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Plainridge Racecourse Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609M

PONDA ROCKY (5) ran sixth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 18 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and will prove very tough to beat. BRAVADO (1) made a nice return at his latest appearance a week ago, finishing 9 metres away in second over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. DRYDEN HANOVER (3) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 12 metres at this track over 1609m. LAVA FIELD (6) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Meadowlands over 1609m.

Race Time:10:01 PM

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Bravado (1)71556345x2

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 71: 17-9-10

Driver: Matthew Athearn

6 yo BR G

Sire: TRIXTON (FR)

Dam: BOURBON 'N GRITS

Stats

Career71: 17-9-10

LTS$323,255.00

BMR1:54.00

TS69: 17-8-10

Win %23.94%

Place %50.70%

Comments

Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Mocha Java (1:54.20) in NW5000CD on April 16 at $2.20. Will take a lot from that run and can take this out.

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	16/04/2026	142	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.20	5	1. Mocha Java 2. Bravado 3. Rodeo Hill	9.0L	$2.20
1/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.10	0	1. Bravado 2. Wall Street Edge 3. Grafenberg	6L	$0.00
5/7	25/11/2025	8	NW5000CD	$22,901.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.30	4	1. Balenciaga 2. Just Roxy 3. Poppy Wow	29.3L	$1.90
4/8	17/11/2025	14	NW7500CD	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.30	5	1. Cruising Tom 2. Dryden Hanover 3. Chapere	4.5L	$5.60
3/8	03/11/2025	7	NW7500CD	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:55.10	1	1. Deadline Hall 2. Dryden Hanover 3. Bravado	5.3L	$6.30
6/6	27/10/2025	18	OPEN	$30,441.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:52.40	1	1. A New Leader 2. Morning Edition 3. Heavens Pic	26.3L	$74.90
5/6	09/10/2025	14	NW10000CD	$30,441.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.10	3	1. Pepper Wow 2. Bill Bauer 3. Busting With Pride	43.5L	$9.20
5/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.00	0	1. Art Scene 2. Billy V 3. Smooth Landing	12.75L	$0.00

Pantofolaio (2)5435564981

Trainer: Mitchell Cushing 12 mths 28: 5-2-2

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

4 yo B G

Sire: BAR HOPPING (USA)

Dam: MAD ELF

Stats

Career28: 5-2-2

LTS$102,485.00

BMR1:55.40

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %17.86%

Place %32.14%

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:56.20) beating Energetic Julio in W2-5PMLT on April 16 at $1.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at The Meadows beaten 35 m by Master Swan (1:54.30) in W3NW6EXTPM on March 6 at $76.60. Needs to improve.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	16/04/2026	41	W2-5PMLT	$21,834.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:56.20	2	1. Pantofolaio 2. Energetic Julio 3. Joyous Spirit	2.3L	$1.80
8/9	06/03/2026	7	W3NW6EXTPM	$16,573.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:54.30	8	1. Master Swan 2. Mallard Hanover 3. Livin It Up	36.8L	$76.60
9/9	27/02/2026	25	W3NW6EXTPM	$16,573.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:56.30	9	1. Master Swan 2. Diesel Tornado 3. Twofisteddrinker	63.8L	$78.20
4/9	02/02/2026	7		$23,207.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	T Borth	1:56.00	2	1. Luvutothemoonanbak 2. Jayport Cash 3. Florida Guy	3.8L	$3.35
6/10	26/01/2026	14		$26,201.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	T Borth	1:55.40	6	1. Devastate 2. Chic Choc Rose 3. Sunday Shoes	6.8L	$23.10
5/7	12/01/2026	7	HCP	$24,017.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	T Borth	1:55.40	7	1. Veracruz 2. Flashchap 3. Sunday Shoes	5.0L	$32.05
3/7	08/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:56.20	0	1. My Way 2. Te Quiero Lindy 3. Pantofolaio	27L	$0.00
1/6	16/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Andrew McCarthy	2:00.10	0	1. Pantofolaio 2. Poblano 3. Maximum Exposure	10.5L	$0.00

Dryden Hanover (3)5948474161

Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 77: 13-12-7

Driver: Brad Irvine

5 yo B G

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: DANGLE THEN DEKE

Stats

Career77: 13-12-7

LTS$198,775.00

BMR1:54.20

TS8: 1-3-2

Win %16.88%

Place %41.56%

Comments

Last start won by 12 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:54.20) beating Shiv in NW5000CD on April 16 at $1.70. In the mix.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	16/04/2026	6	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.20	5	1. Dryden Hanover 2. Shiv 3. Smooth Landing	12.8L	$1.70
6/10	10/04/2026	7	NW7500L5CD	$18,195.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:53.20	10	1. Green Pastures 2. Call Option 3. Interview Fra	33.0L	$100.50
1/9	03/04/2026	7	TM<77.5CD	$13,828.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.00	1	1. Dryden Hanover 2. Southwind Mac 3. Geronimo Trio	0.9L	$15.50
4/8	27/03/2026	7	TM<77.5CD	$13,828.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.10	1	1. Massive Matter 2. Gillys De Vie 3. Soeur Mary	10.5L	$22.90
7/10	20/03/2026	17	TM<77.5CD	$13,343.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.20	9	1. Mr Contestant 2. Massive Matter 3. Love This Bar	21.8L	$59.30
4/8	03/03/2026	12	NW1500L5	$9,831.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Brad Irvine	1:56.10	6	1. Ready For Landing 2. King Of Green 3. Stevie Ray	21.0L	$2.70

Bill Bauer (4)243215246x

Trainer: 12 mths 70: 14-14-4

Driver: Jay Randall

7 yo B H

Sire: E L TITAN (USA)

Dam: MISS FLAGGY MEADOW

Stats

Career70: 14-14-4

LTS$494,614.00

BMR1:53.40

TS59: 13-10-4

Win %20.00%

Place %45.71%

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 25 m by But Why (1:55.10) in WO/OPENHCP on April 28 at $70.50. Facing a tough task first-up.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:59.40	0	1. Bill Bauer 2. Majestic Dutchess 3. Brewster Baker	2.25L	$0.00
6/6	25/11/2025	8	OPEN	$38,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.40	1	1. A New Leader 2. Platinum As 3. Memorynimagination	0.0L	$27.20
4/6	17/11/2025	14	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.40	2	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Deadline Hall 3. Sea Can	23.3L	$10.70
2/6	03/11/2025	7	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.00	5	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Bill Bauer 3. Pepper Wow	0.8L	$3.50
5/6	27/10/2025	10	OPEN	$30,441.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.40	6	1. A New Leader 2. Morning Edition 3. Heavens Pic	16.5L	$4.70
1/7	17/10/2025	8	NW10000CD	$34,247.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.30	7	1. Bill Bauer 2. Cruising Tom 3. Dryden Hanover	0.8L	$6.20
2/6	09/10/2025	14	NW10000CD	$30,441.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.10	5	1. Pepper Wow 2. Bill Bauer 3. Busting With Pride	4.5L	$9.10
2/5	01/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:55.40	0	1. Feelinlikeacaptain 2. Bill Bauer 3. Crypto Cash	22.5L	$0.00

Ponda Rocky (5)31443821x6

Trainer: Mark Eaton 12 mths 27: 6-7-3

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

4 yo BR G

Sire: PASTOR STEPHEN (USA)

Dam: WILDFLOWER

Stats

Career27: 6-7-3

LTS$235,880.00

BMR1:53.00

TS3: 1-1-0

Win %22.22%

Place %59.26%

Comments

Resumed when over this distance beaten 18 m sixth behind Stormont Divide in a NW10000CD on April 16. 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
6/8	16/04/2026	142	NW10000CD	$24,745.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.10	8	1. Stormont Divide 2. Rose Run Xtra 3. Grateful	18.0L	$19.60
1/5	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kristian Andersen	1:58.40	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Balenciaga 3. Bella's Love	7.5L	$0.00
1/8	25/11/2025	8	W2-5PMLT	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.00	1	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Energetic Julio 3. Sangria Girl	28.5L	$1.20
2/8	17/11/2025	17	W2-5PMLT	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.40	6	1. Global Heritage 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Wendell Blue Chip	1.5L	$4.00
8/10	31/10/2025	7	ERSKINE	$281,583.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Atlee Bender	1:53.40	1	1. On To Norway 2. Cheers Hanover 3. Operator	19.5L	$95.30
3/6	24/10/2025	7	CIRCLECITY	$36,530.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Atlee Bender	1:53.30	3	1. Operator 2. Eugene The Genius 3. Ponda Rocky	8.3L	$59.60
4/8	17/10/2025	7	PEGASUSHGT	$68,493.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Atlee Bender	1:52.40	5	1. On To Norway 2. Operator 3. Sure Did	26.3L	$44.20
1/5	19/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	SP	Atlee Bender	1:59.00	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Stone Cold Blue 3. Glenfidich	2.25L	$0.00

Lava Field (6)73311x8982

Trainer: Enrico Robinson 12 mths 52: 14-11-7

Driver: Shawn T Gray

6 yo B G

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: LUCKY AVA

Stats

Career52: 14-11-7

LTS$250,260.00

BMR1:53.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %26.92%

Place %61.54%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Green Pastures at Meadowlands over 1609m in a NW7500L5CD on April 10 at $93.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Bully Boy Hill at Meadowlands over 1609m in a NW5000L5CD on April 17 at $7.10. One of the key runners.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	17/04/2026	7	NW5000L5CD	$15,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Mark Herschberger	1:53.20	5	1. Bully Boy Hill 2. Lava Field 3. Big Limo	0.3L	$7.10
8/10	10/04/2026	6	NW7500L5CD	$18,195.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Mark Herschberger	1:53.20	7	1. Green Pastures 2. Call Option 3. Interview Fra	49.5L	$93.60
9/10	04/04/2026	8	NW7500L5CD	$18,195.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Mark Herschberger	1:54.30	6	1. Novel 2. Mr Contestant 3. Maximum Exposure	28.5L	$43.50
8/9	27/03/2026	286	NW10500L5	$21,834.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Mark Herschberger	1:53.20	7	1. Maximum Exposure 2. Yank My Halo 3. Rocket Man Hill	31.5L	$24.80
1/7	21/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Tim Tetrick	1:56.10	0	1. Lava Field 2. Voss Blue Chip 3. Sunday's Brunch	2.25L	$0.00
5/7	14/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Austin Siegelman	1:59.00	0	1. Kazio 2. Rattle My Cage 3. Stable Genius	28.5L	$0.00
1/8	14/06/2025	7	NW8001-4	$15,552.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Miller	1:56.00	6	1. Lava Field 2. Sevenshotsobourbon 3. Buddy Earl	1.5L	$1.40
1/6	07/06/2025	7	NW6001-4	$13,997.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Miller	1:55.00	6	1. Lava Field 2. Sevenshotsobourbon 3. Jack Fire	2.3L	$1.65

Grateful (7)42224475x3

Trainer: Mario Dessureault 12 mths 85: 4-15-6

Driver: Aaron Byron

7 yo BR G

Sire: TRIUMPHANT CAVIAR (USA)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL

Stats

Career85: 4-15-6

LTS$160,254.00

BMR1:54.00

TS21: 3-5-2

Win %4.71%

Place %29.41%

Comments

Began his campaign last start running 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Stormont Divide (1:55.10) in NW10000CD on April 16 at $6. Minor claims at best.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	16/04/2026	150	NW10000CD	$24,745.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.10	6	1. Stormont Divide 2. Rose Run Xtra 3. Grateful	13.5L	$6.00
5/6	17/11/2025	7	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:56.40	6	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Deadline Hall 3. Sea Can	24.8L	$25.20
7/8	10/11/2025	7	OPEN	$38,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	David Ingraham	1:53.40	1	1. Pepper Wow 2. Memorynimagination 3. Sforza	23.3L	$51.50
4/6	03/11/2025	7	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:54.00	3	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Bill Bauer 3. Pepper Wow	10.5L	$7.30
4/6	27/10/2025	14	OPEN	$38,052.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.30	1	1. Memorynimagination 2. Marquis Lafayette 3. Sforza	13.5L	$26.50
2/8	13/10/2025	7	WO/OPENHCP	$28,158.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Aaron Byron	1:56.30	1	1. Ramborain 2. Grateful 3. Andover Contessa	0.9L	$5.54
1/4	11/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mario Dessureault	2:00.10	0	1. Grateful 2. Dudes Perfect Lady 3. Strong Sense	6.75L	$0.00
1/6	12/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Morgan	1:57.10	0	1. Grateful 2. Legend Of Rock 3. Magic Melvin	6L	$0.00