Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
JUSTCALLMECASEY (6) has been racing very well and deserved her victory last start, scoring by 1.5 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a similar line up so she can certainly make it two on the bounce. LYONS SHINING (7) is in good form at present. Finished third at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 metres. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Good enough to put herself in the winners' stall. SCUBA SAMI HANOVER (3) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at Saratoga over 1609m. Hard to find fault. RAPID FIRE (1) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Premier Star at this track over 1609m on August 18 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Blue Bobby Sox at this track over 1609m on September 1 at $3.80. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | FMTRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jim Devaux | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.59 |
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | 9 | FMNW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.74 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | $3,827.00 | Hippodrome 3R | 1609m | Fast | C Duguay | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $35.20 | |
| 4/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Blue Bobby Sox (1:55.00) on September 1 at $5.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Trelicious (1:54.00) on August 25 at $24.30. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | James Hardy | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $24.30 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | FMTRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $30.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Brian Cross | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $29.09 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $8.11 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 8 m by La Patrona Bella (1:57.20) in FMNW2PMCD on August 11 at $22.57. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 22 m by La Patrona Bella (1:55.40) in FMNW2PMCD on August 4 at $13.39. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $22.57 |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | Trial | $13,837.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $22.57 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $13.39 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | FMNW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jim Devaux | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $17.25 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.49 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | 9 | FMNW1PMCD | $13,353.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $14,078.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $19.62 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Meets Justcallmecasey again; when 45 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a FMTRK<70 race on September 8. Can't see her featuring.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 47.3L | $11.70 |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $42.70 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | FMTRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 45.0L | $40.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $35.80 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | MTRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $50.90 |
| 5/5 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | MTRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Justcallmecasey, a rival who she faces again; when 55 metres ninth at this track over 1609m in a FMTRK<70 race on September 8. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 12 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 54.0L | $24.30 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | 10000CLCD | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/9 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $11,412.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $26.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<70 CL | $11,412.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $12.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/07/2026 | 20 | TRK<70 | $12,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.10 |
| 1/14 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr5) at this track (1:53.20) beating Twin B Cardi B in FMTRK<70 on September 8 at $5.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.60 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $16.70 |
| 3/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.90 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 15 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $26.40 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 20 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $16.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Two back was well beaten into fourth behind South St Dottie at this track over 1609m on September 1 at $31.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Justcallmecasey at this track over 1609m on September 8 at $4.40. Nice effort last time. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $31.70 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | FMTRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $41.30 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $18.80 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | SPIRIT 76 | $16,405.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $69.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | MTRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $16.20 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim King (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |