Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
WENDELL BLUE CHIP (5) turned in a much better run last start when he scored by 5 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a similar line up so he can make it two on the bounce. CHAPERE (2) finished fourth at this track two runs ago before a less impressive effort at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. His last run should be overlooked. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. PONDA ROCKY (1) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. FEELING OPTIMISTIC (6) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on August 20.

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Heavens Pic at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on August 20 at $7.70. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Secret Or Not (1:55.20) in NW5000CD on August 13 at $4.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $7.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.30 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 53.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Secret Or Not (1:55.20) in NW5000CD on August 13 at $1.90. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Lindy In My Dreams (1:53.40) in NW7500CD on August 6 at $15.30. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 31 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/5 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NW7500CD | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |
| 3/4 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Buter | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Manhattan Moni (1:55.10) on August 13 at $6.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Laurens Hoopla (1:55.30) on August 6 at $5.20. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $39.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $29.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Brad Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $11.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following July 28 run. Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:57.10) beating Tobasco in TRK<76 on August 13 at $4.70. This race will be harder than that win. Will be tested in this company.
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 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $7.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NW3PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $17.10 |
| 8/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 134.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NW6PMLT | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start won by 5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:55.20) beating Joyous Spirit in NW3000CD on August 18 at $2.60. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.10 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 44.3L | $80.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 15 | NW6PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $25.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 78.0L | $26.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $47.10 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Bravado (1:54.10) in NW5000CD on August 20 at $11.10. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Kazio (1:52.40) in NW7500CD on August 13 at $48.10. Solid top-three prospects.
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 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.10 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $48.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 36 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 146.3L | $18.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NW12501L5 | $21,045.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $67.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NW6001L5 | $12,337.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ross Wolfenden | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $14.60 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | W7/10PMLT | $20,921.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Davis | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $39.30 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Davis | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Wendell Blue Chip (1:55.20) in NW3000CD on August 18 at $4.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Comeonover Hanover (1:56.30) in NW3000CD on August 11 at $2.80. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $61.10 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 13 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $13.20 |
| 3/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $13.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Bravado (1:54.10) in NW5000CD on August 20 at $6.40. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.40 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $45.80 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $43.10 |
| 3/5 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $55.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:54.20) beating Comeonover Hanover in TRK<79 on August 20 at $2.10. In the mix to go back-to-back.
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<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $7.80 |
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Braxten Boyd | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |