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.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | NW2500L5CD | $13,649.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $20.10 |
| 7/7 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | TRK<83 | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $40.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2026 | 31 | NW3500L4CD | $8,190.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4CD | $7,083.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $5.10 |
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | 38 | FNICHOLSL1 | $11,111.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Dubois | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 46.5L | $50.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $8,274.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $9.60 |
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | James Doucette | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Salvatore Lombardo | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | TRK<79.5 | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/5 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | W3-6PMLT | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:49.00 | 5 |
| 66.8L | $32.80 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 17 | W3-6PMLT | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $45.40 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2026 | 39 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joe Wishard | 1:53.00 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $44.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | NW4500CD | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $17.10 |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | TRK<80 | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.20 |
| 3/8 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $16.40 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | NW4000CD | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | TRK<79.5 | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | TRK<80 | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $18.70 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 21 | TRK<80 | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $22.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | NW4000CD | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $39.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $27.70 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Rob Harmon | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | NW6000CD | $22,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $29.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $32.80 |
| 7/8 | 19/10/2026 | 10 | NW9000CD | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/11/2026 | 9 | NW4500CD | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $52.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2026 | 4 | NW2500L4CD | $7,615.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $11.90 |
| 3/8 | 21/10/2026 | 4 | NW3500L4CD | $8,190.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $1.30 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 15 | NW3500L4CD | $8,190.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $24.30 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | 10000CLHC | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $67.30 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $18.60 |
| 3/4 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | TRK<82 | $22,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $6.80 |
| 7/7 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | TRK<83 | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $29.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | 8000CLHC | $14,368.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | 10000CLHC | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | 12500CL | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.30 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | 12500CL | $15,278.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | TM<80.5CD | $14,225.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $34.40 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | TM<80.5CD | $14,368.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $15.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 40 | TM<80.5CD | $14,368.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | NW6001-4 | $13,194.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Merton | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $4.67 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 12 | TM<80.5CD | $14,265.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |