Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
COLT BENNETT (4) finished fourth last start, beaten 11 metres at this track over 1609m. Big chance in a similar assignment. MAJOR BETTS (8) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last four starts, most recently recording a second over 1609m at this track. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Leading hope in a similar race. HESPOISEDTOPOUNCE A (7) is better than his last-start eighth over 1609m at this track. WAINAPEDIA (3) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten 6 metres into third at this track.

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:52.10) on October 19 at $18.60. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Bag Pipe Major (1:52.20) on October 13 at $5.70. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $18.60 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.80 |
| 8/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | 12500CL | $13,649.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $15.40 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $60.60 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | SERFINAL | $37,500.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $42.30 |
| 4/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Merton | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.40) on October 20 at $20.10. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by P A Piper (1:53.20) on October 13 at $2.40. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $20.10 |
| 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 |
| 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
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind P A Piper at this track over 1609m on October 13 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Seafood Neighneigh at this track over 1609m on October 19 at $14.70. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $14.70 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NW3000CD | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $6.70 |
| 8/9 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NW6000CD | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $60.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:52.10) on October 19 at $6.30. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Quentin Quarantino (1:52.10) in STR ALL on October 12 at $3.50. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $27.70 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Captain Tell (1:52.20) on October 19 at $8.90. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Torrid Saint (1:51.40) in 10000CLHC on October 2 at $14.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/10/2026 | 17 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:53.10) beating D A Wicked Shine in TRK<76 on October 20 at $16.40. Going well enough to play a big role again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 37 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $16.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | TM 70 | $7,222.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:59.20 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $6.10 |
| 6/8 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | NW1750L4 | $6,562.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Dubois | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 48.8L | $63.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NW750L4 | $6,096.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.10 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW1350L4 | $6,386.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Dubois | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2026 | 17 | MADC | $6,096.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Dubois | 1:58.00 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Good | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 2:03.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Salvatore Lombardo | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 111L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Seafood Neighneigh at this track over 1609m on October 19 at $1.90. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Quentin Quarantino (1:52.10) in STR ALL on October 12 at $2.40. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 39.0L | $12.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $12.80 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Bag Pipe Major at this track over 1609m on October 13 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Seafood Neighneigh at this track over 1609m on October 19 at $4.50. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $19.10 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Captain Tell (1:52.20) on October 19 at $8.50. Two runs back 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. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/10/2026 | 10 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 153.0L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |