Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
JEFFREY NEIL (6) won at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. Meets a similar line up and he can figure in the finish. PONDA ROCKY (3) finished fifth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 metres. Best recent result was a win at this track three starts ago over 1609m. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and he is capable of another bold performance. NUMBER SEVEN (1) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 4 metres at this track over 1609m. CHAPTER OF LIFE (7) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good second over 1609m at Saratoga two runs back.

Driver: Kyle Swift
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:54.30) beating Chapere in NW4000CD on November 5 at $3.30. Key runner once 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 | 10 | NW4000CD | $21,337.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PM-F | $29,454.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 58.5L | $61.22 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PM-PU | $16,882.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.64 |
| 3/7 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,882.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.95 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | 9 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,319.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | NY EXCEL | $138,889.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $29.36 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacquavyian Carter | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Kazio (1:54.00) in NW12000CD on November 5 at $10.80. At the run before 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.30) in NW10000CD on October 30 at $13.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | NW12000CD | $31,294.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $7.60 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $11.20 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $35,920.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $38.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Heavens Pic (1:54.40) in NW6000CD on November 5 at $14.80. The run before 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.30) in NW10000CD on October 30 at $6.70. Happy to give him another try in this suitable contest.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | NW6000CD | $24,182.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $14.80 |
| 5/6 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.70 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NW6000CD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $9.90 |
| 5/5 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLTCD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $13.30 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Heavens Pic (1:54.40) in NW6000CD on November 5 at $23.20. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Caviart War Room (1:54.30) in NW10000CD on October 30 at $7.70. Might find this too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/11/2026 | 6 | NW6000CD | $24,182.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $23.20 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NW4000CD | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | W2-5PMLTCD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $14.30 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Heavens Pic (1:54.40) in NW6000CD on November 5 at $8.70. Before that, unplaced (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Wall Street Edge (1:54.40) in NW10000CD on October 8. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/11/2026 | 28 | NW6000CD | $24,182.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $8.70 |
| 1/4 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 89/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 111.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on November 5. Scored the start prior at this track on October 1. Looks the testing material.
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 | 05/11/2026 | 35 | NW6000CD | $24,182.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | W2-5PMLTCD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | W2-5PMLTCD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 23 | W2-5PMLT | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 22 | NW3PMLT | $21,398.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Domenico Cecere | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Kazio (1:54.00) in NW12000CD on November 5 at $3.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 0.9 m by Notatthetablcarlos (1:56.00) in WO2-5PM-F on October 26 at $3.62. Has the ability 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/11/2026 | 10 | NW12000CD | $31,294.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 212.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PM-F | $29,454.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.62 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2026 | 18 | WO2-5PM-PU | $16,882.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLTCD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | W2-5PMLTCD | $23,611.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | NY EXCEL | $138,889.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $1.54 |
| 1/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Seven Sins (1:54.20) in NW6000CD on October 30 at $10.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Ponda Rocky (1:55.00) in NW6000CD on October 23 at $6. Other runners are more appealing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $10.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NW6000CD | $24,425.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NW6000CD | $19,444.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $44.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mario Dessureault | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Wicked Fun (1:55.40) in NW4000CD on October 30 at $3.80. Before that 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Wendell Blue Chip (1:54.30) in NW4000CD on October 23 at $7.70. Can't see him troubling these.
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 | NW4000CD | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NW4000CD | $21,552.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $81.10 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $16,523.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | NW4000CD | $16,667.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $13.90 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |