Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
PEPPER WOW (7) added to his recent string of strong performances last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Meets a comparable field and he can add to the solid recent record. STORMONT DIVIDE (5) produced another fine effort last start when he finished third over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. Primary contender based on recent form. MEMORYNIMAGINATION (6) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 1609m at this track last time out. DRYDEN HANOVER (4) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Manhattan Moni (1:54.20) in NW10000CD on September 24 at $2.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Corner Store (1:52.30) in OPEN on September 10 at $76.40. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NW10000CD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,722.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 36.8L | $76.40 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.30 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Outside The Fire (1:53.20) in OPEN on October 2 at $8.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Memorynimagination (1:52.40) in OPEN 2 HC on September 17 at $1.60. Fully tested.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $33,046.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HC | $27,778.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,722.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 237.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $33,333.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.30 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW12000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 99/4 | 19/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Aalborg | 2140m | Casper M Nielsen | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Irvin Crews
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Outside The Fire (1:53.20) in OPEN on October 2 at $36. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.20) beating Consus Victory in NW10000CD on September 24 at $3.80. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $33,046.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $36.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 HC | $27,778.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $51.60 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $19.40 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,825.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/6 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $46.90 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 50.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:55.20) beating Grateful in NW6000CD on September 24 at $2.20. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.90 |
| 5/6 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW9000CD | $22,825.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.90 |
| 5/7 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $2.40 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Laferraridmanche at Yonkers Raceway over 1609m in a NW15000L5 on September 25 at $7.51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Outside The Fire at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on October 2 at $15.50. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $33,046.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NW15000L5 | $31,944.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $7.51 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 16 | NW7800L5CD | $18,056.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $14.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW3001-4 | $10,699.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $1.25 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NW6001-4 | $13,552.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $2.34 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $22,111.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $7.76 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Matt Kakaley | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fifth at this track on October 2. Won the start prior at this track on September 17. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $33,046.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN 2 HC | $27,778.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $16.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $33,333.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW12000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Memorynimagination at this track over 1609m in a OPEN 2 HC on September 17 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Outside The Fire at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on October 2 at $5.40. In fine form. Big chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $33,046.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN 2 HC | $27,778.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,722.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $33,333.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW12000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Ivan Davies | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |