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Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m

KILL A DRAGON (5) finished fourth last start, beaten 9 metres at this track over 1609m. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. VARNEY (3) is racing well with nine top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at this track over 1609m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a comparable field so he is capable of continuing his fine form. NOTED A (4) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m. GRACIES TOUGH GUY (2) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when third at this track over 1609m.

Race Time:8:20 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Silk
Vel Larry (1)5322272274
Trainer: Christopher Dubois 12 mths 129: 12-16-12

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo B G
Sire: HE'S GORGEOUS
Dam: EJ'S COPPERSTONE

Stats

Career129: 12-16-12
LTS$124,135.00
BMR1:53.20
TS3: 0-0-0
Win %9.30%
Place %31.01%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 12 m by Spirit Of Stlouis (1:52.30) in NW2500L5CD on October 30 at $20.10. At the run before 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Hungry To Succeed (1:50.20) on October 22 at $40.60. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/830/10/20268NW2500L5CD$13,649.00Meadowlands1609mFastJohnathan Ahle1:52.304
  • 1. Spirit Of Stlouis
  • 2. Beat Cop
  • 3. Muscle Factory
12.0L$20.10
7/722/10/20265TRK<83$22,989.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:50.207
  • 1. Hungry To Succeed
  • 2. Whats For Suppaah
  • 3. Justa Little Bit
23.3L$40.60
2/817/10/202631NW3500L4CD$8,190.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:56.302
  • 1. Cool Man Dude
  • 2. Vel Larry
  • 3. Kissincaptain
2.3L$5.70
2/816/09/20267NW1500L4CD$7,083.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:55.206
  • 1. At Any Cost
  • 2. Vel Larry
  • 3. Grand Galop Semalu
16.5L$5.10
7/709/09/202638FNICHOLSL1$11,111.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastChristopher Dubois1:54.406
  • 1. Massive Speed
  • 2. Gabe Hanover
  • 3. Whats For Suppaah
46.5L$50.50
2/802/08/20267NW3500L4$8,274.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastMcgwire Sowers1:57.002
  • 1. Rau Ru
  • 2. Vel Larry
  • 3. Gator Hanover
0.6L$9.60
3/707/01/2026-Trial$0.00Monticello Raceway1609mSPJames Doucette1:57.200
  • 1. Mr Mclaren
  • 2. Itza Dangerzone
  • 3. Vel Larry
39L$0.00
2/413/08/2025-Trial$0.00Monticello Raceway1609mFastSalvatore Lombardo1:57.400
  • 1. Yepyepyep
  • 2. Vel Larry
  • 3. Liberty N Freedom
8.25L$0.00
2
Silk
Gracies Tough Guy (2)4527383523
Trainer: Frederick Ward (Jnr) 12 mths 37: 2-9-7

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

4 yo B H
Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK
Dam: GRACIE GRACIE

Stats

Career37: 2-9-7
LTS$94,770.00
BMR1:58.20
TS24: 0-6-5
Win %5.41%
Place %48.65%

Comments

Solid performance when a close second behind Whata Foolbelieves at this track over 1609m on October 22 at $12.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Noted at this track over 1609m on November 2 at $6.10. This race appears well within his grasp.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/702/11/202611TRK<79.5$21,337.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:51.406
  • 1. Noted
  • 2. Meadowbrook Flash
  • 3. Gracies Tough Guy
21.8L$6.10
2/822/10/20266TRK<80$21,552.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:52.204
  • 1. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 2. Gracies Tough Guy
  • 3. Varney
0.3L$12.10
5/516/10/202615W3-6PMLT$27,299.00plainridge racecourse1609mWKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:49.005
  • 1. Just Givener
  • 2. Pa Luke
  • 3. Tahunanui
66.8L$32.80
3/701/10/202617W3-6PMLT$27,299.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:52.005
  • 1. Surreal Spirit
  • 2. No Guts No Glory
  • 3. Gracies Tough Guy
11.3L$45.40
8/914/09/202639W2-5PMLT$23,611.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoe Wishard1:53.009
  • 1. Luca Bay
  • 2. Be Ready To Rock
  • 3. Tahunanui
14.3L$44.60
3/606/08/20267NW4PMLT$24,251.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:50.402
  • 1. Lyons Honeymonster
  • 2. Captain Rocknroll
  • 3. Gracies Tough Guy
9.0L$27.00
2/712/04/2026-Trial$0.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastDavid Ingraham2:02.300
  • 1. Star Crunch
  • 2. Gracies Tough Guy
  • 3. Pembroke Danny Boy
0.75L$0.00
5/824/05/2025-Trial$0.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastDavid Ingraham2:01.300
  • 1. Charlies Memory
  • 2. Animore Sass
  • 3. Dawn Two Dark
32.25L$0.00
3
Silk
Varney (3)8553343322
Trainer: Brian Lamb 12 mths 142: 12-28-28

Driver: Kyle Swift

7 yo B G
Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)
Dam: SHANGHAI LIL

Stats

Career142: 12-28-28
LTS$373,802.00
BMR1:51.20
TS85: 7-15-18
Win %8.45%
Place %47.89%

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Captain Tell at this track over 1609m on October 27 at $6.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Boiler Maker at this track over 1609m in a NW4500CD on November 3 at $17.10. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/703/11/20267NW4500CD$21,337.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:52.306
  • 1. Boiler Maker
  • 2. Varney
  • 3. Fire The Prez
2.3L$17.10
2/727/10/20265TRK<80$21,552.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:52.306
  • 1. Captain Tell
  • 2. Varney
  • 3. P A Piper
5.3L$6.20
3/822/10/20266TRK<80$21,552.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKyle Swift1:52.206
  • 1. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 2. Gracies Tough Guy
  • 3. Varney
8.3L$16.40
3/616/10/20267TRK<80$18,678.00plainridge racecourse1609mWMichael Oosting1:51.101
  • 1. Smart Guy
  • 2. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 3. Varney
11.3L$9.70
4/709/10/20268NW4000CD$17,960.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:52.204
  • 1. Negotiator
  • 2. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 3. Rifleman
11.3L$9.40
3/801/10/202615NW4000CD$17,241.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:51.201
  • 1. Whats For Suppaah
  • 2. Ladysassin
  • 3. Varney
9.0L$18.00
1/815/04/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:57.000
  • 1. Varney
  • 2. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 3. Pembroke Red
1.5L$0.00
5/616/04/2024-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastNicholas Graffam1:54.300
  • 1. Im Hungry
  • 2. King Spencer
  • 3. Cigars And Port
11.25L$0.00
4
Silk
Noted A (4)3353617661
Trainer: Katelyn Gerow (Forrestdale)12 mths 107: 22-20-13

Driver: Matthew Athearn

7 yo B G
Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)
Dam: LEILANI LOMBO (AUS)

Stats

Career107: 22-20-13
LTS$256,000.00
BMR1:51.40
TS25: 3-4-6
Win %20.56%
Place %51.40%

Comments

Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (1:51.40) beating Meadowbrook Flash in TRK<79.5 on November 2 at $3.50. Going well enough to take this out.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/702/11/20266TRK<79.5$21,337.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:51.401
  • 1. Noted
  • 2. Meadowbrook Flash
  • 3. Gracies Tough Guy
2.3L$3.50
6/727/10/20265TRK<80$21,552.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:52.307
  • 1. Captain Tell
  • 2. Varney
  • 3. P A Piper
12.0L$18.70
6/822/10/202621TRK<80$21,552.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:52.203
  • 1. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 2. Gracies Tough Guy
  • 3. Varney
14.3L$22.90
7/801/10/202610NW4000CD$17,241.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJay Randall1:51.206
  • 1. Whats For Suppaah
  • 2. Ladysassin
  • 3. Varney
18.0L$39.10
1/821/09/20267TRK<79$15,278.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:52.204
  • 1. Noted
  • 2. Wainapedia
  • 3. D A Wicked Shine
0.9L$2.30
6/814/09/20267TRK<79$15,278.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:53.408
  • 1. Clearwater Courage
  • 2. D A Wicked Shine
  • 3. Sandpiper
6.8L$27.70
5/620/12/2025-Trial$0.00Meadowlands1609mGoodRob Harmon1:53.400
  • 1. Mood Control
  • 2. Springsteen
  • 3. Crush Kill Destroy
33L$0.00
4/423/04/2025-Trial$0.00Pocono Downs1609mFastRob Harmon1:53.200
  • 1. The Last Martini
  • 2. Street Hawk
  • 3. Scootnroll
45.75L$0.00
5
Silk
Kill A Dragon (5)7558262764
Trainer: John Di Stefano 12 mths 102: 17-17-12

Driver: James Hardy

7 yo B H
Sire: CUSTARD THE DRAGON
Dam: KILL A ROCKINGBIRD

Stats

Career102: 17-17-12
LTS$322,093.00
BMR1:50.20
TS74: 11-14-7
Win %16.67%
Place %45.10%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Alex Having Fun (1:51.00) in NW6000CD on November 3 at $29.50. Before that, 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Forward Look (1:51.10) in NW6000CD on October 26 at $32.80. Strong winning hope.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/803/11/20268NW6000CD$22,760.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:51.002
  • 1. Alex Having Fun
  • 2. Mansome
  • 3. Smart Guy
9.0L$29.50
6/826/10/20267NW6000CD$22,989.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:51.104
  • 1. Forward Look
  • 2. Galactic Storm
  • 3. Boiler Maker
6.8L$32.80
7/819/10/202610NW9000CD$25,862.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:51.302
  • 1. Swifty Run
  • 2. Negotiator
  • 3. Anvil Hands
33.0L$7.70
2/709/10/20267NW6000CD$20,115.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:52.105
  • 1. Mach Seelster
  • 2. Kill A Dragon
  • 3. Hungry To Succeed
0.8L$5.40
6/802/10/202610NW6000CD$20,115.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:51.402
  • 1. Galactic Storm
  • 2. Mach Seelster
  • 3. Smiffy's Terror
12.8L$4.50
2/722/09/20267NW6000CD$19,444.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastShawn T Gray1:50.201
  • 1. Charlies Wish
  • 2. Kill A Dragon
  • 3. Hungry To Succeed
0.8L$5.90
4/606/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:54.400
  • 1. Sonny Black
  • 2. Meadowbrook Flash
  • 3. Coach Cutsinger
35.25L$0.00
1/709/10/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:56.000
  • 1. Kill A Dragon
  • 2. Spatterdash
  • 3. Twoscoopsforjack
11.25L$0.00
6
Silk
Wichita Lineman (6)1862885345
Trainer: James Dunn 12 mths 163: 30-18-30

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

13 yo B G
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: ARMBRO DANCER

Stats

Career163: 30-18-30
LTS$626,952.00
BMR1:50.30
TS16: 3-1-3
Win %18.40%
Place %47.85%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Boiler Maker (1:52.30) in NW4500CD on November 3 at $52.30. At the start before 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 8 m by Kp's Magic Macy (1:56.10) in NW2500L4CD on October 25 at $11.90. Genuine contender.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/703/11/20269NW4500CD$21,337.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastNicholas Graffam1:52.304
  • 1. Boiler Maker
  • 2. Varney
  • 3. Fire The Prez
5.3L$52.30
4/825/10/20264NW2500L4CD$7,615.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastNicholas Graffam1:56.108
  • 1. Kp's Magic Macy
  • 2. Lous Game
  • 3. Kreacher
8.3L$11.90
3/821/10/20264NW3500L4CD$8,190.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastHeath Campbell1:57.004
  • 1. Ginger Tree Izzi
  • 2. Kp's Magic Macy
  • 3. Wichita Lineman
10.5L$1.30
5/817/10/202615NW3500L4CD$8,190.00Bangor Raceway1609mFastHeath Campbell1:56.306
  • 1. Cool Man Dude
  • 2. Vel Larry
  • 3. Kissincaptain
19.5L$24.30
8/802/10/20261010000CLHC$17,241.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:51.406
  • 1. Torrid Saint
  • 2. General Montana
  • 3. Whata Foolbelieves
19.5L$67.30
8/922/09/2026812500CL$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:52.307
  • 1. Torrid Saint
  • 2. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 3. Kneedeep N Custard, Hc Commander
17.3L$18.60
3/406/02/2026-Trial$0.00Meadowlands1609mFastJoe Bongiorno1:55.400
  • 1. Skyway Masterpiece
  • 2. Horse
  • 3. Wichita Lineman
3.75L$0.00
7/1327/05/2025-Trial$0.00Scioto Downs1609mFastWally Hennessey1:55.100
  • 1. Roxanna
  • 2. Myviewisblocked
  • 3. Mario Speedwagon
90L$0.00
7
Silk
Odds On Lauderdale (7)5631166476
Trainer: Michael Eaton 12 mths 149: 29-16-21

Driver: Michael Oosting

11 yo B H
Sire: WESTERN IDEAL (USA)
Dam: WORLDLY DEO

Stats

Career149: 29-16-21
LTS$446,997.00
BMR1:50.10
TS138: 28-16-21
Win %19.46%
Place %44.30%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Be Ready To Rock (1:52.30) on November 2 at $6.80. Before that 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) on October 27 at $29.50. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/602/11/20266TRK<82$22,760.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:52.304
  • 1. Be Ready To Rock
  • 2. Bag Pipe Major
  • 3. Bang Ah Uey
41.3L$6.80
7/727/10/202614TRK<83$22,989.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:52.006
  • 1. Warrawee Yale
  • 2. P L Pasquale
  • 3. Justa Little Bit
16.5L$29.50
4/513/10/2026118000CLHC$14,368.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:51.104
  • 1. Instant Replay
  • 2. Torrid Saint
  • 3. Sandpiper
27.8L$2.80
6/802/10/20261010000CLHC$17,241.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:51.404
  • 1. Torrid Saint
  • 2. General Montana
  • 3. Whata Foolbelieves
13.5L$3.20
6/922/09/2026812500CL$16,667.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:52.309
  • 1. Torrid Saint
  • 2. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 3. Kneedeep N Custard, Hc Commander
10.5L$5.00
1/714/09/2026612500CL$15,278.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMichael Oosting1:51.403
  • 1. Odds On Lauderdale
  • 2. Wichita Lineman
  • 3. Sixfingerfreddie
10.5L$2.30
2/606/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrad Irvine1:57.400
  • 1. Bang Ah Uey
  • 2. Odds On Lauderdale
  • 3. Whata Foolbelieves
2.25L$0.00
4/608/03/2025-Trial$0.00Meadowlands1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:54.200
  • 1. This Is The Plan
  • 2. Santana Hanover
  • 3. Birthday
21L$0.00
8
Silk
Dean B Hanover (8)2262544386
Trainer: Enrico Robinson 12 mths 114: 15-21-19

Driver: Bruce Ranger

8 yo B G
Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)
Dam: DELI BEACH

Stats

Career114: 15-21-19
LTS$437,976.00
BMR1:49.30
TS4: 0-1-1
Win %13.16%
Place %48.25%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 9 m by Stay Grounded (1:50.40) on October 31 at $34.40. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 17 m by Order One To Go (1:51.10) on October 24 at $15.90. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/1031/10/20267TM<80.5CD$14,225.00Meadowlands1609mFastMark Herschberger1:50.406
  • 1. Stay Grounded
  • 2. Rockin The Aces
  • 3. Bet A Bundle
9.0L$34.40
8/924/10/20267TM<80.5CD$14,368.00Meadowlands1609mFastMark Herschberger1:51.102
  • 1. Order One To Go
  • 2. Bet On Mac
  • 3. Euphoria
17.3L$15.90
3/1017/10/202640TM<80.5CD$14,368.00Meadowlands1609mFastMark Herschberger1:53.004
  • 1. B Sirius
  • 2. Euphoria
  • 3. Dean B Hanover
8.3L$8.30
4/707/09/20269NW6001-4$13,194.00Tioga Downs1609mFastThomas Merton1:52.206
  • 1. Mr Huggins
  • 2. You Oughta Know
  • 3. Raven Banner
19.5L$4.67
4/1029/08/202612TM<80.5CD$14,265.00Meadowlands1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:51.005
  • 1. Xpert
  • 2. Lmc Peanuts Watchn
  • 3. Galante
3.0L$3.70
5/817/08/20267TRK<83$24,251.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBrett Beckwith1:50.407
  • 1. Mach Seelster
  • 2. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 3. Mr Huggins
8.3L$11.00
2/521/04/2026-Trial$0.00Philadelphia1609mFastCorey Callahan1:55.400
  • 1. Making History
  • 2. Dean B Hanover
  • 3. Courts On Fire
8.25L$0.00
3/722/03/2025-Trial$0.00Meadowlands1609mFastTodd McCarthy1:53.400
  • 1. Sweet Jeff
  • 2. Justasec
  • 3. Dean B Hanover
3.75L$0.00

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