Plainridge Racecourse Race 10 - Race 10 - 1609m
GALACTIC STORM (2) made it two wins from his last three outings a week ago, getting home by 4 metres over 1609m at this track. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Must raise the bar but another win is on the cards. WARRAWEE YALE (4) produced another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish third over 1609m at this track. Leading hope based on those recent outings. SET SHOT (5) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can turn things around. SPORTY M THREE (3) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Ron Cushing
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Virtual Horizon (1:51.00) in NW12000CD on September 8 at $28.60. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Lochlan Hanover (1:51.00) in NW12000CD on September 1 at $20.70. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 14 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 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $28.60 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $20.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:49.40 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $31.10 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
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Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.10) beating Justa Little Bit in NW6000CD on September 15 at $1.80. Sure to enjoy a nice run and can win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 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 |
| 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: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Sundown Kid (1:52.00) in NW6000CD on September 8 at $3.40. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $24.30 |
| 9/9 | 10/08/2026 | 22 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:49.40 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $88.60 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | 10 | TRK<86 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $16.90 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Montana at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on August 24 at $38.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Call Me Maverick at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on September 15 at $18.50. Hard to roll on current form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 22 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $18.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $38.20 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 7/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $9.90 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | TRK<86 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Tualou at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on September 8 at $38.90. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Tioga Downs beaten 2.25 m by Elmer Hanover (1:52.30) in NW6-NW9C15 on August 23 at $3.30. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 16 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $38.90 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NW6-NW9C15 | $14,979.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | 35 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
| 6/6 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | 4-5 YO | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $17.80 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | 44 | 4 YO OPEN | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $34.60 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $24,540.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Good | Ja MacDonald | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $27.60 | |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Lachance | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Eight-year-old entire showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Galactic Storm (1:51.10) in NW6000CD on September 15 at $26.10. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Sundown Kid at this track over 1609m in a NW6000CD on September 8 at $13.70. Wait until he shows something.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.10 |
| 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 |
| 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: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Call Me Maverick (1:50.20) in NW9000CD on September 15 at $14.80. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tualou (1:50.40) in NW9000CD on September 8 at $30.20. Doesn't pose a threat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $14.80 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $30.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $22.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr1) at this track (1:50.40) beating Anvil Hands in STR ALL on September 7 at $2.50. In the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT-F | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $18.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT | $24,964.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $46.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.60 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Drew Monti | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |