Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
VIRTUAL HORIZON (3) had to dig deep to score last time out over 1609m at this track, getting home by just 1.5 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Finds a tougher race but another win is on the cards. SLING SHOCK (4) is in good form at present. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and he can grab that well-deserved win. HEINIKIN BYTHEBAY (8) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at Dover Downs last time out. SWEET JEFF (9) is capable of better after finishing well back when resuming over 1609m at this track a week ago.

Driver: Shawn T Gray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 20 m by Bettors Donttell (1:51.10) in NW10000L5 on April 12 at $60.40. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 8 m by Lite N Sweet (1:50.40) in NW7500L5CD on March 28 at $13.70. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | NW10000L5 | $16,739.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $60.40 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NW6500L5 | $15,449.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $14,747.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $14,747.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NW3900L5 | $11,938.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 18 m by Timeisonmyside (1:49.40) in NW10900L4 on April 3 at $23.20. At his previous start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 9 m by Out Of Ice (1:50.30) in OPEN HCP on March 27 at $35.80. Wasn't at his best last time - can improve.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | NW10900L4 | $17,467.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:49.40 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $23.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $26,201.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $35.80 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 96 | OPEN HCP | $26,685.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | WO/OPENHCP | $28,331.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $6.27 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 10 | TM<86CD | $22,971.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $20.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:52.40) beating Solesseo Matuca in NW5000CD on April 13 at $3.10. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 179 | NW7500L5CD | $17,467.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $7.41 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $32,110.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 15 | NW7500CD | $32,110.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.00 | 9 |
| 36.0L | $34.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $36.10 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Alex Having Fun (1:51.20) in NW10000CD on April 13 at $4.80. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 6 m by Hunter Hill (1:53.30) in WO/OPENHCP on April 4 at $20.30. Chief contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $20.30 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | N10000L5CD | $18,961.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.85 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | N10000L5CD | $18,961.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 12 | WO/OPENHCP | $23,174.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $19.92 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 98 | 40000CLM | $25,678.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $42.70 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Alex Having Fun (1:51.20) in NW10000CD on April 13 at $24.10. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr4) at Cumberland Raceway (1:55.10) beating Alex Having Fun in W/O $10K on March 29 at $3.90. Other runners are more appealing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 15 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $24.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | W/O $10K | $9,831.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2026 | 92 | NW5000L4 | $8,708.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Aaron Hall | 2:02.20 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $33.60 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NW2500 F | $19,142.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $9.30 |
| 3/5 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NW2500 SER | $13,017.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NW2500 SER | $12,251.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 11 m by Vel Larry (1:56.10) in W/O $10K on April 12 at $2.60. One of the main chances with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | 171 | W/O $10K | $10,189.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/10/2025 | 31 | NW12500CD | $34,247.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $27.20 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $14.30 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $29.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2025 | 6 | OPEN | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:49.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $11.40 |
| 1/9 | 02/09/2025 | 8 | NW10000CD | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Richard Humphrey | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at Hoosier Park, beaten 6 m by Er Sonny (1:53.40) in HGNW1250L4 on April 16 2025 at $3.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NW12500L5 | $26,158.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 10 |
| 173.3L | $54.10 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | TM<90CD | $37,369.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Kyle Symington | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $103.80 |
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NW12500L5 | $26,158.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $31.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | TM<86CD | $22,971.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Symington | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | TM<86CD | $22,971.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Symington | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $37.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/12/2025 | 10 | NW12500L5 | $26,799.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $91.70 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Primo Maschio at Dover Downs over 1609m in a NW8001L5 on March 26 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Armada Hanover at Dover Downs over 1609m in a NW8001L5 on April 2 at $2.50. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NW8001L5 | $13,828.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NW8001L5 | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NW6001L5 | $11,236.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | NW8001L5 | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Russell Foster | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.90 |
| 8/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NW10001L5 | $17,832.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Russell Foster | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 79 | WO10000L5 | $25,678.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.30 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ryder Skinner | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Binge On Yankee (1:50.40) in OPEN 2 on April 13 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Always Bstunning (1:51.10) in OPEN on November 25 at $64.10. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/04/2026 | 139 | OPEN 2 | $32,023.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $64.10 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $28.90 |
| 5/7 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $17.40 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW10000CD | $34,247.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NW12500CD | $34,247.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.20 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $25.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |