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Plainridge Racecourse Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609m

GRATEFUL (6) has been racing very well and deserved his success last start, scoring by 3 metres over 1609m at this track. That latest effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. WENDELL BLUE CHIP (4) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and can grab a well-deserved win. SAINT STEPHENS (1) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. PONDA ROCKY (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Race Time:8:04 PM

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Saint Stephens (1)6824463434

Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 56: 5-9-8

Driver: Michael Oosting

4 yo B H

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: CAITLEE HALL

Stats

Career56: 5-9-8

LTS$112,429.00

BMR1:56.10

TS4: 0-0-2

Win %8.93%

Place %39.29%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on September 24 at $30.70. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on September 17 at $14.60. Going okay so keep him safe.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	24/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:54.00	6	1. Caviart War Room 2. Chapter Of Life 3. I Like Green	6.0L	$30.70
3/6	17/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:55.00	3	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Energetic Julio 3. Saint Stephens	15.0L	$14.60
4/9	10/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:53.30	1	1. Caviart War Room 2. Chapter Of Life 3. Ponda Rocky	20.3L	$34.20
3/6	03/09/2026	10	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:54.10	2	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Brewster Baker 3. Saint Stephens	9.8L	$22.60
6/8	24/08/2026	7	WO2-5PMCD	$16,762.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:58.00	3	1. Sunburnt Silverado 2. Alimony Mike 3. Kill The Noise As	6.0L	$7.08
4/8	17/08/2026	7	WO2-5PMCD	$16,762.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:58.10	7	1. Knud 2. Bluebird Hill 3. Red White	6.0L	$61.00
3/6	03/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	2:00.10	0	1. Full Scale 2. Tiktok Roy 3. Saint Stephens	4.5L	$0.00
6/6	14/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Oak Grove Racing	1609m	Fast	Shae Vandervort	2:00.00	0	1. It's A Herbie 2. Spanish Room 3. Susie's Sister	27L	$0.00

Creative Venture (2)2165312553

Trainer: Christopher Hitchcock 12 mths 136: 13-21-29

Driver: Brett Beckwith

8 yo BR G

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: NORTHERN GRACE

Stats

Career136: 13-21-29

LTS$380,120.00

BMR1:54.30

TS12: 2-3-2

Win %9.56%

Place %46.32%

Comments

Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Grateful (1:53.40) on October 1 at $14.10. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fifth behind Bill Bauer at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on September 24 at $60.60. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.

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	01/10/2026	7	TRK<79	$16,523.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:53.40	2	1. Grateful 2. He Hunts 3. Creative Venture	3.0L	$14.10
5/9	24/09/2026	7	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:54.20	6	1. Bill Bauer 2. He Hunts 3. Comeonover Hanover	18.0L	$60.60
5/9	17/09/2026	7	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:55.30	6	1. Six Pack Tony 2. Halifax 3. Comeonover Hanover	8.3L	$2.30
2/7	10/09/2026	7	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:55.20	2	1. Lightningfast 2. Creative Venture 3. Comeonover Hanover	6.8L	$2.30
1/7	03/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:54.30	4	1. Creative Venture 2. Swan Faith 3. Wicked Fun	6.8L	$2.50
3/8	27/08/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,979.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:55.20	8	1. Raybarnz 2. Dewey Dog 3. Creative Venture	8.3L	$12.60
3/5	06/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Brent Holland	1:57.20	0	1. Casino Action 2. Sling Shock 3. Creative Venture	41.25L	$0.00
1/2	27/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Pat Lachance	2:05.00	0	1. Creative Venture 2. Chip Of The South	288L	$0.00

Poppy Wow (3)2427442221

Trainer: James Hardy 12 mths 93: 16-20-16

Driver: James Hardy

6 yo B M

Sire: CRAZY WOW

Dam: TORI HALL

Stats

Career93: 16-20-16

LTS$373,715.00

BMR1:54.10

TS93: 16-20-16

Win %17.20%

Place %55.91%

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 12 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:54.10) beating Fourth Warning in TRK<79 on October 1 at $9.20. Two runs back 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by The World Owes Me (1:55.20) on September 24 at $5.70. Others have better credentials.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	01/10/2026	7	TRK<79	$16,523.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:54.10	1	1. Poppy Wow 2. Fourth Warning 3. Captain Suzuki	12.0L	$9.20
2/9	24/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:55.20	7	1. The World Owes Me 2. Poppy Wow 3. Tobasco	3.8L	$5.70
2/7	17/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:55.00	4	1. Grafenberg 2. Poppy Wow 3. Wicked Fun	3.8L	$3.40
2/7	10/09/2026	7	NW3000CD	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:56.40	1	1. Fourth Warning 2. Poppy Wow 3. Cousin Van	8.3L	$6.10
4/6	03/09/2026	7	TRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:54.40	4	1. Lightningfast 2. Cousin Van 3. Dewey Dog	14.3L	$2.90
4/8	27/08/2026	14	TRK<76	$14,979.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:55.20	5	1. Raybarnz 2. Dewey Dog 3. Creative Venture	13.5L	$9.70
4/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:59.10	0	1. Bravado 2. Wall Street Edge 3. Grafenberg	16.5L	$0.00
2/6	10/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:57.40	0	1. Just Roxy 2. Poppy Wow 3. Kyrie Deo	3.75L	$0.00

Wendell Blue Chip (4)2848515644

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 49: 6-3-11

Driver: Matthew Athearn

4 yo BR G

Sire: GREEN MANALISHI S

Dam: AUROVA HANOVER

Stats

Career49: 6-3-11

LTS$186,006.00

BMR1:55.00

TS22: 2-2-5

Win %12.24%

Place %40.82%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:54.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on October 1 at $14.30. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Consus Victory (1:55.00) in NW6000CD on September 10 at $3.50. 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
4/5	01/10/2026	21	W2-5PMLTCD	$24,425.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	5	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Chapter Of Life 3. False Dogma	6.8L	$14.30
4/6	10/09/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.00	4	1. Consus Victory 2. Grateful 3. Mcstoned Again	10.5L	$3.50
6/8	03/09/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.40	1	1. Wall Street Edge 2. Greenarrow Hanover 3. Consus Victory	10.5L	$16.10
5/9	27/08/2026	9	NW6000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.00	5	1. Feeling Optimistic 2. Consus Victory 3. Get Outa My Lane	8.3L	$3.70
1/8	18/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.20	4	1. Wendell Blue Chip 2. Joyous Spirit 3. He Hunts	5.3L	$2.60
5/7	11/08/2026	7	NW6PMLT	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.40	2	1. Swan Jewel 2. You Dont Own Me 3. Joyous Spirit	9.0L	$20.10
6/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mark Athearn	1:59.30	0	1. Laurens Hoopla 2. Like A Warrior 3. Billy B	21L	$0.00
4/7	11/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shenandoah Downs	1609m	Fast	Colin Kelly	1:56.30	0	1. Honolulu Hanover 2. Te Amo Lindy 3. Scudo Hanover	9L	$0.00

Ponda Rocky (5)8336933465

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 49: 8-10-9

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

4 yo BR G

Sire: PASTOR STEPHEN (USA)

Dam: WILDFLOWER

Stats

Career49: 8-10-9

LTS$298,429.00

BMR1:53.00

TS25: 3-4-6

Win %16.33%

Place %55.10%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:54.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on October 1 at $13.30. At his previous start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on September 24 at $12.40. 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
5/5	01/10/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$24,425.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.00	3	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Chapter Of Life 3. False Dogma	15.0L	$13.30
6/7	24/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	7	1. Caviart War Room 2. Chapter Of Life 3. I Like Green	22.5L	$12.40
4/6	17/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.00	4	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Energetic Julio 3. Saint Stephens	18.0L	$2.90
3/9	10/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLTCD	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.30	6	1. Caviart War Room 2. Chapter Of Life 3. Ponda Rocky	17.3L	$7.80
3/8	03/09/2026	7	NW3000CD	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.40	8	1. Energetic Julio 2. Mcstoned Again 3. Ponda Rocky	8.3L	$6.70
9/9	27/08/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:55.00	1	1. Feeling Optimistic 2. Consus Victory 3. Get Outa My Lane	196.5L	$4.20
1/5	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kristian Andersen	1:58.40	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Balenciaga 3. Bella's Love	7.5L	$0.00
1/5	19/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	SP	Atlee Bender	1:59.00	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Stone Cold Blue 3. Glenfidich	2.25L	$0.00

Grateful (6)8874414221

Trainer: Mario Dessureault 12 mths 104: 7-19-6

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo BR G

Sire: TRIUMPHANT CAVIAR (USA)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL

Stats

Career104: 7-19-6

LTS$212,909.00

BMR1:53.40

TS40: 6-9-2

Win %6.73%

Place %30.77%

Comments

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:53.40) beating He Hunts in TRK<79 on October 1 at $2.10. In the right form and can score again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	01/10/2026	7	TRK<79	$16,523.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.40	3	1. Grateful 2. He Hunts 3. Creative Venture	3.0L	$2.10
2/9	24/09/2026	14	NW6000CD	$19,444.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.20	7	1. Dryden Hanover 2. Grateful 3. Feeling Optimistic	4.5L	$44.00
2/6	10/09/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.00	2	1. Consus Victory 2. Grateful 3. Mcstoned Again	4.5L	$4.20
4/8	03/09/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.40	3	1. Wall Street Edge 2. Greenarrow Hanover 3. Consus Victory	6.0L	$44.50
1/8	27/08/2026	9	NW3000CD	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.30	1	1. Grateful 2. Fourth Warning 3. Carson Hill	3.8L	$1.60
4/8	18/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.20	2	1. Wendell Blue Chip 2. Joyous Spirit 3. He Hunts	6.0L	$21.30
1/4	11/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mario Dessureault	2:00.10	0	1. Grateful 2. Dudes Perfect Lady 3. Strong Sense	6.75L	$0.00
1/6	12/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Morgan	1:57.10	0	1. Grateful 2. Legend Of Rock 3. Magic Melvin	6L	$0.00