Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m
WHISKEY VENOM (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 3 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. D A LETS DANCE (5) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. READY TO HUNT (3) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at Saratoga. Can do a lot better so worth considering. Something for the Multiples: STREET JUSTICE (7)

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 35 m by Rough Odds (1:54.00) in AHDC on August 2 at $39.80. Before that 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 30 m by Lyons Pride (1:55.30) in AHDC 1 on July 19 at $18.30. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | AHDC | $12,126.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | William Clark (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $39.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | AHDC 1 | $12,337.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Verruso | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $18.30 |
| 8/8 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | CGNW3PM | $17,417.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 90.8L | $77.80 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | CGNW3PM | $17,417.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $58.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | CGNW3PM | $17,417.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $24.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $11,855.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Cory Mumford | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Beantown Dragon (1:53.40) in NW2PMLT on August 27 at $49.30. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Tahunanui (1:52.40) in NW2PMLT on August 20 at $14.30. This appears outside his grasp.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $49.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $14.30 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $16.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $10.70 |
| 2/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.60 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 50 m by Jims Rising Son (1:55.00) in NW2PMCD on August 22 at $19.75. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 10 m by Encryption (1:56.00) in NW2PMCDPU on August 8 at $4.61. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 52.5L | $19.75 |
| 5/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCDPU | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.61 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $29.37 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | NW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 39.0L | $1.94 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | CGNW1PM | $15,239.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | CGNW1PM | $14,644.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $18.60 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Tahunanui at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 20 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Beantown Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 27 at $4.40. Should be right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $12.90 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Beantown Dragon (1:53.40) in NW2PMLT on August 27 at $1.70. Before that, 5th over 1609m at Hiawatha, at the bell was 3rd- beaten 2.75 m by Yourastrangeanimal (1:53.20) in 3yo C on July 25 at $1.60. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 33 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | $10,204.00 | Hiawatha | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 | |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | $28,571.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Ratchford | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $94.05 | |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | $18,200.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $39.20 | |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $25,278.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $35.95 |
| 3/9 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | $9,100.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |

Driver: Scott Renz
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Lyons Blewbyu at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 13 at $8.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Beantown Dragon at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on August 27 at $19.40. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $19.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $22.70 |
| 3/5 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.40 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Has won at his last two outings. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:56.20) beating Seafood Treasure in NW1PMLT on August 27 at $1.80. Hard to leave out on current form. Each-way chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/4 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $40.40 |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $23.20 |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Wyatt Earp (1:53.30) on August 20 at $28.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Whiskey Venom (1:52.40) in NW2PMLT on August 6 at $21.10. Will struggle.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $28.80 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $21.10 |
| 3/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $26.40 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $40.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 34 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 79.5L | $48.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |