Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
BACCHUS BLUE CHIP (1) Flew home to win last run at this venue and suited at this distance in the past. Yannick Gingras does know the horse very well. Has the ability to take this out. STING ME (8) Faded to finish 7th last time at this venue. Should improve here. Driver Mitchell Cushing and trainer George G Ducharme link up well. Genuine winning chance. BASTONATA BLUECHIP (9) Folded up in the straight when 5th last time here. May see an upturn in form. Driver Dexter J Dunn and trainer Travis M Alexander enjoy a strong success rate. Suitably placed in this race. TAKES COURAGE (4) Right in contention last time at the track and ideal trip as proven previously. Tracking very well this preparation. Can be competitive.

Driver: Yannick Gingras
Stats
Comments
Bold effort when winning last run at this track and strong form at this distance. Going well this campaign and has drawn to do little work. Should go well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.16 | |
| 7/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 7 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.16 | |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SY | Yannick Gingras | 1 |
| 2L | $1.55 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 2.25L | $3.90 | |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
Stats
Comments
Was overpowered late when 3rd beaten by 9.5m last time here. Looking sharp on the track since returning from a break. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Cory Stratton | 6 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 5 |
| 2.25L | $2.25 | |
| 5/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Drew Monti | 1 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Simon Allard | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Drew Monti | 3 |
| 1L | $1.18 | |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 0.75L | $1.14 | |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FAST | Simon Allard | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FAST | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 1 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FAST | Cory Stratton | 7 |
| 13L | $14.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | GD | Cory Stratton | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Not ready for this level.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 2.75L | $126.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 10.75L | $31.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Brett Beckwith | 2 |
| 5L | $22.00 | |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Jim Marohn Jr | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last time at this track and strong performer at this distance in the past. Very competitive this preparation. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 | |
| 5/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 3 |
| 2L | $3.40 | |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 1L | $1.14 | |
| 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: Corey Callahan
Stats
Comments
Started $63.00 and came in 4th last time at this track. Cannot have.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Started $73.00 and showed some merit late when 5th last run at the track. Slim chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 15.75L | $71.00 | |
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew Athearn | 7 |
| 7.25L | $51.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last time here and hard to fault at the distance. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Racing consistently this preparation. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 5 |
| 2.75L | $126.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Bruce Ranger | 7 |
| 9.75L | $51.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Skowhegan | 1609m | FT | Michael Stevenson | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | 54 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | Michael Stevenson | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.45 | |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Michael Stevenson | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Michael Stevenson | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Odds of $4.50 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last time at this venue. Should improve here. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 17.25L | $3.60 | |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 5 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 | |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 1L | $6.00 | |
| 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: Dexter Dunn
Stats
Comments
At $2.05 didn't threaten when 5th last time at this track. May see an upturn in form. Can measure up against these.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 2 |
| 9L | $1.15 | |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 2.75L | $1.13 | |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 | |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 1 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 | |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 6 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SY | Tyler Buter | 2 |
| 1.75L | $2.30 | |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 04/08/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Brent Holland | 7 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/07/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |