Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
ARIZONA (4) was responsible for a far better performance last start when she scored by 1.5 metres over 1609m at Saratoga. It doesn't get any easier but she is good enough to take this out. CHEERS TO THAT (5) finished fifth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. WINDYDAYATTHEBEACH (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m. BEANTOWN ACE (7) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound second at this track over 1609m. Something for the Multiples: MOTH HUNTER A (6)

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Finished up last campaign with a win at Penrith, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Chakra (1:51.10) in MNW10000CD on August 11 at $6.90. Then last outing 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Royally Hot (1:50.40) in MNW10000CD on August 18 at $41.10. Fitter and should be competitive.
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 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $41.10 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 75 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $6.90 |
| 2/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | J D Reynolds | 2:07.50 | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last time. Won by 5 m (Fr7) at this track (1:53.10) beating Heartofthesunrise in FMTRK<79 on August 18 at $51.60. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Fern Hill Indigo at this track over 1609m in a SPIRIT 76 on August 6 at $2.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | FMTRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $51.60 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | SPIRIT 76 | $16,405.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2026 | 10 | SPIRIT 76 | $16,691.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | MNW3000CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $20.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | SPIRIT 76 | $16,691.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MNW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Michael Oosting | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $20.10 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Saratoga (1:53.20) beating Delta Three in FMNW6000L5 on August 11 at $1.58. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,332.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.58 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,332.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.58 |
| 5/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/07/2026 | 9 | MNW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.10 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | MNW10000CD | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $11.70 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | MNW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 9 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,634.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.78 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Chakra (1:51.10) in MNW10000CD on August 11 at $11.70. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:50.40) beating Two Star Magic in MNW6000CD on August 4 at $2.50. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $11.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | MNW3000CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $7.20 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,634.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $132.90 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | FMW2-5PU-F | $29,753.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $175.30 |
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | 9 | FMW2-5PMPU | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $7.38 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/15 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr8) at Batavia Downs (1:59.10) beating Golden Leader in FM A-AA on August 19 at $6.57. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | FM A-AA | $13,552.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:59.10 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $6.57 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $36.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | MNW3000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,634.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 81.0L | $30.79 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,634.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $10.85 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 9 | FMNW6000L5 | $17,634.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | B J Livingstone | 2:12.70 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Sweet Hayley Jane at this track over 1609m in a MNW10000CD on August 4 at $15.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Chakra at this track over 1609m in a MNW10000CD on August 11 at $10.20. This race appears well within her grasp.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:49.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $15.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | MNW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $14.20 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dakota Niles
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Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 1609m, before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Sweet Hayley Jane (1:49.20) in MNW10000CD on August 4 at $22.70. Needs to lift substantially.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $18.50 |
| 6/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $22.70 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | 9 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | MNW10000CD | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $18.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MNW10000CD | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $16.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | MNW10000CD | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $19.70 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:05.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |