Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
CLEARWATER COURAGE (4) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Primary contender if things go his way. ALVIN BRICKROCK (2) has been racing very well and deserved his success last time out, scoring by 5 metres over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Finds a tougher race but another win is on the cards. ROLLWITHHOTTYTODDY (5) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. HEY JUDE HANOVER (3) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Dakota Niles
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Wyatt Earp (1:51.30) on October 13 at $6.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Clearwater Courage (1:53.30) on October 6 at $8.10. Other runners are more appealing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $24.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2026 | 28 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $115.70 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:53.00) beating Finnbar in TRK<73 on October 13 at $1.70. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.30 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.10 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Wyatt Earp (1:51.30) on October 13 at $39.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $12.90. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $39.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.90 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $34.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $36.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bag Pipe Major (1:52.20) on October 13 at $6.20. Two runs back won by a 0.8 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.30) beating Ranaldi in TRK<76 on October 6 at $2.10. Big run expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $77.60 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STRĀ ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $24.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Wyatt Earp (1:51.30) on October 13 at $6.60. At the previous start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $8.10. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.60 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 15 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by P A Piper (1:53.20) on October 13 at $2.40. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Colt Bennett (1:54.10) on October 6 at $7.20. Can bounce back. One of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.10 |
| 7/9 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $25.80 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | 12500CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $13.70 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $25.80 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Negotiator (1:52.20) in NW4000CD on October 9 at $25. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Major Betts (1:52.10) on September 29 at $1.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/10/2026 | 10 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Julia Eaton | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $25.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $15.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | 12500CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 42.8L | $16.30 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | STRĀ ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $24.90 |
| 9/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | PATRIOT-F | $35,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:50.30 | 9 |
| 37.5L | $79.40 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Enforcer (1:52.20) on September 21 at $37.60. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Arthur Idlam (1:53.40) on September 7 at $29.40. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $37.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $29.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $23.50 |
| 2/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $14.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.70 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2026 | 18 | TRK<80 | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $39.60 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |