Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
IKON VANG (6) did a good job to finish third two starts ago then recorded a comfortable win last time out, scoring by 8 metres over 1609m at Saratoga. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. BILL BAUER (3) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 8 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. WALL STREET EDGE (2) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 1609m. STONEBRIDGE BOMBER (5) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track a week ago. Something for the Multiples: IKON VANG DK (6)

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Malibu Kid (1:54.10) in NW9000CD on September 3 at $12.80. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Manhattan Moni (1:56.10) in NW9000CD on August 27 at $5.10. Right in contention.
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 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $12.80 |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW9000CD | $22,825.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 38.3L | $27.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr5) at this track (1:53.40) beating Greenarrow Hanover in NW6000CD on September 3 at $3.50. In the right form and can score again.
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 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.90 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.40 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $45.80 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $43.10 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Malibu Kid (1:54.10) in NW9000CD on September 3 at $3.50. The start before 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Memorynimagination (1:53.30) in NW12000CD on August 27 at $77.60. Worth another chance. Leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $77.60 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 31.5L | $11.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Malibu Kid (1:54.10) in NW9000CD on September 3 at $10.60. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m (Fr6) at this track (1:55.00) beating Consus Victory in NW6000CD on August 27 at $5.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.10 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $48.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 36 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 146.3L | $18.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NW12501L5 | $21,045.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $67.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Davis | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Byron
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Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Manhattan Moni at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on August 27 at $11.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Malibu Kid at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on September 3 at $8.40. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
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 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.40 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | 12 | NW9000CD | $22,825.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.20 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NW6001-4 | $13,552.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $17.96 |
| 4/5 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $20,685.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $44.15 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $23,538.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $70.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | WO/OPENHCP | $26,125.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $44.22 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Aaron Byron | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 60.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start won by 8 m as favourite (Fr4) at Saratoga (1:57.40) beating Makin No Bakin in NW7500L5CD on August 24 at $2.90. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,545.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | N10000L5CD | $20,685.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.58 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | 40000CLM | $31,384.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $39.41 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | N10600L5CD | $21,045.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $11.58 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | N10001L5CD | $21,045.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Derue | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $7.83 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | N10000L5CD | $21,045.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.21 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Beckwith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Beckwith | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Malibu Kid (1:54.10) in NW9000CD on September 3 at $14.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Manhattan Moni (1:56.10) in NW9000CD on August 27 at $5.60. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.80 |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,825.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $19.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m (Fr5) at Tioga Downs (1:55.30) beating Ramborain in NW6001-4 on August 29 at $8.25. Must be respected in this sort of form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | NW6001-4 | $13,552.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.25 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2026 | 13 | NW7500L5CD | $17,832.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | William Carter | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 36.0L | $106.70 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 25 | NW8001-4 | $15,239.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.08 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ 3 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $26.30 |
| 5/5 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 180.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Justin Walters | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |