Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
MCCUSKER (6) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 4 metres. Meets some better types this time but a win is on the cards. BOOGY WOOGY J (5) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 21 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to take out a race like this. BRAZOS (4) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can make amends. LONE SURVIVOR (8) must be respected after scoring last start by 0.6 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:53.00) on October 13 at $12.60. At the run before 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Boogy Woogy J (1:54.20) on October 5 at $43.90. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $12.60 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $43.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $83.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $6.10 |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Rollwithhottytoddy (1:53.00) on September 7 at $6.90. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Concealed (1:53.00) on August 25 at $35.80. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 40 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $35.80 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 107.3L | $16.50 |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | TRK<73 | $13,062.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $76.70 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<74.5 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $104.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $80.10 |
| 2/14 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd over 1609m at Flamboro Downs, beaten 3 m by Gnarls Barkley (1:59.40) in 2yo G on October 19 at $6.45. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | 5000CL | $5,991.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 6000CL | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $17.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MADC | $6,096.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Todd Whitney | 1:58.00 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2026 | 6 | 7500CLM | $10,595.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.66 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | W2-4PM | $6,695.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 14/06/2026 | 13 | W2-4PM | $6,695.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:53.00) on October 13 at $9.70. At the previous start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Flirtin Jk (1:54.20) on August 31 at $2.20. Expecting a spike in form this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/10/2026 | 43 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/3 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/08/2026 | 11 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 202.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.10 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $12,126.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $12,839.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $12.40 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $11,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Wyatt Earp (1:51.30) on October 13 at $46. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.8 m (Fr3) at this track (1:54.20) beating Checkers Legacy in TRK<73 on October 5 at $3.60. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $46.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $30.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.60 |
| 9/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Beach Watch at this track over 1609m on September 21 at $10.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Boca Raton at this track over 1609m on September 28 at $7.90. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CD | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Michael Oosting | 1:55.10 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $10.20 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $22.30 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $19.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $111.80 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $165.20 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Noted (1:52.20) on September 21 at $83.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 5 m by Oh Beach Please (1:58.20) in NW1500L4CD on September 12 at $2.60. Not a genuine type, looks tested.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 9 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $83.90 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 12 | NW1500L4CD | $7,083.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $107.30 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $44.30 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $35.80 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Going well. Last start won by a 0.6 m (Fr4) at this track (1:53.10) beating Leave It To Luther in TRK<70 on October 13 at $5.40. Another win is not out of the question.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $48.40 |
| 4/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $8.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:53.00) on October 13 at $12.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Clearwater Courage (1:53.30) on October 6 at $5.30. Needs an easier race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 10000CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $23.40 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | 28 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $14.10 |
| 4/4 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |