Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609M
KICK THE DIRT UP (6) resumes from a spell of six months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 1609m at this track. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. COOL YOUR HEELS (5) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a fifth at this track on November 28. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. SUM LAD (1) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 1609m at Saratoga. Should run a big race. CASH VAUGHAN (4) last appeared when he won by 19 metres over 1609m at this track four-and-a-half months ago. Should be thereabouts.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 3 m by Silver Dunes (1:57.30) in NW1PMCD on April 8 at $7.88. Great opportunity to open the account.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.88 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $57.61 |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 220 | NW1PMCD | $11,938.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 48.8L | $7.93 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | 2YOCNW1PM | $18,605.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 51.8L | $57.60 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2YOCNW1PM | $18,605.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Devon Tharps | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 43.5L | $70.90 |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Newtons Law (1:53.20) in NW1PMLT on August 7 at $53. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $81.10 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 46.5L | $43.40 |
| 6/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<67 | $13,699.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $41.90 |
| 4/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $88.80 |
| 2/5 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by I'm A Clown (1:55.00) on April 15 at $11.30. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $16,031.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $21.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $21.80 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $23.30 |
| 7/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $56.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | TRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 120.8L | $24.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'Dea
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Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation recording by 19 m (Fr5) at this track (1:56.40) beating Cbf Windy Fella in MA TRK<67 on November 28 at $3.30. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 8 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 | Todd O'dea | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $54.70 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $10.20 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | 28 | TRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Todd O'dea | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Cbf Squirt Gun (1:56.30) on November 28 at $12.80. A strong chance while fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Julia Eaton | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $12.80 |
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $13.80 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $34.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $9.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Julia Eaton | 1:54.10 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $51.80 |
| 8/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jamaal Denson | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last preparation recording by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.10) beating Quick Shot in SA TRK<76 on October 6 at $9.10. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | SA TRK<76 | $19,113.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/09/2025 | 20 | SA TRK<76 | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | TRK<77.5 | $24,465.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $25.80 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | TRK<79 | $25,688.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2025 | 7 | TRK<79 | $21,705.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.80 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | TRK<79 | $21,705.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Luckiestmanalive (1:54.40) on April 14 at $14.30. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<67 | $13,699.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $11.70 |
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | 18 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $15.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |