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Plainridge Racecourse Race 10 - Race 10 - 1609M

CHASING DUDES (5) continued her impressive run of recent efforts last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 metres. Primary contender in a similar assignment. BETTERTHANHOPE N (4) is in good form at present. Finished second at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and she can grab that well-deserved win. EXCEPTIONALISM (2) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at this track over 1609m. STORYBOOK BELLA (7) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Race Time:11:00 PM

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Star Crunch (1)0459414x25

Trainer: Michael Stevenson 12 mths 45: 3-6-2

Driver: Michael Stevenson

5 yo B M

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: Q T PIE HANOVER

Stats

Career45: 3-6-2

LTS$59,035.00

BMR1:54.40

TS14: 1-2-0

Win %6.67%

Place %24.44%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Roaring Kitty (1:53.30) on April 27 at $4.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Lyons Shining (1:55.10) on April 21 at $8.30. Keep her in mind.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	27/04/2026	6	MTRK<73	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:53.30	5	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Windemere Mae 3. Lyons Shining	18.8L	$4.60
2/8	21/04/2026	148	MTRK<70	$13,100.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:55.10	2	1. Lyons Shining 2. Star Crunch 3. Justcallmecasey	2.3L	$8.30
1/7	12/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	2:02.30	0	1. Star Crunch 2. Gracies Tough Guy 3. Pembroke Danny Boy	0.75L	$0.00
4/6	24/11/2025	6	SA-MTRK<73	$16,794.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:55.00	6	1. Martaritaondarocks 2. Sweet Nan 3. Brooklets Sonic	3.8L	$5.90
1/6	18/11/2025	7	SA-MTRK<70	$15,267.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:54.40	6	1. Star Crunch 2. Royalty Again 3. Twin B High Tech	1.5L	$12.50
4/8	11/11/2025	7	SA-MTRK<70	$15,267.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:55.40	7	1. Martaritaondarocks 2. Virtual Success 3. Surreal Believer	16.5L	$52.80
9/9	04/11/2025	7	FMTRK<70	$15,267.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:56.40	4	1. Cbf Fin 2. Virtual Success 3. Surreal Believer	0.0L	$25.80
3/5	31/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Michael Stevenson	1:56.30	0	1. Miki U So Fine 2. Cbf Windy Fella 3. Star Crunch	43.5L	$0.00

Exceptionalism (2)743356x763

Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 37: 4-2-9

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

4 yo B F

Sire: TALL DARK STRANGER (USA)

Dam: AMERICAN TRUTH

Stats

Career37: 4-2-9

LTS$89,194.00

BMR1:52.40

TS30: 4-2-9

Win %10.81%

Place %40.54%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind South St Dottie at this track over 1609m on April 21 at $23.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Wolverina at this track over 1609m on April 27 at $6.10. Strong winning hope.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	27/04/2026	6	MTRK<76	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:53.40	3	1. Wolverina 2. Betterthanhope 3. Exceptionalism	12.0L	$6.10
6/8	21/04/2026	7	MTRK<76	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:54.00	7	1. South St Dottie 2. Miss Trickster 3. Always B Best	15.0L	$23.80
7/8	14/04/2026	141	MNW3000CD	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:51.30	4	1. Bettor's Ticket 2. South St Dottie 3. Always B Best	48.8L	$4.50
1/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:56.10	0	1. Exceptionalism 2. Ladysassin 3. Famous Fast Words	0.9L	$0.00
6/8	24/11/2025	6	SA-MTRK<76	$19,084.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	2	1. Just Rosas Luck 2. Venice Blue Chip 3. Lyons Shellby	21.0L	$11.80
5/6	18/11/2025	12	SA-MTRK<76	$18,321.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.30	4	1. South St Dottie 2. Commander Cathy 3. Southern Sugar	9.8L	$6.20
3/7	06/11/2025	6	NW2PMLT	$22,901.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.20	7	1. Mccusker 2. Sweet Lucky Lou 3. Exceptionalism	27.0L	$9.40
1/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:55.00	0	1. Exceptionalism 2. My Boy Elroy 3. Sunsational	3.75L	$0.00

Century Kiss Me (3)6285367755

Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 63: 5-6-6

Driver: Brad Irvine

5 yo BR M

Sire: MCWICKED (USA)

Dam: EXOTIC PLEASURE

Stats

Career63: 5-6-6

LTS$63,611.00

BMR1:58.10

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %7.94%

Place %26.98%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 15 m by Evelyna Itis (1:53.40) in FM30000NW7 on April 11 at $18.10. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 7 m by Witching Blue Chip (1:56.00) in FM30000NW7 on April 4 at $14.20. This appears outside her grasp.

Last Starts 24 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	11/04/2026	7	FM30000NW7	$16,739.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Fast	John Ciocca Jr.	1:53.40	1	1. Evelyna Itis 2. Tiffany Blue 3. Woodmere Betcha	15.8L	$18.10
5/8	04/04/2026	7	FM30000NW7	$16,739.00	Northfield Park	1609m	SP	John Ciocca Jr.	1:56.00	1	1. Witching Blue Chip 2. Woodmere Betcha 3. Luckystair	7.5L	$14.20
7/9	28/03/2026	7	FMNW4PMCD	$16,152.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Fast	John Ciocca Jr.	1:56.20	1	1. Oakwood Dynasty 2. Ponda Diamond 3. Evelyna Itis	11.3L	$14.80
7/9	21/03/2026	7	FM30000NW7	$16,152.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Fast	John Ciocca Jr.	1:56.30	6	1. Luckystair 2. Bj's Mj 3. Oakwood Dynasty	15.0L	$107.90
6/8	14/03/2026	7	FM30000NW7	$16,152.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Fast	John Ciocca Jr.	1:56.20	6	1. Plays Pro 2. Ponda Diamond 3. Ali Sweet Cake	9.8L	$73.90
3/6	07/03/2026	7	FM30000NW7	$16,152.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Good	Dan Noble	1:55.10	6	1. Roll On Midnite 2. Ponda Diamond 3. Century Kiss Me	31.5L	$17.20
2/9	06/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Tioga Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Angus	1:57.40	0	1. Fashionably Late 2. Century Kiss Me 3. Forever Girl	0.9L	$0.00

Betterthanhope N (4)823196x552

Trainer: Kathleen Brewer 12 mths 161: 19-23-23

Driver: Drew Monti

9 yo B M

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: GREAT PHILLY (NZ)

Stats

Career161: 19-23-23

LTS$351,575.00

BMR1:51.30

TS107: 14-19-13

Win %11.80%

Place %40.37%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind South St Dottie at this track over 1609m on April 21 at $6.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Wolverina at this track over 1609m on April 27 at $5.60. Heading the right way and is a leading contender.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	27/04/2026	6	MTRK<76	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:53.40	4	1. Wolverina 2. Betterthanhope 3. Exceptionalism	6.0L	$5.60
5/8	21/04/2026	7	MTRK<76	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:54.00	4	1. South St Dottie 2. Miss Trickster 3. Always B Best	12.0L	$6.40
5/8	14/04/2026	141	MNW3000CD	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:51.30	3	1. Bettor's Ticket 2. South St Dottie 3. Always B Best	44.3L	$15.30
2/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:57.20	0	1. Seafood Neighneigh 2. Betterthanhope 3. Wainapedia	0.3L	$0.00
6/6	24/11/2025	7	MNW5000CD	$22,901.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.00	1	1. Checkpoint Chatter 2. Beantown Ace 3. Ry's Red Rocket	18.0L	$14.20
9/9	17/11/2025	13	FMNW3500CD	$19,847.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.00	8	1. Storybook Bella 2. Quite Beachy 3. Fern Hill Indigo	51.0L	$56.20
1/8	04/11/2025	11	FMTRK<76	$18,321.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.10	3	1. Betterthanhope 2. Southern Sugar 3. Commander Cathy	1.5L	$2.00
1/5	20/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:55.00	0	1. Betterthanhope 2. Seafood Star 3. Ladyshootstheblues	10.5L	$0.00

Chasing Dudes (5)424225x412

Trainer: Michael Graffam 12 mths 21: 6-7-1

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

4 yo B F

Sire: DUDE'S THE MAN

Dam: CAVIART CATERINA

Stats

Career21: 6-7-1

LTS$215,253.00

BMR1:55.40

TS10: 1-4-0

Win %28.57%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Last start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Fern Hill Indigo (1:53.00) on April 27 at $5.30. Two runs back won by 7 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:55.40) beating Trelicious in MTRK<67 on April 21 at $2.40. Should be right 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
2/8	27/04/2026	6	MTRK<70	$13,100.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.00	6	1. Fern Hill Indigo 2. Chasing Dudes 3. Smokin Molly	1.5L	$5.30
1/7	21/04/2026	7	MTRK<67	$11,645.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.40	4	1. Chasing Dudes 2. Trelicious 3. Premier Star	7.5L	$2.40
4/7	14/04/2026	141	MTRK<67	$11,645.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:58.10	3	1. Odds On King Cobra 2. Woman In Gold 3. One Bettor	3.0L	$2.80
3/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:58.20	0	1. Woman In Gold 2. One Bettor 3. Chasing Dudes	6L	$0.00
5/8	24/11/2025	10	SA-MTRK<70	$15,267.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.00	7	1. American Rhythm 2. The Stunning Nun 3. Virtual Success	3.8L	$16.10
2/8	14/11/2025	15	SA-MTRK<67	$13,740.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.10	3	1. The Stunning Nun 2. Chasing Dudes 3. Miss Tango	6.8L	$3.40
2/9	30/10/2025	9	MA STK R2	$228,311.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:53.40	5	1. Beantown Deuce 2. Chasing Dudes 3. Treacherous Idol	28.5L	$39.40
2/3	07/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	2:07.30	0	1. Race Me Celtic 2. Chasing Dudes 3. Artistic Puzzles	1.5L	$0.00

Juneparker (6)1531x31656

Trainer: Ryan Berry 12 mths 62: 15-9-6

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

6 yo BR M

Sire: MILLIONAIRE CAM

Dam: RENOVATION

Stats

Career62: 15-9-6

LTS$90,108.00

BMR1:57.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %24.19%

Place %48.39%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 8 m by Demeter (1:59.20) in FM TMR 71 on April 24 at $6.70. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 24 m by Nikasa (1:59.20) in FM7.5-12.5 on April 18 at $14.50. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Respect.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	24/04/2026	6	FM TMR 71	$6,696.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.20	1	1. Demeter 2. Twin B High Tech 3. Roddys Filly	8.3L	$6.70
5/5	18/04/2026	7	FM7.5-12.5	$7,860.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.20	1	1. Nikasa 2. Commander Cathy 3. Mulligan Philly	24.0L	$14.50
6/6	11/04/2026	14	FM7.5-10CL	$7,860.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.30	2	1. Mulligan Philly 2. Commander Cathy 3. Nikasa	49.5L	$4.10
1/8	28/03/2026	7	FMNW3500L4	$7,022.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Wallace Watson	1:59.30	2	1. Juneparker 2. Commander Cathy 3. Shesinqredible Deo	1.5L	$13.80
3/5	21/03/2026	89	FMNW3500L4	$7,584.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	2:01.10	2	1. Commander Cathy 2. Kb'ssweetcaroline 3. Juneparker	7.5L	$3.70
1/7	22/12/2025	7	FMNW1500 F	$15,314.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:59.40	5	1. Juneparker 2. Commander Cathy 3. Twin B High Tech	1.5L	$6.30
2/4	11/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	John De Long	1:58.30	0	1. Big Guy Charlie 2. Juneparker 3. Tr's Maserati Joe	6L	$0.00

Storybook Bella (7)51154x4147

Trainer: Alicia Gray 12 mths 75: 20-7-6

Driver: Shawn T Gray

6 yo B M

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: TINKERBELLA

Stats

Career75: 20-7-6

LTS$207,482.00

BMR1:52.30

TS22: 5-5-0

Win %26.67%

Place %44.00%

Comments

Won three starts back at Saratoga over 1609m M7500CLMNW on April 6. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Chakra (1:53.10) on April 27 at $19.40. A better showing expected.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	27/04/2026	8	MTRK<76	$16,012.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:53.10	2	1. Chakra 2. South St Dottie 3. Beantown Deuce	10.5L	$19.40
4/7	19/04/2026	13	FM7500CLM	$9,825.00	Saratoga	1609m	SP	Shawn T Gray	1:56.40	3	1. Whiskey Blue Chip 2. Shallow 3. Better In Heels	12.8L	$9.72
1/8	06/04/2026	8	M7500CLMNW	$8,006.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:58.40	2	1. Storybook Bella 2. American Tour 3. Hardhittin Hannah	6.8L	$1.76
4/8	29/03/2026	110	FM7500CLM	$9,480.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:56.40	2	1. Red Carpet Ready 2. Backdoor Cover 3. Sakebomb Blue Chip	28.5L	$13.95
4/6	17/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	2:00.20	0	1. Belmont Royale 2. Virtual Horizon 3. Tutto Bene	38.25L	$0.00
4/8	09/12/2025	14	FMNW6000L5	$19,142.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:56.20	2	1. Miss Idaho 2. Iron Mistress 3. Stay Jelly	30.8L	$2.46
5/8	25/11/2025	8	FMNW6000L5	$19,084.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:56.00	6	1. Pit Boss Hanover 2. The Hunt Is On 3. Cenalta Token	4.5L	$2.90
2/8	28/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Shawn T Gray	1:58.10	0	1. No Cigar Tony 2. Storybook Bella 3. Vintage Cheddar	0.6L	$0.00

Lyons Shining (8)311525x313

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 66: 12-11-5

Driver: Matthew Athearn

6 yo B M

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ANGEL DIVINE

Stats

Career66: 12-11-5

LTS$95,111.00

BMR1:54.10

TS10: 3-1-3

Win %18.18%

Place %42.42%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Roaring Kitty (1:53.30) on April 27 at $5.90. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:55.10) beating Star Crunch in MTRK<70 on April 21 at $3.20. Prepared to risk.

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	6	MTRK<73	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.30	2	1. Roaring Kitty 2. Windemere Mae 3. Lyons Shining	18.0L	$5.90
1/8	21/04/2026	7	MTRK<70	$13,100.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.10	1	1. Lyons Shining 2. Star Crunch 3. Justcallmecasey	2.3L	$3.20
3/8	14/04/2026	141	MTRK<70	$13,100.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.40	4	1. Tilted Crown 2. Dark Eclipse 3. Lyons Shining	2.3L	$5.80
3/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mark Athearn	2:00.10	0	1. Always B Best 2. Windemere Mae 3. Lyons Shining	3.75L	$0.00
5/6	24/11/2025	6	SA-MTRK<73	$16,794.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.00	3	1. Martaritaondarocks 2. Sweet Nan 3. Brooklets Sonic	7.5L	$4.40
2/7	18/11/2025	7	SA-MTRK<73	$16,794.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.00	5	1. Venice Blue Chip 2. Lyons Shining 3. Windemere Mae	11.3L	$2.60
5/7	11/11/2025	7	SA-MTRK<76	$18,321.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.20	2	1. Quite Beachy 2. South St Dottie 3. Maidsweet	33.0L	$13.10
5/7	29/03/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim King (Jnr)	1:56.40	0	1. Smooth Rocket 2. Rock Island 3. Bout That Time Pop	45.75L	$0.00