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Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m

NEGOTIATOR (3) finished fourth last start, beaten 10 metres at this track over 1609m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he good enough to play a major role. WHATA FOOLBELIEVES (5) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last five starts including a third most recently at this track over 1609m. Leading hope in a similar race. VARNEY (4) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at this track over 1609m. Must be included. BOILER MAKER (2) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Pocono Downs.

Race Time:7:01 PM

Friday, October 9, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Rifleman (1)5174775636

Trainer: Ryan Nelson 12 mths 174: 25-16-36

Driver: Kyle Swift

8 yo B G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: THIRTY X

Stats

Career174: 25-16-36

LTS$401,747.00

BMR1:49.20

TS14: 1-0-3

Win %14.37%

Place %44.25%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 9 m by Bet On Alabama (1:56.00) in NW2500L5CD on October 3 at $1.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Patrikthepiranha (1:52.30) in NW4000CD on September 22 at $3.60. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	03/10/2026	11	NW2500L5CD	$8,908.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:56.00	5	1. Bet On Alabama 2. Silk Road Smash 3. Perfect High	9.0L	$1.90
3/8	22/09/2026	8	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.30	2	1. Patrikthepiranha 2. Waterfront 3. Rifleman	6.0L	$3.60
6/7	14/09/2026	6	STR ALL	$20,833.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.00	5	1. Anvil Hands 2. Sweet Street Lou 3. Quentin Quarantino	19.5L	$4.30
5/8	08/09/2026	7	NW9000CD	$22,222.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.40	7	1. Tualou 2. Charlies Wish 3. No Guts No Glory	9.8L	$87.90
7/9	01/09/2026	8	NW9000CD	$22,222.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	SP	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.10	7	1. It's In The Stars 2. Swifty Run 3. Call Me Maverick	16.5L	$93.30
7/8	24/08/2026	21	NW7500CD	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.20	6	1. Montana 2. Hes Coming On 3. Warrawee Yale	14.3L	$22.60
4/6	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:54.20	0	1. Bonaparte 2. Panettone Hanover 3. Mirragon	22.5L	$0.00
8/8	27/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Barton Dalious	1:55.10	0	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Mariner Seelster 3. Son Of A Tiger	24.75L	$0.00

Boiler Maker (2)3643443864

Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 187: 26-16-25

Driver: Brad Irvine

8 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MCSAUNA

Stats

Career187: 26-16-25

LTS$384,949.00

BMR1:49.40

TS17: 3-1-5

Win %13.90%

Place %35.83%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 13 m by Hugh Heston (1:52.30) in NW5500L5 on September 29 at $6.30. At the start before 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Charlies Wish (1:50.20) in NW6000CD on September 22 at $27.20. Worth consideration.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	29/09/2026	7	NW5500L5	$15,805.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Pantaleano	1:52.30	1	1. Hugh Heston 2. Captain Luffy 3. Combative	13.5L	$6.30
6/7	22/09/2026	7	NW6000CD	$19,444.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:50.20	6	1. Charlies Wish 2. Kill A Dragon 3. Hungry To Succeed	15.0L	$27.20
8/9	15/09/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:51.10	9	1. Galactic Storm 2. Justa Little Bit 3. Alluneedisfaith	15.0L	$82.50
3/9	08/09/2026	8	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:52.00	6	1. Sundown Kid 2. Sporty M Three 3. Boiler Maker	10.5L	$20.00
4/8	31/08/2026	7	NW6000CD	$18,545.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:50.20	5	1. Odds On Blockchain 2. Taste Of Honey 3. Lifes A Puzzle	9.0L	$17.30
4/8	24/08/2026	7	NW5000CD	$19,971.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:51.00	3	1. Lochlan Hanover 2. Seafood Neighneigh 3. Myultimate Snowy	7.5L	$10.50
5/6	26/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Patrick Ryder	1:53.20	0	1. Air Force Hanover 2. Blue Hunt 3. Bonniprinclouis	33.75L	$0.00
8/8	20/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:54.10	0	1. Major Show 2. Western Joe 3. Virgil	18L	$0.00

Negotiator (3)4221497954

Trainer: Mitchell Cushing 12 mths 58: 13-4-10

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

5 yo B G

Sire: SOMESTARSOMEWHERE

Dam: FOX VALLEY JAZZY

Stats

Career58: 13-4-10

LTS$228,436.00

BMR1:50.40

TS32: 7-3-5

Win %22.41%

Place %46.55%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:51.20) in NW4000CD on October 1 at $1.10. Before that, 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 17 m by Stewardoftheland (1:52.10) in NW4501-4 on September 19 at $7.89. Definite winning chance.

Last Starts 8 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	12	NW4000CD	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	4	1. Whats For Suppaah 2. Ladysassin 3. Varney	10.5L	$1.10
5/9	19/09/2026	7	NW4501-4	$12,500.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:52.10	9	1. Stewardoftheland 2. Prospectors Gold 3. Bluesville	17.3L	$7.89
9/9	12/09/2026	13	OPEN	$11,806.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Irvin Crews	1:49.40	4	1. War Of Will 2. Belmont Royale 3. Digging For Gold	21.0L	$52.70
7/8	30/08/2026	7	OPEN	$23,538.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.10	3	1. Congressional 2. Matai Phil 3. Avanti	13.5L	$53.45
9/9	23/08/2026	20	OPEN	$23,538.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	3	1. Christopher Dance 2. Up The Creek 3. Vengeance Bluechip	18.8L	$26.80
4/6	03/08/2026	15	NW12500CD	$32,810.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	Mitchell Cushing	1:48.20	4	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Confederatestar 3. Southpaw	9.0L	$17.10
2/7	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.30	0	1. Time Of The Season 2. Negotiator 3. Southwind Aussi	2.25L	$0.00
3/8	15/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Mitchell Cushing	1:56.30	0	1. American Zest 2. Full Metal Jacket 3. Negotiator	12.75L	$0.00

Varney (4)7548485533

Trainer: Brian Lamb 12 mths 137: 12-26-26

Driver: Michael Oosting

7 yo B G

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: SHANGHAI LIL

Stats

Career137: 12-26-26

LTS$356,816.00

BMR1:51.20

TS80: 7-13-16

Win %8.76%

Place %46.72%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Ridgecrest Dan at Bangor Raceway over 1609m in a NW2500L4CD on September 16 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Whats For Suppaah at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on October 1 at $18. Well placed to go a couple better.

Last Starts 8 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	15	NW4000CD	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:51.20	1	1. Whats For Suppaah 2. Ladysassin 3. Varney	9.0L	$18.00
3/8	16/09/2026	7	NW2500L4CD	$7,361.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.40	5	1. Ridgecrest Dan 2. Cowboy Cargo 3. Varney	8.3L	$3.70
5/7	09/09/2026	16	FNICHOLSL1	$11,111.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Joey Mosher	1:55.10	5	1. Sweet Jeff 2. P L Pasquale 3. Th Kay C Crunch	25.5L	$42.80
5/8	24/08/2026	7	TRK<79	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:51.40	3	1. Swifty Run 2. Sundown Kid 3. Noted	8.3L	$13.90
8/8	17/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	1	1. Hespoisedtopounce 2. Sundown Kid 3. Boiler Maker	22.5L	$6.90
4/7	10/08/2026	18	TRK<80	$19,971.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.10	6	1. Hollywood Skeeter 2. Dean B Hanover 3. Meadowbrook Flash	14.3L	$44.90
1/8	15/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.00	0	1. Varney 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Pembroke Red	1.5L	$0.00
5/6	16/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.30	0	1. Im Hungry 2. King Spencer 3. Cigars And Port	11.25L	$0.00

Whata Foolbelieves (5)5343743423

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 143: 9-26-23

Driver: Matthew Athearn

9 yo B G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: J M SOLITAIRE

Stats

Career143: 9-26-23

LTS$294,015.00

BMR1:50.40

TS133: 8-26-23

Win %6.29%

Place %40.56%

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Torrid Saint at this track over 1609m in a 12500CL on September 22 at $14.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Torrid Saint at this track over 1609m in a 10000CLHC on October 2 at $21.90. Has the ability to play a major role.

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	02/10/2026	10	10000CLHC	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.40	8	1. Torrid Saint 2. General Montana 3. Whata Foolbelieves	6.0L	$21.90
2/9	22/09/2026	8	12500CL	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.30	4	1. Torrid Saint 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Kneedeep N Custard, Hc Commander	3.0L	$14.90
4/7	14/09/2026	6	12500CL	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.40	6	1. Odds On Lauderdale 2. Wichita Lineman 3. Sixfingerfreddie	16.5L	$21.50
3/8	08/09/2026	8	12500CL	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.00	1	1. Odds On Lauderdale 2. Torrid Saint 3. Whata Foolbelieves	11.3L	$12.60
4/7	31/08/2026	7	12500CL	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.40	6	1. Sundown Kid 2. Torrid Saint 3. Odds On Lauderdale	15.0L	$61.00
7/7	24/08/2026	14	PATRIOT	$24,964.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.20	7	1. Sweet Jeff 2. Quentin Quarantino 3. Hespoisedtopounce	27.8L	$41.80
3/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Athearn	1:57.40	0	1. Bang Ah Uey 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Whata Foolbelieves	5.25L	$0.00
4/5	10/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Athearn	1:57.30	0	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Whats For Suppaah 3. Rags To Riches	7.5L	$0.00

Dance Monkey (6)6961595758

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 125: 23-13-12

Driver: Julia Eaton

7 yo B G

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: ALLAMERICAN DAMSEL

Stats

Career125: 23-13-12

LTS$342,875.00

BMR1:50.40

TS95: 18-11-8

Win %18.40%

Place %38.40%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Major Betts (1:52.10) on September 29 at $1.90. Before that 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Noted (1:52.20) on September 21 at $15.20. Doesn't pose a threat.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	29/09/2026	8	TRK<79	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.10	4	1. Major Betts 2. Colt Bennett 3. Sixfingerfreddie	33.0L	$1.90
5/8	21/09/2026	7	TRK<79	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.20	8	1. Noted 2. Wainapedia 3. D A Wicked Shine	12.8L	$15.20
7/7	14/09/2026	7	12500CL	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:51.40	4	1. Odds On Lauderdale 2. Wichita Lineman 3. Sixfingerfreddie	42.8L	$16.30
5/7	07/09/2026	7	STR ALL	$20,833.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:50.40	2	1. Jettingtomalibu 2. Anvil Hands 3. Sweet Street Lou	17.3L	$24.90
9/9	31/08/2026	7	PATRIOT-F	$35,663.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:50.30	9	1. Courageous Warrior 2. Sweet Jeff 3. Jettingtomalibu	37.5L	$79.40
5/7	24/08/2026	14	PATRIOT	$24,964.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:51.20	1	1. Sweet Jeff 2. Quentin Quarantino 3. Hespoisedtopounce	21.8L	$11.00
4/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:57.40	0	1. Bang Ah Uey 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Whata Foolbelieves	6.75L	$0.00
8/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Kristian Andersen	1:58.00	0	1. Brazos 2. Boogy Woogy J 3. Tuapeka Trick	24L	$0.00

Cheatin Fate (7)1164224215

Trainer: Michelle Hardin 12 mths 24: 4-4-5

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

4 yo B H

Sire: THIRTY TWO RED

Dam: SALLY PANSEN

Stats

Career24: 4-4-5

LTS$57,515.00

BMR1:57.10

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %16.67%

Place %54.17%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 40 m by Massive Speed (1:54.40) in FNICHOLSL1 on September 9 at $44.30. Two runs back won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at Cumberland Raceway (1:57.10) beating Lous Game in W2-4PM on July 26 at $1.40. Shouldn't trouble the top few.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	09/09/2026	45	FNICHOLSL1	$11,111.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Heath Campbell	1:54.40	4	1. Massive Speed 2. Gabe Hanover 3. Whats For Suppaah	39.0L	$44.30
1/8	26/07/2026	8	W2-4PM	$6,967.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:57.10	5	1. Cheatin Fate 2. Lous Game 3. Ginger Tree Izzi	4.5L	$1.40
2/8	18/07/2026	7	NW3500L4	$8,418.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.30	3	1. Married Man 2. Cheatin Fate 3. Kissincaptain	9.8L	$15.40
4/6	11/07/2026	10	W2-4PM	$6,967.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Aaron Hall	1:59.00	5	1. Mallard 2. Hide The Wick 3. Family Jewel	9.8L	$1.20
2/7	01/07/2026	3	NW2500L4CD	$7,692.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Joey Mosher	1:56.40	3	1. Echos Sharkie 2. Cheatin Fate 3. No Better Joy	0.3L	$4.20
2/8	28/06/2026	7	TMR 74	$7,547.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.40	4	1. Circling The Prey 2. Cheatin Fate 3. Medoland Brutus	0.6L	$8.30
4/6	24/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Mcgwire Sowers	2:03.30	0	1. Premier Rocker 2. Massive Speed 3. Cheri's Choice	18.75L	$0.00