Plainridge Racecourse Race 10 - Race 10 - 1609m
FINNBAR (1) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last five starts including a second most recently at this track over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Tackles a similar assignment and he can get the job done. MR OVERBITE (3) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 24 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Primary contender from this favourable draw if things fall his way. JOJO'S PLACE (4) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at this track over 1609m. Hard to find fault. FLIRTIN JK (8) disappointed last time when sixth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Alvin Brickrock at this track over 1609m TRK<73 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second again at this track same class on September 14. Rates highly so expect a bold run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.30) on September 21 at $5.10. Two runs back 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Ranaldi (1:53.20) on September 14 at $32.80. Recent form suggests he needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $5.10 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 9 |
| 33.0L | $32.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $28.10 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 33.8L | $33.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Patrikthepiranha (1:52.30) in NW4000CD on September 22 at $26.60. The run prior 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Sundown Kid (1:50.40) in 12500CL on August 31 at $82.40. Watch for a far better effort this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 22 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $26.60 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | 12500CL | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $82.40 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $14.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $7.10 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 57.0L | $73.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $39.80 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Morand | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by General Montana (1:52.10) in 10000CL on September 22 at $16.40. Showed ability the race before when he won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.20) beating Concealed in TRK<73 on August 17 at $2.40. Nicely placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/09/2026 | 36 | 10000CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $16.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | 19 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | STEVENSON | $14,265.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | STEVENSON | $13,062.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jonathan Roberts | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | STEVENSON | $11,611.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jonathan Roberts | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | MADC 1 | $16,691.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Neil Glasser | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $47.50 |
| 1/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Low Rider at this track over 1609m in a NW3000CD on September 7 at $32.70. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Chasing Money at this track over 1609m on September 21 at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | SA-TRK<70 | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $32.70 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | TRK<70 CL | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $31.70 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $12.80 |
| 4/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $31.90 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.30) on September 21 at $10.70. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Bangor Raceway (1:58.30) beating Keenan Star in NW500L4CD on September 9 at $1.50. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $10.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 15 | NW500L4CD | $6,250.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 45.8L | $16.20 |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $8.10 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2026 | 11 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $51.70 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Arthur Idlam (1:53.40) on September 7 at $14.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by D A Wicked Shine (1:52.20) on August 24 at $9.40. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $14.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 35.3L | $9.40 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $9.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 17 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Randy Bickmore | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2026 | 9 | AMATEUR | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Randy Bickmore | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Swifty Run (1:53.20) in STR ALL on September 21 at $11.30. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Clearwater Courage (1:53.40) on September 14 at $7.80. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 10 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |