Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
NORTHERN SULTAN (4) had put together a string of strong performances then added to the list last start when he finished third over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.6 metres. Meets a comparable field so he can pick up that long overdue win. LIKE A WARRIOR (8) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. CRYPTO CASH (2) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out. Something for the Multiples: MCMIKENMIKE (3)

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Lexus Ranger (1:56.30) on September 24 at $43.50. Before that, 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Slick Leonard (1:56.30) on September 10 at $56.70. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $43.50 |
| 8/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $56.70 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $7.90 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $16.80 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $11.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Divine Melody at this track over 1609m on October 1 at $6. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Uncle Peter's Crew at this track over 1609m on October 8 at $4.90. Strong winning hope.
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 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 45.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $63.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.30 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Just Foolin (1:59.30) on October 8 at $2.80. Before that 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Divine Melody (1:56.40) on October 1 at $2.80. Wait until he shows more.
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<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $65.40 |
| 4/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 103.5L | $33.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $30.50 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.6 m by Uncle Peter's Crew (1:57.30) on October 8 at $4.40. Can build on that fine effort last start.
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<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $7.30 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 58.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $9.70 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Uncle Peter's Crew (1:57.30) on October 8 at $15.10. Before that 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Divine Melody (1:56.40) on October 1 at $9.20. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $9.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Uncle Peter's Crew (1:57.30) on October 8 at $3. At her previous start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Moms Cash (1:55.40) on October 1 at $26.90. Going okay so keep her safe.
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<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $26.90 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $30.10 |
| 3/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $20.90 |
| 4/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $49.10 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Just Foolin (1:59.30) on October 8 at $7. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Moms Cash at this track over 1609m on October 1 at $24.20. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.
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 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:59.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 123.0L | $24.20 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $53.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $33.70 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $46.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Tobasco at this track over 1609m on October 8 at $17.60. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Moms Cash (1:55.40) on October 1 at $23.40. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $17.60 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $23.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $68.80 |
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $11.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |