Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609M
VIRTUAL HORIZON (4) ran fifth last start at Saratoga over 1609m, beaten 20 metres. Won't find this any harder and he can figure in the finish. COMPENSATE ME (1) finished fourth last start, beaten 11 metres at Meadowlands over 1609m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. SONNY BLACK (5) finished third last start over 1609m at this track. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. SOLESSEO MATUCA A (7) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Meadowlands.

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 11 m by Stonebridge Reef (1:51.20) in NW5000L5CD on April 4 at $19.70. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 30 m by Dont Drop The Ball (1:50.30) in NW5000L5CD on March 28 at $15.20. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $15,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $19.70 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $14,747.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $15.20 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $18.60 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | TM<83.5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | TM<83.5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | TM<83.5CD | $17,832.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Symington | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | R Burke | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 15 m by Miki De Vie (1:58.00) in NW3500L4 on March 29 at $6.70. Before that 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 2.25 m by Bare Bone (2:04.00) in NW2500L4 on March 23 at $1.50. Favour others.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $7,584.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | NW2500L4 | $6,742.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Walter Case (Jnr) | 2:04.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | MADC 2 | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $58.80 |
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | 17 | MADC 2 | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $36.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 53 | 15000CLM | $17,118.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jason Bartlett | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $8.93 |
| 3/4 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | 15000CLHC | $17,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Clark (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $22.50 |
| 7/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga, well beaten by Ahi Sunshine (1:55.00) in NW5000L5CD on March 28 at $2.82. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 7 m by Low Rider (1:53.20) in NW5500L4 on March 6 at $2.20. Prepared to overlook against this lot.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | NW5000L5CD | $11,657.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 117.8L | $2.82 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | NW5500L4 | $11,236.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | N10001L5CD | $19,258.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $11.48 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 84 | WO10000LT | $20,685.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Anthony Morgan | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $1.78 |
| 1/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Mat Rue | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 20 m fifth behind Transparency at Saratoga in a NW7500L5CD on April 4. Confident of improvement on the first-up effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 179 | NW7500L5CD | $17,467.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $7.41 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $32,110.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 15 | NW7500CD | $32,110.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.00 | 9 |
| 36.0L | $34.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $36.10 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | 14 | NW12500CD | $34,884.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.20 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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First up. At the last run he good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Grey Horizon (1:52.10) in NW5000CD on November 26 at $8.40. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.40 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 272.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW5000CD | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 238.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | 17 | NW5000CD | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m second behind No Better Joy at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m NW3500L4 last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres second again at Cumberland Raceway same class on March 29. Racing well and not without merit.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $7,860.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $7,584.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 23/03/2026 | 92 | NW3500L4 | $7,584.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.40 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $56.40 |
| 3/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | 12500CL HC | $8,423.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | NW5000L4 | $8,423.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $37.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Ante Up Hanover at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a NW1500L5 on March 24 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Jilliby Dynamite at Meadowlands over 1609m in a NW2500L5CD on April 4 at $12.10. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 11 | NW2500L5CD | $13,828.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $12.10 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | NW1500L5 | $9,831.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NW3500L5 | $11,938.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $14.70 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | TM<83.5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:51.00 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $182.70 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $11,657.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $3.40 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $14,979.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $37.20 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Mark Herschberger | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 2.25 m by River Ness (1:56.40) in 15000CL on March 23 at $31.70. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 24 m by Lovenbury (1:52.20) in 15000CL on March 16 at $25.80. Looking to others.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | 15000CL | $15,449.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $31.70 |
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | 15000CL | $15,449.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $25.80 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | 15000CL | $15,449.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $35.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | 12000CLHC | $15,407.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $79.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | 12000CLHC | $15,407.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $44.20 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | 12000CLHC | $15,407.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $38.10 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Resuming after four-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fourth behind Grey Horizon at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on November 26 at $4.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 4 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:51.30) beating Optical Illusion in WO10000LTH on April 20 2023 at $1.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $33.30 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $12.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW10000CD | $34,247.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NW12500CD | $34,247.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |