Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
MAJOR BETTS (5) has had three runs this prep and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 35 metres away from the winner in eighth. Has the class to take care of this field. ODDS ON LAUDERDALE (4) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 metres, after a modest seventh at this track the run prior. Has the class to take this out. GIGITYGIGITYGIGTY (2) must be considered after he finished third over 1609m at this track six days ago. DANCE MONKEY (9) should be at his peak at the fourth run back from a spell, the latest outing a fourth at this track a week ago.

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 40 metres behind Justcallmebuck at this track over 1609m NW2500CD on April 28. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 38.3L | $104.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 150 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 63.0L | $89.30 |
| 4/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 101.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $32.70 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $18.30 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $9,618.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.98 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $14,003.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $9.60 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Pbr Street Gang at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW1250L4 on April 19 at $5.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Justcallmebuck at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on April 28 at $62.70. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
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 | 28/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $62.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NW1250L4 | $6,114.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.40 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | NW750L4 | $5,822.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.00 | 8 |
| 52.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/03/2026 | 112 | 12-15CLHC | $8,708.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $47.80 |
| 5/7 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NW4000L4 | $7,657.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.70 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 6 m by Rock Solid Express (1:55.30) in NW2500L5CD on April 28 at $15.67. But The start before was well beaten into sixth behind Original Music at Saratoga over 1609m in a WO2-5PMCD on April 21 at $41.81. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $15.67 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | 10 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $41.81 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $21.31 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.22 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 39.0L | $92.19 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 37.5L | $32.43 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 57.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Head Honcho (1:53.00) on April 27 at $10.60. At the previous start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $2.40. Watch for a far better effort this time.
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 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $10.60 |
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Justa Little Bit (1:51.40) on April 28 at $5.80. The run before 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Solesseo Matuca (1:53.10) on April 20 at $9.80. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $9.80 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $10.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Berry | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 24 m by Dance And Deliver (1:54.20) in NW5000L5CD on April 25 at $141.50. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 22 m by Franco Tyson (1:56.30) in NW5000L5CD on April 18 at $41.26. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $12,082.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $141.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $12,082.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $41.26 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $6.45 |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | 136 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $72.28 |
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 17 | NW2500L5CD | $9,618.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $16.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2025 | 9 | NW2500L5CD | $9,618.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brian Cross | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $44.32 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Justcallmebuck (1:51.30) in NW2500CD on April 28 at $43.40. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 24 m by Mr Profeta (1:54.30) in 15000CLM on April 15 at $11.84. Win doesn't look likely.
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 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $43.40 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | 15000CLM | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $11.84 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | 15000CLM | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $59.85 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 48 | 15000CLM | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $35.65 |
| 4/5 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 61.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | 3-6YO20CLM | $19,971.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $26.15 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 3-6YO20CLM | $19,971.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 72.0L | $17.21 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 12 m by Walk It Talk It (1:57.30) in NW1500L4CD on April 26 at $3.80. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 1.5 m by Wolftrax (2:00.40) in NW3500L4 on April 19 at $2.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4CD | $7,424.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $7,860.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | SP | Aaron Hall | 2:00.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | W/O $10K | $10,189.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $27.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | W/O $10K | $9,831.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $67.30 |
| 6/8 | 23/03/2026 | 92 | NW5000L4 | $8,708.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | David Ingraham | 2:02.20 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $78.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NW2 '25 F | $15,314.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 70.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Clearwater Courage (1:54.20) on April 27 at $15.70. At his previous start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Gabe Hanover (1:53.30) on April 21 at $5.60. Doing enough to suggest he can figure in the finish.
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 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $15.70 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |