Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609m
POPPY WOW (3) continued her impressive run of recent efforts last start when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Tackles a similar assignment and she can go one better without surprising. LIGHTNINGFAST (6) is in good form at present. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. VALYRIAN STEEL (4) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. PEACH COCKTAIL (1) is the next elect off a last-start win by 4 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:54.30) beating Tobasco in TRK<76 on October 15 at $7. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $14.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2026 | 28 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.90 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.90 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steven Wilson
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 1609m, and two back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.00) in W2-5PMLTCD on September 24 at $31.30. Happy to work around him.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 21 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $83.10 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLTCD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $31.30 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLTCD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $22.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLTCD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.60 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $12.50 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Grateful at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on October 8 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Wicked Fun at this track over 1609m in a NW4000CD on October 15 at $3.10. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $9.20 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.10 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Wicked Fun (1:55.10) in NW4000CD on October 15 at $14.50. Before that, 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Bill Bauer (1:54.20) in NW4000CD on September 24 at $42.20. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 21 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $14.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2026 | 12 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $42.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NW3000L4CD | $7,639.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 2:01.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $45.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $58.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $14,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Wicked Fun (1:54.40) on October 8 at $9. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Six Pack Tony (1:55.30) in NW4000CD on September 17 at $7.40. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 136.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | NW6000CD | $18,545.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $13,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $7.80 |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Poppy Wow at this track over 1609m on October 1 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Ponda Rocky at this track over 1609m on October 15 at $4.60. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $44.60 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.60 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,979.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $88.40 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Mark Whitcroft | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Ponda Rocky (1:54.00) on October 15 at $16.20. Before that 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Poppy Wow (1:54.10) on October 1 at $57.10. Other runners are more appealing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $16.20 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $57.10 |
| 7/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 40 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $22.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NW1250L4 | $6,277.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start posted a big 13 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:56.00) beating Divine Melody in NW2PMLT on September 24 at $1.30. No surprise if she made it two in succession.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW6PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $62.80 |
| 1/2 | 20/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 48.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Ponda Rocky (1:54.00) on October 15 at $2.20. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Wicked Fun (1:54.40) on October 8 at $3.40. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $19.40 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 9 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |