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Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m

WENDELL BLUE CHIP (4) has been racing well of late. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.6 metres. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. POPPY WOW (5) finished third last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Meets a comparable field and she can bounce back to winning form. SAINT STEPHENS (3) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. VALYRIAN STEEL (2) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good win over 1609m at Bangor Raceway two runs back.

Race Time:8:26 PM
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Silk
Wicked Fun (1)3414363451
Trainer: Eric Dickson 12 mths 83: 11-9-14

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

7 yo B G
Sire: DEWEYCHEATUMNHOWE (USA)
Dam: YANKEE NOLA

Stats

Career83: 11-9-14
LTS$200,624.00
BMR1:54.40
TS83: 11-9-14
Win %13.25%
Place %40.96%

Comments

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following October 1 run. Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:54.40) beating He Hunts in TRK<79 on October 8 at $6. This race will be harder than that win. Hard to have.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/608/10/20267TRK<79$17,241.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastNicholas Graffam1:54.402
  • 1. Wicked Fun
  • 2. He Hunts
  • 3. You Dont Own Me
4.5L$6.00
5/801/10/20267TRK<79$16,523.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBruce Ranger1:54.107
  • 1. Poppy Wow
  • 2. Fourth Warning
  • 3. Captain Suzuki
20.3L$5.60
4/924/09/20267NW6000CD$19,444.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastTodd O'dea1:55.206
  • 1. Dryden Hanover
  • 2. Grateful
  • 3. Feeling Optimistic
6.8L$25.60
3/717/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastTodd O'dea1:55.006
  • 1. Grafenberg
  • 2. Poppy Wow
  • 3. Wicked Fun
5.3L$10.10
6/810/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastTodd O'dea1:55.003
  • 1. Halifax
  • 2. Captain Suzuki
  • 3. Laurens Hoopla
17.3L$4.40
3/703/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastTodd O'dea1:54.305
  • 1. Creative Venture
  • 2. Swan Faith
  • 3. Wicked Fun
10.5L$3.30
2/922/05/2026-Trial$0.00Vernon Downs1609mFastTodd O'dea1:56.300
  • 1. Bella's Love
  • 2. Top Gallant
  • 3. Wicked Fun
7.5L$0.00
6/714/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:59.400
  • 1. Bill Bauer
  • 2. Majestic Dutchess
  • 3. Brewster Baker
12.75L$0.00
2
Silk
Valyrian Steel (2)1561466819
Trainer: Katelyn Gerow 12 mths 84: 17-9-9

Driver: Michael Oosting

7 yo B H
Sire: CHAPTER SEVEN (USA)
Dam: BLOOMFIELDCANTIFLY

Stats

Career84: 17-9-9
LTS$142,194.00
BMR1:54.30
TS23: 2-1-1
Win %20.24%
Place %41.67%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Bill Bauer (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on September 24 at $42.20. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Fr7) at Bangor Raceway (2:01.40) beating Twoscoopsforjack in NW3000L4CD on September 12 at $2.30. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/924/09/202612NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:54.207
  • 1. Bill Bauer
  • 2. He Hunts
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
36.0L$42.20
1/712/09/20269NW3000L4CD$7,639.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastHeath Campbell2:01.407
  • 1. Valyrian Steel
  • 2. Twoscoopsforjack
  • 3. Wariner
8.3L$2.30
8/803/09/20267NW6000CD$18,056.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrad Irvine1:53.404
  • 1. Wall Street Edge
  • 2. Greenarrow Hanover
  • 3. Consus Victory
30.0L$45.50
6/927/08/202614NW6000CD$18,545.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:55.003
  • 1. Feeling Optimistic
  • 2. Consus Victory
  • 3. Get Outa My Lane
9.8L$58.60
6/813/08/20267TRK<79$14,265.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrad Irvine1:55.104
  • 1. Manhattan Moni
  • 2. Consus Victory
  • 3. Mcstoned Again
19.5L$6.50
4/806/08/20269TRK<76$14,265.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:55.308
  • 1. Laurens Hoopla
  • 2. Consus Victory
  • 3. Pass Key
4.5L$5.20
4/606/05/2026-Trial$0.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastHeath Campbell1:58.400
  • 1. So Rock N' Roll
  • 2. Art Of Endurance
  • 3. Colnago
35.25L$0.00
4/617/05/2025-Trial$0.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastW Drew Campbell1:59.300
  • 1. Emma Rozze
  • 2. Rags To Riches
  • 3. Denver Seelster
27L$0.00
3
Silk
Saint Stephens (3)8244634346
Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 57: 5-9-8

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

4 yo B H
Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)
Dam: CAITLEE HALL

Stats

Career57: 5-9-8
LTS$112,429.00
BMR1:56.10
TS5: 0-0-2
Win %8.77%
Place %38.60%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Grateful (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on October 8 at $5.60. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on September 24 at $30.70. A better showing expected.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/608/10/202614NW4000CD$17,960.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:54.201
  • 1. Grateful
  • 2. Wendell Blue Chip
  • 3. Poppy Wow
18.0L$5.60
4/724/09/20267W2-5PMLTCD$23,611.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:54.006
  • 1. Caviart War Room
  • 2. Chapter Of Life
  • 3. I Like Green
6.0L$30.70
3/617/09/20267W2-5PMLTCD$23,611.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:55.003
  • 1. Jeffrey Neil
  • 2. Energetic Julio
  • 3. Saint Stephens
15.0L$14.60
4/910/09/20267W2-5PMLTCD$23,611.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:53.301
  • 1. Caviart War Room
  • 2. Chapter Of Life
  • 3. Ponda Rocky
20.3L$34.20
3/603/09/202610W2-5PMLT$23,611.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:54.102
  • 1. Jeffrey Neil
  • 2. Brewster Baker
  • 3. Saint Stephens
9.8L$22.60
6/824/08/20267WO2-5PMCD$16,762.00Saratoga1609mFastKyle Swift1:58.003
  • 1. Sunburnt Silverado
  • 2. Alimony Mike
  • 3. Kill The Noise As
6.0L$7.08
3/603/03/2026-Trial$0.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Beckwith2:00.100
  • 1. Full Scale
  • 2. Tiktok Roy
  • 3. Saint Stephens
4.5L$0.00
6/614/03/2025-Trial$0.00Oak Grove Racing1609mFastShae Vandervort2:00.000
  • 1. It's A Herbie
  • 2. Spanish Room
  • 3. Susie's Sister
27L$0.00
4
Silk
Wendell Blue Chip (4)8485156442
Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 50: 6-4-11

Driver: Matthew Athearn

4 yo BR G
Sire: GREEN MANALISHI S
Dam: AUROVA HANOVER

Stats

Career50: 6-4-11
LTS$190,496.00
BMR1:55.00
TS23: 2-3-5
Win %12.00%
Place %42.00%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Jeffrey Neil at this track over 1609m in a W2-5PMLTCD on October 1 at $14.30. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Grateful at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on October 8 at $4.50. Definite winning chance.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/608/10/20267NW4000CD$17,960.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:54.204
  • 1. Grateful
  • 2. Wendell Blue Chip
  • 3. Poppy Wow
0.6L$4.50
4/501/10/202621W2-5PMLTCD$24,425.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:54.005
  • 1. Jeffrey Neil
  • 2. Chapter Of Life
  • 3. False Dogma
6.8L$14.30
4/610/09/20267NW6000CD$18,056.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:55.004
  • 1. Consus Victory
  • 2. Grateful
  • 3. Mcstoned Again
10.5L$3.50
6/803/09/20267NW6000CD$18,056.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:53.401
  • 1. Wall Street Edge
  • 2. Greenarrow Hanover
  • 3. Consus Victory
10.5L$16.10
5/927/08/20269NW6000CD$18,545.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:55.005
  • 1. Feeling Optimistic
  • 2. Consus Victory
  • 3. Get Outa My Lane
8.3L$3.70
1/818/08/20267NW3000CD$17,118.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:55.204
  • 1. Wendell Blue Chip
  • 2. Joyous Spirit
  • 3. He Hunts
5.3L$2.60
6/608/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMark Athearn1:59.300
  • 1. Laurens Hoopla
  • 2. Like A Warrior
  • 3. Billy B
21L$0.00
4/711/10/2025-Trial$0.00Shenandoah Downs1609mFastColin Kelly1:56.300
  • 1. Honolulu Hanover
  • 2. Te Amo Lindy
  • 3. Scudo Hanover
9L$0.00
5
Silk
Poppy Wow (5)4274422213
Trainer: James Hardy 12 mths 94: 16-20-17

Driver: James Hardy

6 yo B M
Sire: CRAZY WOW
Dam: TORI HALL

Stats

Career94: 16-20-17
LTS$375,870.00
BMR1:54.10
TS94: 16-20-17
Win %17.02%
Place %56.38%

Comments

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Grateful (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on October 8 at $3.90. Two runs back won by 12 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.10) beating Fourth Warning in TRK<79 on October 1 at $9.20. Big run expected.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/608/10/20267NW4000CD$17,960.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:54.203
  • 1. Grateful
  • 2. Wendell Blue Chip
  • 3. Poppy Wow
5.3L$3.90
1/801/10/20267TRK<79$16,523.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:54.101
  • 1. Poppy Wow
  • 2. Fourth Warning
  • 3. Captain Suzuki
12.0L$9.20
2/924/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastRon Cushing1:55.207
  • 1. The World Owes Me
  • 2. Poppy Wow
  • 3. Tobasco
3.8L$5.70
2/717/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastRon Cushing1:55.004
  • 1. Grafenberg
  • 2. Poppy Wow
  • 3. Wicked Fun
3.8L$3.40
2/710/09/20267NW3000CD$15,278.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:56.401
  • 1. Fourth Warning
  • 2. Poppy Wow
  • 3. Cousin Van
8.3L$6.10
4/603/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:54.404
  • 1. Lightningfast
  • 2. Cousin Van
  • 3. Dewey Dog
14.3L$2.90
4/608/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Stevenson1:59.100
  • 1. Bravado
  • 2. Wall Street Edge
  • 3. Grafenberg
16.5L$0.00
2/610/04/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:57.400
  • 1. Just Roxy
  • 2. Poppy Wow
  • 3. Kyrie Deo
3.75L$0.00
6
Silk
Comeonover Hanover (6)6512273336
Trainer: Andy Gardner 12 mths 160: 25-27-16

Driver: Jay Randall

8 yo B G
Sire: SEBASTIAN K S
Dam: CARMITA

Stats

Career160: 25-27-16
LTS$411,306.00
BMR1:54.30
TS20: 3-4-4
Win %15.63%
Place %42.50%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Grateful (1:53.40) on October 1 at $15.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Bill Bauer (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on September 24 at $5.80. Not up to this.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/801/10/20267TRK<79$16,523.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:53.401
  • 1. Grateful
  • 2. He Hunts
  • 3. Creative Venture
11.3L$15.70
3/924/09/20267NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:54.201
  • 1. Bill Bauer
  • 2. He Hunts
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
8.3L$5.80
3/917/09/20267NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:55.304
  • 1. Six Pack Tony
  • 2. Halifax
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
3.8L$3.80
3/710/09/20267NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:55.201
  • 1. Lightningfast
  • 2. Creative Venture
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
17.3L$3.00
7/803/09/20267NW6000CD$18,056.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:53.408
  • 1. Wall Street Edge
  • 2. Greenarrow Hanover
  • 3. Consus Victory
20.3L$34.00
2/927/08/20267TRK<79$15,692.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:55.407
  • 1. Joyous Spirit
  • 2. Comeonover Hanover
  • 3. You Dont Own Me
3.8L$7.50
3/808/09/2025-Trial$0.00Saratoga1609mFastOliver Lemus1:59.300
  • 1. Conquest As
  • 2. Crazycat
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
3L$0.00
7
Silk
Creative Venture (7)1653125534
Trainer: Christopher Hitchcock 12 mths 137: 13-21-29

Driver: Brett Beckwith

8 yo BR G
Sire: CREATINE (USA)
Dam: NORTHERN GRACE

Stats

Career137: 13-21-29
LTS$381,557.00
BMR1:54.30
TS13: 2-3-2
Win %9.49%
Place %45.99%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Grateful (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on October 8 at $8.30. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Grateful (1:53.40) on October 1 at $14.10. Others preferred at this stage.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/608/10/20267NW4000CD$17,960.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:54.202
  • 1. Grateful
  • 2. Wendell Blue Chip
  • 3. Poppy Wow
9.8L$8.30
3/801/10/20267TRK<79$16,523.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:53.402
  • 1. Grateful
  • 2. He Hunts
  • 3. Creative Venture
3.0L$14.10
5/924/09/20267NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJay Randall1:54.206
  • 1. Bill Bauer
  • 2. He Hunts
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
18.0L$60.60
5/917/09/20267NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:55.306
  • 1. Six Pack Tony
  • 2. Halifax
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
8.3L$2.30
2/710/09/20267NW4000CD$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:55.202
  • 1. Lightningfast
  • 2. Creative Venture
  • 3. Comeonover Hanover
6.8L$2.30
1/703/09/20267TRK<76$14,583.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:54.304
  • 1. Creative Venture
  • 2. Swan Faith
  • 3. Wicked Fun
6.8L$2.50
3/506/02/2026-Trial$0.00Yonkers Raceway1609mFastBrent Holland1:57.200
  • 1. Casino Action
  • 2. Sling Shock
  • 3. Creative Venture
41.25L$0.00
1/227/01/2026-Trial$0.00Yonkers Raceway1609mFastPat Lachance2:05.000
  • 1. Creative Venture
  • 2. Chip Of The South
288L$0.00

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