Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609M
PONDA ROCKY (7) produced a better effort last start when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Won't find this any harder and he can go one better without surprising. ELAN HANOVER (2) filled a minor placing at Philadelphia two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Primary contender if he is at his best. STOCKHOLM HANOVER (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 6 metres at this track over 1609m. CASH OUT EXPRESS (4) ended last prep with a second at this track over 1609m. Capable of a forward showing while fresh.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Well beaten last start by Pantofolaio, who she meets again; when 75 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a W2-5PMLT race on April 16. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 19 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 | 9 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 77.3L | $7.20 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 110 | NW4PM | $22,562.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $22.20 |
| 7/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | 4U W2-NW5 | $53,599.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 37.5L | $123.40 |
| 1/9 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | 4U W2-NW5 | $38,285.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | 18 | TM<71CD | $12,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | $20,720.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Good | D Mcnair | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Southwind Alamo at Philadelphia over 1609m in a NW5PM on April 16 at $2.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Stockholm Hanover at this track over 1609m in a W2-5PMLT on April 23 at $1.20. Chief contender.
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 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 167 | NW5PM | $19,651.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | ERSKINE | $281,583.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $120.10 |
| 6/6 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | CIRCLECITY | $36,530.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $15.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | PEGASUSHGT | $68,493.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | LANGLEY | $137,615.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 65.3L | $27.50 |

Driver: Steven Wilson
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Last start 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Stockholm Hanover (1:55.20) in W2-5PMLT on April 23 at $35.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Pantofolaio (1:56.20) in W2-5PMLT on April 16 at $16.90. This looks too tough.
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 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $35.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $16.90 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $72.10 |
| 6/8 | 03/11/2025 | 20 | NW4PM | $23,664.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 36.8L | $35.30 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 15 | NW4PM | $23,592.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $12.60 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | NW4PM | $23,700.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Returns after six months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when a close second behind Lindy In My Dreams at this track over 1609m in a MA STK R2 on October 30 at $2.50. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 187 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/5 | 29/09/2025 | 10 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $7.90 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | REYNOLDSF | $42,966.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.07 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2025 | 19 | PASS FINAL | $458,716.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 148.5L | $38.70 |
| 2/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start posted a big 6 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:55.20) beating Elan Hanover in W2-5PMLT on April 23 at $5.80. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 189 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 09/10/2025 | 24 | TRK<80 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 81.8L | $8.30 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2025 | 6 | W2-5PMLT | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2025 | 14 | W2-5PMLT | $26,758.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 164.3L | $1.70 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Finished fourth at her last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 6 metres behind Stamped By Lindy at this track over 1609m TRK<79 on April 23. Going okay so keep her safe.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $24.10 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 50.3L | $20.70 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $14.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | 11 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $13.30 |
| 8/8 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 119.3L | $91.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Stormont Divide at this track over 1609m in a NW10000CD on April 16 at $19.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Bravado at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on April 23 at $2.20. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $19.60 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | ERSKINE | $281,583.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $95.30 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | CIRCLECITY | $36,530.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $59.60 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at Philadelphia (1:57.20) beating Flight Of Fritz in NW1PM on April 17 2025 at $9. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/11/2025 | 6 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | James Hardy | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $10.60 |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | W2-5PMLT | $26,636.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $17.20 |
| 7/7 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<80 | $25,875.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $31.30 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | NW3500CD | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $49.20 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | TRK<76 | $22,018.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Bravado (1:54.20) in NW7500CD on April 23 at $20.50. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:56.20) beating Energetic Julio in W2-5PMLT on April 16 at $1.80. Racing very well. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 41 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | W3NW6EXTPM | $16,573.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $76.60 |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 25 | W3NW6EXTPM | $16,573.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.30 | 9 |
| 63.8L | $78.20 |
| 4/9 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | $23,207.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.35 | |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | $26,201.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T Borth | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $23.10 | |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |