Plainridge Racecourse Race 10 - Race 10 - 1609M
PONDA ROCKY (8) scored by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m last start, the second win from his past four appearances. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. That latest effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. SUNBURNT SILVERADO (1) is in good form at present. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. STOCKHOLM HANOVER (4) is better than his last-start ninth over 1609m at this track. BIG BOX HANOVER (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at Saratoga last time out.

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Doctor Strange at Saratoga over 1609m in a WO2-5PMCD on April 27 at $1.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Lava Field at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on May 4 at $9.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 10 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Phil Fluet | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $1.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NW15000L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $44.83 |
| 7/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $29,112.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $13.19 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | 40000CLM | $29,112.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $63.59 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $21,067.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $15.38 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 8 m by Dewey Arnold (1:59.00) in N11750L5CD on March 16 at $21.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 2.25 m by In A Tiny Way (1:58.10) in N10000L5CD on March 2 at $10.04. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | N11750L5CD | $19,663.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | N10000L5CD | $18,961.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.04 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.06 |
| 6/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | NW7500L5CD | $17,118.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 2:00.00 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $5.03 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $11,840.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.59 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 16 | NW5000L5CD | $11,840.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $2.25 |

Driver: Peter Gerry
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Comments
Second up after running 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 23 m by Bourbonista (1:54.00) in NW7500L5CD on May 1 at $52.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 11 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 | 134 | NW7500L5CD | $17,458.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $52.30 |
| 5/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | 5UÂ W4-NW7 | $57,427.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $74.40 |
| 7/12 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | 5UÂ W4-NW7 | $44,640.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $129.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 12 | 5UÂ W4-NW7 | $42,113.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $58.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | AHDC | $15,267.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Vanessa Karlewicz | 1:58.00 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | AHDC | $15,267.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Vanessa Karlewicz | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Vanessa Karlewicz | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Ponda Rocky at this track over 1609m in a W4-7MLT on May 5 at $7.50. Performed better the start before where he won by 6 m (Fr1) at this track (1:55.20) beating Elan Hanover in W2-5PMLT on April 23 at $5.80. Strong winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | W4-7MLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 291.0L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Bravado at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on April 23 at $20.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Ponda Rocky at this track over 1609m in a W4-7MLT on May 5 at $20.40. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | W4-7MLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $20.40 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Memorynimagination (1:54.40) in OPEN on May 4 at $114.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Bravado (1:54.20) in NW7500CD on April 23 at $6.60. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten.
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 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $114.80 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.70 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,195.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.20 | 10 |
| 33.0L | $100.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | TM<77.5CD | $13,828.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $15.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | TM<77.5CD | $13,828.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $22.90 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Memorynimagination (1:54.40) in OPEN on May 4 at $16.10. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.5 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.20) beating Ponda Rocky in NW7500CD on April 23 at $5.10. Must be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $16.10 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | 14 | NW7500CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:55.20) beating Cash Out Express in W4-7MLT on May 5 at $1.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | W4-7MLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |