Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609m
IDEALOFADAY (5) won at Saratoga two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 6 metres. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. COURAGEOUS WARRIOR (3) was in the money at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance if anywhere near his best. PRICE CONTROL (4) should be ready to peak now after finishing fourth over 1609m at this track a week ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. FORWARD LOOK (6) must be respected after scoring last start by 9 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth behind Vintage Cheddar at this track over 1609m on July 27 at $12. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Forward Look at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on August 3 at $5.60. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | TRK<86 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | NW10000CD | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $18.20 |
| 8/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $67.60 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following July 20 run. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:52.10) beating Hespoisedtopounce in NW3000CD on July 30 at $1.40. This race will be harder than that win. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 10 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $16.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.82 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.45 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $4.36 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $17.80 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Steven Rybka | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Kill A Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NW10000CD on August 3 at $9.20. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Mydadsaid (1:49.40) in NW10000CD on July 27 at $10.10. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $9.20 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | 4-5 YO | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $10.90 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | 4 YO OPEN | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Jay Randall | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.20 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $81.10 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Kill A Dragon (1:51.10) in NW10000CD on August 3 at $13.80. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Major Hothooves (1:50.20) on July 27 at $11.70. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $13.80 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2026 | 18 | TRK<89 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 215 | TRK<86 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 10 | NW12500L5 | $26,799.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $18.40 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Ron Cushing | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 6 m by Full Metal Jacket (1:53.00) in INV on July 25 at $21.97. Two runs back posted a big 12 m win (Fr3) at Saratoga (1:53.30) beating Mayweather Hanover in NW7500L5CD on July 18 at $3.51. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | INV | $26,125.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $21.97 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jacob Cutting | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $3.51 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | N10000L5CD | $21,045.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.91 |
| 4/6 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.82 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $55.29 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $7.58 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Scored at his last two starts. Last start posted a big 9 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:50.10) beating Galactic Storm in NW7500CD on August 3 at $6.80. Hard to leave out on current form. Sure to give backers a sight.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 34 | NW4000L4 | $8,418.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW6001L5 | $11,855.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $33.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | HNW12551L5 | $20,223.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Montrell Teague | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $49.60 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | HNW12551L5 | $20,223.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $45.60 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | HNW12551L5 | $20,223.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $28.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Running Aces Casino & Racetrack | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:50.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
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Won three starts back at Tioga Downs over 1609m NW8001-4 on July 5. Last time out 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Kill A Dragon (1:51.10) in NW10000CD on August 3 at $37.70. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $37.70 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW15000L5 | $33,382.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $69.34 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | NW8001-4 | $15,239.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.36 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $36,284.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:48.20 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $28.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW12500L4 | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $20.10 |
| 2/4 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Registered three wins at his last three starts. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:50.40) beating Patrikthepiranha in TRK<86 on July 27 at $1.30. Faces a stiffer test this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | TRK<86 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $1.60 |
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $22.30 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Forward Look (1:50.10) in NW7500CD on August 3 at $2.90. Two runs back 2nd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:50.40) on July 27 at $127.60. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | TRK<86 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $127.60 |
| 4/6 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | STR ALL | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $9.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | TRK<86 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |