Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
TOBASCO (5) scored last start by 6 metres in a far better performance at this track over 1609m. Recent effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. HALIFAX (3) did not live up to market expectations last time out when sixth, beaten 15 metres, over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Won't find this any harder and he can finish a lot closer this time. NEW LEGACY (1) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Bangor Raceway over 1609m. Genuine threat. GRAFENBERG (7) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Two back was well beaten into fifth behind West River Jet at Charlottetown over 1609m in a HCP on July 30 at $16.85. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind J S Peyton at Bangor Raceway over 1609m in a NW1500L4CD on September 16 at $2.50. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 48 | NW1500L4CD | $7,083.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | HCP | $4,541.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Good | D Dowling | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $16.85 |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $8,163.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | G Barrieau | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $46.65 |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | $8,163.00 | Summerside Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Barrieau | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $78.10 | |
| 2/5 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | $4,490.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | J Hughes | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.35 | |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | $4,286.00 | Charlottetown | 1609m | Fast | G Barrieau | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.95 | |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Pass Key (1:55.40) on October 1 at $14.80. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by The World Owes Me (1:55.20) on September 24 at $2.90. Looking to others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $14.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2026 | 28 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.90 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $14.60 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Swan Faith (1:56.00) on October 8 at $2.30. The start before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Grateful (1:53.40) on October 1 at $4.70. Expecting a spike in form this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 175.5L | $4.70 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $19.40 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 82.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Swan Faith (1:56.00) on October 8 at $11.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Pass Key (1:55.40) on October 1 at $19.80. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.40 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $19.80 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 60.0L | $24.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $16.90 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $18.80 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:56.10) beating The World Owes Me in TRK<73 on October 8 at $2.30. Key runner once again.
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 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $7.60 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ivan Davies
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Well-beaten 35 days ago at this track over 1609m, before that 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Energetic Julio (1:54.40) in NW3000CD on September 3 at $5. Happy to work around him.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $1.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2026 | 42 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $18.10 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77.5 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $22.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ivan Davies | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Ivan Davies | 2:06.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Swan Faith at this track over 1609m TRK<76 last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres fourth again at this track same class on October 1. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $36.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $42.60 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |