Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609m
JEFFREY NEIL (4) scored at his most recent outing by 0.8 metres at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Meets a comparable field and he can make it consecutive wins. HE HUNTS (5) registered yet another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track, adding to a string of recent minor placings. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. JOYOUS SPIRIT (6) is the next elect off a last-start win by 4 metres at this track over 1609m. BREWSTER BAKER (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:55.40) beating Conservative Plan in NW2PMLT on August 25 at $26.40. No reason he cannot get the job done 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 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $26.40 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $8.90 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $109.80 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $11.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Brad Irvine | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 6 m by Sunburnt Silverado (1:58.00) in WO2-5PMCD on August 24 at $7.08. Before that 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 6 m by Knud (1:58.10) in WO2-5PMCD on August 17 at $61. Not a genuine type, looks tested.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.08 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $16.47 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $15.14 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 52.5L | $34.97 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | WO2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $10.20 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Shae Vandervort | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Signature By Lindy (1:55.00) on August 27 at $12.70. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $12.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $12.70 |
| 7/7 | 11/08/2026 | 22 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 125.3L | $12.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 237 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | NW1PMLT | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 111.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Steve Smith | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 78.8L | $82.70 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:55.30) beating Peace Field in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $2.30. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 24 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 | 22 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2026 | 18 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $1.90 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 276 | 4U NW2CD | $27,894.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $38.10 |
| 2/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2025 | 20 | GOLDENROD | $76,453.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $4.47 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2025 | 9 | GOLDENROD | $23,256.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.83 |
| 3/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Wendell Blue Chip at this track over 1609m in a NW3000CD on August 18 at $10.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Signature By Lindy at this track over 1609m on August 27 at $2.90. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | 15 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $15.30 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2026 | 20 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $33.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<77.5 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $35.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $32.40 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr3) at this track (1:55.40) beating Comeonover Hanover in TRK<79 on August 27 at $5.70. One of the better chances.
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 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW6PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $63.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $35.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NW3PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $11.90 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:04.10 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 2:03.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |