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Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609m

PA LUKE (1) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his win last start, scoring by 24 metres over 1609m at this track. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Won't find this any harder and he can salute once again. D A LETS DANCE (2) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Maintained the impressive form last time when 24 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. JUST GIVENER (3) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Mohawk Park. TAHUNANUI (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m.

Race Time:6:00 PM

Friday, October 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Pa Luke (1)8143321231

Trainer: John Di Stefano 12 mths 19: 6-5-3

Driver: Bruce Ranger

3 yo B C

Sire: PAPI ROB HANOVER (USA)

Dam: RAVISHNMASTERPIECE

Stats

Career19: 6-5-3

LTS$109,632.00

BMR1:49.20

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %31.58%

Place %73.68%

Comments

Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 24 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:49.20) beating D A Lets Dance in W3-6PMLT on October 9 at $1.70. Hard to beat in this sort of form.

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	09/10/2026	13	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:49.20	6	1. Pa Luke 2. D A Lets Dance 3. No Guts No Glory	24.8L	$1.70
3/8	26/09/2026	7	SIMPSON	$43,103.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Ridge Warren	1:50.10	6	1. Another C Note 2. Highland B Best 3. Pa Luke	6.8L	$7.70
2/7	19/09/2026	7	W3-5PM	$21,528.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Ridge Warren	1:50.10	2	1. Sonofanutcracker 2. Pa Luke 3. Elmer Hanover	0.6L	$3.70
1/8	12/09/2026	6	CGNW5PM	$18,750.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Jack Pelling	1:50.40	4	1. Pa Luke 2. Hunt Me Up 3. Yankee Brew	13.5L	$4.20
2/6	06/09/2026	8	CGNW5PM	$18,750.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Tim Tetrick	1:49.20	2	1. Mardi Gras Man 2. Pa Luke 3. In The Moonlight	5.3L	$2.10
3/8	29/08/2026	13	W3-5PM	$22,111.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jack Pelling	1:51.10	2	1. Ragnar Lothbrok 2. Holt Hanover 3. Pa Luke	1.5L	$6.10
1/4	05/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Tim Tetrick	1:54.10	0	1. Pa Luke 2. Iminurblindspot 3. Brickyard Proline	52.5L	$0.00
2/7	23/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Jack Pelling	1:55.30	0	1. Mystical Rock It 2. Pa Luke 3. Lenny Hill	10.5L	$0.00

D A Lets Dance (2)5675414212

Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 26: 4-3-3

Driver: Matthew Athearn

3 yo B C

Sire: DANCIN LOU (USA)

Dam: QUANTUM BLUE CHIP

Stats

Career26: 4-3-3

LTS$83,895.00

BMR1:50.30

TS6: 2-2-0

Win %15.38%

Place %38.46%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into second behind Pa Luke at this track over 1609m in a W3-6PMLT on October 9 at $2.70. Performed better the start before where he posted a big 13 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:50.30) beating Tahunanui in NW3PMLT on September 29 at $1.40. 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
2/7	09/10/2026	10	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:49.20	5	1. Pa Luke 2. D A Lets Dance 3. No Guts No Glory	24.8L	$2.70
1/8	29/09/2026	8	NW3PMLT	$22,989.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.30	4	1. D A Lets Dance 2. Tahunanui 3. Rust	13.5L	$1.40
2/9	21/09/2026	7	W3-6PMLT	$26,389.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.30	6	1. Corbin Hanover 2. D A Lets Dance 3. Be Ready To Rock	6.0L	$3.00
4/9	14/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:53.00	2	1. Luca Bay 2. Be Ready To Rock 3. Tahunanui	1.5L	$6.00
1/8	07/09/2026	11	NW2PMLT	$20,833.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.00	5	1. D A Lets Dance 2. Whiskey Venom 3. Manasota	15.0L	$1.30
4/8	27/08/2026	33	NW2PMLT	$21,398.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.40	5	1. Beantown Dragon 2. Whiskey Venom 3. Manasota	7.5L	$1.70

Just Givener (3)3415841445

Trainer: Enrico Robinson 12 mths 22: 3-1-3

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

3 yo B C

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: BETTOR MOVE OVER

Stats

Career22: 3-1-3

LTS$57,948.00

BMR1:49.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %13.64%

Place %31.82%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m fifth behind Barracuda Hanover at Mohawk Park over 1609m 5yo last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres fourth again at Mohawk Park in 3yo OPEN CG on September 19. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	26/09/2026	7		$24,121.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	L Roy	1:50.20	5	1. Barracuda Hanover 2. Ryder Ross 3. Bettor Talker	3.3L	$3.00
4/8	19/09/2026	14	OPEN	$30,151.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	L Roy	1:50.40	1	1. Illicit Behavior 2. Tilthecowscomehome 3. Cheese Dreams	1.8L	$19.90
4/6	05/09/2026	16	OPEN	$30,519.00	Kawartha Downs	1609m	Fast	J Ryan	1:51.40	3	1. Tilthecowscomehome 2. Barracuda Hanover 3. Bajan Firefly	1.0L	$5.85
1/10	20/08/2026	5	OPEN	$30,519.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Tra Henry	1:49.40	7	1. Just Givener 2. Johnny Angel 3. Scorpion Seelster	2.5L	$27.40
4/9	15/08/2026	12		$22,380.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	Tra Henry	1:50.30	7	1. Major Miki 2. Stay Fresh 3. Secret Society	2.8L	$17.45
8/8	03/08/2026	23	OPEN	$152,594.00	Grand River Raceway	1609m	Fast	Trev Henry	1:48.20	2	1. Redland Rocket Man 2. Borderline Mobby 3. Odds On Bullfrog	16.5L	$43.30

Tahunanui (4)6821353421

Trainer: Andy Gardner 12 mths 23: 3-4-9

Driver: Michael Oosting

3 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S WISH (USA)

Dam: MAJOR FROST

Stats

Career23: 3-4-9

LTS$69,807.00

BMR1:52.30

TS7: 2-1-2

Win %13.04%

Place %69.57%

Comments

Going well. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.30) beating Houdini Hanover in NW2PMLT on October 6 at $1.80. Must be respected in this sort of form.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	06/10/2026	7	NW2PMLT	$22,989.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:52.30	5	1. Tahunanui 2. Houdini Hanover 3. Lyons Blewbyu	2.3L	$1.80
2/8	29/09/2026	8	NW3PMLT	$22,989.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:50.30	1	1. D A Lets Dance 2. Tahunanui 3. Rust	13.5L	$5.30
4/9	21/09/2026	7	W3-6PMLT	$26,389.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:51.30	3	1. Corbin Hanover 2. D A Lets Dance 3. Be Ready To Rock	14.3L	$6.00
3/9	14/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:53.00	4	1. Luca Bay 2. Be Ready To Rock 3. Tahunanui	1.5L	$3.90
5/9	07/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:50.40	9	1. Johnny Lincoln 2. Houdini Hanover 3. Be Ready To Rock	23.3L	$22.50
3/7	31/08/2026	11	W2-5PMLT	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.10	7	1. Captain Rocknroll 2. Dead Mans Chain 3. Tahunanui	12.8L	$24.50
4/4	04/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:53.10	0	1. Sporty M Three 2. Miss Blue Stork 3. Seafood Treasure	70.5L	$0.00
6/7	18/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Patrick Ryder	1:55.10	0	1. Twin B Thriller 2. Odds On Liquidity 3. Stonebridge Wizard	12.75L	$0.00

Gracies Tough Guy (5)3344527383

Trainer: Frederick Ward (Jnr) 12 mths 34: 2-8-6

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

4 yo B H

Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK

Dam: GRACIE GRACIE

Stats

Career34: 2-8-6

LTS$85,457.00

BMR1:58.20

TS21: 0-5-4

Win %5.88%

Place %47.06%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Surreal Spirit (1:52.00) in W3-6PMLT on October 1 at $45.40. Two runs back 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Luca Bay (1:53.00) in W2-5PMLT on September 14 at $44.60. Would rather see in something easier.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	01/10/2026	17	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:52.00	5	1. Surreal Spirit 2. No Guts No Glory 3. Gracies Tough Guy	11.3L	$45.40
8/9	14/09/2026	39	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Joe Wishard	1:53.00	9	1. Luca Bay 2. Be Ready To Rock 3. Tahunanui	14.3L	$44.60
3/6	06/08/2026	7	NW4PMLT	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:50.40	2	1. Lyons Honeymonster 2. Captain Rocknroll 3. Gracies Tough Guy	9.0L	$27.00
7/8	30/07/2026	7	NW4PMLT	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:51.10	2	1. Be Ready To Rock 2. Captain Rocknroll 3. Houdini Hanover	27.8L	$9.50
2/8	23/07/2026	7	NW2PMLT	$21,771.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:53.10	7	1. Houdini Hanover 2. Gracies Tough Guy 3. The Unit	7.5L	$3.00
5/7	16/07/2026	7	NW4PMLT	$24,673.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:52.10	3	1. Makorori 2. Dead Mans Chain 3. Be Ready To Rock	6.8L	$16.30
2/7	12/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	David Ingraham	2:02.30	0	1. Star Crunch 2. Gracies Tough Guy 3. Pembroke Danny Boy	0.75L	$0.00
5/8	24/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	David Ingraham	2:01.30	0	1. Charlies Memory 2. Animore Sass 3. Dawn Two Dark	32.25L	$0.00