Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
CAPTAIN ROCKNROLL (6) maintained the recent momentum last time out when he scored by 10 metres over 1609m at this track. His recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. BE READY TO ROCK (1) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track a week ago. TAHUNANUI (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing fifth behind Sunsational at this track over 1609m in a W2-5PMLT on August 24 at $5.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Johnny Lincoln at this track over 1609m in a W2-5PMLT on September 7 at $8.90. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $8.90 |
| 5/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $8.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.10 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start won by 15 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.00) beating Whiskey Venom in NW2PMLT on September 7 at $1.30. Another win is not out of the equation.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $1.30 |
| 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 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Johnny Lincoln (1:50.40) in W2-5PMLT on September 7 at $16. Before that 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 8 m by Drive For Show (1:52.40) in CGNW3PM on August 30 at $7.70. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | CGNW3PM | $17,118.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 9/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 16.5L | $75.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $68.20 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Commanding win three starts back at this track over 1609m NW2PMLT on August 20. Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Johnny Lincoln (1:50.40) in W2-5PMLT on September 7 at $22.50. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:50.40 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $22.50 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $24.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $14.68 |
| 4/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 63.0L | $6.56 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.18 |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Johnny Lincoln (1:50.40) in W2-5PMLT on September 7 at $35.60. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Captain Rocknroll (1:51.10) in W2-5PMLT on August 31 at $16. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 39.0L | $35.60 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 99.8L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $12.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/3 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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In good form recently. Last start won by 10 m (Fr1) at this track (1:51.10) beating Dead Mans Chain in W2-5PMLT on August 31 at $3. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $11.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $36.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Johnny Lincoln (1:50.40) in W2-5PMLT on September 7 at $6.90. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Captain Rocknroll (1:51.10) in W2-5PMLT on August 31 at $17.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $6.90 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $17.50 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.70 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.05 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following August 17 run. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (1:52.20) beating Lyons Honeymonster in W2-5PMLT on August 24 at $14.50. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a more difficult task this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $14.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2026 | 18 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $10.60 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $10.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $31.20 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Lyons Honeymonster (1:50.40) in NW4PMLT on August 6 at $27. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Be Ready To Rock (1:51.10) in NW4PMLT on July 30 at $9.50. Unlikely to make an impression.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $19.30 |
| 4/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |