Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609M
NORTHERN SULTAN (2) made a nice return at his latest appearance a week-and-a-half ago, finishing 4 metres away in second over 1609m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Primary contender in a similar race. LORD RITCHIE (1) resumes from a spell of five months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1609m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Well-placed to take this out. LINDY ON STAGE (5) is worth thought after finishing fifth first-up over 1609m at this track last time out. CARSON HILL (3) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: James Hardy
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First up. At the last run he solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Jericho (1:59.00) on November 24 at $3.30. Expect another strong first-up performance.
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 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $14.70 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 2:00.10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $10.30 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 16 at $3.40. Will improve with that run under the belt. Strong claims.
Last Starts 12 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 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $17.30 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Roland Sears Iii | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 16 at $11.60. Open to plenty of improvement and will be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 12 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 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.00 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $137.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.00 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $171.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $25.80 |
| 6/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $19.40 |
| 5/6 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $22.60 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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First up. At the last run she 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Jericho (1:59.00) on November 24 at $34. Can open the prep with a bold run.
Last Starts 14 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 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/11/2025 | 21 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 48.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | TRK<67 | $13,699.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 38 | TRK<67 | $13,761.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 52.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Resumed when over this distance beaten 15 m fifth behind Bella's Love in a TRK<67 on April 16. Will be fitter for that last run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 124 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:04.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | 5 | NW1500Â SER | $11,485.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:03.30 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $12.40 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | NW1500Â SER | $9,954.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:02.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $16.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $23.90 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:00.10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $27.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
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Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 16 at $40.30. Needs something easier.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 39.0L | $40.30 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.10 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $34.40 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<67 | $13,699.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.00 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.30 |
| 6/9 | 20/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $13.30 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 16 at $24.40. Better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 12 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 | 119 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $24.40 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:58.10 | 9 |
| 34.5L | $100.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $43.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $82.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:59.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $19.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 2:00.10 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $5.30 |

Driver: Mark Whitcroft
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Comments
4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 16 at $37. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 55 m by Shiv (1:58.00) in NW2500L5CD on April 8 at $117.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $37.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $117.70 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:01.00 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $111.70 |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $71.15 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $56.23 |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2026 | 84 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:00.40 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $46.64 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:04.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 16 at $9. Two runs back won by 17 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:59.00) beating Lord Ritchie in SA-TRK<70 on November 24 at $3.20. Forgive the last run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 46.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $12.70 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 2:00.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.10 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<73 | $16,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $22.10 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Robert Kenney | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 84L | $0.00 |