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Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m

BELLA'S LOVE (4) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. LEXUS RANGER (5) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1609m at this track. Something for the Multiples: BILLY B (3) LIKE A WARRIOR (2)

Race Time:8:19 PM

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Chasing Crystals (1)7812853385

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 71: 4-9-8

Driver: Matthew Athearn

5 yo B H

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: CRYSTALLINE

Stats

Career71: 4-9-8

LTS$180,905.00

BMR1:56.30

TS23: 3-4-2

Win %5.63%

Place %29.58%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Moms Cash (1:55.40) on August 20 at $6. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Heartofgold Devie (1:57.00) on August 13 at $8.10. Others preferred at this stage.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	20/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.40	2	1. Moms Cash 2. Bella's Love 3. Lexus Ranger	12.8L	$6.00
8/8	13/08/2026	14	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.00	3	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Arabella's Glider	15.8L	$8.10
3/7	30/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.00	2	1. Consus Victory 2. Poppy Wow 3. Chasing Crystals	8.3L	$8.10
3/8	23/07/2026	7	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.20	5	1. Northern Sultan 2. Tobasco 3. Chasing Crystals	3.0L	$2.40
5/7	16/07/2026	17	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.20	6	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Dewey Dog 3. Cousin Van	6.8L	$4.30
8/8	29/06/2026	6	TRK<74	$15,965.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.40	6	1. Lightningfast 2. Tobasco 3. And Up We Go	28.5L	$2.10
3/4	22/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Steve Smith	1:55.00	0	1. Resolve To Win 2. Outside The Fire 3. Chasing Crystals	68.25L	$0.00
2/6	17/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Steve Smith	1:58.40	0	1. Dawn Of Lindy 2. Chasing Crystals 3. Ibinsavedbygrace	47.25L	$0.00

Like A Warrior (2)5645425152

Trainer: Catherine Bouthillier 12 mths 83: 13-13-14

Driver: Jay Randall

6 yo BR H

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: BROADWAY CHUCKLES

Stats

Career83: 13-13-14

LTS$197,786.00

BMR1:55.30

TS46: 7-6-7

Win %15.66%

Place %48.19%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Heartofgold Devie at this track over 1609m on August 13 at $17.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Wicked Fun at this track over 1609m on August 20 at $5.20. 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
2/6	20/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:56.10	4	1. Wicked Fun 2. Like A Warrior 3. Tanya's Joy	9.0L	$5.20
5/8	13/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:57.00	8	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Arabella's Glider	8.3L	$17.10
1/9	06/08/2026	7	TRK<70	$12,126.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:55.30	6	1. Like A Warrior 2. Slick Leonard 3. Crypto Cash	6.8L	$2.10
5/8	30/07/2026	7	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:55.10	4	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Wicked Fun	19.5L	$12.70
2/9	23/07/2026	7	TRK<70 CD	$11,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:56.40	5	1. Fog Watch 2. Like A Warrior 3. Carson Hill	6.8L	$3.20
4/7	16/07/2026	16	TRK<70	$12,337.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:57.10	2	1. Wicked Fun 2. Northern Sultan 3. Carson Hill	18.0L	$7.50
3/9	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:56.30	0	1. Bella's Love 2. Top Gallant 3. Wicked Fun	9.75L	$0.00
2/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:59.30	0	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Like A Warrior 3. Billy B	0.3L	$0.00

Billy B (3)9466221481

Trainer: Lisa Watson 12 mths 121: 20-19-13

Driver: Wallace Watson

8 yo B G

Sire: CR POWER GLIDE

Dam: MENAGE HALL

Stats

Career121: 20-19-13

LTS$362,736.00

BMR1:55.00

TS118: 19-18-13

Win %16.53%

Place %42.98%

Comments

Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:57.00) beating Northern Sultan in TRK<70 on August 20 at $1.50. Must be considered in this sort 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
1/8	20/08/2026	7	TRK<70	$12,126.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:57.00	5	1. Billy B 2. Northern Sultan 3. Slick Leonard	0.8L	$1.50
8/9	13/08/2026	12	TRK<70	$12,126.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:57.40	8	1. Tanya's Joy 2. Dazzling Lindy 3. Slick Leonard	29.3L	$11.50
4/8	01/08/2026	8	NW1250L4	$6,277.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	2:01.00	3	1. Nasa 2. J S Peyton 3. Whatawonder	6.8L	$3.60
1/8	24/07/2026	7	NW750L4	$6,096.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	2:01.20	6	1. Billy B 2. Kiefer 3. Star Hairdresser	2.3L	$1.80
2/6	17/07/2026	10	NW1250L4	$6,386.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	2:01.00	1	1. Emmajean Jellybean 2. Billy B 3. Pax Hanover	0.3L	$4.00
2/9	07/07/2026	7	TRK<67	$11,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	Wallace Watson	1:57.40	2	1. Dazzling Lindy 2. Billy B 3. Carson Hill	12.8L	$2.00
3/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.30	0	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Like A Warrior 3. Billy B	3L	$0.00
7/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Wallace Watson	1:56.20	0	1. Always B Best 2. Smokin Molly 3. Hungry For Kisses	48L	$0.00

Bella's Love (4)4176474562

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 71: 10-7-10

Driver: Kyle Swift

5 yo B M

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: MY LOVE BI

Stats

Career71: 10-7-10

LTS$177,166.00

BMR1:55.30

TS41: 8-5-5

Win %14.08%

Place %38.03%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Moms Cash (1:55.40) on August 20 at $4.70. Nicely placed 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
2/6	20/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:55.40	4	1. Moms Cash 2. Bella's Love 3. Lexus Ranger	3.8L	$4.70
6/8	13/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:57.00	1	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Arabella's Glider	10.5L	$6.50
5/8	06/08/2026	14	TRK<76	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.30	2	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Consus Victory 3. Pass Key	12.0L	$28.10
4/8	23/07/2026	9	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:57.20	1	1. Northern Sultan 2. Tobasco 3. Chasing Crystals	4.5L	$3.30
7/8	14/07/2026	15	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.10	4	1. Milliondollardream 2. Poppy Wow 3. Fog Watch	20.3L	$19.50
4/8	29/06/2026	6	TRK<74	$15,965.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.40	5	1. Lightningfast 2. Tobasco 3. And Up We Go	8.3L	$3.70
1/9	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.30	0	1. Bella's Love 2. Top Gallant 3. Wicked Fun	7.5L	$0.00
3/5	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:58.40	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Balenciaga 3. Bella's Love	12.75L	$0.00

Lexus Ranger (5)4315x25763

Trainer: Michael Cushing 12 mths 62: 9-11-6

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo BL G

Sire: ARCHANGEL (USA)

Dam: LEXUS HELIOS

Stats

Career62: 9-11-6

LTS$157,767.00

BMR1:53.10

TS22: 2-3-2

Win %14.52%

Place %41.94%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Moms Cash (1:55.40) on August 20 at $4.40. Capable of another big run.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	20/08/2026	14	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.40	3	1. Moms Cash 2. Bella's Love 3. Lexus Ranger	8.3L	$4.40
6/7	06/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.00	1	1. Tobasco 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Wicked Fun	21.0L	$5.60
7/8	30/07/2026	7	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.10	6	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Wicked Fun	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	1. Northern Sultan 2. Tobasco 3. Chasing Crystals	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	1. Creative Venture 2. Lexus Ranger 3. Crypto Cash	13.5L	$18.40
4/4	23/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Cushing	1:58.40	0	1. Bettor's Gold 2. Classic Con 3. Soup To Nuts	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	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Nice Guy Eddie 3. And Up We Go	19.5L	$4.70
3/5	07/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Cushing	1:56.30	0	1. Courageous Warrior 2. Andy Mac Hanover 3. Lexus Ranger	28.5L	$0.00

Arabella's Glider (6)2682772234

Trainer: Paul Mc Hugh 12 mths 127: 12-23-17

Driver: Bruce Ranger

7 yo B G

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (USA)

Dam: ARABELLA HALL

Stats

Career127: 12-23-17

LTS$218,720.00

BMR1:55.00

TS86: 10-16-12

Win %9.45%

Place %40.94%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Wicked Fun (1:56.10) on August 20 at $6.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Heartofgold Devie (1:57.00) on August 13 at $4.40. Hard to envisage a win.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	20/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.10	1	1. Wicked Fun 2. Like A Warrior 3. Tanya's Joy	26.3L	$6.40
3/8	13/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:57.00	5	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Arabella's Glider	3.8L	$4.40
2/7	06/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	3	1. Tobasco 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Wicked Fun	3.0L	$48.30
2/6	30/07/2026	14	TRK<70 CD	$11,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.30	5	1. Moms Cash 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Carson Hill	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	1. Wicked Fun 2. Northern Sultan 3. Carson Hill	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	1. Dazzling Lindy 2. Billy B 3. Carson Hill	31.5L	$5.80
3/9	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:57.00	0	1. Fog Watch 2. Northern Sultan 3. Arabella's Glider	8.25L	$0.00
4/7	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:59.40	0	1. Bill Bauer 2. Majestic Dutchess 3. Brewster Baker	6L	$0.00

Fog Watch (7)9757531667

Trainer: Eric Dickson 12 mths 110: 17-13-14

Driver: Todd O'dea

8 yo RO M

Sire: RC ROYALTY (USA)

Dam: GLOBAL BEAUTY

Stats

Career110: 17-13-14

LTS$207,586.00

BMR1:56.40

TS110: 17-13-14

Win %15.45%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Wendell Blue Chip (1:55.20) in NW3000CD on August 18 at $92. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Comeonover Hanover (1:56.30) in NW3000CD on August 11 at $23.60. Others make more appeal.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	18/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:55.20	5	1. Wendell Blue Chip 2. Joyous Spirit 3. He Hunts	18.0L	$92.00
6/6	11/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:56.30	2	1. Comeonover Hanover 2. Peach Cocktail 3. Stamped By Lindy	17.3L	$23.60
6/7	04/08/2026	12	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:55.10	3	1. Swan Faith 2. He Hunts 3. Ponda Rocky	12.0L	$30.10
1/9	23/07/2026	9	TRK<70 CD	$11,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.40	6	1. Fog Watch 2. Like A Warrior 3. Carson Hill	6.8L	$2.70
3/8	14/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:55.10	1	1. Milliondollardream 2. Poppy Wow 3. Fog Watch	13.5L	$88.50
5/7	07/07/2026	8	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	Todd O'dea	1:54.10	1	1. Sister Swell 2. Lightningfast 3. Poppy Wow	30.0L	$58.30
1/9	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:57.00	0	1. Fog Watch 2. Northern Sultan 3. Arabella's Glider	7.5L	$0.00
5/7	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:59.40	0	1. Bill Bauer 2. Majestic Dutchess 3. Brewster Baker	11.25L	$0.00

Halifax (8)3453734356

Trainer: Scott Renz 12 mths 39: 1-5-7

Driver: Michael Oosting

4 yo B G

Sire: ROYALTY FOR LIFE (USA)

Dam: TORI HALL

Stats

Career39: 1-5-7

LTS$84,952.00

BMR1:58.40

TS39: 1-5-7

Win %2.56%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Skillful Tactics (1:55.30) in NW2PMLT on August 18 at $30.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $20.40. Needs to improve.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	18/08/2026	7	NW2PMLT	$21,398.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:55.30	6	1. Skillful Tactics 2. I Like Green 3. Grits N Six	23.3L	$30.60
5/7	11/08/2026	7	NW3PMLT	$21,398.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:55.30	2	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Peace Field 3. I'llstandmyground	27.8L	$20.40
3/8	04/08/2026	7	NW1PMLT	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:56.20	4	1. Conservative Plan 2. Mister Nice Capt'n 3. Halifax	4.5L	$5.40
4/9	28/07/2026	14	NW1PMLT	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:54.30	6	1. Essential 2. Fourth Warning 3. Conservative Plan	23.3L	$15.10
2/5	20/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:52.10	0	1. Sonny Black 2. Halifax 3. Tall Dark Lindy	82.5L	$0.00
3/7	14/07/2026	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:55.40	7	1. Peace Field 2. Mcmikenmike 3. Halifax	33.8L	$20.30
7/7	07/07/2026	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	James Hardy	1:56.20	6	1. Brewster Baker 2. Essential 3. Mcmikenmike	288.8L	$17.60
3/7	21/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:56.40	0	1. Waves 2. Wall Street Edge 3. Halifax	15.75L	$0.00