Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
LYONS KING (4) resumes after finishing fourth at his latest appearance at Cumberland Raceway on November 30. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is good enough to take this out. COOL YOUR HEELS (3) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 8 metres. Expected to run well. BRAZOS (5) is better than his first-up eighth over 1609m at this track a week ago. MAJOR MAKOVER (2) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth when resuming over 1609m at this track on April 14.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comes here second-up; wasn't that impressive when he returned to racing finishing 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Flying Finn (1:54.40) on April 14 at $41.30. Drawn well and has strong second-up stats so worth following up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $41.30 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $14.10 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/7 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $26.10 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Flying Finn (1:54.40) on April 14 at $5.90. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr3) at this track (1:56.10) beating Get Along in SA-TRK<73 on November 28 at $4.30. Not out of the equation.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.60 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $22.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Resumed when over this distance beaten 8 m fifth behind Sum Lad in a TRK<70 on April 14. Sure to improve on 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Julia Eaton | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $12.80 |
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $13.80 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $34.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $9.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Julia Eaton | 1:54.10 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $51.80 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Jamaal Denson | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fourth behind Yamaka at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW1500L4 on November 30 at $3.80. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 8 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 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $6,718.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | MADC | $6,107.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Burke | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 54.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $30.50 |
| 6/6 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | 4/6CLHDC | $10,959.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Myers | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $9.70 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NW1000L4CD | $6,849.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 12/10/2025 | 8 | NW1500L4CD | $7,610.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Good | William Carter | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 67.5L | $14.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trevor Smith | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up at this course and distance beaten 45 m eighth behind Flying Finn in a TRK<70 on April 14. Big chance if he can build on his 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $37.80 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $9.90 |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $45.70 |
| 2/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/4 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sum Lad (1:56.00) on April 14 at $48.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Like A King (1:56.30) on November 28 at $21.20. Fully tested.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $48.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $16,031.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $21.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $21.80 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $23.30 |
| 7/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $56.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Began his campaign last start running 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sum Lad (1:56.00) on April 14 at $10.80. Rough place hope at the very best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $10.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $54.70 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $10.20 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Sum Lad (1:56.00) on April 14 at $1.70. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.10) beating Quick Shot in SA TRK<76 on October 6 at $9.10. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | 190 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | SA TRK<76 | $19,113.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/09/2025 | 20 | SA TRK<76 | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 5/9 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | TRK<77.5 | $24,465.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $25.80 |
| 6/7 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | TRK<79 | $25,688.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2025 | 7 | TRK<79 | $21,705.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.80 |
| 5/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 25 m by A Deal's A Deal (1:57.00) in NW2PMCD on February 19 2024 at $22.40. Might be better for this run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,314.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.08 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,267.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Brian Cross | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $57.93 |
| 7/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,267.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $20.56 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,267.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $49.22 |
| 5/7 | 05/11/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,267.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $34.76 |
| 6/7 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $15,221.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $17.95 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |