Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
TAKES COURAGE (4) Ran 7th last start at Tioga Downs but suited at this distance in the past. Should race on the speed. Driver Matthew D Kakaley has been successful before. Definite winning chance. STING ME (2) Finished with purpose when winning last time at this venue and getting better in recent performances. Can give this a shake. FLINT MCCULLOUGH (7) Threw down a serious challenge last time around here. Expecting improvement here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. One of the major players. BEANTOWN BIG AL (5) Just missed last run at this venue and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Shows good early pace. In top racing shape this preparation. Can win.
Driver: Bruce Ranger
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At $37.00 picked up some late ground when 5th last time here and has minimal work to do from the draw. Very unlikely to shake these.
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 | 21/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Mitchell Cushing | 1 |
| 40.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 6 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 26.5L | $6.50 |
Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Dashed home to win last time here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Should go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 1 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 | |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 | |
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Mitchell Cushing | 5 |
| 2.75L | $61.00 | |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 5 |
| 16.75L | $14.00 |
Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Came in 6th last time at Skowhegan. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Skowhegan | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 7 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 1 |
| 2.75L | $14.00 | |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Joey Mosher | 6 |
| 37L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 3 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Finished 7th last start at Tioga Downs but strong performer at this trip. Should jump out and bowl along. Driver Matthew D Kakaley is very comfortable steering. Expect support.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 8 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SY | Matthew D Kakaley | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
Driver: Drew Monti
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Close to claiming the win last run around here and form has been improving over recent runs. Expecting to settle positively. Producing consistent results since coming back from a break. Competitive type.
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 | 21/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Drew Monti | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 | |
| 4/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Drew Monti | 5 |
| 10L | $26.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Drew Monti | 2 |
| 2.25L | $14.00 | |
| 2/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Drew Monti | 5 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Drew Monti | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 | |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Drew Monti | 3 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |
Driver: Yannick Gingras
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First up after a break. Finished 7th last start at Vernon Downs but having second career run. Likely to get back in the run. Has ability but this is challenging.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 6 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Started at $4.50 and close to claiming the win last time at this track. Expecting improvement here. Has plenty of early speed. Strong claims in this.
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 | 21/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 | |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 2 |
| 3.25L | $23.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 0.75L | $51.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 9.25L | $9.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 10.75L | $14.00 |