Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
CASH VAUGHAN (5) was successful last time out by 1.5 metres in a nice return to form at this track over 1609m. Has the talent to take care of this field. CONCEALED (1) has been on the money a lot of late and went close again last time over 1609m at this track, finishing second and 0.8 metres from the winner. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back to winning ways. FLIRTIN JK (7) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. BEACH WATCH (6) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good third over 1609m at this track two runs back.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Leave It To Luther at this track over 1609m on October 26 at $3. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Hot On The Trail at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $4.70. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Hot On The Trail (1:54.10) on November 2 at $5.50. At the start before 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tommy In The Sky (1:54.20) on October 26 at $14.30. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $14.30 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $19.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $39.20 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Hot On The Trail (1:54.10) on November 2 at $34.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Adriano Hanover (1:54.10) on October 27 at $24.70. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $34.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<67 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $24.70 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 34 | TRK<67 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $14.30 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | NW500L4CD | $6,250.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 2:00.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 48 | NW1500L4CD | $7,083.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $45.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | NW1750L4 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 1:58.20 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $32.60 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Father Ted (1:52.40) on November 2 at $15.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Adriano Hanover (1:54.10) on October 27 at $3.90. Happy enough to dismiss.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,070.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $15.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<67 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 20/10/2026 | 34 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $20.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NW750L4CD | $6,528.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 45 | NW500L4CD | $6,250.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.30 | 8 |
| 45.8L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | NW1750L4 | $6,676.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 46.5L | $57.70 |
| 4/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Good | Christopher Dubois | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/15 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:54.40) beating Smokin Molly in 10BY10 on November 2 at $5.60. No surprise if he made it two in succession.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | 10BY10 | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 22 | TRK<67 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Todd O'dea | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $16.20 |
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,194.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $65.90 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Hot On The Trail (1:54.10) on November 2 at $58.60. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Tommy In The Sky (1:54.20) on October 26 at $3.60. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $58.60 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $12.80 |
| 7/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $58.20 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Twin B Jays at this track over 1609m on October 26 at $2.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Hot On The Trail at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $1.80. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Hot On The Trail (1:54.10) on November 2 at $18.10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Twin B Jays (1:54.00) on October 26 at $6.20. Others read better. This will test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $18.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2026 | 28 | TRK<70 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $13.70 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $20.40 |
| 1/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Keppler | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Merriman | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |