Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
MANSOME (2) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 21 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Won't find this any harder and from this more favourable draw he can turn the recent result around. GALACTIC STORM (4) scored at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered when sixth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 metres. Has the talent to take this out. SEAFOOD NEIGHNEIGH (5) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track. ALLUNEEDISFAITH N (1) resumes. Last appeared when a modest seventh over 1609m at this track three months ago.

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Mullinax at this track over 1609m in a NW5000L4 on June 18 at $19.90. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.10 | 9 |
| 31.5L | $19.90 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.17 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.53 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $18,156.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $27.68 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $18,156.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.93 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $12,082.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $18.55 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Hes Coming On (1:51.00) in NW5000CD on August 17 at $23.30. The run previous 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Makorori (1:49.10) on August 10 at $29.40. Nicely placed to find a bit of form.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $23.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:49.10 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $29.40 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Ron Cushing | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $10.10 |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<86 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.70 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | 217 | NW3500L4CD | $8,273.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $14.60 |
| 4/4 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Sundown Kid (1:52.00) in NW6000CD on September 8 at $13.70. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Montana (1:51.20) in NW7500CD on August 24 at $107.60. Will struggle.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $13.70 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $107.60 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $23.70 |
| 7/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $57.10 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
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Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by It's In The Stars (1:51.10) in NW9000CD on September 1 at $38.70. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at this track (1:50.20) beating Kneedeep N Custard in 17500CL on August 24 at $2.70. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.10 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $38.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 17500CL | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $54.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.20 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $12,337.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.89 |
| 1/2 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Tualou at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on September 8 at $53.40. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Lochlan Hanover (1:51.00) in NW5000CD on August 24 at $8.20. Nicely placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $53.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $8.20 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $93.40 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $7.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.80 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $15.70 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Vanderbilt at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on August 3 at $23.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Rio at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a NW5500L5 on August 29 at $27.20. Big run expected.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 26 | NW5500L5 | $15,692.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $27.20 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $23.20 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 271 | NW8500L5 | $19,594.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $18.30 |
| 2/4 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dan Rawlings | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Dibenedetto | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | 112 | NW10000L5 | $28,919.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $3.83 |
| 8/8 | 30/06/2025 | 14 | NW15171L5 | $32,659.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2025 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $38,880.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $7.90 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
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Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Low Rider (1:51.10) in NW3000CD on September 7 at $8.70. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 12 m by Kingsville (1:54.00) in NW5100L5CD on August 29 at $79.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.70 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW5100L5CD | $12,839.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $79.20 |
| 7/7 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NW7500L5CD | $18,545.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.73 |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | W3NW7EXTPM | $19,544.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $61.20 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 399 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,901.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | W3NW7EXTPM | $18,351.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Mike Wilder | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $4.90 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.00) beating Sporty M Three in NW6000CD on September 8 at $2.40. Hard to leave out on current form. Worth including.
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 | 8 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | 12500CL | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $26.20 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $12.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Sundown Kid (1:52.00) in NW6000CD on September 8 at $20. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Odds On Blockchain (1:50.20) in NW6000CD on August 31 at $17.30. Hard to make a case.
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 | 8 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $17.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $10.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 23 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.10 |
| 4/5 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | NW5001CD | $10,885.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.77 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $27.20 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |