Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609M
ENCRYPTION (4) made it two wins from two runs this prep last start when he got the cash by 4 metres over 1609m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. MONTANA (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. BOYD BAY (3) is next best after finishing runner-up when resuming over 1609m at this track last time out. WATERFRONT (9) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Saratoga.

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:53.00) in NW4PMLT on April 13 at $8.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Th Kay C Crunch (1:54.20) in NW3PMLT on November 26 at $11.10. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW3PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $11.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $33.20 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 81.8L | $42.20 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $11.80 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $26,636.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.10 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Wishard
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First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Th Kay C Crunch (1:54.20) in NW3PMLT on November 26 at $16.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Wishard | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW3PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $16.60 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $12.70 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $18.10 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $32.20 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:53.00) in NW4PMLT on April 13 at $9.90. More to come at this stage of the prep.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 136 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $9.90 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $16,031.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.20 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | 17 | $11,996.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Good | Trev Henry | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $16.00 | |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | $11,996.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $17.75 | |
| 2/9 | 06/10/2025 | 10 | $12,236.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Trev Henry | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Pocono Downs both over 1609m. Last start won by 4 m (Fr5) at this track (1:52.40) beating Montana in NW2PMLT on April 14 at $6.10. Recent form hard to fault.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 169 | NW1PM CG | $18,195.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 20 | 2YO NW2 | $16,743.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | NW1PM CG | $19,113.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $1.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | NW1PM CG | $19,113.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | NW1PM CG | $18,349.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chuck Connor (Jnr)
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:53.00) in NW4PMLT on April 13 at $8. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/04/2026 | 216 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | NY EXCEL-F | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 60.8L | $52.96 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2025 | 8 | NW1PMLTCD | $13,761.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | 8 | NY EXCEL | $31,008.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/5 | 16/08/2025 | 9 | NY EXCEL | $31,008.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 07/08/2025 | 10 | NY EXCEL | $31,008.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 23 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:53.00) in NW4PMLT on April 13 at $6.20. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 44 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $6.20 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $38.71 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,335.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Brett Crawford | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $18.91 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,335.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $8.73 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | WO3-5PMLT | $8,670.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | WO1-3PMLT | $7,773.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | Michael Merton | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $1.19 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Solid run when a close second behind Sneaky Squeaky at Meadowlands over 1609m in a 5U NW2CD on March 28 at $4.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Encryption at this track over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on April 14 at $1.10. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | NW2PMLT | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 5U NW2CD | $20,365.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $4.70 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 6U W2-NW5 | $24,579.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 6U W1-NW5 | $24,579.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 6U W1-NW5 | $24,964.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $19,258.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:52.20 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Seafood Neighneigh (1:53.00) in NW4PMLT on April 13 at $16.10. Others have better credentials.
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 | 13/04/2026 | 116 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $16.10 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cody Poliseno | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | DSBF FINAL | $168,453.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $21.70 |
| 1/4 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | DSBF ELIM | $30,628.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/12/2025 | 20 | DSBF ELIM | $30,628.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 59.3L | $18.20 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $22.80 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 11 m by Who'zzz This Sky (1:56.20) in WO2-5PMCD on April 11 at $11.76. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 6 m by Who'zzz This Sky (1:56.00) in WO2-5PMCD on April 4 at $4.15. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $11.76 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 39 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.15 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $3.36 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,335.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $1.37 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,335.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Ron Cushing | 1:58.00 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $5.78 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,335.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.84 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Good | Allan Davis | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |