Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609m
PLEASE BE HIM (1) produced a better effort at his latest appearance when runner-up over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten a neck. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. RUST (3) turned in an out-of-character effort most recently when 9 metres away in sixth over 1609m at Saratoga. Form prior to that had been solid. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a far better performance. BEANTOWN MIKI (7) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. PASTRNAK (5) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten a neck by Ranger Walker (1:56.10) in NW1PMCD on August 29 at $36.40. Great chance to break the maiden status.
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 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $36.40 |
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.24 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 40.5L | $4.42 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Trae Porter | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Three-year-old gelding by American Ideal out of Tantrum Hanover on debut. Finished second in a trial on August 25 at Plainridge Park over 1609m. Market the best guide to his chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 9 m by Ranger Walker (1:56.10) in NW1PMCD on August 29 at $23.12. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 21 m by Tahunanui (1:55.20) in NW1PMCD on July 11 at $12.43. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $23.12 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 53 | NW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $12.43 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Derue | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | NW1PMCD | $12,849.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $24.68 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCDPU | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $3.84 |
| 6/7 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Derue | 2:01.00 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $56.14 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 46.5L | $6.91 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Won three starts back at this track over 1609m MASS BRED on August 11. Last time out 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Street Justice (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on August 27 at $23.50. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 12 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 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $23.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/4 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $22.90 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $84.10 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 40 m by Real Horrorshow (2:00.20) in ME SS3CP on July 19. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 50 m by Real Horrorshow (1:57.30) in ME SS3CPL1 on July 8 at $8.20. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/07/2026 | 11 | ME SS3CP | $22,401.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:00.20 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | ME SS3CPL1 | $22,401.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 51.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | ME SS 3 CP | $22,727.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $12.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | 240 | ME SS 3CP | $21,770.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $11.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $24.60 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | 65 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:04.30 | 0 |
| 66L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, started this campaign good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Luca Bay (1:54.00) in NW1PMLT on July 30 at $4.90. Then last time 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Whiskey Venom (1:52.40) in NW2PMLT on August 6 at $10. No surprise if he took this out.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/07/2026 | 63 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 66.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCDPU | $20,775.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $34.76 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |