Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
DARK ECLIPSE N (3) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, finishing second and just 0.8 metres from the winner. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Taking on a better field but she is up to the task. LYONS SHINING (4) last appeared when a fifth over 1609m at this track on November 24, capping off a fine prep that saw her salute on four occasions. Sure to prove hard to beat on her return. PREMIER STAR (2) last appeared when sixth over 1609m at this track five-and-a-half months ago. Look out for any positive market movement. TILTED CROWN (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Meadowlands over 1609m.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Finished seventh at her last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 90 metres behind Mulligan Philly at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m FM TMR 70 on April 4. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FM TMR 70 | $6,696.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $8.30 |
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 103 | FMNW2001L4 | $6,320.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.10 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $11.80 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2025 | 10 | FMNW1500 S | $9,954.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $15.30 |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | FMNW1500 S | $9,954.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Thayer | 1:59.40 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $5.70 |
| 6/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Resuming after five-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Lyons Shining at this track over 1609m on November 4 at $17.10. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $17.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<73 | $16,820.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | FMTRK<76 | $18,349.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $15.20 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 0.8 m by Mulligan Philly (1:59.30) in FM TMR 70 on April 4 at $6.20. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr1) at Cumberland Raceway (2:00.40) beating Smartys Filly in FM TMR 66 on March 28 at $1.20. Well placed to go one better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FM TMR 70 | $6,696.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FM TMR 66 | $5,899.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | TMR62-64H | $5,618.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | M7500CLMNW | $7,725.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $7.66 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | FM7500CLM | $9,629.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:59.40 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $10.31 |
| 8/8 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | FM7500CLM | $9,629.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $8.19 |
| 1/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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First up. At the last run she 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Martaritaondarocks (1:55.00) on November 24 at $4.40. Capable of taking this out.
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 | Mark Athearn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $13.10 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | FMTRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $17.30 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim King (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 4 m by Miss You Joann (1:54.20) on March 27 at $10.10. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 11 | FMTM<68CD | $11,645.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 8/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | M7500CLHC | $11,236.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 101.3L | $40.70 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | M10000CLHC | $13,343.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 37 | M10000CLHC | $13,343.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 38 | FM30000NW7 | $17,937.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 173.3L | $21.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | DSBF CONS | $30,628.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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First up. At the last run she solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Twin B Kini (1:55.00) on November 24 at $11.50. Should be ready to make an immediate impact.
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 | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $22.10 |
| 3/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $60.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $13.30 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2025 | 32 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Heath Campbell | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $34.90 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 17 m by Bug Juice (1:58.10) in M7500CLMNW on March 29 at $9.12. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 23 m by Fine N Dandy (1:56.40) in M7500CLMNW on March 15 at $11.91. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | M7500CLMNW | $7,725.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $9.12 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | M7500CLMNW | $7,725.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.91 |
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | M7500CLMNW | $7,725.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $37.89 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | FM7500CLM | $9,480.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $69.86 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | FM7500CLM | $9,480.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $14.19 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | FM7500CLM | $9,629.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $10.12 |
| 7/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Smokin Molly (1:57.20) on April 15 at $18.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.20 |
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $11.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $13.80 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |