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Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M

VIRTUAL HORIZON (1) was far from disgraced at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten just 1.5 metres into fourth. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Leading hope if anywhere near his best. NATURALLY GIFTED (3) ran seventh last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 18 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. SO ROCK N' ROLL (6) is back from a spell and is a winner at this stage of the prep in the past. Best form measures up favourably so despite the layoff he poses a real threat. INSTANT REPLAY (5) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:9:29 PM

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Virtual Horizon (1)1x86138324

Trainer: Jackie Greene 12 mths 47: 13-3-8

Driver: Drew Monti

5 yo B H

Sire: VERTICAL HORIZON

Dam: SAUCY B

Stats

Career47: 13-3-8

LTS$350,825.00

BMR1:51.00

TS28: 4-2-6

Win %27.66%

Place %51.06%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m fourth behind Hespoisedtopounce at this track over 1609m STR ALL last start. Before that was beaten 0.6 metres second again at this track same class on May 29.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	05/06/2025	7	STR ALL	$27,216.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:50.30	4	1. Hespoisedtopounce 2. Anvil Hands 3. Sweet Jeff	1.5L	$2.50
2/8	29/05/2025	14	STR ALL	$27,344.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:51.30	6	1. Mansome 2. Anvil Hands, Virtual Horizon	0.6L	$6.60
3/5	15/05/2025	7	OPEN HC	$39,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:50.40	1	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Virtual Horizon	5.3L	$23.30
8/9	08/05/2025	17	OPEN	$39,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Aaron Byron	1:51.00	7	1. Fourever Boy 2. Torrid Saint 3. Grey Horizon	21.0L	$33.60
3/5	21/04/2025	7	OPEN HC	$39,936.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:51.00	1	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. Sport Secret 3. Virtual Horizon	9.0L	$14.90
1/8	14/04/2025	8	NW12500CD	$30,351.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:52.30	2	1. Virtual Horizon 2. Vintage Cheddar 3. Warrawee Yale	6.8L	$8.10
1/7	18/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:57.20	0	1. Virtual Horizon 2. You Oughta Know 3. Born Desire	39.75L	$0.00
1/6	11/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:58.00	0	1. Virtual Horizon 2. Ideal Funding 3. No Ordinary Man	3.75L	$0.00

Syracuse Express (2)4361514627

Trainer: Jessica Okusko 12 mths 65: 14-12-12

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

6 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: CITY DELIGHT

Stats

Career65: 14-12-12

LTS$202,650.00

BMR1:50.30

TS4: 0-0-0

Win %21.54%

Place %58.46%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 21 m by Fulsome (1:52.10) in NW10001-4 on June 1 at $25.25. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Vernon Downs beaten 4.5 m by Prospectors Gold (1:52.20) in NW5000CD on May 24 at $2.40.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/9	01/06/2025	8	NW10001-4	$17,107.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	John MacDonald	1:52.10	6	1. Fulsome 2. Primo Uomo 3. Comet Crusader	21.0L	$25.25
2/9	24/05/2025	6	NW5000CD	$11,719.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Leon Bailey	1:52.20	4	1. Prospectors Gold 2. Syracuse Express, War Of Will	4.5L	$2.40
6/7	18/05/2025	35	WO/OPENHCP	$25,000.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.40	3	1. Mr McLaren 2. Pirate Hanover 3. Negotiator	15.0L	$42.00
1/6	10/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Adam Capizzano	1:55.30	0	1. Syracuse Express 2. Henceforth 3. Benicio	1.5L	$0.00
4/6	13/04/2025	7	WO/OPENHCP	$25,559.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:53.20	1	1. Little Willy 2. Lanjo Lee 3. Jahan Hanover	17.3L	$19.30
1/7	06/04/2025	7	NW7000L5CD	$18,371.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:56.00	5	1. Syracuse Express 2. Kamara 3. Macheasy	0.9L	$3.25
5/8	30/03/2025	7	NW7000L5CD	$17,433.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Aaron Byron	1:55.10	6	1. Jk Will Power 2. Flirtin Jk 3. Lupa	6.8L	$10.80
1/6	26/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Vernon Downs	1609m	Fast	Howard Okusko (Jnr)	1:56.20	0	1. Syracuse Express 2. Sunny Sicily 3. Steelmeatreasure	21L	$0.00

Naturally Gifted (3)4231x15497

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn (Campbelltown)12 mths 61: 12-17-10

Driver: Aaron Byron

5 yo BR G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: PERFECTLYIMPERFECT (AUS)

Stats

Career61: 12-17-10

LTS$347,407.00

BMR1:50.40

TS17: 3-5-1

Win %19.67%

Place %63.93%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Alex Having Fun (1:50.00) in MA OPEN HC on May 23 at $9.80. The run previous 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Fourever Boy (1:51.00) in OPEN on May 8 at $9.50.

Last Starts 28 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	23/05/2025	15	MA OPEN HC	$39,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:50.00	2	1. Alex Having Fun 2. Blazing Home 3. Fourever Boy	18.8L	$9.80
9/9	08/05/2025	9	OPEN	$39,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Heath Campbell	1:51.00	5	1. Fourever Boy 2. Torrid Saint 3. Grey Horizon	25.5L	$9.50
4/6	29/04/2025	8	NW20000CD	$35,144.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.20	3	1. Sport Secret 2. Blazing Home 3. Grey Horizon	19.5L	$9.60
5/5	21/04/2025	7	OPEN HC	$39,936.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:51.00	5	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. Sport Secret 3. Virtual Horizon	14.3L	$2.40
1/7	14/04/2025	140	OPEN 2	$35,144.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:52.10	5	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Grey Horizon 3. Lifes A Puzzle	6.0L	$5.80
1/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.20	0	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Seaside Tina 3. Anvil Hands	0.6L	$0.00
1/6	25/11/2024	7	OPEN HC	$38,052.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:51.10	4	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Always A Miki	3.0L	$3.60
1/8	27/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Jordan Stratton	1:55.10	0	1. Naturally Gifted 2. Mariner Seelster 3. Son Of A Tiger	6.75L	$0.00

Always A Miki (4)53x4215576

Trainer: Jimmy Nickerson 12 mths 103: 15-18-17

Driver: Matthew Athearn

7 yo B H

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: BEACH GAL

Stats

Career103: 15-18-17

LTS$457,925.00

BMR1:50.40

TS92: 13-17-14

Win %14.56%

Place %48.54%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:50.20) in NW12500CD on June 5 at $18.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Mansome (1:51.30) in STR ALL on May 29 at $5.30.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	05/06/2025	7	NW12500CD	$29,549.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.20	5	1. Vintage Cheddar 2. Southwind Sandor 3. Grey Horizon	6.8L	$18.30
7/8	29/05/2025	14	STR ALL	$27,344.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:51.30	7	1. Mansome 2. Anvil Hands, Virtual Horizon	14.3L	$5.30
5/5	15/05/2025	7	OPEN HC	$39,062.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:50.40	2	1. Heinikin Bythebay 2. Alex Having Fun 3. Virtual Horizon	11.3L	$19.40
5/7	08/05/2025	10	NW12500CD	$29,688.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:51.10	2	1. Price Control 2. Little Willy 3. Sweet Jeff	13.5L	$6.20
1/7	28/04/2025	7	NW7500CD	$25,559.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.10	5	1. Always A Miki 2. Mansome 3. Negotiator	3.0L	$1.70
2/7	21/04/2025	7	NW7500CD	$25,559.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.20	5	1. Rockin On Venus 2. Always A Miki 3. Vintage Cheddar	6.0L	$3.90
1/8	09/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.20	0	1. Always A Miki 2. Sand Dollar 3. Maximum Desire	26.25L	$0.00
5/7	02/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	SP	Matthew Athearn	1:59.40	0	1. Six Degrees 2. Why Tomorrow Ray 3. Dance Monkey	10.5L	$0.00

Instant Replay (5)281313x542

Trainer: Kimberly Vafiades 12 mths 41: 10-7-7

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

5 yo B G

Sire: LAZARUS N

Dam: ASHLEE'S SPORT

Stats

Career41: 10-7-7

LTS$83,012.00

BMR1:55.10

TS7: 0-1-1

Win %24.39%

Place %58.54%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Rocknroll Runa at this track over 1609m in a NW12500CD on May 29 at $15.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind General Montana at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on June 5 at $15.40.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	05/06/2025	7	NW7500CD	$24,883.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:50.40	7	1. General Montana 2. Instant Replay 3. Pink Floyd Hanover	2.3L	$15.40
4/6	29/05/2025	10	NW12500CD	$29,688.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:50.40	2	1. Rocknroll Runa 2. Torrid Saint 3. Renaissance Deo	10.5L	$15.70
5/8	19/05/2025	148	NW7500CD	$25,000.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:52.10	5	1. Er Griffin 2. Rooster Bennett 3. Pink Floyd Hanover	6.8L	$28.60
1/3	07/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	W Drew Campbell	1:59.00	0	1. Instant Replay 2. Daydreamermistirae 3. Frankie Boy	22.5L	$0.00
3/7	22/12/2024	8	W/O $10K	$12,327.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Aaron Hall	1:55.10	3	1. Alex Having Fun 2. Vel Straight Out 3. Instant Replay	5.3L	$13.10
1/6	14/12/2024	7	NW5000L4	$8,475.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	W Drew Campbell	1:55.40	6	1. Instant Replay 2. Time For George 3. Bettor Cat	23.3L	$1.90
3/6	07/12/2024	20	NW5000L4	$8,475.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	W Drew Campbell	1:57.20	6	1. Twin B Jays 2. Lupa 3. Instant Replay	3.8L	$7.40
1/6	08/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Walter Case (Jnr)	1:57.40	0	1. Instant Replay 2. Who's Smokin 3. Pc's Expresso	3.75L	$0.00

So Rock N' Roll (6)111111171x

Trainer: Benson Merrill 12 mths 37: 18-10-5

Driver: Bruce Ranger

5 yo B G

Sire: WESTERN MAVERICK

Dam: SO SO SWEET

Stats

Career37: 18-10-5

LTS$379,132.00

BMR1:53.00

TS8: 1-6-1

Win %48.65%

Place %89.19%

Comments

Returns after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign recording by 2.25 m (Fr3) at Saratoga (1:55.10) beating Natameri in WO/OPENHCP on September 7 at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 30 m win (Fr5) at Cumberland Raceway (1:56.30) beating Wainapedia in NW2500L4 on April 14 2024 at $2.40.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	04/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Benson Merrill	1:58.20	0	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Gold Star Spider 3. Western Stepp	37.5L	$0.00
4/8	20/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.30	0	1. Give Us Awave 2. Robbed By Force 3. Chariot Drive	36L	$0.00
1/8	07/09/2024	35	WO/OPENHCP	$22,059.00	Saratoga	1609m	SP	Matthew Athearn	1:55.10	3	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Natameri 3. Talking Tom	2.3L	$8.50
7/8	03/08/2024	27	PINE TREE	$38,402.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.40	7	1. Ever Hoping 2. Heinikin Bythebay 3. Skyway Victor	18.0L	$9.90
1/5	07/07/2024	8	F NICHOLS	$37,594.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.00	3	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Heinikin Bythebay 3. The Wild Card	0.3L	$4.20
1/5	29/06/2024	7	NW5000L4	$9,063.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:54.20	5	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Rocksapatriot 3. Instant Replay	3.8L	$1.10
1/7	22/06/2024	11	NW5000L4	$9,063.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	7	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Rocksapatriot 3. Instant Replay	1.5L	$2.10
1/8	11/06/2024	7	OPEN	$12,085.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	McGwire Sowers	1:55.20	8	1. So Rock N' Roll 2. Beebeetee 3. Perfect Queen	3.8L	$3.60

General Montana (7)4571186631

Trainer: Amanda Kelley (Fernvale)12 mths 121: 20-20-23

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: JEN MARIE (NZ)

Stats

Career121: 20-20-23

LTS$288,788.00

BMR1:50.40

TS17: 7-2-1

Win %16.53%

Place %52.07%

Comments

In good form last start. Won by 2.25 m (Fr3) at this track (1:50.40) beating Instant Replay in NW7500CD on June 5 at $4.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Hespoisedtopounce (1:51.00) in NW7500CD on May 29 at $7.70.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	05/06/2025	7	NW7500CD	$24,883.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:50.40	3	1. General Montana 2. Instant Replay 3. Pink Floyd Hanover	2.3L	$4.90
3/8	29/05/2025	10	NW7500CD	$25,000.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.00	4	1. Hespoisedtopounce 2. Pink Floyd Hanover 3. General Montana	3.8L	$7.70
6/8	19/05/2025	11	NW7500CD	$25,000.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.10	6	1. Er Griffin 2. Rooster Bennett 3. Pink Floyd Hanover	9.8L	$18.90
6/7	08/05/2025	10	NW12500CD	$29,688.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Heath Campbell	1:51.10	6	1. Price Control 2. Little Willy 3. Sweet Jeff	31.5L	$52.80
8/9	28/04/2025	7	NW12500CD	$30,351.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:50.40	6	1. Solesseo Matuca 2. Price Control 3. Little Willy	26.3L	$26.60
1/9	21/04/2025	7	NW12500CD	$30,351.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:52.20	2	1. General Montana 2. Flirtin Jk 3. Renaissance Deo	0.9L	$47.30
4/8	27/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:54.10	0	1. Dark Matter 2. Quagmire Bluechip 3. Ourrhythmnblues	0.6L	$0.00
5/13	20/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.40	0	1. Ashley Locaz 2. Gotta Go Milking 3. Spoileronthebeach	6.75L	$0.00