Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
FLIRTIN JK (1) has had two runs this prep and is yet to finish in the top three. Was again unable to find the frame last time when he finished sixth over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. COLT BENNETT (3) resumes from a spell of five months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. HOLLYWOOD SKEETER (4) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track a week ago. SWEET STREET LOU (5) could only manage eighth when resuming over 1609m at this track last start. Can do better.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Warrawee Yale (1:53.40) on April 20 at $35.30. The run prior 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Pocono Downs well beaten by Mirragon (1:52.40) in NW9500L5 on March 7 at $96.30. Nicely placed to return to form.
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 | 20/04/2026 | 44 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $35.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 107 | NW9500L5 | $18,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $96.30 |
| 8/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.40 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $23.90 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.20 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<82 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 75 m by Century Heineken (1:52.20) on April 13 at $18.40. Rough place hope at the very best.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/04/2026 | 90 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 77.3L | $18.40 |
| 3/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | CLASS B | $11,211.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | SP | Ray Fisher (Jnr) | 1:59.20 | 6 |
| 55.5L | $8.28 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | HG CLASS C | $9,648.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | SP | Drew Monti | 2:00.10 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.38 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | CLASS C | $9,648.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Good | Ray Fisher (Jnr) | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $9.21 |
| 8/8 | 19/11/2025 | 5 | CLASS C | $9,618.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ray Fisher (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $11.78 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 16 | CLASS C | $9,618.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ray Fisher (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.89 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Skyway Masterpiece at this track over 1609m in a NW3500CD on November 28 at $16. Big run expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $33.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $14.60 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | TRK<82 | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $51.40 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<84 | $24,353.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $32.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Boiler Maker (1:54.10) on April 20 at $6.20. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.8 m by Wainapedia (1:54.40) on April 13 at $14.30. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $14.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $16.20 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $73.10 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 23 m by Boiler Maker (1:54.10) on April 20 at $15.60. Two runs back solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Fantome En Joie (1:52.40) on November 20 at $3.90. 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 | 151 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $15.60 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<86 | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<84 | $24,353.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATECD | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $10.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Wichita Lineman (1:53.40) in NW2500CD on April 21 at $15.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Noted (1:54.10) in NW2500CD on April 13 at $54.20. Not among the main chances.
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 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.30 |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 143 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $54.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $12.20 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.70 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.60 |
| 9/9 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $25.60 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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First up. At the last run he 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:53.30) on November 26 at $9.90. Looks set for a bright start to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.90 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $62.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $48.10 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $11.20 |
| 6/7 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<76 | $18,265.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, started this campaign 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Century Heineken (1:52.20) on April 13 at $14.20. Then last outing 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $13.50. Would like to see him return to winning form before backing.
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 | 8 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $14.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $5.30 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Wichita Lineman (1:53.40) in NW2500CD on April 21 at $12.70. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Noted at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on April 13 at $58.50. This is likely to prove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $58.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $7,860.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $22.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | 7.5-10CLHC | $7,584.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $54.80 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2026 | 92 | 7.5-10CLHC | $7,584.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Michael Stevenson | 2:02.40 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $52.20 |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | SA5000 C | $13,017.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:01.20 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.60 |
| 6/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Lofthus | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |