The Record
James P Mc Gowan appears in the surviving Plainridge charts on 4 race days across 2 seasons, 2003 to 2004, taking 2 drives behind 2 different horses. No win is recorded in the charts held here, though the record shows 1 placings.
A strike rate on a half-mile or five-eighths oval says less about a driver than the same figure at a mile track, because the draw and the first turn decide a great deal before the field has settled. Plainridge measured five-eighths of a mile, which puts four turns in a mile race and rewards a driver who can hold a pocket rather than one who simply leaves fast.
The horses James P Mc Gowan drove most often here were DANZIG (1), ARNIE'S BUD LITE (1). Repeated pairings usually mean a stable connection rather than a catch drive, and they are the most useful signal in the chart when reading a driver's form at a single track.
Every Drive Held Here
| Date | Rc | Fin | Horse | Time | Odds | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2004 | 9 | 3 | ARNIE'S BUD LITE | 2:00.0 | 5.10 | AMATEUR |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 8 | — | DANZIG | - | 21.60 | PESKY |
Questions about this driver
What is James P Mc Gowan's win record here?
No win appears in the recovered charts — 2 drives, with 1 finish inside the first three.
Which horses did James P Mc Gowan drive most often?
Danzig (1) and Arnie's Bud Lite (1). Brackets give the number of drives.
Which trainers engaged James P Mc Gowan?
Only Jean C Jobidon in this record.
Which seasons did James P Mc Gowan drive in?
2003, 2004 — 2 seasons in total, first appearing on 2003-07-26 and last on 2004-09-11. Gaps in the middle usually mean the paperwork for those cards did not survive, not that the driver was absent.
How many drives does the record show for James P Mc Gowan?
2 charted drives across 4 race days, 2003 to 2004. Drives at other tracks are outside this record.