Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
ALWAYS B GINGER (3) has been hard to fault recently. Finished second at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten by 0.8 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a comparable field and she can grab another win. PONDAROSA MATADOR (1) was out of the money two back at Scioto Downs. Turned in a better run last time out when third over 1609m at Scioto Downs, beaten 3 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of taking this out. BEANTOWN MIKI (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 0.8 metres at this track over 1609m. RALPHNEDDIE (8) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Cory Stratton
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Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Jidoo Bythesea at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a OHSS 2C CN on September 11 at $34.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Bimini Beach at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a 2YOCNW1PM on September 17 at $1.60. Can build on that fine effort last start.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | 2YOCNW1PM | $16,667.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | OHSS 2C CN | $138,889.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $34.60 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | 2YOCNW1PM | $17,118.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | BSS 2C | $28,531.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | OHSS 2C | $106,990.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $61.90 |
| 7/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | OSF 2C | $117,860.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 56.3L | $71.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Renz
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by The Unit (1:53.30) in NW2PMLT on November 5 at $15.10. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Always B Ginger (1:54.10) in NW2PMLT on October 30 at $13.90. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $22,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.10 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $13.90 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2026 | 17 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $24.90 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NW3PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $83.40 |
| 2/9 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on November 5. Won the start before at this track on October 30. Perfectly placed to win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $22,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 15/10/2026 | - | NW1PMLT | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $1.30 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by The Unit (1:53.30) in NW2PMLT on November 5 at $7.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Uff Da (1:54.30) in MINUTEMNWM on October 27 at $7.80. Better off avoiding.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $22,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | MINUTEMNWM | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | MINUTEM/W | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $12.50 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | MINUTEMEN | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | MASS STK | $61,494.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 69.0L | $74.40 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | MASS STK | $62,069.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $7.60 |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Caviart Madrid at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on October 23 at $5.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Always B Ginger at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on October 30 at $9.30. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.30 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 11 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $13.30 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $65.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | NW3PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 48.8L | $158.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Always B Ginger (1:54.10) in NW2PMLT on October 30 at $53.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Caviart Madrid (1:54.00) in NW2PMLT on October 23 at $40.70. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $53.20 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 5 | NW2PMLT | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $40.70 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2026 | 32 | NW1000L4CD | $6,897.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/6 | 16/09/2026 | 70 | ME SS3CP | $24,214.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | ME SS3CPL1 | $22,727.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 67.5L | $38.20 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | ME SS 3 CP | $22,727.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 45.0L | $60.50 |
| 3/4 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:02.40 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr6) at this track (1:53.30) beating Seafood Treasure in NW1PMLT on November 5 at $3.60. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/11/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $19,915.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | MINUTEMNWM | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 20/10/2026 | 8 | MASS STK | $116,379.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 51.8L | $10.70 |
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $18,678.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.10 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | MASS STK | $61,494.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | MASS STK | $62,069.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $29.70 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 66.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Manador at this track over 1609m in a MA STK F-R2 on October 29 at $32.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind The Unit at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on November 5 at $4.30. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/11/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $22,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 29/10/2026 | 9 | MA STK F-R2 | $234,708.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $32.20 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | MASS STK | $116,379.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $46.60 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | MASS STK | $61,494.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $11.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | MASS STK | $62,069.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $7.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Gary Gibson | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |