Plainridge Racecourse Race 2

1609m

Prize Money: $21,398

SKILLFUL TACTICS (2) finished fifth last start, beaten 21 metres at Meadowlands over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Finds a suitable assignment and will prove very tough to beat. CONSERVATIVE PLAN (4) was racing with great purpose before the latest appearance when he got the job done again, scoring by 1.5 metres over 1609m at this track. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. BREWSTER BAKER (5) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. I'LLSTANDMYGROUND (8) is the best of the rest after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: NW2PMLT

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I Like Green (Fr1) 36
Trainer: John Beckwith ()
Driver: John Beckwith
Prize Money: $731
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Brown Colt

Sire: GREENSHOE (USA)

Dam: ROYAL LADY

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

0: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-1

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

2: 0-0-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 45 m by Crazycat (2:02.10) in NW750L4 on August 1 at $3.30. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 4 m by Creative Angel (2:01.40) in NW750L4 on July 24 at $9.70. Will struggle.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	1/8/26	Cumberland Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	John Beckwith	2:02.10	2:02.10	43.5m	$3.30	8	NW750L4	$5,991	-	1. Crazycat 2. Fomor 3. Twisted Fate
3rd of 7	24/7/26	Cumberland Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	John Beckwith	2:01.40	2:01.40	3.8m	$9.70	-	NW750L4	$6,096	$731	1. Creative Angel 2. Devious Lad 3. I Like Green
2nd of 5	15/7/26	Bangor Raceway	1609m			-	John Beckwith	2:03.10	2:03.10	8.25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Violetta Blue Chip 2. I Like Green 3. Mr Bo Diddley
4th of 5	8/7/26	Bangor Raceway	1609m			-	John Beckwith	2:01.30	2:01.30	73.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Uncle Bjorn 2. Kb's Sweet Six Pak 3. Destiny Is All

Skillful Tactics (Fr2) 9x8725
Trainer: Julia Eaton ()
Driver: Drew Monti
Prize Money: $9,704
Win / Place: 0% / 20%

3 yo Black Colt

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: SUMMERS WINDSONG

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 0-1-0

Distance

5: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

5: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

0: 0-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

5: 0-1-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Trotting Hobbles

Comments

Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Nicholson at Meadowlands over 1609m in a TOMPKINS on July 25 at $10.30. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 20 m by Southwind Fargo (1:51.00) in 4U NW2CD on July 17 at $17.20. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	25/7/26	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Joe Bongiorno	1:52.20	1:52.20	21.0m	$10	8	TOMPKINS	$48,948	$2,447	1. Nicholson 2. Create Escape 3. Gabes Luck
2nd of 7	17/7/26	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Jason Bartlett	1:51.00	1:51.00	20.3m	$17	35	4U NW2CD	$29,028	$7,257	1. Southwind Fargo 2. Skillful Tactics 3. Gabes Luck
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 4	10/7/26	Meadowlands	1609m			-	Scott Zeron	1:52.40	1:52.40	36.75m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Three Times Bettor 2. Skillful Tactics 3. Misty Blue
7th of 8	12/6/26	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Jason Bartlett	1:52.30	1:52.30	18.8m	$19	7	3&4YONW3CD	$31,381	-	1. She's Moni 2. Southwind Gallatin 3. Steelworkers Story
8th of 8	5/6/26	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Tim Tetrick	1:52.20	1:52.20	231.0m	$2.80	315	NJSS-SILVR	$13,947	-	1. David Seaman 2. Never Say Die 3. Ice Fall
315 Day Spell
3rd of 12	22/5/26	Meadowlands	1609m			-	Jason Bartlett	1:53.30	1:53.30	6.75m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Gonnabelegendary 2. Apex 3. Whiskey Break

Grits N Six (Fr3) 456
Trainer: Gretchen Athearn ()
Driver: Matthew Athearn
Prize Money: $2,452
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: BOURBON 'N GRITS

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

3: 0-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Driver Stats

Comments

Well beaten last start by Conservative Plan, a rival who she faces again; when 30 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT race on August 4. Can't have on that basis.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	4/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Matthew Athearn	1:56.20	1:56.20	29.3m	$29	21	NW1PMLT	$18,545	-	1. Conservative Plan 2. Mister Nice Capt'n 3. Halifax
5th of 7	14/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Mark Athearn	1:55.40	1:55.40	45.0m	$11	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$943	1. Peace Field 2. Mcmikenmike 3. Halifax
4th of 7	7/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Mark Athearn	1:56.20	1:56.20	21.8m	$43	-	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$1,509	1. Brewster Baker 2. Essential 3. Mcmikenmike
2nd of 3	30/6/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m			-	Mark Athearn	1:57.30	1:57.30	25.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Seafood Treasure 2. Grits N Six 3. Conway Man

Conservative Plan (Fr4) x486587131
Trainer: Heidi Cushing ()
Driver: Ron Cushing
Prize Money: $62,234
Win / Place: 10% / 21%

3 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: PRENUPTIAL

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-0-2

Distance

19: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-2

Track

6: 1-0-2

Season

9: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

14: 2-0-2

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

19: 2-0-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.20

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Trotting Hobbles

Comments

Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr8) at this track (1:56.20) beating Mister Nice Capt'n in NW1PMLT on August 4 at $3.50. Hard to beat in this sort of form.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	4/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Ron Cushing	1:56.20	1:56.20	1.5m	$3.50	7	NW1PMLT	$18,545	$9,272	1. Conservative Plan 2. Mister Nice Capt'n 3. Halifax
3rd of 9	28/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Ron Cushing	1:54.30	1:54.30	19.5m	$3.50	10	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$2,264	1. Essential 2. Fourth Warning 3. Conservative Plan
1st of 6	18/7/26	Tioga Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Ron Cushing	1:58.30	1:58.30	1.5m	$5.06	9	NW2PM	$13,062	$6,531	1. Conservative Plan 2. Pine Bush Miracle 3. Mob Rat
7th of 8	9/7/26	Meadowlands	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Steve Smith	1:52.30	1:52.30	60.0m	$158	14	4U NW2CD	$29,028	-	1. R Perfect Goo 2. Lucchese 3. Seven Grand
8th of 8	25/6/26	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Andy Miller	1:54.30	1:54.30	124.5m	$96	7	NW1PM	$15,239	-	1. Giuseppe C 2. Big Boys Don't Cry 3. Chant
5th of 7	18/6/26	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Steve Smith	1:57.10	1:57.10	37.5m	$22	26	NW1PM	$14,644	$732	1. Calgary Sun 2. Dirty Banana 3. Swan Wayne

Brewster Baker (Fr5) 2222211474
Trainer: Michael Eaton ()
Driver: Brad Irvine
Prize Money: $163,144
Win / Place: 13% / 59%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: BLACK BROADWAY

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-7-3

Distance

22: 3-7-3

Trk/Dst

19: 2-7-2

Track

19: 2-7-2

Season

13: 2-5-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

22: 3-7-3

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

22: 3-7-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.40

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Trotting Hobbles

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $8.90. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Geologic (1:53.00) in NW6PMLT on August 4 at $109.80. Sure to play a major role.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	11/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Brad Irvine	1:55.30	1:55.30	13.5m	$8.90	7	NW3PMLT	$21,398	$1,712	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Peace Field 3. I'llstandmyground
7th of 8	4/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Brad Irvine	1:53.00	1:53.00	33.8m	$110	21	NW6PMLT	$24,251	-	1. Geologic 2. Cash Out Express 3. Sangria Girl
4th of 7	14/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Brad Irvine	1:54.00	1:54.00	42.8m	$12	7	NW3PMLT	$21,771	$1,742	1. Adios My Lindy 2. Get Outa My Lane 3. Joyous Spirit
1st of 7	7/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Brad Irvine	1:56.20	1:56.20	0.6m	$1.60f	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$9,434	1. Brewster Baker 2. Essential 3. Mcmikenmike
1st of 7	30/6/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Brad Irvine	1:55.40	1:55.40	6.0m	$3.10	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$9,434	1. Brewster Baker 2. Kingmaker 3. Halifax
2nd of 9	23/6/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Brad Irvine	1:55.40	1:55.40	15.8m	$8.00	7	NW1PMLT	$18,131	$4,533	1. Adios My Lindy 2. Brewster Baker 3. Mcmikenmike

Halifax (Fr6) 5345373435
Trainer: Scott Renz ()
Driver: Michael Oosting
Prize Money: $84,952
Win / Place: 2.63% / 34%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ROYALTY FOR LIFE (USA)

Dam: TORI HALL

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 1-5-7

Distance

38: 1-5-7

Trk/Dst

38: 1-5-7

Track

38: 1-5-7

Season

14: 0-1-6

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

38: 1-5-7

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

38: 1-5-7

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.40

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix,Trotting Hobbles

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $20.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Conservative Plan (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on August 4 at $5.40. Will struggle.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	11/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Michael Oosting	1:55.30	1:55.30	27.8m	$20	7	NW3PMLT	$21,398	$1,070	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Peace Field 3. I'llstandmyground
3rd of 8	4/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	James Hardy	1:56.20	1:56.20	4.5m	$5.40	7	NW1PMLT	$18,545	$2,225	1. Conservative Plan 2. Mister Nice Capt'n 3. Halifax
4th of 9	28/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	James Hardy	1:54.30	1:54.30	23.3m	$15	14	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$1,509	1. Essential 2. Fourth Warning 3. Conservative Plan
2nd of 5	20/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m			-	James Hardy	1:52.10	1:52.10	82.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sonny Black 2. Halifax 3. Tall Dark Lindy
3rd of 7	14/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	James Hardy	1:55.40	1:55.40	33.8m	$20	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868	$2,264	1. Peace Field 2. Mcmikenmike 3. Halifax
7th of 7	7/7/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	James Hardy	1:56.20	1:56.20	288.8m	$18	7	NW1PMLT	$18,868	-	1. Brewster Baker 2. Essential 3. Mcmikenmike

Uncle Bjorn (Fr7) 7558486x66
Trainer: Kim Ireland ()
Driver: James Hardy
Prize Money: $25,823
Win / Place: 10% / 10%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: SOLVEIG

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-0-0

Distance

10: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

5: 1-0-0

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

10: 1-0-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.00

Driver Stats

Comments

Finished sixth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 90 metres behind Big Al M at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m PINETREE T on August 2. A better showing expected.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 12	11/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m			-	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:55.30	1:55.30	14.25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Kingmaker 2. Hesjustadelight 3. Uncle Bjorn
6th of 6	2/8/26	Cumberland Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Hall	1:56.20	1:56.20	90.0m	$8.40	18	PINETREE T	$17,118	-	1. Big Al M 2. Tcs Brenda 3. Party At Seven
1st of 7	26/7/26	Cumberland Raceway	1609m			-	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	2:01.30	2:01.30	39.75m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Uncle Bjorn 2. Midnight Zette 3. Rosey's Charm
6th of 8	15/7/26	Bangor Raceway	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	2:01.40	2:01.40	30.0m	$1.80f	268	NW1000L4CD	$6,967	-	1. Rose Run Yakim 2. Devious Lad 3. Crazycat
268 Day Spell
6th of 6	20/10/25	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	2:01.10	2:01.10	145.5m	$1.80f	25	NW2PMLT	$22,831	-	1. Twisted Fate 2. Lady Lake Marty 3. Just Foolin
8th of 8	25/9/25	Philadelphia	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Corey Callahan	1:54.20	1:54.20	131.3m	$4.60	20	NW3PM	$18,349	-	1. Messenger Hanover 2. Truly Authentic 3. Tracks Of My Tears

I'Llstandmyground (Fr8) 4452124753
Trainer: Enrico Robinson ()
Driver: Brett Beckwith
Prize Money: $52,065
Win / Place: 12% / 56%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: GREENSHOE (USA)

Dam: CUTOFFS

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 2-4-3

Distance

16: 2-4-3

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-1

Track

5: 1-2-1

Season

14: 2-4-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

16: 2-4-3

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

16: 2-4-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Driver Stats

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Jeffrey Neil (1:55.30) in NW3PMLT on August 11 at $3.30. Decent effort last start. In the mix again.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	11/8/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Ron Cushing	1:55.30	1:55.30	9.0m	$3.30	22	NW3PMLT	$21,398	$2,568	1. Jeffrey Neil 2. Peace Field 3. I'llstandmyground
4th of 4	1/8/26	Meadowlands	1609m			-	Tim Tetrick	1:52.20	1:52.20	17.25m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Nuance 2. Tactical Moni 3. Delaney Hanover
5th of 8	20/7/26	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Colin Kelly	1:54.10	1:54.10	25.5m	$34	7	NW4PM	$22,496	$1,125	1. Shemightbetheone 2. Captain Micah 3. Nose Jammer
7th of 7	13/7/26	Pocono Downs	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Colin Kelly	1:56.20	1:56.20	33.8m	$2.70	13	NW4PM	$22,496	-	1. False Dogma 2. Beer In My Hand 3. Ms Bojangles
4th of 9	30/6/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.10	1:55.10	13.5m	$7.20	7	NW6PMLT	$26,125	$2,090	1. Cash Out Express 2. Hippie Shake 3. Wendell Blue Chip
2nd of 7	23/6/26	plainridge racecourse	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.30	1:54.30	5.3m	$3.50	7	NW6PMLT	$25,105	$6,276	1. Joyous Spirit 2. I'llstandmyground 3. Alamo Mission

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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