Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m
WHISKEY VENOM (2) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Primary contender if he is at his best. COLNAGO (3) finished fifth last start, beaten 14 metres at this track over 1609m. Expecting a very good run. BEANTOWN MIKI (8) is next best after finishing runner-up when resuming over 1609m at this track last time out. ARRIVAL STATION (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at Bangor Raceway last time out.

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at Cumberland Raceway (1:59.30) beating Golden Tree in TMR 64 on July 26 at $2.10. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | TMR 64 | $6,096.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $36.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN CD | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $11.90 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 16 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $23.80 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW1 | $9,763.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 8/10 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | HGCLCDNW2 | $11,158.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | John De Long | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Beantown Dragon (1:53.20) in NW2PMLT on July 30 at $3.30. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:54.10) beating Fox Valley Grit in NW1PMLT on July 23 at $1.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | CHGNW2PM | $27,576.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $25.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | CHGNW2PM | $27,576.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $13.70 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | CHGNW2PM | $26,499.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $33.77 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | CHGNW2PM | $26,499.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $5.75 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Beantown Dragon (1:53.20) in NW2PMLT on July 30 at $9.20. The start before 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Houdini Hanover (1:53.10) in NW2PMLT on July 23 at $6.30. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $9.20 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | W2-6PMCD | $14,514.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN CD | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $57.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.70 |
| 5/5 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 13 m by Brave Stranger (2:) in NW500L4CD on July 19 at $22. At the start before 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Smile Happy (1:52.00) in NW2PMLT on June 11 at $28. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 38 | NW500L4CD | $6,531.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 2:00.00 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $28.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | 9 | TM 58 | $5,997.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:59.20 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | NW 1 PM | $5,587.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:59.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | NW500L4CD | $6,285.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:59.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $29.80 |
| 5/5 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | NW 1 PM | $5,587.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:02.00 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Holmes | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 51.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Luca Bay (1:54.00) in NW1PMLT on July 30 at $19.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Whiskey Venom (1:54.10) in NW1PMLT on July 23 at $20.60. Likely to find it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $19.60 |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $20.60 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $31.10 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 41.3L | $63.40 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,579.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.34 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,579.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Nathan's Honor (1:52.40) in W2-6PMCD on July 16 at $11.20. Two runs back won by 9 m (Fr4) at this track (1:55.40) beating Colnago in MAIDEN CD on July 9 at $3.80. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | W2-6PMCD | $14,514.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $11.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN CD | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $38.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $13.40 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $9.40 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $28.90 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:03.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Whiskey Venom at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on July 23 at $26.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Luca Bay at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on July 30 at $20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $26.40 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $40.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 34 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 79.5L | $48.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $18.90 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Luca Bay (1:54.00) in NW1PMLT on July 30 at $4.90. Won last start in his previous preparation at this track over 1609m MAIDEN. Ready to make some headway. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 63 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 66.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCDPU | $20,775.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $34.76 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCDPU | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $20.51 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |