Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
BEANTOWN DRAGON (6) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 50 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. ALCATRAZ BLUE CHIP (7) finished fifth last start over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 21 metres, after a modest fifth at Saratoga the run prior. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a far better performance. STREET JUSTICE (4) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fourth at this track over 1609m. COACH CRY (1) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 1609m at Scioto Downs two weeks ago.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Resumed after a 135-day break 10th (Fr8) over 1609m at Scioto Downs well beaten by The Great Escape (1:51.30) in HGNW2PMRLT on September 15 at $63.30. Struggling but is well-placed and is a definite each-way chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/09/2026 | 122 | HGNW2PMRLT | $18,750.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 96.0L | $63.30 |
| 5/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 50.25L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | SHERMAN | $20,950.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Ebersole | 1:52.30 | 9 |
| 44.3L | $105.80 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | BSS 3C | $27,933.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 43.5L | $35.40 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | NW2PM | $21,834.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | 168 | HACKETT | $36,390.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $68.20 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fourth behind Bettor's Gold at this track over 1609m NW1PMLT last start. Before that was beaten 0.9 metres third again at this track same class on September 14. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/5 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | CGNW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $23.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Bettor's Gold (1:55.20) in NW1PMLT on September 21 at $27.60. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 75 m by Street Justice (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on August 27 at $13.40. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/09/2026 | 25 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $27.60 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 72.8L | $13.40 |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 53.3L | $26.90 |
| 5/5 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 42.0L | $18.90 |
| 4/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ralph Silvestri Iii | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Rust (1:53.30) in NW2PMLT on September 21 at $9.90. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Uff Da (1:53.40) in NW2PMLT on September 14 at $57.80. This race appears well within his grasp.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.90 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 29.3L | $57.80 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $30.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | MASS BRED | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Bettor's Gold (1:55.20) in NW1PMLT on September 21 at $13.10. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Bettor's Gold (1:55.30) in NW1PMLT on September 14 at $3.20. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $13.10 |
| 5/5 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | NW2PM | $12,500.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $267.10 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 69.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $6.40 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Corbin Hanover (1:51.30) in W3-6PMLT on September 21 at $34.30. The run previous 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Johnny Lincoln (1:50.40) in W2-5PMLT on September 7 at $13.40. Good enough to make amends in this line-up.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | W3-6PMLT | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 48.0L | $34.30 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $13.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $8.20 |
| 1/5 | 30/07/2026 | 17 | NW2PMLT | $21,771.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 21 m by Sand Dollar (1:54.20) in WO2-5PMCD on September 19 at $17.22. The run before 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 30 m by Adonis Blue Chip (1:53.30) in WO2-5PMCD on September 12 at $36.29. Expecting a spike in form this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,319.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $17.22 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 26 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,319.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $36.29 |
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 16 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $10.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PM-F | $29,244.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.53 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PM-PU | $17,054.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $23.07 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Kyle Swift | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Freaky Dreams (1:56.30) in NW1PMLT on September 21 at $2.20. Before that 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 m by Bettor's Gold (1:55.30) in NW1PMLT on September 14 at $2.60. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |