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Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609M

CLEARWATER COURAGE (1) finished second last start, beaten 7 metres at this track over 1609m. Has the benefit of a good draw. Finds a suitable assignment and will be a major force. FRANK DEFORD (4) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his victory last time out, scoring by 1.5 metres over 1609m at Saratoga. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. SIXFINGERFREDDIE (5) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can atone. MISSED THE TRUTH A (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his first run back over 1609m at Saratoga.

Race Time:8:44 PM

Monday, April 27, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Clearwater Courage (1)1126166x42

Trainer: Joseph Nelson 12 mths 44: 7-7-8

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

5 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: LAINEY DEO

Stats

Career44: 7-7-8

LTS$182,421.00

BMR1:53.00

TS44: 7-7-8

Win %15.91%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Wainapedia at this track over 1609m on April 13 at $6.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Gabe Hanover at this track over 1609m on April 21 at $5.70. Big chance with the aid of the ace draw.

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	8	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:53.30	4	1. Gabe Hanover 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Hey Jude Hanover	7.5L	$5.70
4/7	13/04/2026	138	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.40	6	1. Wainapedia 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Sixfingerfreddie	6.8L	$6.10
2/6	28/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Andrew Harrington	1:59.10	0	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Sweet Jeff	1.5L	$0.00
6/6	26/11/2025	6	TRK<84	$24,427.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	1:51.10	3	1. Hes Coming On 2. Sandpiper 3. Gandolf The Black	106.5L	$9.80
6/8	20/11/2025	7	TRK<84	$24,427.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:52.40	8	1. Fantome En Joie 2. Sweet Street Lou 3. Sandpiper	11.3L	$72.20
1/9	13/11/2025	6	SA-TRK<80	$21,374.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.00	1	1. Clearwater Courage 2. Wainapedia 3. Bag Pipe Major	1.5L	$4.20
6/7	07/11/2025	7	SA-TRK<80	$21,374.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.20	6	1. Swifty Lazar 2. Wainapedia 3. Domi	3.0L	$2.90
2/6	17/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.40	0	1. Boca Raton 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Furious Beach	5.25L	$0.00

Beach Watch (2)342744733x

Trainer: Nathan Kirker 12 mths 117: 17-17-19

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

11 yo B G

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: HAWAIIAN BEACHLADY

Stats

Career117: 17-17-19

LTS$315,001.00

BMR1:52.30

TS112: 16-17-18

Win %14.53%

Place %45.30%

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by a 0.8 m (Fr4) at this track (1:54.30) beating Wainapedia in SA-TRK<76 on April 21 2025 at $19. Should be ready to make an immediate impact.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nathan Kirker	1:54.40	0	1. Sonny Black 2. Meadowbrook Flash 3. Coach Cutsinger	38.25L	$0.00
3/7	26/11/2025	6	SA-TRK<78	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Matthew Athearn	1:53.30	1	1. Hey Jude Hanover 2. Woody's Cash Crop 3. Beach Watch	5.3L	$6.70
3/8	20/11/2025	7	SA-TRK<78	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	2	1. Sixfingerfreddie 2. Hey Jude Hanover 3. Beach Watch	5.3L	$10.40
7/7	13/11/2025	6	SA-TRK<78	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	7	1. Gigitygigitygigty 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Sixfingerfreddie	14.3L	$13.20
4/7	07/11/2025	7	SA-TRK<80	$21,374.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.20	4	1. Swifty Lazar 2. Wainapedia 3. Domi	2.3L	$5.40
4/8	31/10/2025	7	SA-TRK<80	$21,309.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:54.20	2	1. Andy Mac Hanover 2. Swifty Lazar 3. Big Plan Stan	6.8L	$8.40
7/8	24/10/2025	18	TRK<80	$21,309.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.30	6	1. Clearwater Courage 2. Dance Monkey 3. Andy Mac Hanover	17.3L	$5.90
2/7	15/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nathan Kirker	1:55.20	0	1. Royally Raised 2. Beach Watch 3. Slick Leonard	26.25L	$0.00

Missed The Truth A (3)66726854x4

Trainer: Heidi Cushing (Menangle Park)12 mths 85: 13-22-17

Driver: Ron Cushing

7 yo B G

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: LIES (AUS)

Stats

Career85: 13-22-17

LTS$268,026.00

BMR1:50.20

TS9: 1-1-1

Win %15.29%

Place %61.18%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 22 m by Woodmere Fenn (1:57.10) in NW2500L5CD on April 11 at $1.98. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 9 m by Literl Lad Hanover (1:59.10) in NW2500L5CD on February 7 at $6.37. Strips fitter and is open to plenty of improvement.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	11/04/2026	63	NW2500L5CD	$8,370.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:57.10	6	1. Woodmere Fenn 2. Bet On Alabama 3. Johnny Chip	22.5L	$1.98
2/6	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	SP	Ron Cushing	1:56.30	0	1. Lloyd's Loves 2. Missed The Truth 3. Vel Trust In Time	17.25L	$0.00
4/8	07/02/2026	6	NW2500L5CD	$8,203.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Ron Cushing	1:59.10	5	1. Literl Lad Hanover 2. P L Quesadilla 3. Kilowatt Kid	9.8L	$6.37
5/8	01/02/2026	12	NW2500L5CD	$8,203.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:56.40	7	1. Tuffenuftowearpink 2. Soho Skyfall 3. Jumping Jake	16.5L	$10.28
8/8	20/01/2026	17	NW5000L5	$19,432.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:56.40	7	1. Chevron Art 2. Printville 3. Itza Dangerzone	40.5L	$61.63
6/9	03/01/2026	20	NW2500L5CD	$14,200.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:51.40	4	1. Primary Colors 2. Gallie Getaway 3. Final Cheeserecipe	32.3L	$12.20
2/8	14/12/2025	11	NW2500L5CD	$9,648.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:56.40	8	1. Wichita Lineman 2. Missed The Truth 3. Salt Life	10.5L	$4.12
6/6	15/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:52.20	0	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Tip Top Cat 3. Jamaican Rock	45.75L	$0.00

Frank Deford (4)5463565241

Trainer: Katelyn Gerow 12 mths 143: 23-12-17

Driver: Matthew Athearn

8 yo B G

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: HOT LEGS

Stats

Career143: 23-12-17

LTS$328,389.00

BMR1:50.30

TS78: 14-7-8

Win %16.08%

Place %36.36%

Comments

Going well. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at Saratoga (1:57.30) beating Isaac in NW2500L5CD on April 18 at $5.33. Big chance to go back-to-back.

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	18/04/2026	7	NW2500L5CD	$8,370.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:57.30	6	1. Frank Deford 2. Isaac 3. Essie	1.5L	$5.33
4/7	11/04/2026	7	NW2500L5CD	$8,370.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.20	7	1. Skylight 2. Seafood Togo 3. Tuggin On My Heart	22.5L	$43.46
2/8	04/04/2026	7	NW2500L5CD	$8,370.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.40	2	1. Head Honcho 2. Frank Deford 3. Isaac	5.3L	$7.56
5/8	28/03/2026	14	NW2500L5CD	$8,076.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.40	7	1. Ranaldi 2. Johnny Chip 3. Cautious Clay	21.0L	$42.59
6/7	14/03/2026	7	NW2500L5CD	$8,076.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.20	2	1. Transparency 2. Sand Dollar 3. Joy In Mudville	26.3L	$27.34
5/8	07/03/2026	7	NW2500L5CD	$8,076.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Matthew Athearn	1:55.20	3	1. Tulhurstsantanna 2. Smart Guy 3. Sand Dollar	26.3L	$4.98
6/7	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:58.10	0	1. Frisco Bay 2. Instant Replay 3. Swiss Cotton	25.5L	$0.00
4/7	03/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Chris Long	1:57.10	0	1. Well's Fire 2. Virtual Horizon 3. Chip Walther	30L	$0.00

Sixfingerfreddie (5)31454x4137

Trainer: Randy Bickmore 12 mths 123: 17-13-21

Driver: Drew Monti

9 yo BR H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: MACHNBYRD PRINCESS

Stats

Career123: 17-13-21

LTS$315,790.00

BMR1:51.40

TS108: 13-11-18

Win %13.82%

Place %41.46%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Boiler Maker at this track over 1609m on April 20 at $14.20. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Wainapedia (1:54.40) on April 13 at $9. One of the key runners.

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	20/04/2026	7	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:54.10	1	1. Boiler Maker 2. Meadowbrook Flash 3. Whata Foolbelieves	21.8L	$14.20
3/7	13/04/2026	9	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:54.40	1	1. Wainapedia 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Sixfingerfreddie	3.0L	$9.00
1/8	04/04/2026	6	NW2500L4	$6,987.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.00	4	1. Sixfingerfreddie 2. Forrest Blu 3. Redbreast Hanover	2.3L	$1.60
4/7	29/03/2026	98	12-15CLHC	$8,708.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.20	1	1. Vel Larry 2. Rau Ru 3. Mornin Captain	30.8L	$15.50
2/5	06/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:54.10	0	1. The Will To Play 2. Sixfingerfreddie 3. Loorrim Lake	34.5L	$0.00
4/5	21/12/2025	7	12500CL HC	$8,423.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Chris Long	1:58.20	2	1. Instant Replay 2. Twin B Jays 3. Jl's Rock Star	39.8L	$14.70
5/5	14/12/2025	18	NW5000L4	$8,423.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Good	Chris Long	2:00.00	2	1. Instant Replay 2. Twin B Jays 3. Jl's Rock Star	41.3L	$12.30
3/7	05/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:59.10	0	1. Miki De Vie 2. Lifes A Puzzle 3. Sixfingerfreddie	12L	$0.00

Ship Ship Hooray (6)8161832x42

Trainer: John Di Stefano 12 mths 92: 14-9-16

Driver: James Hardy

6 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: SCANDALOUS HANOVER

Stats

Career92: 14-9-16

LTS$233,438.00

BMR1:52.10

TS59: 5-4-13

Win %15.22%

Place %42.39%

Comments

Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by My Boy Elroy (1:54.20) on April 21 at $9.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Whata Foolbelieves (1:52.40) on April 14 at $36. Prefer in something a bit easier.

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	7	TRK<73	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Joseph Di Stefano	1:54.20	3	1. My Boy Elroy 2. Ship Ship Hooray 3. Lone Survivor	15.0L	$9.80
4/9	14/04/2026	144	TRK<73	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Joseph Di Stefano	1:52.40	5	1. Whata Foolbelieves 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Dance Monkey	12.0L	$36.00
3/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Joseph Di Stefano	1:57.20	0	1. My Boy Elroy 2. Tuapeka Trick 3. Ship Ship Hooray	15.75L	$0.00
2/8	21/11/2025	8	SA-TRK<73	$17,557.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	James Hardy	1:54.40	6	1. Rose Run Slider 2. Ship Ship Hooray 3. Frank Deford	0.8L	$4.40
3/7	13/11/2025	7	SA-TRK<76	$18,321.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	3	1. Quick Shot 2. Boogy Woogy J 3. Ship Ship Hooray	4.5L	$4.70
8/8	06/11/2025	16	TRK<78	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Joseph Di Stefano	1:55.00	8	1. Dance Monkey 2. Shane Adam 3. Sixfingerfreddie	19.5L	$32.90
1/9	21/10/2025	7	TRK<76	$22,831.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.40	5	1. Ship Ship Hooray 2. Brazos 3. Cbf Squirt Gun	3.0L	$6.90
5/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Joseph Di Stefano	1:58.00	0	1. Brazos 2. Boogy Woogy J 3. Tuapeka Trick	11.25L	$0.00

Domi (7)747325x876

Trainer: Lisa Watson 12 mths 70: 6-10-6

Driver: Wallace Watson

6 yo B G

Sire: LIVING IT UP

Dam: OUTLAWCHERISHAFOOL

Stats

Career70: 6-10-6

LTS$120,071.00

BMR1:53.00

TS42: 3-7-5

Win %8.57%

Place %31.43%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $52.80. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Wainapedia (1:54.40) on April 13 at $62.10. Might find this too tough.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	21/04/2026	8	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:53.30	8	1. Gabe Hanover 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Hey Jude Hanover	21.0L	$52.80
7/7	13/04/2026	9	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:54.40	3	1. Wainapedia 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Sixfingerfreddie	13.5L	$62.10
8/8	04/04/2026	104	NW3500L4	$7,860.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:58.40	8	1. No Better Joy 2. Jl's Rock Star 3. Bare Bone	23.3L	$38.00
5/6	28/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.10	0	1. Lifes A Puzzle 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Sweet Jeff	8.25L	$0.00
5/7	21/12/2025	7	NW2500 F	$19,142.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.00	4	1. Hespoisedtopounce 2. Varney 3. Rau Ru	12.0L	$16.20
2/5	14/12/2025	7	NW2500 SER	$13,017.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Good	Wallace Watson	2:00.20	1	1. Rau Ru 2. Domi 3. Varney	1.5L	$20.70
3/8	07/12/2025	11	NW2500 SER	$12,251.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:58.00	1	1. Sheriff 2. Hespoisedtopounce 3. Domi	1.5L	$15.10
5/7	05/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.10	0	1. Miki De Vie 2. Lifes A Puzzle 3. Sixfingerfreddie	19.5L	$0.00

Dance Monkey (8)8423175x34

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 105: 20-10-11

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo B G

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: ALLAMERICAN DAMSEL

Stats

Career105: 20-10-11

LTS$301,555.00

BMR1:51.40

TS75: 15-8-7

Win %19.05%

Place %39.05%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $5.60. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Whata Foolbelieves (1:52.40) on April 14 at $2.80. Going okay so keep him safe.

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	21/04/2026	7	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.30	2	1. Gabe Hanover 2. Clearwater Courage 3. Hey Jude Hanover	9.8L	$5.60
3/9	14/04/2026	139	TRK<73	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.40	3	1. Whata Foolbelieves 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Dance Monkey	10.5L	$2.80
4/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:57.40	0	1. Bang Ah Uey 2. Odds On Lauderdale 3. Whata Foolbelieves	6.75L	$0.00
5/7	26/11/2025	6	SA-TRK<78	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Ron Cushing	1:53.30	4	1. Hey Jude Hanover 2. Woody's Cash Crop 3. Beach Watch	7.5L	$3.90
7/9	20/11/2025	14	SA-TRK<80	$21,374.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Ron Cushing	1:51.40	9	1. Bag Pipe Major 2. Wainapedia 3. Gigitygigitygigty	38.3L	$13.00
1/8	06/11/2025	6	TRK<78	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.00	3	1. Dance Monkey 2. Shane Adam 3. Sixfingerfreddie	0.9L	$4.40
3/9	31/10/2025	7	TRK<78	$19,787.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:57.20	5	1. Whata Foolbelieves 2. Hollywood Skeeter 3. Dance Monkey	2.3L	$1.50
8/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Kristian Andersen	1:58.00	0	1. Brazos 2. Boogy Woogy J 3. Tuapeka Trick	24L	$0.00