Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
SKY BLU LOU A (4) finished fourth last start, beaten 7 metres at Saratoga over 1609m. Taking on a better line-up this time but she good enough to play a major role. WINDYDAYATTHEBEACH (1) turned in a good effort at her latest appearance to get home by a narrow margin over 1609m at this track on August 11. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Primary contender in a similar assignment. WOLVERINA (2) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. CINDY'S FAITH (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at Saratoga last time out.

Driver: Drew Monti
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Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr7) at this track (1:51.40) beating Seaside Tina in MNW6000CD on August 11 at $27.60. No surprise if she made it two in succession.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $27.60 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $25.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $22.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.60 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Pembroke Southie at this track over 1609m in a MNW5000CD on August 18 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Cover The Crown at this track over 1609m in a MNW5000CD on August 25 at $13.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | MNW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $13.80 |
| 6/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | MNW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MNW3000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.60 |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | MNW6000CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $86.40 |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | 14 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $20.70 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MNW6000CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $17.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following August 18 run. Last start posted a big 5 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:52.00) beating Wolverina in MNW5000CD on August 25 at $7.10. This race will be harder than that win. One of the also-rans.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | MNW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | FMW2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $17.02 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | FMW2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $7.43 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | FMW2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Brett Crawford | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $19.10 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW600PSL5 | $10,595.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $23.18 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 16 | FMW2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $23.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Darran Cassar | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 7 m by Access Granted (1:54.10) in FMNW9500L5 on August 25 at $3.65. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 6 m by Surfinmakescents (1:54.00) in MWO/OPNHCP on August 18 at $3.71. Has the ability to play a major 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 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW9500L5 | $19,971.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.65 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | MWO/OPNHCP | $25,678.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.71 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 7 m by Access Granted (1:54.10) in FMNW9500L5 on August 25 at $91.37. At her previous start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Batavia Downs, beaten 23 m by Face The Shadows (1:54.10) in FM AA-OPEN on August 19 at $12.53. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 6 | FMNW9500L5 | $19,971.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $91.37 |
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | FM AA-OPEN | $19,258.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $12.53 |
| 7/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MWO/OPNHCP | $25,678.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.06 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MWO/OPNHCP | $25,678.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $15.60 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | MWO/OPNHCP | $26,125.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Billy Dobson | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.32 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | MWO/OPNHCP | $26,125.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.38 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Well-beaten 11 days ago at Philadelphia over 1609m, before that 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 14 m by Gigglingonthebeach (1:50.10) in MNW15000L5 on August 14 at $19.60. Recent efforts only moderate - hard to see her featuring in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MNW15000L5 | $18,545.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Montrell Teague | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $36.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | MNW15000L5 | $18,545.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $19.60 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | MNW10000L5 | $16,405.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | FMW/O 10K | $23,222.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $27.40 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | MNW10000L5 | $16,039.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MNW7900L5 | $13,947.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dakota Niles
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Moth Hunter (1:52.00) in MNW7500CD on August 25 at $32.60. Strong prospects.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | MNW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $32.60 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:05.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Moth Hunter (1:52.00) in MNW7500CD on August 25 at $8.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Chakra (1:51.10) in MNW10000CD on August 11 at $10.20. Sure to be thereabouts.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | MNW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 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 |
| 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 |