Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
HEY JUDE HANOVER (6) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his success last start, scoring by 9 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. MEADOWBROOK FLASH (1) has been racing well of late. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. ER GRIFFIN (7) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished second at this track over 1609m. HESPOISEDTOPOUNCE A (3) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Captain Tell at this track over 1609m on October 27 at $13.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Noted at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $3.20. Big chance with the aid of the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | TRK<79.5 | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<80 | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $13.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.90 |
| 4/5 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | STR ALL | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $15.30 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | NW4000CD | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $37.10 |
| 8/8 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $77.10 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Colt Bennett (1:51.10) in 10BY15 on November 2 at $14.30. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) on October 27 at $13.30. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | 10BY15 | $28,450.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $14.30 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | TRK<83 | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $13.30 |
| 6/7 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<83 | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $22.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.60 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $24.40 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 11 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $8.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Colt Bennett (1:51.10) in 10BY15 on November 2 at $9.80. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Colt Bennett (1:52.10) on October 27 at $6.60. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | 10BY15 | $28,450.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $9.80 |
| 2/9 | 27/10/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $6.60 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brad Irvine
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Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start won by a neck as favourite (Fr2) at Pocono Downs (1:53.00) beating Ill Play It Alone in 7500CLHC on September 29 at $2.30. Despite winning form this is likely to prove too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Huckabone Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | 7500CLHC | $11,494.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | 7500CL NW | $8,333.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | 8500CLSER | $23,611.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.83 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 8500CLSER | $12,126.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.26 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 8500CLSER | $12,126.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 8500CLSER | $12,126.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.27 |
| 2/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Comments
Last start won by 6 m (Fr4) at this track (1:53.30) beating Enforcer in TRK<76 on November 2 at $3.20. One of the better chances.
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 | TRK<76 | $19,915.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $14.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 29 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 24.8L | $126.90 |
| 6/7 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $37.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $14,583.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $29.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,692.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $23.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:52.10) beating Star Speaker in TRK<76 on November 3 at $2.70. Going well enough to take care of these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,492.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $39.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.90 |
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $15,805.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Colt Bennett (1:51.10) in 10BY15 on November 2 at $19.10. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win (Fr6) at this track (1:53.40) beating Enforcer in TRK<76 on October 26 at $7.90. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | 10BY15 | $28,450.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $19.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/10/2026 | 22 | TRK<76 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 88 | STR ALL | $18,056.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $45.10 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $16.50 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:52.10) on November 3 at $3.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Er Griffin (1:53.40) on October 26 at $10.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,492.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 36 | TRK<79 | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 4 | NW1500L4CD | $7,083.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | Heath Campbell | 2:00.20 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $19.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 24 | NW2500L4CD | $7,361.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $35.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,133.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Cummings | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $39.18 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Zach Henry | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Zach Henry | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |