Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m
LAURENS HOOPLA (2) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 9 metres into fifth at this track over 1609m. This should be an easier assignment so from a favourable draw she is in the right race to score. WICKED FUN (3) finished third last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 metres. Best recent result was a win at this track three starts ago. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Primary contender if things go his way. HALIFAX (5) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 18 metres at this track over 1609m. PASS KEY (4) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on September 3.

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m TRK<73 on August 20. Last time out 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Creative Venture (1:54.30) on September 3 at $35.40. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $35.40 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $20.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $25.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $15.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Joyous Spirit (1:55.40) on August 27 at $139.80. The start before 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Consus Victory (1:54.20) on August 20 at $69.40. Expecting a spike in form this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $139.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $69.40 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $14.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Signature By Lindy at this track over 1609m on August 27 at $6.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Creative Venture at this track over 1609m on September 3 at $3.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.10 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Creative Venture (1:54.30) on September 3 at $12.90. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Tobasco (1:56.00) on August 20 at $4.90. Makes plenty of appeal.
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 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $12.90 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $13.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $33.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 9 |
| 45.0L | $64.20 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 18 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:55.30) beating Northern Sultan in TRK<73 on September 3 at $3.60. Has another win in his sights.
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 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 86.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $30.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $20.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/9 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $15.10 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 9 m by Nasa (2:01.00) in NW1250L4 on August 1 at $2.70. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 3 m by Emmajean Jellybean (2:00.20) in NW1750L4 on July 24 at $23.30. Doesn't need to improve much to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NW1250L4 | $6,277.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NW1750L4 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mosher | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $23.30 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NW1250L4 | $6,386.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:01.00 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $15.70 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NW1250L4 | $6,386.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.30 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $27.10 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NW1250L4 | $6,386.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:02.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NW1250L4 | $6,137.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 2:01.10 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 60 m by Creative Venture (1:54.30) on September 3 at $16.30. Two runs back won by 9 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:56.30) beating Chasing Crystals in TRK<73 on August 27 at $2.50. Can't see her troubling these.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 57.8L | $16.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $28.10 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Energetic Julio (1:54.40) in NW3000CD on September 3 at $42.60. Two runs back 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Joyous Spirit (1:55.40) on August 27 at $95.50. Favour others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $42.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $95.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $12.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $16.30 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $18.40 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |