Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
ER GRIFFIN (4) was 6 metres away in third at this track over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. RANALDI (5) produced a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and he can go right on with the job. CAPTAIN TELL (2) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. ROLLWITHHOTTYTODDY (3) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 28 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck (Fr8) at this track (1:54.40) beating Lone Survivor in TRK<70 on October 5 at $30.30. This race will be harder than that win. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $30.30 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $26.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.30 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cody Poliseno | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $5.80. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 4.5 m (Fr8) at this track (1:52.40) beating Twin B Jays in TRK<76 on September 29 at $6.10. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $36.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.60 |
| 5/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Won three starts back at this track over 1609m TRK<76 on September 14. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $8.10. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Swifty Run (1:53.20) in STR ALL on September 21 at $45.10. Great chance to go a couple better.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 88 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $45.10 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $16.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $8.80 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.20 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $6.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $27,933.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $7.80 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | STR ALL | $27,933.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $7.80 |

Driver: Dakota Niles
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Clearwater Courage (1:53.30) on October 6 at $8.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $24.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2026 | 28 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $115.70 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 59 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $18.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr3) at this track (1:54.20) beating Checkers Legacy in TRK<73 on October 5 at $3.60. Going well enough to figure in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $30.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.60 |
| 9/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 75 m by Noted (1:52.20) on September 21 at $78. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Captain Rocknroll (1:51.10) in W2-5PMLT on August 31 at $36.70. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/09/2026 | 21 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 75.8L | $78.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 43.5L | $36.70 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 17500CL | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 41.3L | $18.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 33.0L | $93.70 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2026 | 32 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $26.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:02.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Major Betts (1:52.10) on September 29 at $8.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Noted (1:52.20) on September 21 at $3.50. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 03/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Eli Swartzentruber | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $12.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Captain Tell (1:52.40) on September 29 at $1.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.90 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $34.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $36.60 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 9 |
| 36.8L | $24.30 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |