Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
NORTHERN SKYWAY (1) finished seventh last start, beaten 7 metres at Meadowlands over 1609m. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. HEARTOFGOLD DEVIE (4) resumes here after closing her last prep with a fourth at Cumberland Raceway on December 20. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. HELP DUST (2) deserves consideration after his last-start sixth when resuming over 1609m at Saratoga nine days ago. LONG DAN (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a neck at Saratoga over 1609m.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 7 m by Knickknack Hanover (1:54.40) on April 3 at $43.10. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 13 m by Romeo Reigns (2:03.30) in NW1750L4 on March 28 at $5.10. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $43.10 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW1750L4 | $6,180.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 2:03.30 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | NW1750L4 | $6,180.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 2:02.40 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $4.30 |
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | TM<74.5CD | $12,640.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $32.80 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:57.10 | 9 |
| 42.0L | $39.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | TM<74.5CD | $13,453.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $5.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Chris Long | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Cutting
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Resumed when over this distance beaten 12 m sixth behind Secret Or Not at Saratoga in a NW8100L5CD on April 7. Will be fitter for that last run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 110 | NW8100L5CD | $17,467.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:59.20 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $287.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $36.10 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Byron
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Returns after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Go Long Katie at Saratoga over 1609m in a NW2500L5CD on October 20 at $17.90. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/10/2025 | 22 | NW2500L5CD | $9,589.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Aaron Byron | 2:01.00 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $17.90 |
| 6/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mario Dessureault | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 120.75L | $0.00 |
| 89/8 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | NW2500L5CD | $9,633.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $7.95 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2025 | 18 | NW2500L5CD | $9,633.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.16 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $23,256.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $35.30 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2025 | 50 | NW5000CD | $23,256.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $23.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NW6001L5 | $11,468.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $20.20 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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First up. At the last run she 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 12 m by Jax Spratt (2:03.40) in NW1500 F on December 20 at $5.20. Has the right credentials to take 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NW1500 F | $15,314.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:03.40 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 5 | NW1500 SER | $11,485.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:03.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/7 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | NW1500 SER | $9,954.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/9 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Cushing | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $92.80 |
| 8/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $4.90 |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start by a neck as favourite (Fr1) at Saratoga (2:01.00) beating Moni's Heaven Cent in NW2500L5CD on March 30 at $2.67. Capable of a top-three finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.67 |
| 8/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $11,657.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.00 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $79.13 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.82 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 15 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.78 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.30 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $80.81 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,203.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.18 |
| 3/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brady Galliers | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Empereurthebest (1:59.10) on April 17 at $16.80. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 7 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 | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/11/2025 | 6 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $32.90 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $25.60 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $42.80 |
| 3/7 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $33.30 |
| 4/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Stamped By Lindy (1:56.10) in NW3500CD on November 25 at $2.90. Before that 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Wickenburgh (1:58.30) in NW3500CD on November 17 at $6.70. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $12.30 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<80 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<76 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Began his campaign last start running 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 6 m by Help Us Help You (1:59.10) in NW2PMCD on April 8 at $7.69. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 111 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:59.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $7.69 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:54.30 | 9 |
| 20.3L | $131.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $33.80 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $49.90 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | TM<74.5CD | $14,504.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $10.10 |
| 3/6 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,267.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.91 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Derue | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 70 m by Storm Bringer (2:02.20) in NW2500L4 on April 4 at $2.10. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 8 m by Brutalizer (2:00.40) in NW5000L4 on March 28 at $3. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:02.20 | 4 |
| 67.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $8,708.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 93 | W/O $10K | $9,831.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:00.40 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $14.20 |
| 3/4 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:04.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 17 | TM<77.5CD | $14,548.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $11.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |