Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
CAPTAIN TELL (4) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and just 0.9 metres from the winner. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. LUCA BAY (5) scored at this track three runs ago but has been unplaced in two subsequent runs, the latest when fifth over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and can turn things around. DENIAL (3) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at this track. ENFORCER (6) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 24 m by Art Of Endurance (2:00.20) in NW1500L4CD on September 13 at $19.40. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4CD | $7,083.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | Heath Campbell | 2:00.20 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $19.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 24 | NW2500L4CD | $7,361.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $35.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,133.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Cummings | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $39.18 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2026 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,133.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | CLASS D | $7,133.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Good | Leon Bailey | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $10.13 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 7500CLSER | $11,611.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.90 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Zach Henry | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Zach Henry | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr1) at this track (1:51.30) beating Captain Tell in TRK<76 on October 13 at $48.60. Hard to leave out on current form. Each-way chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $48.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $30.30 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $26.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.30 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cody Poliseno | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Torrid Saint (1:51.40) in 10000CLHC on October 2 at $14.10. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by General Montana (1:52.10) in 10000CL on September 22 at $6.70. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | 10000CLHC | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $14.10 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 10000CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $6.70 |
| 6/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | 12500CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $13.30 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/7 | 31/08/2026 | 32 | 12500CL | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $118.70 |
| 9/9 | 30/07/2026 | 42 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $37.30 |
| 4/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Kyle Athearn | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Wyatt Earp (1:51.30) on October 13 at $3.20. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $36.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $12.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Pa Luke (1:49.20) in W3-6PMLT on October 9 at $41.70. The run previous 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Surreal Spirit (1:52.00) in W3-6PMLT on October 1 at $40.70. Nicely placed to find a bit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | W3-6PMLT | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 54.8L | $41.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 17 | W3-6PMLT | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $40.70 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 39.0L | $35.60 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 99.8L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by P A Piper (1:53.20) on October 13 at $6.20. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 11 | 10000CLHC | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $14.30 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 10 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 40 m by Massive Speed (1:54.40) in FNICHOLSL1 on September 9 at $44.30. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 10 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 | 30 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 73.5L | $29.20 |
| 5/7 | 09/09/2026 | 45 | FNICHOLSL1 | $11,111.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 39.0L | $44.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2026 | 8 | W2-4PM | $6,967.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $8,418.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $15.40 |
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | W2-4PM | $6,967.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 3 | NW2500L4CD | $7,692.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joey Mosher | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Bag Pipe Major (1:52.20) on October 13 at $6.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 65 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:51.20) in NW4000CD on October 1 at $13.50. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/10/2026 | 12 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | NW4000CD | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 64.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $17.80 |
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 70.5L | $45.40 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | 17500CL | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Good | Allan Davis | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |