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Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m

MAJOR BETTS (3) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and just 0.8 metres from the winner. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. CLEARWATER COURAGE (5) produced a good effort at his latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 1609m at this track on October 6. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. BAG PIPE MAJOR (1) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track four weeks ago. RACING RIPPER (4) could only finish seventh over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Race Time:7:12 PM

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Bag Pipe Major (1)4352676445

Trainer: Bethany Graffam 12 mths 136: 18-14-24

Driver: Brett Beckwith

12 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: DELIGHTED AGAIN

Stats

Career136: 18-14-24

LTS$450,968.00

BMR1:50.10

TS133: 18-14-24

Win %13.24%

Place %41.18%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Clearwater Courage (1:53.40) on September 14 at $5.20. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by D A Wicked Shine (1:52.20) on August 24 at $5.60. Going okay so keep him safe.

Last Starts 29 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	14/09/2026	21	TRK<79	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.40	3	1. Clearwater Courage 2. D A Wicked Shine 3. Sandpiper	6.0L	$5.20
4/9	24/08/2026	14	TRK<76	$13,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:52.20	5	1. D A Wicked Shine 2. Domi 3. Colt Bennett	18.0L	$5.60
4/8	10/08/2026	7	TRK<79	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:50.40	5	1. Dance Monkey 2. Noted 3. Twin B Jays	27.8L	$3.40
6/8	03/08/2026	7	TRK<79	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:52.00	8	1. Hollywood Skeeter 2. Scrappy Ideal 3. Seafood Togo	13.5L	$75.60
7/8	27/07/2026	7	TRK<77	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.10	8	1. Twin B Jays 2. Seafood Togo 3. Flirtin Jk	12.8L	$46.60
6/6	20/07/2026	7	TRK<77	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.20	3	1. Sixfingerfreddie 2. Celtic Tiger 3. Scrappy Ideal	9.0L	$5.80
4/5	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.20	0	1. Er Griffin 2. Quentin Quarantino 3. P A Piper	11.25L	$0.00
5/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.20	0	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Seaside Tina 3. Anvil Hands	17.25L	$0.00

Hc Commander (2)1284244383

Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 158: 19-34-17

Driver: Brad Irvine

7 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS A VIRGIN (USA)

Dam: YES WE DID

Stats

Career158: 19-34-17

LTS$324,837.00

BMR1:50.40

TS2: 0-0-2

Win %12.03%

Place %44.30%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $13.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 25 m by Mickie Mantle (1:52.10) in 12500CL on September 29 at $15.40. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	06/10/2026	7	TRK<79	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.10	4	1. Colt Bennett 2. Hey Jude Hanover 3. Hc Commander	3.8L	$13.80
8/8	29/09/2026	7	12500CL	$13,649.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Pantaleano	1:52.10	2	1. Mickie Mantle 2. Last Goodbye 3. Compensate Me	27.0L	$15.40
3/9	22/09/2026	17	12500CL	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:52.30	8	1. Torrid Saint 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Kneedeep N Custard, Hc Commander	5.3L	$60.60
4/9	05/09/2026	8	SERFINAL	$37,500.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:53.10	2	1. Park Street Blues 2. Gotta Go Gram 3. Mickie Mantle	6.0L	$42.30
4/5	28/08/2026	7	13500CLSER	$14,265.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Ridge Warren	1:53.20	5	1. Park Street Blues 2. Ouchie 3. Camco Lucas	18.0L	$1.78
2/5	21/08/2026	7	13500CLSER	$14,265.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Michael Merton	1:52.30	2	1. Gotta Go Gram 2. Hc Commander 3. Park Street Blues	7.5L	$14.82
4/5	21/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Thomas Merton	1:58.10	0	1. Funatthebeach 2. Speed Writer 3. Bad Boy Too	13.5L	$0.00
2/9	02/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Dayton Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Smith	1:53.20	0	1. Nytro J 2. Hc Commander 3. Indiana Cam	9L	$0.00

Major Betts (3)4645261612

Trainer: Kathleen Brewer 12 mths 155: 23-38-21

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

9 yo BR G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: SOUTHWIND JOHANNE

Stats

Career155: 23-38-21

LTS$641,852.00

BMR1:50.30

TS85: 13-21-11

Win %14.84%

Place %52.90%

Comments

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.8 m by Swifty Run (1:53.30) in STR ALL on October 6 at $5.90. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.10) beating Colt Bennett in TRK<79 on September 29 at $5.10. Chief contender.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	06/10/2026	7	STR ALL	$21,552.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.30	5	1. Swifty Run 2. Major Betts 3. Bang Ah Uey	0.8L	$5.90
1/8	29/09/2026	8	TRK<79	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.10	6	1. Major Betts 2. Colt Bennett 3. Sixfingerfreddie	7.5L	$5.10
6/8	21/09/2026	7	STR ALL	$20,833.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Scott Renz	1:51.40	2	1. Sweet Street Lou 2. Head Honcho 3. Hespoisedtopounce	17.3L	$19.10
1/7	14/09/2026	7	STR ALL	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.20	5	1. Major Betts 2. Captain Tell 3. Colt Bennett	3.0L	$2.00
6/7	07/09/2026	7	STR ALL	$20,833.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.40	6	1. Jettingtomalibu 2. Anvil Hands 3. Sweet Street Lou	18.8L	$36.60
2/8	31/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.20	4	1. No Guts No Glory 2. Major Betts 3. Meadowbrook Flash	4.5L	$10.10
2/13	22/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.00	0	1. Mach Seelster 2. Ideal Entry 3. Major Betts	6L	$0.00
4/7	25/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Art Stafford (Jnr)	1:55.10	0	1. Act Classy 2. Stevie Hanover 3. Patrikthepiranha	18.75L	$0.00

Racing Ripper (4)2365453167

Trainer: Edwin Quevedo 12 mths 89: 13-8-12

Driver: Michael Oosting

5 yo B G

Sire: RACING HILL (CAN)

Dam: UNSOLVED MYSTERY

Stats

Career89: 13-8-12

LTS$205,164.00

BMR1:49.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %14.61%

Place %37.08%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack beaten 18 m by Fox Valley Compass (1:52.00) in NW4301L4 on August 30 at $7.20. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, beaten 11 m by Sneaky Hill (1:52.30) in NW5801L4 on August 18 at $11.50. A better showing expected.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	05/10/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	2:00.20	0	1. Racing Ripper 2. Pirate Hanover 3. D A Miss Universe	10.5L	$0.00
7/7	30/08/2026	12	NW4301L4	$12,126.00	Running Aces Casino & Racetrack	1609m	Fast	Brady Jenson	1:52.00	4	1. Fox Valley Compass 2. Charmingsix 3. Hangman Mcgee	18.8L	$7.20
6/7	18/08/2026	7	NW5801L4	$14,551.00	Running Aces Casino & Racetrack	1609m	Fast	Nick Roland	1:52.30	2	1. Sneaky Hill 2. Boom Boom Bullseye 3. Celebrity Status	11.3L	$11.50
1/6	11/08/2026	9	NW2801L4	$8,702.00	Running Aces Casino & Racetrack	1609m	Fast	Brady Jenson	1:53.20	6	1. Racing Ripper 2. Mazin Blazin 3. That's The Star	3.8L	$1.90
3/9	02/08/2026	12	NW2801L4	$8,702.00	Running Aces Casino & Racetrack	1609m	Fast	Casey Leonard	1:56.00	4	1. Fox Valley Ozzy 2. Chip's Power 3. Racing Ripper	3.8L	$1.70
5/7	21/07/2026	14	NW4301L4	$11,176.00	Running Aces Casino & Racetrack	1609m	Fast	Nick Roland	1:53.40	3	1. Boom Boom Bullseye 2. Charmingsix 3. Handsome Sir	11.3L	$2.50
4/9	07/07/2026	7	NW5801L4	$13,498.00	Running Aces Casino & Racetrack	1609m	Fast	Nick Roland	1:51.40	6	1. No Lou Zing 2. Jk Victory 3. A Major Omen	18.0L	$5.80
2/8	26/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m	Fast	Darren Dowler	1:53.30	0	1. Grace Hill 2. Racing Ripper 3. Frontier Dragon	11.25L	$0.00

Clearwater Courage (5)5434621441

Trainer: Joseph Nelson 12 mths 64: 11-9-11

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

5 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: LAINEY DEO

Stats

Career64: 11-9-11

LTS$235,309.00

BMR1:53.00

TS64: 11-9-11

Win %17.19%

Place %48.44%

Comments

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.30) beating Ranaldi in TRK<76 on October 6 at $2.10. Going well enough to take care of these.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	06/10/2026	7	TRK<76	$16,523.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.30	5	1. Clearwater Courage 2. Ranaldi 3. Flirtin Jk	0.8L	$2.10
4/8	29/09/2026	8	TRK<79	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.10	7	1. Major Betts 2. Colt Bennett 3. Sixfingerfreddie	14.3L	$77.60
4/8	21/09/2026	7	STR ALL	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.20	5	1. Swifty Run 2. Colt Bennett 3. Er Griffin	6.8L	$12.20
1/8	14/09/2026	7	TRK<79	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.40	4	1. Clearwater Courage 2. D A Wicked Shine 3. Sandpiper	1.5L	$4.80
2/7	07/09/2026	7	TRK<79	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.40	6	1. Colt Bennett 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Noted	6.0L	$24.00
6/8	31/08/2026	7	TRK<79	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.00	2	1. Sixfingerfreddie 2. Somehacksomewhere 3. Domi	13.5L	$6.70
2/6	28/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Andrew Harrington	1:59.10	0	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Sweet Jeff	1.5L	$0.00
2/6	17/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.40	0	1. Boca Raton 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Furious Beach	5.25L	$0.00

Waterfront (6)8183839728

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 52: 8-6-6

Driver: Matthew Athearn

4 yo B H

Sire: PAPI ROB HANOVER (USA)

Dam: DB BLUE CHIP

Stats

Career52: 8-6-6

LTS$136,345.00

BMR1:50.30

TS21: 4-1-2

Win %15.38%

Place %38.46%

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:51.20) in NW4000CD on October 1 at $13.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Patrikthepiranha (1:52.30) in NW4000CD on September 22 at $9. Looking to others.

Last Starts 12 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	9	NW4000CD	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:51.20	5	1. Whats For Suppaah 2. Ladysassin 3. Varney	64.5L	$13.50
2/8	22/09/2026	8	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.30	4	1. Patrikthepiranha 2. Waterfront 3. Rifleman	5.3L	$9.00
7/8	14/09/2026	6	NW3000CD	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.00	7	1. Bang Ah Uey 2. General Montana 3. Smart Guy	16.5L	$17.80
9/9	08/09/2026	15	NW6000CD	$18,056.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:52.00	8	1. Sundown Kid 2. Sporty M Three 3. Boiler Maker	70.5L	$45.40
3/6	24/08/2026	7	17500CL	$19,971.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:50.20	4	1. Galactic Storm 2. Kneedeep N Custard 3. Waterfront	6.0L	$11.90
8/8	17/08/2026	7	TRK<83	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:50.40	6	1. Mach Seelster 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Mr Huggins	21.8L	$31.60
1/5	27/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:56.10	0	1. Waterfront 2. Kiss 3. Sunday Shoes	8.25L	$0.00
1/6	26/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Good	Allan Davis	1:56.00	0	1. Waterfront 2. Half A Shekel 3. World Beater	24L	$0.00