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Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609m

SMART GUY (7) finished fifth at this track two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Big chance if things go his way. WHATA FOOLBELIEVES (3) brought some very good form to the table before the latest appearance when he finished 9 metres away in second over 1609m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. RIFLEMAN (6) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. BE READY TO ROCK (2) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:7:00 PM

Friday, October 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Varney (1)5484855334

Trainer: Brian Lamb 12 mths 138: 12-26-26

Driver: Michael Oosting

7 yo B G

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: SHANGHAI LIL

Stats

Career138: 12-26-26

LTS$358,253.00

BMR1:51.20

TS81: 7-13-16

Win %8.70%

Place %46.38%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Negotiator (1:52.20) in NW4000CD on October 9 at $9.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:51.20) in NW4000CD on October 1 at $18. Likely to struggle.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	09/10/2026	8	NW4000CD	$17,960.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:52.20	4	1. Negotiator 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Rifleman	11.3L	$9.40
3/8	01/10/2026	15	NW4000CD	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:51.20	1	1. Whats For Suppaah 2. Ladysassin 3. Varney	9.0L	$18.00
3/8	16/09/2026	7	NW2500L4CD	$7,361.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.40	5	1. Ridgecrest Dan 2. Cowboy Cargo 3. Varney	8.3L	$3.70
5/7	09/09/2026	16	FNICHOLSL1	$11,111.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Joey Mosher	1:55.10	5	1. Sweet Jeff 2. P L Pasquale 3. Th Kay C Crunch	25.5L	$42.80
5/8	24/08/2026	7	TRK<79	$14,265.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:51.40	3	1. Swifty Run 2. Sundown Kid 3. Noted	8.3L	$13.90
8/8	17/08/2026	7	NW3000CD	$17,118.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.20	1	1. Hespoisedtopounce 2. Sundown Kid 3. Boiler Maker	22.5L	$6.90
1/8	15/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.00	0	1. Varney 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Pembroke Red	1.5L	$0.00
5/6	16/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.30	0	1. Im Hungry 2. King Spencer 3. Cigars And Port	11.25L	$0.00

Be Ready To Rock (2)8162532354

Trainer: Domenic Longobardi 12 mths 53: 5-9-6

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

4 yo B H

Sire: ROCKIN IMAGE (CAN)

Dam: BOOGIE ON DOWN

Stats

Career53: 5-9-6

LTS$140,999.00

BMR1:51.10

TS19: 1-4-3

Win %9.43%

Place %37.74%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Pa Luke (1:49.20) in W3-6PMLT on October 9 at $16.50. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Surreal Spirit (1:52.00) in W3-6PMLT on October 1 at $31.90. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	09/10/2026	8	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Oosting	1:49.20	1	1. Pa Luke 2. D A Lets Dance 3. No Guts No Glory	45.0L	$16.50
5/7	01/10/2026	10	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.00	3	1. Surreal Spirit 2. No Guts No Glory 3. Gracies Tough Guy	22.5L	$31.90
3/9	21/09/2026	7	W3-6PMLT	$26,389.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.30	8	1. Corbin Hanover 2. D A Lets Dance 3. Be Ready To Rock	12.8L	$25.40
2/9	14/09/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.00	1	1. Luca Bay 2. Be Ready To Rock 3. Tahunanui	0.6L	$5.20
3/9	07/09/2026	14	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.40	4	1. Johnny Lincoln 2. Houdini Hanover 3. Be Ready To Rock	14.3L	$8.90
5/9	24/08/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.20	3	1. Sunsational 2. Lyons Honeymonster 3. Captain Rocknroll	5.3L	$5.10
4/5	09/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Jordan Ross	1:56.10	0	1. Hey Blinkin 2. Hopeyaliketheshow 3. Tell Rocks	15.75L	$0.00
3/8	02/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Good	Kyle Wilfong	1:57.40	0	1. Fearless Fox 2. Ranzar 3. Be Ready To Rock	20.25L	$0.00

Whata Foolbelieves (3)3437434232

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 144: 9-27-23

Driver: Matthew Athearn

9 yo B G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: J M SOLITAIRE

Stats

Career144: 9-27-23

LTS$298,505.00

BMR1:50.40

TS134: 8-27-23

Win %6.25%

Place %40.97%

Comments

Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Torrid Saint at this track over 1609m in a 10000CLHC on October 2 at $21.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Negotiator at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on October 9 at $8.40. 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
2/7	09/10/2026	7	NW4000CD	$17,960.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.20	5	1. Negotiator 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Rifleman	9.0L	$8.40
3/8	02/10/2026	10	10000CLHC	$17,241.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.40	8	1. Torrid Saint 2. General Montana 3. Whata Foolbelieves	6.0L	$21.90
2/9	22/09/2026	8	12500CL	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.30	4	1. Torrid Saint 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Kneedeep N Custard, Hc Commander	3.0L	$14.90
4/7	14/09/2026	6	12500CL	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.40	6	1. Odds On Lauderdale 2. Wichita Lineman 3. Sixfingerfreddie	16.5L	$21.50
3/8	08/09/2026	8	12500CL	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.00	1	1. Odds On Lauderdale 2. Torrid Saint 3. Whata Foolbelieves	11.3L	$12.60
4/7	31/08/2026	7	12500CL	$15,692.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.40	6	1. Sundown Kid 2. Torrid Saint 3. Odds On Lauderdale	15.0L	$61.00
3/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Athearn	1:57.40	0	1. Bang Ah Uey 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Whata Foolbelieves	5.25L	$0.00
4/5	10/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Athearn	1:57.30	0	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Whats For Suppaah 3. Rags To Riches	7.5L	$0.00

Captain Rocknroll (4)3224315947

Trainer: Michael Cushing 12 mths 40: 4-4-4

Driver: Jay Randall

4 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL LADY

Stats

Career40: 4-4-4

LTS$99,719.00

BMR1:51.10

TS33: 4-4-2

Win %10.00%

Place %30.00%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 90 m by Pa Luke (1:49.20) in W3-6PMLT on October 9 at $28.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Surreal Spirit (1:52.00) in W3-6PMLT on October 1 at $48.60. Better off investing elsewhere.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	09/10/2026	8	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:49.20	3	1. Pa Luke 2. D A Lets Dance 3. No Guts No Glory	89.3L	$28.60
4/7	01/10/2026	10	W3-6PMLT	$27,299.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:52.00	7	1. Surreal Spirit 2. No Guts No Glory 3. Gracies Tough Guy	22.5L	$48.60
9/9	21/09/2026	7	W3-6PMLT	$26,389.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Cushing	1:51.30	9	1. Corbin Hanover 2. D A Lets Dance 3. Be Ready To Rock	53.3L	$17.50
5/9	14/09/2026	14	W2-5PMLT	$23,611.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.00	6	1. Luca Bay 2. Be Ready To Rock 3. Tahunanui	2.3L	$2.70
1/7	31/08/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.10	1	1. Captain Rocknroll 2. Dead Mans Chain 3. Tahunanui	10.5L	$3.00
3/9	24/08/2026	7	W2-5PMLT	$24,251.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.20	7	1. Sunsational 2. Lyons Honeymonster 3. Captain Rocknroll	3.0L	$7.70
1/6	11/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Cushing	1:58.40	0	1. Captain Rocknroll 2. Star Crunch 3. Uptown Lover	33.75L	$0.00
4/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Cushing	1:56.10	0	1. Exceptionalism 2. Ladysassin 3. Famous Fast Words	7.5L	$0.00

Rifleman (6)1747756363

Trainer: Ryan Nelson 12 mths 175: 25-16-37

Driver: Kyle Swift

8 yo B G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: THIRTY X

Stats

Career175: 25-16-37

LTS$403,902.00

BMR1:49.20

TS15: 1-0-4

Win %14.29%

Place %44.57%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Bet On Alabama at Saratoga over 1609m in a NW2500L5CD on October 3 at $1.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Negotiator at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on October 9 at $8.50. Looks the testing material.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	09/10/2026	6	NW4000CD	$17,960.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kyle Swift	1:52.20	1	1. Negotiator 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Rifleman	9.8L	$8.50
6/8	03/10/2026	11	NW2500L5CD	$8,908.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:56.00	5	1. Bet On Alabama 2. Silk Road Smash 3. Perfect High	9.0L	$1.90
3/8	22/09/2026	8	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.30	2	1. Patrikthepiranha 2. Waterfront 3. Rifleman	6.0L	$3.60
6/7	14/09/2026	6	STR ALL	$20,833.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.00	5	1. Anvil Hands 2. Sweet Street Lou 3. Quentin Quarantino	19.5L	$4.30
5/8	08/09/2026	7	NW9000CD	$22,222.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.40	7	1. Tualou 2. Charlies Wish 3. No Guts No Glory	9.8L	$87.90
7/9	01/09/2026	8	NW9000CD	$22,222.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	SP	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.10	7	1. It's In The Stars 2. Swifty Run 3. Call Me Maverick	16.5L	$93.30
4/6	25/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:54.20	0	1. Bonaparte 2. Panettone Hanover 3. Mirragon	22.5L	$0.00
8/8	27/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Barton Dalious	1:55.10	0	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Mariner Seelster 3. Son Of A Tiger	24.75L	$0.00

Smart Guy (7)6545383453

Trainer: Mitchell Cushing 12 mths 52: 4-8-10

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

4 yo B H

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: GLOWING REPORT

Stats

Career52: 4-8-10

LTS$93,160.00

BMR1:52.10

TS5: 0-0-2

Win %7.69%

Place %42.31%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Th Kay C Crunch (1:52.40) in NW6000CD on October 9 at $16. Looks the testing material.

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	09/10/2026	7	NW6000CD	$20,115.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.40	6	1. Th Kay C Crunch 2. Jl's Rock Star 3. Smart Guy	2.3L	$16.00
5/8	02/10/2026	10	NW6000CD	$20,115.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.40	7	1. Galactic Storm 2. Mach Seelster 3. Smiffy's Terror	9.8L	$28.50
4/8	22/09/2026	8	NW4000CD	$16,667.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.30	8	1. Patrikthepiranha 2. Waterfront 3. Rifleman	10.5L	$26.20
3/8	14/09/2026	7	NW3000CD	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.00	5	1. Bang Ah Uey 2. General Montana 3. Smart Guy	6.8L	$5.40
8/8	07/09/2026	15	NW3000CD	$15,278.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.10	7	1. Low Rider 2. Hungry To Succeed 3. Meadowbrook Flash	22.5L	$58.60
3/8	23/08/2026	7	NW3001-4	$10,699.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.30	5	1. Points North 2. Solesseo Matuca 3. Smart Guy	18.0L	$17.12
4/7	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Tony Ciuffetelli	2:00.40	0	1. Original Music 2. Mindbodyandsoul 3. Gaza Strip	6L	$0.00
1/4	07/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Braxten Boyd	1:57.00	0	1. Smart Guy 2. One Line Lou 3. Methodtomymadness	1.5L	$0.00