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Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m

COUSIN VAN (5) finished second last start, beaten 4 metres at this track over 1609m. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. STAMPED BY LINDY (4) finished sixth last start, beaten 15 metres at this track over 1609m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. DEWEY DOG (2) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out. POPPY WOW (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Race Time:7:22 PM

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Poppy Wow (1)5733242744

Trainer: 12 mths 89: 15-17-16

Driver: James Hardy

6 yo B M

Sire: CRAZY WOW

Dam: TORI HALL

Stats

Career89: 15-17-16

LTS$354,343.00

BMR1:55.00

TS89: 15-17-16

Win %16.85%

Place %53.93%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Lightningfast (1:54.40) on September 3 at $2.90. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Raybarnz (1:55.20) on August 27 at $9.70. Genuine chance.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	03/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:54.40	4	1. Lightningfast 2. Cousin Van 3. Dewey Dog	14.3L	$2.90
4/8	27/08/2026	14	TRK<76	$14,979.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:55.20	5	1. Raybarnz 2. Dewey Dog 3. Creative Venture	13.5L	$9.70
7/7	13/08/2026	14	TRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:57.10	6	1. Get Outa My Lane 2. Tobasco 3. Northern Sultan	25.5L	$5.20
2/7	30/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:56.00	4	1. Consus Victory 2. Poppy Wow 3. Chasing Crystals	6.8L	$2.50
4/7	23/07/2026	9	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:55.40	2	1. Grafenberg 2. Dewey Dog 3. Consus Victory	11.3L	$4.00
2/8	14/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:55.10	3	1. Milliondollardream 2. Poppy Wow 3. Fog Watch	8.3L	$5.40
4/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:59.10	0	1. Bravado 2. Wall Street Edge 3. Grafenberg	16.5L	$0.00
2/6	10/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:57.40	0	1. Just Roxy 2. Poppy Wow 3. Kyrie Deo	3.75L	$0.00

Dewey Dog (2)3132244423

Trainer: Todd O'dea 12 mths 118: 13-21-21

Driver: Todd O'dea

9 yo B G

Sire: DEWEYCHEATUMNHOWE (USA)

Dam: YANKEE NOLA

Stats

Career118: 13-21-21

LTS$285,976.00

BMR1:56.40

TS117: 13-21-21

Win %11.02%

Place %46.61%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Raybarnz at this track over 1609m on August 27 at $18.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lightningfast at this track over 1609m on September 3 at $5.30. 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
3/6	03/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:54.40	2	1. Lightningfast 2. Cousin Van 3. Dewey Dog	10.5L	$5.30
2/8	27/08/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,979.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:55.20	3	1. Raybarnz 2. Dewey Dog 3. Creative Venture	8.3L	$18.80
4/6	20/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:55.40	1	1. Moms Cash 2. Bella's Love 3. Lexus Ranger	12.0L	$5.20
4/7	13/08/2026	14	TRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:57.10	4	1. Get Outa My Lane 2. Tobasco 3. Northern Sultan	9.0L	$4.30
4/7	30/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:56.00	6	1. Consus Victory 2. Poppy Wow 3. Chasing Crystals	8.3L	$8.40
2/7	23/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:55.40	6	1. Grafenberg 2. Dewey Dog 3. Consus Victory	2.3L	$24.60
5/7	21/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.40	0	1. Waves 2. Wall Street Edge 3. Halifax	23.25L	$0.00
4/6	10/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd O'dea	1:58.40	0	1. Like A Warrior 2. Pass Key 3. Northern Sultan	4.5L	$0.00

Arabella's Glider (3)8277223483

Trainer: Paul Mc Hugh 12 mths 129: 12-23-18

Driver: Bruce Ranger

7 yo B G

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (USA)

Dam: ARABELLA HALL

Stats

Career129: 12-23-18

LTS$220,387.00

BMR1:55.00

TS88: 10-16-13

Win %9.30%

Place %41.09%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Halifax (1:55.30) on September 3 at $6.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 85 m by Bella's Love (1:56.30) on August 27 at $26. Needs to improve.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	03/09/2026	7	TRK<73	$13,889.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.30	2	1. Halifax 2. Northern Sultan 3. Arabella's Glider	21.0L	$6.20
8/8	27/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.30	6	1. Bella's Love 2. Chasing Crystals 3. Billy B	87.0L	$26.00
4/6	20/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.10	1	1. Wicked Fun 2. Like A Warrior 3. Tanya's Joy	26.3L	$6.40
3/8	13/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:57.00	5	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Arabella's Glider	3.8L	$4.40
2/7	06/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	3	1. Tobasco 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Wicked Fun	3.0L	$48.30
2/6	30/07/2026	14	TRK<70 CD	$11,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.30	5	1. Moms Cash 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Carson Hill	5.3L	$6.40
3/9	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:57.00	0	1. Fog Watch 2. Northern Sultan 3. Arabella's Glider	8.25L	$0.00
4/7	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:59.40	0	1. Bill Bauer 2. Majestic Dutchess 3. Brewster Baker	6L	$0.00

Stamped By Lindy (4)3632563586

Trainer: Barry Segel 12 mths 146: 19-16-23

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo B G

Sire: MUSCLE HILL (USA)

Dam: BORN LINDY

Stats

Career146: 19-16-23

LTS$430,938.00

BMR1:54.40

TS92: 12-13-17

Win %13.01%

Place %39.73%

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Energetic Julio (1:54.40) in NW3000CD on September 3 at $12.20. The start before 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Feeling Optimistic (1:55.00) in NW6000CD on August 27 at $45.70. Expecting better things this time around.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	03/09/2026	7	NW3000CD	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:54.40	1	1. Energetic Julio 2. Mcstoned Again 3. Ponda Rocky	15.8L	$12.20
8/9	27/08/2026	9	NW6000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:55.00	7	1. Feeling Optimistic 2. Consus Victory 3. Get Outa My Lane	18.8L	$45.70
5/8	18/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.20	3	1. Wendell Blue Chip 2. Joyous Spirit 3. He Hunts	11.3L	$4.80
3/6	11/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:56.30	6	1. Comeonover Hanover 2. Peach Cocktail 3. Stamped By Lindy	8.3L	$2.80
6/8	04/08/2026	8	NW5000CD	$19,971.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.30	8	1. Secret Or Not 2. Milliondollardream 3. Manhattan Moni	9.8L	$61.10
5/8	27/07/2026	13	NW5000CD	$20,319.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:54.10	5	1. Sister Swell 2. Ice Breakers K 3. Dryden Hanover	17.3L	$34.00
4/8	24/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jacob Cutting	2:00.40	0	1. Muscle Dan 2. Spill The Tea 3. Alexandriabluechip	19.5L	$0.00
6/8	04/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:59.00	0	1. Delayed Hanover 2. Dewey Arnold 3. Enhance Yourcalm	53.25L	$0.00

Cousin Van (5)6563238762

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 68: 7-8-7

Driver: Brett Beckwith

5 yo B G

Sire: UNCLE PETER (USA)

Dam: CONTENDER HANOVER

Stats

Career68: 7-8-7

LTS$122,940.00

BMR1:56.00

TS15: 0-2-2

Win %10.29%

Place %32.35%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Lightningfast (1:54.40) on September 3 at $2.90. Rates highly. Big chance.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	03/09/2026	21	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:54.40	1	1. Lightningfast 2. Cousin Van 3. Dewey Dog	3.8L	$2.90
1/3	25/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.40	0	1. Cousin Van 2. Louie Pheeters 3. Tactical Hd	37.5L	$0.00
2/6	18/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.00	0	1. Chariot Drive 2. Cousin Van 3. Country Grit Hd	45L	$0.00
6/7	13/08/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.10	1	1. Get Outa My Lane 2. Tobasco 3. Northern Sultan	21.0L	$4.90
7/7	06/08/2026	7	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:55.00	6	1. Tobasco 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Wicked Fun	25.5L	$4.60
8/8	30/07/2026	14	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:55.10	5	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Wicked Fun	63.8L	$4.80
3/7	16/07/2026	9	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:56.20	5	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Dewey Dog 3. Cousin Van	2.3L	$1.90
2/6	07/07/2026	14	TRK<73	$13,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	Drew Monti	1:55.20	4	1. Grafenberg 2. Cousin Van 3. Dewey Dog	1.5L	$2.60

Fourth Warning (6)7766852425

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 34: 2-2-4

Driver: Matthew Athearn

4 yo B M

Sire: GREENSHOE (USA)

Dam: CONCENTRATION

Stats

Career34: 2-2-4

LTS$112,478.00

BMR1:58.10

TS34: 2-2-4

Win %5.88%

Place %23.53%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Creative Venture (1:54.30) on September 3 at $29.70. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Grateful (1:56.30) in NW3000CD on August 27 at $6.90. Prefer in something a bit easier.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	03/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.30	7	1. Creative Venture 2. Swan Faith 3. Wicked Fun	18.8L	$29.70
2/8	27/08/2026	21	NW3000CD	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.30	5	1. Grateful 2. Fourth Warning 3. Carson Hill	3.8L	$6.90
4/7	06/08/2026	9	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.00	2	1. Tobasco 2. Arabella's Glider 3. Wicked Fun	9.8L	$8.80
2/9	28/07/2026	14	NW1PMLT	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.30	3	1. Essential 2. Fourth Warning 3. Conservative Plan	6.8L	$12.50
5/7	14/07/2026	21	NW3PMLT	$21,771.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	5	1. Adios My Lindy 2. Get Outa My Lane 3. Joyous Spirit	45.8L	$62.90
2/6	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	SP	Matthew Athearn	1:55.30	0	1. Alamo Mission 2. Fourth Warning 3. Consus Victory	9.75L	$0.00
8/9	23/06/2026	7	NW1PMLT	$18,131.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.40	7	1. Adios My Lindy 2. Brewster Baker 3. Mcmikenmike	98.3L	$58.40
1/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mark Athearn	1:58.20	0	1. Fourth Warning 2. And Up We Go 3. Carson Hill	1.5L	$0.00

Smooth Landing (7)4657523765

Trainer: Lisa Watson 12 mths 93: 12-14-14

Driver: Wallace Watson

6 yo B H

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: OSTRICH BLUE CHIP

Stats

Career93: 12-14-14

LTS$246,950.00

BMR1:56.20

TS43: 2-6-8

Win %12.90%

Place %43.01%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Lightningfast (1:54.40) on September 3 at $27.50. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Grateful (1:56.30) in NW3000CD on August 27 at $21.30. Hard to envisage a win.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	03/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:54.40	3	1. Lightningfast 2. Cousin Van 3. Dewey Dog	15.8L	$27.50
6/8	27/08/2026	14	NW3000CD	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:56.30	6	1. Grateful 2. Fourth Warning 3. Carson Hill	15.8L	$21.30
7/8	13/08/2026	12	TRK<73	$12,839.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:57.00	2	1. Heartofgold Devie 2. Notoutofthewoods 3. Arabella's Glider	15.0L	$5.40
3/5	01/08/2026	8	NW2500L4	$7,418.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.00	4	1. Top Down 2. Wariner 3. Smooth Landing	22.5L	$3.40
2/6	24/07/2026	10	NW1750L4	$6,676.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	2:01.00	5	1. High Gear No Fear 2. Smooth Landing 3. Phantom Tom	0.8L	$4.00
5/8	14/07/2026	7	TRK<76	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:55.10	2	1. Milliondollardream 2. Poppy Wow 3. Fog Watch	15.8L	$17.20
3/6	15/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	2:02.00	0	1. To My Credit 2. Brutalizer 3. Smooth Landing	6L	$0.00
3/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Wallace Watson	1:59.00	0	1. Art Scene 2. Billy V 3. Smooth Landing	1.5L	$0.00