Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
SWAN FAITH (5) produced another strong performance last start when she battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track. Good enough to take out a race like this. GRAFENBERG (1) is in good form at present. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field and he can take care of this line-up. PASS KEY (7) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m. HALIFAX (3) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering. Something for the Multiples: MOMS CASH (4)

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Pass Key (1:55.40) on October 1 at $2.20. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by You Dont Own Me (1:55.10) in NW3000CD on September 24 at $2.40. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $36.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $42.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $95.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Pass Key (1:55.40) on October 1 at $19.80. Two runs back 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by The World Owes Me (1:55.20) on September 24 at $24.50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $19.80 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 60.0L | $24.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $16.90 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $18.80 |
| 4/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Grateful (1:53.40) on October 1 at $4.70. Before that, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Bill Bauer (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on September 24 at $19.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 175.5L | $4.70 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $19.40 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 86.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 24 run. Last start won by 14 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:55.40) beating Tanya's Joy in TRK<73 on October 1 at $1.70. This race will be harder than that win. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $1.70 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $26.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $32.10 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $35.40 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $20.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Bill Bauer at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on September 24 at $54.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Pass Key at this track over 1609m on October 1 at $3.50. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $54.70 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 10 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $27.70 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Poppy Wow (1:54.10) on October 1 at $19.30. Before that beaten 18 metres, fifth at this track over 1609m W2-5PMLTCD on September 17. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $19.30 |
| 5/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLTCD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $28.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $29.70 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | NW3000CD | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $8.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |