Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m
CONSERVATIVE PLAN (6) added to his recent string of strong performances last start when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 metres. Meets a comparable field so he can add to the sound recent efforts. KINGMAKER (3) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 6 metres. Expect him to be prominent. I LIKE GREEN (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 0.8 metres at this track over 1609m. PEACE FIELD (7) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fourth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Ivan Davies
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Two-year-old gelding (Tactical Landing - Onda Di Mare) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on August 25 at Plainridge Park over 1609m. Respect any move in betting.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 141.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Skillful Tactics (1:55.30) in NW2PMLT on August 18 at $123.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Conservative Plan (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on August 4 at $29.10. Wait until she shows more.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $123.80 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $29.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $10.60 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mark Athearn | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $42.60 |
| 2/3 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Conservative Plan at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on August 4 at $2.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Brewster Baker at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 25 at $12.40. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 21 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.40 |
| 1/12 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 75.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 69.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 288 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Brewster Baker (1:55.40) in NW2PMLT on August 25 at $85.50. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 15 m by Orlando Hanover (1:58.30) in NW2PMCD on August 17 at $13.31. Makes plenty of appeal.
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 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $85.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $13.31 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:59.20 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $114.90 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $21.57 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | 26 | NW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 2:01.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $2.03 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | CLCDNW2 | $13,353.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $11.10 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Dan Shetler | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 90.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dan Shetler | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Beckwith
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Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:58.30) beating On Tap Lindy in ROMPER RM on August 25 at $1.20. Going well enough to take care of these.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 17 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $46.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NW750L4 | $5,991.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:02.10 | 4 |
| 43.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | NW750L4 | $6,096.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:01.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.70 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:03.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | John Beckwith | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Skillful Tactics at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 18 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Brewster Baker at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 25 at $5.80. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 10 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 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/07/2026 | 10 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | NW2PM | $13,062.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | SP | Ron Cushing | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.06 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | 4U NW2CD | $29,028.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 60.0L | $157.60 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 129L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Brewster Baker (1:55.40) in NW2PMLT on August 25 at $8.50. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.8 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $3.90. Top-three finish is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $62.80 |
| 3/7 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $5.70 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/2 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 48.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Brewster Baker (1:55.40) in NW2PMLT on August 25 at $30.50. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $87.20. Prepared to just watch.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $30.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 56.3L | $87.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $11.20 |
| 8/9 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 85.5L | $11.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |