Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609M
DANCE MONKEY (3) resumes after finishing fifth at his latest appearance at this track on November 26. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. ODDS ON LAUDERDALE (7) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a sixth at this track on November 14. Expect him to be prominent. WHATA FOOLBELIEVES (1) last appeared when sixth over 1609m at this track four-and-a-half months ago. Look out for any positive market movement. THIRD POWER (4) is better than his first-up seventh over 1609m at Saratoga two months ago.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Star Speaker at this track over 1609m on November 28 at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by a 0.6 m (Fr1) at this track (1:57.00) beating Second Bruiser in 10000CL on April 17 at $5.80. Strong winning hope.
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 | Kyle Athearn | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<78 | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $6.60 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Colt Bennett (1:55.20) on April 21 at $10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $17.90 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.40 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<78 | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $84.70 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $19.80 |
| 7/8 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:53.30) on November 26 at $3.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Ron Cushing | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 38.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<78 | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<80 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2025 | 10 | NW3500CD | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $7.90 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 45 m by Tuffenuftowearpink (1:56.10) in 12500CLM on February 14 at $87.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 15 m by Hungryhungry Hippo (1:53.00) in MADC 1 on December 12 at $73.20. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 64 | 12500CLM | $14,622.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 47.3L | $87.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | MADC 1 | $17,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $73.20 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $120.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $15.60 |

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
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First up. At the last run he good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Rose Run Slider (1:54.40) on November 21 at $4.40. Looks set for a bright start to the campaign.
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 | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2025 | 16 | TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $32.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 6/9 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:53.10 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<73 | $16,820.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 35 m by Hespoisedtopounce (2:02.00) in NW2500 SER on December 14 at $22.60. Looks set for a bright start to the campaign.
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 | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NW2500 SER | $13,017.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Mcgwire Sowers | 2:02.00 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $22.60 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | NW2500 SER | $12,251.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $28.60 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 52.5L | $50.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $11.10 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.80 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Skyway Masterpiece at this track over 1609m in a NW3500CD on November 14 at $4.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $4.90 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<82 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | BAYSTATECD | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 153.0L | $10.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/10/2025 | 8 | BAYSTATE | $30,441.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $35,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $66.20 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by a 0.9 m (Fr4) at this track (1:53.00) beating Jk Will Power in NW8000CD on April 11 2022 at $9.90. 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 | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $16.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 6 m by Promise Me Art (1:53.00) in CDCLMNW8 on April 22 2023 at $19.90. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:04.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $23.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $19.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | TRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $10.30 |