Plainridge Racecourse Race 11 - Race 11 - 1609M
LYONS SHINING (2) certainly looks the horse to beat after scoring last start by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but she is good enough to take this out. ROARING KITTY (4) produced a better effort last time out, finishing fourth over 1609m at this track. Meets a similar line up so she can salute this time around. STAR CRUNCH (5) is in the mix following a respectable second at her first run back over 1609m at this track. FAMOUS FAST WORDS (1) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good third over 1609m at this track two runs back.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Quite Beachy (1:55.40) on April 21 at $11.10. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Seafood Beauty (1:54.20) on April 14 at $19.40. Going okay so keep her safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $11.10 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | MTRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $19.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FM TMR 64 | $5,618.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:01.10 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 31 | FMNW1750L4 | $6,180.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:02.00 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | FMWO4/6 | $19,971.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Berry | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $121.80 |
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | FMWO2/9CLM | $13,552.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pat Berry | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 39.8L | $46.30 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Berry | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:55.10) beating Star Crunch in MTRK<70 on April 21 at $3.20. Hard to go past based on the latest effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | 141 | MTRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $13.10 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim King (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Surreal Syrah (1:54.20) on July 16 2024 at $42.90. Prefer her later in the campaign.
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 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 63.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | FMTM<74.5 | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $17.60 |
| 2/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/4 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 36.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Quite Beachy (1:55.40) on April 21 at $3. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Bettor's Ticket (1:51.30) in MNW3000CD on April 14 at $12.70. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 141 | MNW3000CD | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $12.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | MNW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $147.20 |
| 6/9 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | FMNW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/7 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | FMNW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.60 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | FMNW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $28.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Lyons Shining (1:55.10) on April 21 at $8.30. Fitter and is a key runner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 148 | MTRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.30 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $52.80 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 0.0L | $25.80 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $12.30 |
| 3/5 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Quite Beachy (1:55.40) on April 21 at $3.40. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Seafood Beauty (1:54.20) on April 14 at $15.60. Going okay so keep her safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | 141 | MTRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 11/11/2025 | 32 | SA-MTRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $7.30 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | FMTRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Quite Beachy (1:55.40) on April 21 at $6.70. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr5) at this track (1:55.40) beating Dark Eclipse in MTRK<70 on April 14 at $3.30. Happy enough to dismiss.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | MTRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 11 | FMTM<68CD | $11,645.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
| 8/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | M7500CLHC | $11,236.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 101.3L | $40.70 |
| 5/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | M10000CLHC | $13,343.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 37 | M10000CLHC | $13,343.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $8.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 18 m by Powerful Melissa (1:57.40) in FMNW2PMCD on April 13 at $10.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 2.25 m by J Glo (1:58.40) in FMNW2PMCD on April 6 at $12.45. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | FMNW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $12.45 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $12,640.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $25.15 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 8 | FMNW2PMCD | $12,640.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Shawn T Gray | 1:59.20 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $57.08 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW2PMCD | $12,640.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $31.64 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 69 | FMNW2PMCD | $12,640.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $15.91 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Tilted Crown at this track over 1609m on April 14 at $43. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Lyons Shining at this track over 1609m on April 21 at $7.80. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 |
| 7/8 | 14/04/2026 | 141 | MTRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $43.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-MTRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.20 |
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-MTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $11.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |