Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
CBF SQUIRT GUN (4) has recorded two wins and three minor placings from the past five starts. Was again in sparkling form last start when he scored over 1609m at this track, getting home by 16 metres. Big chance in this comparable race. MCCUSKER (2) finished fifth last start, beaten 24 metres at this track over 1609m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. HOT ON THE TRAIL (5) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 0.8 metres at this track over 1609m. DANCE MONKEY (8) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track a week ago.

Driver: James Hardy
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Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 7 days ago before that 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Rollwithhottytoddy (1:54.00) on October 26 at $11.60. Recent efforts only moderate - hard to see him featuring in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $17,070.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $11.60 |
| 1/9 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Father Ted at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Leave It To Luther (1:53.30) on October 26 at $8.20. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $17,070.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $8.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2026 | 22 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $12.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Michael Oosting
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Domi (1:53.30) on November 2 at $14.60. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:54.00) beating Rose Run Ajay in TRK<73 on October 26 at $2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $19,915.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $14.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $23.40 |
| 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 |
| 4/4 | 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 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 16 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:53.30) beating Crimson Pine in TRK<70 on November 2 at $1.90. In terrific form and is the one to beat again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $17,070.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<67 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 15 | TRK<67 | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<73 | $15,086.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $45.20 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $13,889.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr2) at this track (1:54.10) beating Concealed in TRK<70 on November 2 at $7.70. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,647.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 21 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $12.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 15 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 CL | $12,500.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $62.60 |
| 5/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Mixing form recently. Last start was 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Father Ted (1:52.40) on November 2 at $10. Before that beaten 22 metres, sixth at this track over 1609m TRK<73 on October 26. Hard to have.
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<73 | $17,070.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $28.20 |
| 4/9 | 20/10/2026 | 43 | TRK<73 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $18.70 |
| 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 |
| 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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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Houdini Hanover (1:53.20) on November 3 at $23.30. At the start before 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Alvin Brickrock (1:52.40) on October 20 at $3.60. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/11/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $18,492.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $23.30 |
| 5/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.60 |
| 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 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.20 |
| 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: Brett Beckwith
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Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Rollwithhottytoddy at this track over 1609m on October 26 at $22.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Father Ted at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $4.40. Strong winning hope.
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<73 | $17,070.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $22.30 |
| 8/8 | 20/10/2026 | 11 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $16.20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |