Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609M
HOLLYWOOD SKEETER (2) was once again right in the mix last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of continuing his fine form. BANG AH UEY (1) made it three minor placings from his past four starts when he finished 3 metres away in third last time out over 1609m at this track. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. That latest effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. QUENTIN QUARANTINO (7) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. COLT BENNETT (4) is the best of the rest after finishing third when resuming over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Jl's Rock Star (1:53.40) in NW5000CD on April 28 at $8.60. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $21.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $19.60 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | TRK<86 | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $27.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Boiler Maker at this track over 1609m on April 20 at $6.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Sweet Street Lou at this track over 1609m on April 27 at $5.90. Can build on that fine effort last start.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 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 |
| 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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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Justa Little Bit (1:51.40) on April 28 at $15. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr7) at Saratoga (1:56.30) beating Bold Express in NW2500L5CD on April 18 at $2.73. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.73 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | 12500CLM | $14,920.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $191.70 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Justin Huckabone | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $16.14 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $11.51 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Rob Harmon | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) on April 27 at $16.30. Likely improver who is a definite top-three chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | 150 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $16.30 |
| 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 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Boiler Maker (1:54.10) on April 20 at $55.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Wainapedia (1:54.40) on April 13 at $19.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 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 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $55.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $19.60 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $51.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $22.10 |
| 7/7 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) on April 27 at $2.50. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Warrawee Yale (1:53.40) on April 20 at $35.30. Not up to this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Solesseo Matuca at this track over 1609m on April 20 at $53.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Justa Little Bit at this track over 1609m on April 28 at $4. Going nicely and looks a top chance.
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 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $53.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 168.8L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.60 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |