Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
LONE SURVIVOR (4) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 metres, after a modest fifth at this track the run prior. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back to form. CBF SQUIRT GUN (2) finished second last start, beaten 4 metres at this track over 1609m. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. DRAGON THE LINE (7) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. GET ALONG (3) is worth some thought based on his victory over 1609m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Boca Raton (1:55.10) on September 28 at $23.70. Before that 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Chasing Money (1:54.40) on September 21 at $110. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $23.70 |
| 5/9 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $110.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $38.70 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $44.90 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | 10000CLCD | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $37.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $11,412.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $38.20 |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kurt Sugg | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Alvin Brickrock at this track over 1609m on September 21 at $5.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Finnbar at this track over 1609m on September 29 at $45.20. Well placed to go one better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $45.20 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.30) on September 21 at $42.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:54.20) beating Beach Watch in TRK<70 on September 14 at $3.20. Has the ability to take this out.
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 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $42.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $12.60 |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $25.80 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $9.90 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $29.30 |
| 5/12 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Ship Ship Hooray (1:55.40) on September 28 at $4.30. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.30) on September 21 at $48.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $48.40 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $8.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $29.70 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $38.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Hot On The Trail at this track over 1609m on September 22 at $13.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Ship Ship Hooray at this track over 1609m on September 28 at $9.50. Can build on that fine effort last start.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 15 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $13.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $19.80 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $57.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $9.60 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Get Along at this track over 1609m on September 14 at $69.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Beach Watch at this track over 1609m on September 21 at $11.10. Chief contender.
Last Starts 14 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<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.10 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $69.90 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $8.10 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<70 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $38.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | John Powers (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 90.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cornelius Bonetti | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Beach Watch (1:54.00) on September 21 at $2.60. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Betterthanhope (1:53.10) on September 15 at $7. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 14 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 | 6 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | 15 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $36.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $87.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $47.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<70 CD | $11,412.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 7 days ago before that 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.30) on September 21 at $5.40. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $26.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.30 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/08/2026 | 12 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cody Poliseno | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |