Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
JK BLACK GOLD (5) had been out of the money in recent runs before the latest appearance when he scored by 7 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can make it two on the trot. HES COMING ON (1) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance if he is at his best. ER GRIFFIN (3) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. WARRAWEE YALE (2) should be at his peak at the fourth run back from a spell, the latest outing a third at this track nine days ago.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Confederatestar (1:51.40) in NW10000CD on April 28 at $4.70. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.40) beating Joy In Mudville in NW7500CD on April 20 at $3.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $52.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $5.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Confederatestar (1:51.40) in NW10000CD on April 28 at $21.60. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:53.40) beating Blank Stare in TRK<82 on April 20 at $2.40. Going well enough to play a major role.
Last Starts 10 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 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 144 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Hes Coming On at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on April 20 at $19.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Jk Black Gold at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on April 28 at $5.30. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.30 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $19.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $19.40 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Julia Eaton | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 10 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.40) beating Quentin Quarantino in TRK<82 on April 28 at $3.50. In the mix.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 127 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $53.80 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NW2 25 SER | $7,657.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Comments
Last start won by 7 m (Fr1) at this track (1:51.00) beating Er Griffin in NW7500CD on April 28 at $2.60. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/04/2026 | 9 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000L5 | $16,739.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 9/10 | 11/04/2026 | 132 | NW10500L5 | $21,834.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.10 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $29.70 |
| 1/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $16,794.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Good | Simon Allard | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | NW10000L4 | $16,794.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $15.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $19,084.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:50.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Byron
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of six months. Ran only once last campaign running when beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Joy In Mudville at this track over 1609m in a NW10000CD on November 6 at $6.60. Going okay so keep him safe.
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 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 65 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/8 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN HC | $38,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $38,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:49.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $38,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | 17 | BECKWITH | $114,679.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:48.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |

Driver: David Ingraham
Stats
Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following April 20 run. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:51.20) beating Hollywood Skeeter in TRK<79 on April 27 at $2.10. This race will be harder than that win. Look elsewhere.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 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 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Confederatestar (1:51.40) in NW10000CD on April 28 at $31.40. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:52.40) beating Jm's Delight in NW5000CD on April 20 at $5.80. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $31.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 18 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | CLM25000 | $23,290.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.40 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | CLM25000 | $22,472.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $10.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | CLM25000 | $22,472.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $31.30 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | CLM25000 | $21,067.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Allan Davis | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $46.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Borninlockdown (1:51.00) in OPEN 2 HC on April 28 at $21.90. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Binge On Yankee (1:50.40) in OPEN 2 on April 13 at $28.40. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | 15 | OPEN 2 HC | $32,023.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $21.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/04/2026 | 23 | OPEN 2 | $32,023.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $28.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $2.12 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $11,657.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.45 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Shawn T Gray | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $39.34 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 77 | NW7500L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $83.27 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Timothy Benson | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |