Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609M
MEADOWBROOK FLASH (2) finished second last time out, beaten 4.5 metres, in a nice return to form at this track over 1609m when second-up from a break. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field so he is capable of taking this out. IM NO OUTLAW N (7) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. WHATA FOOLBELIEVES (1) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. ODDS ON LAUDERDALE (4) did not make an impact last start but strips fitter third-up and can improve from this favourable draw.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Boiler Maker (1:54.10) on April 20 at $2.90. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:52.40) beating Odds On Lauderdale in TRK<73 on April 14 at $2.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<78 | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Whats For Suppaah at this track over 1609m on April 13 at $49.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Boiler Maker at this track over 1609m on April 20 at $3.20. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 13/04/2026 | 151 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $49.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 7/7 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $45.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<82 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<84 | $24,353.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Warrawee Yale (1:53.40) on April 20 at $24.20. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:54.00) on April 13 at $6.20. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
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 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $24.20 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $14.90 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |
| 8/9 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 26.3L | $18.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $2.40. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Whata Foolbelieves (1:52.40) on April 14 at $4.80. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/04/2026 | 151 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $4.90 |
| 8/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<82 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | BAYSTATECD | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 153.0L | $10.70 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dakota Niles
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $4. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Century Heineken (1:52.20) on April 13 at $11.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $11.90 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $12,082.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 67.5L | $35.74 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.39 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $12.13 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $18.03 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dakota Niles | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Saratoga over 1609m NW2500L5CD on April 4. Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Boiler Maker (1:54.10) on April 20 at $12.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.40 |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.58 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $4.62 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $3.36 |
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | HCP | $12,333.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Good | Trev Henry | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $23.65 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Warrawee Yale (1:53.40) on April 20 at $7.30. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Joy In Mudville (1:53.30) on April 13 at $3.60. Has the ability to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 16 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.34 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $76.42 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $33.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jim Devaux | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.29 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Timothy Benson | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 13 m by Duckies Dynasty (1:52.20) in 20-25 CLHC on April 19 at $21.10. Before that 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 6 m by Spirit Of Stlouis (1:54.00) in MADC 2 on April 11 at $55.80. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | 20-25 CLHC | $16,012.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $21.10 |
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | MADC 2 | $18,195.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Baker | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $55.80 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | MADC 2 | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Harrison | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $12.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | MADC 2 | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Harrison | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $28.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | TM<77.5CD | $13,343.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.20 | 10 |
| 23.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | 15000CLHC | $16,854.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $39.70 |
| 5/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Beckwith | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |