Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609m
ALEX HAVING FUN (4) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 15 metres. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. LOCHLAN HANOVER (5) finished sixth at this track two runs ago before finishing sixth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 metres. Has the class to take this out. PRICE CONTROL (3) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. COURAGEOUS WARRIOR (7) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track on October 2.

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Dale Yeah (1:50.00) in NW12000CD on October 2 at $29.70. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Bettors Donttell (1:50.30) in NW12000CD on September 22 at $34.80. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NW12000CD | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $29.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $34.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.10 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $21.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $26.40 |
| 1/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following September 29 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:53.30) beating Major Betts in STR ALL on October 6 at $3.40. This race will be harder than that win. Will find this assignment a lot tougher.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $15.20 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $18.80 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Drew Monti | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $15.10 |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Soho Spectre at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on September 24 at $12.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Hunting Zone at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on October 2 at $3.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | NW9000CD | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $31,944.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:49.20 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $12.60 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 13 | NW8001-4 | $14,979.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $15.83 |
| 6/9 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $13.80 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2026 | 18 | TRK<89 | $31,930.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.70 |
| 1/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Hunting Zone (1:50.00) in NW9000CD on October 2 at $8.20. At the previous start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Southpaw (1:49.30) in NW12000CD on September 22 at $14.20. Suitably placed and can make amends.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NW9000CD | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $8.20 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 29 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:49.30 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $14.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NW12500CD | $31,384.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,531.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | NW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:49.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Dale Yeah (1:50.00) in NW12000CD on October 2 at $15.90. The run previous 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Tualou (1:50.00) in NW12000CD on September 15 at $8.60. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 17 | NW12000CD | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $15.90 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $8.60 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 13 | NW5000L5 | $12,126.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | SP | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 27.0L | $15.90 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr6) at this track (1:51.00) beating Sling Shock in STR ALL on October 2 at $19.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Worth including.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 18 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $19.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT-F | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $8.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT | $24,964.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $37.10 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $22.90 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Dale Yeah (1:50.00) in NW12000CD on October 2 at $25.50. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Bettors Donttell (1:50.30) in NW12000CD on September 22 at $4.70. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NW12000CD | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.00 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $25.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $35.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT-F | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | PATRIOT | $24,964.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Fair run when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Bettors Donttell at this track over 1609m in a NW12000CD on September 22 at $5. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Dale Yeah at this track over 1609m in a NW12000CD on October 2 at $4. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 10 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 | NW12000CD | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $32.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $34,722.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Mitchell Cushing | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $16.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |