Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M
MEADOWBROOK FLASH (3) has recorded two wins and three minor placings from the past five starts. Maintained the impressive form last time when 0.9 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. SECOND BRUISER (2) showed plenty of fight to score at the most recent appearance over 1609m at this track, getting home by just 0.9 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. CIGARS AND PORT (4) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. BAG PIPE MAJOR (5) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Second Bruiser (1:52.30) in STR ALL on July 10 at $43.40. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Jk Objection (1:52.20) on July 3 at $3.70.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $43.40 |
6/7 | 03/07/2025 | 20 | TRK<79 | $19,878.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $3.70 |
4/7 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
1/6 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $2.80 |
2/6 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,750.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
2/9 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,750.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
6/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
4/8 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a 0.9 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.30) beating Meadowbrook Flash in STR ALL on July 10 at $15.50.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $15.50 |
2/7 | 26/06/2025 | 27 | 10000CLHC | $17,885.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | NW2000CD | $14,844.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
2/7 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | 12500CL | $17,969.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
5/7 | 12/05/2025 | 11 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,312.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.60 |
5/7 | 01/05/2025 | 7 | PATRIOT | $23,438.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $6.90 |
4/7 | 16/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
8/8 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on July 10. Scored the start before at this track on June 27.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 10/07/2025 | 13 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
1/6 | 27/06/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
2/8 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
2/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $9.90 |
1/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
2/7 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,312.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.70 |
3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
1/6 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Second Bruiser (1:52.30) in STR ALL on July 10 at $13. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Kokanee Seelster (1:53.20) on June 27 at $5.40.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 10/07/2025 | 13 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.40 |
5/7 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $33.30 |
6/7 | 06/06/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $9.80 |
4/9 | 29/05/2025 | 10 | NW5000CD | $21,094.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,969.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $1.80 |
7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
2/5 | 26/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Twin B Jays at this track over 1609m on July 3 at $23.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Second Bruiser at this track over 1609m in a STR ALL on July 10 at $12.80.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.80 |
6/9 | 03/07/2025 | 13 | TRK<82 | $21,407.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $23.20 |
1/7 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
5/7 | 13/06/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<79 | $20,218.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.30 |
4/9 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NW3000CD | $17,885.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $3.10 |
5/9 | 29/05/2025 | 10 | NW5000CD | $21,094.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $7.30 |
5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
5/6 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Second Bruiser (1:52.30) in STR ALL on July 10 at $3.40. At his previous start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Twin B Jays (1:53.30) on July 3 at $21.80.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
5/9 | 03/07/2025 | 6 | TRK<82 | $21,407.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $21.80 |
2/6 | 27/06/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
4/8 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $32.10 |
3/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
2/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.90 |
6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
2/8 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Second Bruiser (1:52.30) in STR ALL on July 10 at $16.50. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Twin B Jays (1:53.30) on July 3 at $24.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $16.50 |
4/9 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | TRK<82 | $21,407.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $24.00 |
5/6 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $14.90 |
4/8 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | NW5000CD | $24,883.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $32.20 |
2/9 | 05/06/2025 | 6 | NW3000CD | $17,885.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
2/6 | 30/05/2025 | 11 | NW2000CD | $14,844.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
4/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
2/9 | 19/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Meets Second Bruiser again; when 65 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a STR ALL race on July 10.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | STR ALL | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $6.30 |
1/7 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | TRK<79 | $19,878.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
6/6 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | NW3000CD | $18,663.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $7.20 |
6/8 | 19/06/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $32.10 |
9/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $8.10 |
7/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $21,773.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $7.40 |
4/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
6/8 | 15/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |