Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609M
CBF SQUIRT GUN (2) made a nice return at his latest appearance a week ago, finishing 4.5 metres away in third over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. ZIPPIDY ZOOM (1) was 6 metres away in second at this track over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. COACH CUTSINGER (7) could only manage eighth when resuming over 1609m at this track last start. URIKA BLUE CHIP (3) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway on April 12.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sum Lad (1:56.00) on April 14 at $11.50. Strips fitter and can go one better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<67 | $13,699.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $11.70 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Flying Finn (1:54.40) on April 14 at $3.90. Will come on following that run and is a leading contender.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $22.80 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 9 | TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $12.30 |
| 1/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 7 m by Duncans Ranger (2:02.00) in MADC on April 12 at $16.60. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, beaten 17 m by Chasing Goosebumps (2:00.40) in NW750L4 on April 4 at $13.20. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | MADC | $6,114.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 2:02.00 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $16.60 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NW750L4 | $5,822.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 2:00.40 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $13.20 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 99 | NW1250L4 | $5,899.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $30.90 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 6 | NW2 '25 C | $9,188.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 2:01.00 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $181.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NW2 25 SER | $9,188.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Jason Bertolini | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 48.8L | $57.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NW2 25 SER | $7,657.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bertolini | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $70.30 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | W Drew Campbell | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Good | Gregory Merton | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Flying Finn (1:54.40) on April 14 at $17.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 55 m by Hunt For Cash (1:55.10) in MADC 1 on December 19 at $53. Watch for a better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 116 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $17.80 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | MADC 1 | $17,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Michael Girouard | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 54.0L | $53.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | MADC 1 | $17,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $36.90 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | MADC 1 | $17,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $13.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $16,031.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $9.50 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Whata Foolbelieves (1:52.40) on April 14 at $30.90. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 49.5L | $30.90 |
| 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 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing sixth behind Hestonator at Rideau Carleton Raceway over 1609m on November 30 at $43. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Oliver Lemus | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 3 | $7,415.00 | Rideau Carleton Raceway | 1609m | Good | J Miller | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $43.00 | |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | $6,543.00 | Rideau Carleton Raceway | 1609m | Good | P Berube | 1:59.40 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.45 | |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | $5,671.00 | Rideau Carleton Raceway | 1609m | FZ | J Miller | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $63.10 | |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 32 | $6,107.00 | Rideau Carleton Raceway | 1609m | Good | J Miller | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.95 | |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,610.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Mcneight Iii | 2:00.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | CLASS D | $7,610.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | David Mcneight Iii | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $10.68 |
| 1/5 | 20/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Buffalo Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 40 m eighth behind Whata Foolbelieves in a TRK<73 on April 14. Capable of a better showing than the first-up effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/04/2026 | 121 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $20.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tony Hall | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Flying Finn (1:54.40) on April 14 at $47.70. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $47.70 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.20 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $41.80 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $9.70 |
| 6/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $47.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Todd O'dea | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |