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Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m

FERN HILL INDIGO (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4.5 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. SCUBA SAMI HANOVER (3) finished sixth last start, beaten 35 metres at this track over 1609m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expect her to be prominent. BIG CITY MAYBELENE (4) is one of the main contenders after winning her past two starts, the latest at The Meadows five-and-a-half weeks ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. BETTERTHANHOPE N (2) must be considered after she finished third over 1609m at this track two weeks ago.

Race Time:6:39 PM

Friday, October 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Surreal Syrah (1)x82783674x

Trainer: Daniel Tuccillo (Jnr) 12 mths 101: 6-10-17

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

11 yo B M

Sire: SO SURREAL

Dam: RED ZINFANDEL

Stats

Career101: 6-10-17

LTS$131,618.00

BMR1:54.00

TS101: 6-10-17

Win %5.94%

Place %32.67%

Comments

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Fern Hill Indigo (1:53.00) on April 27 at $48. Might be better for this run.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	24/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Daniel Tuccillo (Jnr)	1:58.10	0	1. Elm Grove Redwine 2. One Bettor 3. Surreal Syrah	3L	$0.00
4/8	29/06/2026	14	MTRK<68	$13,788.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.40	6	1. Cougar On A Terr 2. Woman In Gold 3. One Bettor	10.5L	$35.30
7/8	15/06/2026	7	MTRK<68	$13,250.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:54.00	7	1. Lyons Shining 2. Justcallmecasey 3. Saratoga	24.8L	$50.80
6/7	08/06/2026	7	MTRK<68	$13,250.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.30	5	1. Yama Gonna Win 2. Twin B Kini 3. Lyons Shining	19.5L	$15.60
3/8	01/06/2026	7	MTRK<68	$13,250.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:55.10	3	1. Justcallmecasey 2. Yama Gonna Win 3. Surreal Syrah	12.8L	$49.20
8/8	25/05/2026	9	MTRK<71	$13,966.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:55.20	6	1. Exceptionalism 2. Cougar On A Terr 3. Saratoga	27.8L	$84.90
7/7	16/05/2026	14	TRK<68	$11,872.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Daniel Tuccillo (Jnr)	1:55.30	5	1. Tuapeka Trick 2. Kick The Dirt Up 3. I'm A Clown	33.0L	$24.40
4/8	21/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:53.40	0	1. Sonny Black 2. Lyons Blewbyu 3. I'm A Clown	23.25L	$0.00

Betterthanhope N (2)1464385123

Trainer: Kathleen Brewer 12 mths 181: 22-26-27

Driver: Bruce Ranger

9 yo B M

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: GREAT PHILLY (NZ)

Stats

Career181: 22-26-27

LTS$392,364.00

BMR1:51.30

TS127: 17-22-17

Win %12.15%

Place %41.44%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Justcallmecasey at this track over 1609m FMTRK<73 last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second again at this track same class on September 22. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	01/10/2026	9	FMTRK<73	$15,086.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.20	8	1. Justcallmecasey 2. Mollys Game 3. Betterthanhope	2.3L	$11.10
2/7	22/09/2026	7	FMTRK<73	$13,889.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.00	4	1. Lyons Shining 2. Betterthanhope 3. Loveyoucookie	0.8L	$3.70
1/6	15/09/2026	8	TRK<70 CL	$12,500.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:53.10	1	1. Betterthanhope 2. Dragon The Line 3. Steal My Thunder	1.5L	$3.20
5/8	07/09/2026	6	TRK<70 CL	$12,500.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:53.40	3	1. Third Power 2. Outspoken Man 3. Carsonsbuckngo	6.8L	$4.20
8/9	01/09/2026	12	FMTRK<70	$13,194.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	SP	Michael Oosting	1:55.00	8	1. Blue Bobby Sox 2. Rapid Fire 3. Seafood Cc	15.8L	$24.80
3/8	20/08/2026	7	TRK<70	$12,126.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:53.30	2	1. Wyatt Earp 2. Crimson Pine 3. Betterthanhope	12.0L	$3.20
2/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:57.20	0	1. Seafood Neighneigh 2. Betterthanhope 3. Wainapedia	0.3L	$0.00
1/5	20/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	0	1. Betterthanhope 2. Seafood Star 3. Ladyshootstheblues	10.5L	$0.00

Scuba Sami Hanover (3)5116144456

Trainer: Michelle Lefebvre 12 mths 14: 3-0-3

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

3 yo B F

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: SARPA HANOVER

Stats

Career14: 3-0-3

LTS$26,855.00

BMR1:57.40

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %21.43%

Place %42.86%

Comments

Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Rapid Fire (1:53.20) on September 15 at $3.90. The run previous 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 8 m by La Patrona Bella (1:57.20) in FMNW2PMCD on August 11 at $22.57. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.

Last Starts 31 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	15/09/2026	35	FMTRK<70	$13,194.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:53.20	3	1. Rapid Fire 2. Justcallmecasey 3. Lyons Shining	33.0L	$3.90
5/7	11/08/2026	7	Trial	$13,837.00	Scioto Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:57.20	0	1. La Patrona Bella 2. American Lily 3. Captain Sassy	8.25L	$22.57
5/7	11/08/2026	7	Trial	$13,837.00	Scioto Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:57.20	0	1. La Patrona Bella 2. American Lily 3. Captain Sassy	8.25L	$22.57
4/8	04/08/2026	7	FMNW2PMCD	$13,837.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:55.40	3	1. La Patrona Bella 2. Barkie Bovino 3. Vintage Vino	22.5L	$13.39
4/7	28/07/2026	14	FMNW2PMCD	$14,078.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Jim Devaux	1:57.30	5	1. Moana Hanover 2. Allineeizamiracle 3. Lucean	9.8L	$17.25
4/7	14/07/2026	7	FMNW2PMCD	$14,078.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:57.30	1	1. Allineeizamiracle 2. Lucean 3. Sea Blaze	4.5L	$2.49
1/7	07/07/2026	9	FMNW1PMCD	$13,353.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:57.40	4	1. Scuba Sami Hanover 2. Odds On Celestial 3. Trineville	4.5L	$5.90

Big City Maybelene (4)2666312611

Trainer: Raymond Ahto 12 mths 43: 4-5-5

Driver: James Hardy

4 yo B M

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: BIG CITY BETTY

Stats

Career43: 4-5-5

LTS$60,569.00

BMR1:52.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %9.30%

Place %32.56%

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at The Meadows (1:52.40) beating Glorilla in FMCLMW1NW4 on September 9 at $1.20. Hard to leave out on current form. Sure to give backers a sight.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	09/09/2026	7	FMCLMW1NW4	$10,139.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	1:52.40	5	1. Big City Maybelene 2. Glorilla 3. Fox Valley Millie	2.3L	$1.20
1/9	02/09/2026	7	FMCLMW1NW4	$10,139.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	1:53.30	5	1. Big City Maybelene 2. Wish It Was Love 3. All Hail The Queen	2.3L	$12.90
6/7	26/08/2026	21	FMCLMW1NW4	$10,414.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	1:52.30	6	1. Bethel 2. Happy Tabby 3. Grand Yankee	21.0L	$24.00
2/6	05/08/2026	7	FMCLMW1NW4	$10,414.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	1:53.40	4	1. Bethel 2. Big City Maybelene 3. Wish It Was Love	3.8L	$7.20
1/8	29/07/2026	14	FMCLMW1NW4	$9,986.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	1:53.20	4	1. Big City Maybelene 2. Glorilla 3. Sara B Delight	0.6L	$11.20
3/8	15/07/2026	7	FMCLMW1NW4	$10,160.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Dave Palone	1:53.20	3	1. Melville 2. Sara B Delight 3. Big City Maybelene	11.3L	$4.80
4/7	24/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Walters	1:57.20	0	1. Cirrus De Vie 2. Hillbillyfairytale 3. San Domino	9.75L	$0.00
3/6	05/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Buter	1:54.40	0	1. Varsity Blue Chip 2. Selina's Choice 3. Big City Maybelene	12.75L	$0.00

Fern Hill Indigo (5)2146545752

Trainer: Paul Mc Hugh 12 mths 83: 17-20-10

Driver: Matthew Athearn

5 yo BL M

Sire: MALICIOUS

Dam: NOBLE ELLEN

Stats

Career83: 17-20-10

LTS$231,385.00

BMR1:52.00

TS50: 8-6-8

Win %20.48%

Place %56.63%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Rapid Fire (1:53.30) on October 8 at $8.90. Progressing well. Top prospects.

Last Starts 8 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	MTRK<70	$14,368.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:53.30	5	1. Rapid Fire 2. Fern Hill Indigo 3. Mollys Game	4.5L	$8.90
5/5	01/10/2026	9	FMTRK<76	$15,805.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:51.40	4	1. Always B Best 2. Lyons Shining 3. Chasing Dudes	54.8L	$23.80
7/7	22/09/2026	7	FMTRK<73	$13,889.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:53.00	7	1. Lyons Shining 2. Betterthanhope 3. Loveyoucookie	23.3L	$27.40
5/8	15/09/2026	7	FMTRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.20	5	1. South St Dottie 2. Storybook Bella 3. Chasing Dudes	5.3L	$19.80
4/8	08/09/2026	7	FMTRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:53.20	5	1. Dark N Tan 2. Always B Best 3. Chasing Dudes	17.3L	$15.00
5/6	01/09/2026	7	FMTRK<76	$14,583.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	SP	Michael Oosting	1:53.00	2	1. Miss Trickster 2. Dark N Tan 3. Storybook Bella	23.3L	$6.10
4/5	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.10	0	1. Intothemysticmoon 2. Mach Seelster 3. Sweet Street Lou	18.75L	$0.00
1/4	23/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Thomas Carlstrom	1:57.40	0	1. Fern Hill Indigo 2. Writing Onthe Wall 3. Strong Sense	18.75L	$0.00

Smile Happy (6)4221359x45

Trainer: Michael Cushing 12 mths 40: 2-7-2

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

4 yo B M

Sire: PAPI ROB HANOVER (USA)

Dam: WEEPER

Stats

Career40: 2-7-2

LTS$68,923.00

BMR1:52.00

TS12: 1-1-1

Win %5.00%

Place %27.50%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Rapid Fire (1:53.30) on October 8 at $5. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Justcallmecasey (1:53.20) on October 1 at $3.10. Will not find this easy.

Last Starts 8 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	MTRK<70	$14,368.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.30	1	1. Rapid Fire 2. Fern Hill Indigo 3. Mollys Game	7.5L	$5.00
4/8	01/10/2026	80	FMTRK<73	$15,086.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.20	3	1. Justcallmecasey 2. Mollys Game 3. Betterthanhope	3.8L	$3.10
9/9	13/07/2026	14	MNW3000CD	$17,417.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:51.20	1	1. Arizona 2. Seafood Beauty 3. Quite Beachy	95.3L	$20.70
5/8	29/06/2026	7	MNW3000CD	$18,868.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.00	2	1. Seafood Beauty 2. Ladysassin 3. Chasing Dudes	15.0L	$5.10
3/9	22/06/2026	11	MNW3000CD	$19,526.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	Brett Beckwith	1:52.30	2	1. Choiceofthetown 2. Muse La Rouge 3. Smile Happy	6.8L	$9.00
1/8	11/06/2026	13	NW2PMLT	$20,921.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.00	6	1. Smile Happy 2. Lyons Blewbyu 3. Luca Bay	0.8L	$11.40
3/5	06/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Ron Cushing	1:52.30	0	1. Thirsty Thursday 2. Thenu Came Along 3. Smile Happy	28.5L	$0.00
5/8	21/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.40	0	1. Sonny Black 2. Lyons Blewbyu 3. I'm A Clown	54.75L	$0.00