $1.20. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $1.05 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/3 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Renz
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Houdini Hanover at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on July 23 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Beantown Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on July 30 at $7.40. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $44.20 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $21.20 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Beantown Dragon (1:53.20) in NW2PMLT on July 30 at $7.50. Before that 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Houdini Hanover (1:53.10) in NW2PMLT on July 23 at $26.60. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.60 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $18.90 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $14.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $88.90 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |