Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
MIA'S BOY (5) finished runner-up last time out, beaten 0.9 metres, in a far better performance at this track over 1609m. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of taking this out. FLINT MCCULLOUGH (1) brought some very good form to the table before the latest appearance when he finished 9 metres away in second over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field so he can pick up that long overdue win. BEANTOWN BIG AL (2) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at this track over 1609m. Must be included. ITS NORAS TIME (4) is in the mix following a sixth at her most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Vera at this track over 1609m in a ROMPER RM on September 8 at $39.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Sting Me at this track over 1609m in a ROMPER RM on September 15 at $13.10. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $13.10 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $39.50 |
| 6/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $12.10 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $35.10 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ryder Skinner | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sting Me (1:53.30) in ROMPER RM on September 15 at $8.40. At his previous start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Vera (1:57.10) in ROMPER RM on September 8 at $4. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $9.90 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $14.30 |
| 6/9 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 77.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Stayoutofmylane (1:55.30) in ROMPER RM on September 1 at $17. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Atreides (1:57.40) in ROMPER RM on August 25 at $29.60. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 122.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 34.5L | $29.60 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | ROMPER RM | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 79.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ryder Skinner | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Justcallmecasey (1:53.20) on September 8 at $14.10. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Street Justice (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on August 27 at $20.70. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 12 | FMTRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $14.10 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $20.70 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $15.80 |
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $17.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | FMNW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $11.10 |
| 4/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Matt Kakaley | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Travis Alexander | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Rust at this track over 1609m in a CGNW1PMLT on September 7 at $9.90. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Bettor's Gold at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on September 14 at $2.60. Has the ability 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2026 | 50 | CGNW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $9.90 |
| 5/6 | 19/07/2026 | 11 | ME SS3CP | $22,401.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:00.20 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | ME SS3CPL1 | $22,401.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 51.0L | $8.20 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | ME SS 3 CP | $22,727.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $12.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | 240 | ME SS 3CP | $21,770.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $11.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:04.30 | 0 |
| 66L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dakota Niles
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 45 m by Pownalbay Colleen (2:03.00) in FMNW1000L4 on September 13 at $32. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, well beaten by Animore Sass (2:00.30) in NW 1 PM on July 25 at $23.10. Hard to find on recent performances.
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 | 13/09/2026 | 50 | FMNW1000L4 | $6,667.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | Dakota Niles | 2:03.00 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $32.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 45 | NW 1 PM | $5,806.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 2:00.30 | 8 |
| 139.5L | $23.10 |
| 8/8 | 10/06/2026 | 24 | TM 58 | $5,997.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:00.20 | 4 |
| 63.8L | $9.80 |
| 7/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/05/2026 | 193 | BREEDERF-E | $13,966.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Myers | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 111.8L | $12.90 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | FMNW1 | $10,687.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | BREDRF2F-F | $138,546.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Deaton | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 78.0L | $141.20 |