Plainridge Racecourse Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609m
WICKED FUN (5) finished third last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 metres. Best recent result was a win at this track three starts ago. Primary contender if things go his way. FOURTH WARNING (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Has the class to take care of this field. TOBASCO (7) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fourth at this track over 1609m. LEXUS RANGER (1) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Laurens Hoopla (1:55.10) on July 30 at $3.90. At the start before 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Northern Sultan (1:57.20) on July 23 at $8.30. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | 245 | TRK<70 | $12,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $18.40 |
| 4/4 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:57.40 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Adios My Lindy at this track over 1609m in a NW3PMLT on July 14 at $62.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Essential at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on July 28 at $12.50. Looks ready to win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | NW3PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 45.8L | $62.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 98.3L | $58.40 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 61.5L | $30.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $20.90 |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | W1-3PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 9 |
| 24.0L | $48.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Moms Cash (1:56.30) on July 30 at $6.40. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Wicked Fun at this track over 1609m on July 16 at $9. This is likely to prove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.40 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<70 | $12,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 143.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 64.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following July 23 run. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:56.30) beating Arabella's Glider in TRK<70 CD on July 30 at $1.20. This race will be harder than that win. Others look better chances.
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 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $21.20 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $16.80 |
| 5/6 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Wallace Watson | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | TRK<74 | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $36.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $35.60 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing sixth behind Northern Sultan at this track over 1609m on July 23 at $7.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Laurens Hoopla at this track over 1609m on July 30 at $8.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $8.30 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<70 | $12,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2026 | 11 | TRK<70 | $12,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Todd O'dea | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $14.40 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 65 m by Laurens Hoopla (1:55.10) on July 30 at $4.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Heartofgold Devie (1:56.20) on July 16 at $1.90. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 63.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Drew Monti | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $18.10 |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Brett Miller | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Laurens Hoopla (1:55.10) on July 30 at $6.80. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Northern Sultan (1:57.20) on July 23 at $13.70. Hard to leave out.
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 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $6.80 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 24 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $13.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | TRK<74 | $15,965.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $13.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |