Form Guide | Today, Tomorrow & Saturday

The Ladbrokes Form Guide is your resource for today, tomorrow and Saturday. Get your daily data on horse racing and greyhounds, for Australian and International races.

Build a new betting experience

Plainridge Racecourse Race 10 - Race 10 - 1609m

CHASING DUDES (5) finished sixth last start, beaten 13 metres at this track over 1609m. Good enough to be right in the finish. ALWAYS B BEST (3) was out of the money two back at this track. Turned in a better run last time out when second over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Tackles a similar assignment and she can give this a mighty shake. FERN HILL INDIGO (2) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. STORYBOOK BELLA (6) must be included after winning her past two starts, the latest at Batavia Downs two-and-a-half weeks ago.

Race Time:11:01 PM

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

South St Dottie (1)7213736429

Trainer: Bethany Graffam 12 mths 80: 18-14-11

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

6 yo BR M

Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK

Dam: NO SHADOWS

Stats

Career80: 18-14-11

LTS$324,101.00

BMR1:52.10

TS61: 7-11-10

Win %22.50%

Place %53.75%

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Bean Shooter (1:53.10) on August 18 at $14.40. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Fern Hill Indigo (1:52.30) in SPIRIT 76 on August 6 at $5.50. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/9	18/08/2026	12	FMTRK<79	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:53.10	2	1. Bean Shooter 2. Heartofthesunrise 3. Miss Trickster	24.8L	$14.40
2/8	06/08/2026	23	SPIRIT 76	$16,405.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.30	1	1. Fern Hill Indigo 2. South St Dottie 3. Miss Trickster	6.0L	$5.50
4/7	14/07/2026	8	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.40	3	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Bean Shooter	20.3L	$1.90
6/8	06/07/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.40	8	1. Ladysassin 2. Bean Shooter 3. Whiskey Blue Chip	15.8L	$48.10
3/9	29/06/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.10	9	1. Bean Shooter 2. Miss Trickster 3. South St Dottie	1.5L	$16.30
7/9	22/06/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$19,526.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.30	9	1. Choiceofthetown 2. Muse La Rouge 3. Smile Happy	29.3L	$23.50
6/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	2:00.10	0	1. Always B Best 2. Windemere Mae 3. Lyons Shining	9.75L	$0.00
1/8	11/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	2:01.30	0	1. South St Dottie 2. Lyons Shellby 3. Deedee Didit	0.3L	$0.00

Fern Hill Indigo (2)4685374214

Trainer: Paul Mc Hugh 12 mths 76: 17-19-10

Driver: Michael Oosting

5 yo BL M

Sire: MALICIOUS

Dam: NOBLE ELLEN

Stats

Career76: 17-19-10

LTS$224,378.00

BMR1:52.00

TS43: 8-5-8

Win %22.37%

Place %60.53%

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on August 18. Proved too good the start before at this track on August 6. Sure to play a big role.

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	18/08/2026	12	FMTRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:53.00	5	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Trelicious	6.8L	$2.60
1/8	06/08/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,405.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:52.30	4	1. Fern Hill Indigo 2. South St Dottie 3. Miss Trickster	6.0L	$4.50
2/7	30/07/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.20	1	1. Cbf Star Power 2. Fern Hill Indigo 3. Always B Best	0.6L	$5.70
4/8	23/07/2026	9	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.40	2	1. Domi 2. Boogy Woogy J 3. Swifty Run	14.3L	$11.40
7/7	14/07/2026	8	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:52.40	1	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Bean Shooter	49.5L	$18.20
3/9	06/07/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Drew Monti	1:53.40	1	1. Always B Best 2. Cbf Star Power 3. Fern Hill Indigo	8.3L	$7.40
4/5	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.10	0	1. Intothemysticmoon 2. Mach Seelster 3. Sweet Street Lou	18.75L	$0.00
1/4	23/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Thomas Carlstrom	1:57.40	0	1. Fern Hill Indigo 2. Writing Onthe Wall 3. Strong Sense	18.75L	$0.00

Always B Best (3)5256124382

Trainer: Lynn Silva 12 mths 90: 16-16-13

Driver: Bruce Ranger

6 yo B M

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: JACLYN HANOVER

Stats

Career90: 16-16-13

LTS$232,137.00

BMR1:53.20

TS67: 9-13-12

Win %17.78%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Fern Hill Indigo at this track over 1609m in a SPIRIT 76 on August 6 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Roaring Kitty at this track over 1609m on August 18 at $8.70. Strong winning hope.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	18/08/2026	12	FMTRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.00	6	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Trelicious	3.8L	$8.70
8/8	06/08/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,405.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.30	8	1. Fern Hill Indigo 2. South St Dottie 3. Miss Trickster	23.3L	$4.40
3/7	30/07/2026	10	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.20	6	1. Cbf Star Power 2. Fern Hill Indigo 3. Always B Best	6.8L	$2.50
4/8	20/07/2026	6	MNW3000CD	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:51.30	7	1. Two Star Magic 2. Quite Beachy 3. Judge Me Again	13.5L	$11.50
2/7	14/07/2026	8	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.40	6	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Bean Shooter	3.0L	$4.10
1/9	06/07/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Bruce Ranger	1:53.40	2	1. Always B Best 2. Cbf Star Power 3. Fern Hill Indigo	6.0L	$2.40
1/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	2:00.10	0	1. Always B Best 2. Windemere Mae 3. Lyons Shining	2.25L	$0.00
1/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Todd O'dea	1:56.20	0	1. Always B Best 2. Smokin Molly 3. Hungry For Kisses	15L	$0.00

Ry's Red Rocket (4)6294548644

Trainer: Donald Richards 12 mths 112: 19-18-14

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

9 yo B M

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: MO MOLLY BLUE CHIP

Stats

Career112: 19-18-14

LTS$315,606.00

BMR1:50.20

TS78: 10-10-8

Win %16.96%

Place %45.54%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Bean Shooter (1:53.10) on August 18 at $15.10. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Wolverina (1:52.20) in MNW3000CD on August 11 at $8.30. One of the better hopes.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	18/08/2026	7	FMTRK<79	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:53.10	6	1. Bean Shooter 2. Heartofthesunrise 3. Miss Trickster	9.8L	$15.10
4/8	11/08/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.20	5	1. Wolverina 2. Ladysassin 3. Ginger Tree Izzi	5.3L	$8.30
6/9	04/08/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	9	1. Moth Hunter 2. Ladysassin 3. Whiskey Blue Chip	12.8L	$22.40
8/8	28/07/2026	8	MNW3000CD	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:51.20	7	1. Cheers To That 2. Quite Beachy 3. Judge Me Again	27.8L	$28.50
4/6	20/07/2026	7	MNW6000CD	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:51.10	6	1. Beantown Ace 2. Windydayatthebeach 3. Pembroke Southie	13.5L	$38.70
5/9	13/07/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:51.20	9	1. Arizona 2. Seafood Beauty 3. Quite Beachy	24.0L	$38.60
1/4	28/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:55.40	0	1. Ry's Red Rocket 2. Pastrnak 3. Bad Girls	15L	$0.00
5/8	15/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Athearn	1:57.00	0	1. Varney 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Pembroke Red	9L	$0.00

Chasing Dudes (5)6575355576

Trainer: Michael Graffam 12 mths 32: 6-8-2

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

4 yo B M

Sire: DUDE'S THE MAN

Dam: CAVIART CATERINA

Stats

Career32: 6-8-2

LTS$225,193.00

BMR1:55.40

TS21: 1-5-1

Win %18.75%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Roaring Kitty (1:53.00) on August 18 at $2.60. The run before 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Moth Hunter (1:51.20) in MNW3000CD on August 4 at $97.20. Nicely placed to find a bit of form.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	18/08/2026	14	FMTRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.00	3	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Trelicious	13.5L	$2.60
7/9	04/08/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:51.20	8	1. Moth Hunter 2. Ladysassin 3. Whiskey Blue Chip	14.3L	$97.20
5/8	28/07/2026	14	MNW3000CD	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.20	1	1. Cheers To That 2. Quite Beachy 3. Judge Me Again	24.0L	$19.30
5/7	14/07/2026	8	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.40	2	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Bean Shooter	36.0L	$13.50
5/8	06/07/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.40	1	1. Ladysassin 2. Bean Shooter 3. Whiskey Blue Chip	15.8L	$34.70
3/8	29/06/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.00	7	1. Seafood Beauty 2. Ladysassin 3. Chasing Dudes	3.8L	$40.30
3/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:58.20	0	1. Woman In Gold 2. One Bettor 3. Chasing Dudes	6L	$0.00
2/3	07/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	2:07.30	0	1. Race Me Celtic 2. Chasing Dudes 3. Artistic Puzzles	1.5L	$0.00

Storybook Bella (6)4147316711

Trainer: Alicia Gray 12 mths 81: 23-7-7

Driver: Shawn T Gray

6 yo B M

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: TINKERBELLA

Stats

Career81: 23-7-7

LTS$226,601.00

BMR1:52.30

TS26: 7-5-1

Win %28.40%

Place %45.68%

Comments

Has won at her last two outings. Last start won by 6 m (Fr4) at Batavia Downs (1:57.20) beating Ashlee's Delight in FM CLASS D on August 8 at $2.82. Hard to leave out on current form. Worth including.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	08/08/2026	16	FM CLASS D	$7,133.00	Batavia Downs	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:57.20	4	1. Storybook Bella 2. Ashlee's Delight 3. Pembroke Red	6.8L	$2.82
1/7	23/07/2026	10	MTRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:54.10	4	1. Storybook Bella 2. Sweet Nan 3. Lyons Shining	0.6L	$5.10
7/9	13/07/2026	15	MNW3000CD	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:51.20	4	1. Arizona 2. Seafood Beauty 3. Quite Beachy	42.0L	$81.60
6/8	28/06/2026	47	FM7500CLM	$10,595.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:55.40	5	1. Kenogami Heart 2. Day To Party 3. Kitalpha	18.8L	$3.85
2/7	22/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:59.40	0	1. Stash It Away 2. Storybook Bella 3. Captain Caveman	2.25L	$0.00
1/9	12/05/2026	7	MTMR<74	$13,966.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.00	2	1. Storybook Bella 2. Choiceofthetown 3. Roaring Kitty	5.3L	$2.10
3/8	05/05/2026	8	MTMR<74	$13,966.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:54.10	7	1. Betterthanhope 2. Chasing Dudes 3. Storybook Bella	1.5L	$5.20
4/6	17/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	2:00.20	0	1. Belmont Royale 2. Virtual Horizon 3. Tutto Bene	38.25L	$0.00

Roaring Kitty (8)6158715581

Trainer: Jolene Andrews 12 mths 123: 23-13-15

Driver: James Hardy

7 yo B M

Sire: SHADYSHARK HANOVER (USA)

Dam: COSMIC GRACE

Stats

Career123: 23-13-15

LTS$345,908.00

BMR1:51.00

TS113: 20-13-15

Win %18.70%

Place %41.46%

Comments

Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last start. Posted a big 4 m win (Fr4) at this track (1:53.00) beating Always B Best in FMTRK<76 on August 18 at $4.40. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Wolverina at this track over 1609m in a MNW3000CD on August 11 at $40.70. Form reads okay, but out of her depth.

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	18/08/2026	7	FMTRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:53.00	4	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Trelicious	3.8L	$4.40
8/8	11/08/2026	12	MNW3000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:52.20	2	1. Wolverina 2. Ladysassin 3. Ginger Tree Izzi	15.8L	$40.70
5/7	30/07/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:52.20	3	1. Cbf Star Power 2. Fern Hill Indigo 3. Always B Best	10.5L	$3.70
5/7	23/07/2026	9	MTRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:54.10	5	1. Storybook Bella 2. Sweet Nan 3. Lyons Shining	8.3L	$1.20
1/7	14/07/2026	8	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:52.40	5	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Always B Best 3. Bean Shooter	3.0L	$14.90
7/9	06/07/2026	7	SPIRIT 76	$16,691.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	James Hardy	1:53.40	5	1. Always B Best 2. Cbf Star Power 3. Fern Hill Indigo	12.8L	$6.50
5/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn Carlstrom	2:00.10	0	1. Always B Best 2. Windemere Mae 3. Lyons Shining	7.5L	$0.00
2/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	James Hardy	1:58.00	0	1. Alwaysanun 2. Roaring Kitty 3. Cruizin The Night	4.5L	$0.00