Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
CHAPTER OF LIFE (2) finished fourth last start, beaten 11 metres at Batavia Downs over 1609m. Talented and has plenty of upside. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Finds a nice race and will take plenty of beating. CAVIART WAR ROOM (8) could only manage to finish fifth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, a poor reflection on his short quote. Form prior to that was solid, including a sound second over 1609m at this track two starts ago. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Must raise the bar but a return to form is not out of the question. DEMIMOND (4) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 1609m at Saratoga two-and-a-half weeks ago. PONDA ROCKY (6) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Kyle Swift
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:54.10) in W2-5PMLT on September 3 at $22.60. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 6 m by Sunburnt Silverado (1:58.00) in WO2-5PMCD on August 24 at $7.08. Others look better chances.
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 | 10 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $22.60 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.08 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $16.47 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $15.14 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 52.5L | $34.97 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Shae Vandervort | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leon Bailey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Batavia Downs beaten 11 m by Self Portrait (1:58.00) in NY EXCEL on September 2 at $5.79. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Monticello Raceway, beaten 0.6 m by Lou John's Action (1:59.10) in NY EXCEL on August 24 at $2.47. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NY EXCEL | $27,778.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.79 |
| 2/7 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | NY EXCEL | $28,531.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.47 |
| 1/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | NY EXCEL | $28,531.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.22 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.77 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | NY EX 3CGT | $29,028.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.17 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | NW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.89 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 80 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:54.10) in W2-5PMLT on September 3 at $33.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Signature By Lindy (1:55.00) on August 27 at $12.70. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 79.5L | $33.20 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $12.70 |
| 7/7 | 11/08/2026 | 22 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 125.3L | $12.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 237 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | NW1PMLT | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 111.8L | $3.30 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga well beaten by Noble Wine (1:57.30) in WO2-5PMCD on August 24 at $6.04. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Swan Jewel (1:54.40) in NW6PMLT on August 11 at $4.20. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2026 | 13 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $6.04 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $23.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2026 | 20 | NW6PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $32.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 15 | WO2-5PMCD | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $3.18 |
| 7/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 150.0L | $3.50 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 7 m (Fr3) at this track (1:54.40) beating Mcstoned Again in NW3000CD on September 3 at $9.60. Capable of a top-three finish.
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 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $12.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Charlene Cushing | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $71.30 |
| 6/7 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW6PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 87.0L | $81.20 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2026 | 20 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $83.20 |
| 8/9 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NW6PMLT | $26,125.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 152.3L | $18.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Feeling Optimistic at this track over 1609m in a NW6000CD on August 27 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Energetic Julio at this track over 1609m in a NW3000CD on September 3 at $6.70. Definite winning chance.
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 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $6.70 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 196.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $7.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.30 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Byron
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 6 m win as favourite at Georgian Downs (1:57.00) beating Shakeout Hanover in on August 22 at $1.05 at the bell was leading. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Wall Street Edge (1:53.40) in NW6000CD on September 3 at $8.60. Capable of a strong showing.
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 | 12 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | $13,225.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | SP | S Coulter | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.05 | |
| 9/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | $24,415.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Drury | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.65 | |
| 9/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | $24,415.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Drury | 1:54.30 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $65.50 | |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | $24,490.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | J Drury | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $51.90 | |
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | 9 | $24,490.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $14.10 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Wall Street Edge (1:53.40) in NW6000CD on September 3 at $1.90. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Bravado (1:54.10) in NW5000CD on August 20 at $4.80. Has the ability to take this out.
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 | 14 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 299 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | BREDRF2C-F | $143,721.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 2:03.00 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | BREEDRF2CE | $12,177.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 2:02.30 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 29 | BREEDRF2CE | $12,177.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 2:03.30 | 1 |
| 50.3L | $1.20 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 16 | KNDRGARTEN | $38,226.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $11.70 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:54.10) in W2-5PMLT on September 3 at $14.10. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:55.40) beating Conservative Plan in NW2PMLT on August 25 at $26.40. Preferred in something easier.
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 | 9 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $14.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $26.40 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $6.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $8.90 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $109.80 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $11.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |