Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609M
CELTIC TIGER (3) filled a minor placing at Cumberland Raceway two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can give this a mighty shake. WAVES (1) has had two runs this prep and is yet to finish in the top three. Was again unable to find the frame last start when he finished fourth over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and he can take care of this line-up. LONE SURVIVOR (4) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. CRIMSON PINE (5) 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: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Perfect High (1:55.00) on May 2 at $12.60. Before that, 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) on April 27 at $82.90. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.60 |
| 9/9 | 27/04/2026 | 152 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 53.3L | $82.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.90 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $62.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $48.10 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Perfect High (1:55.00) on May 2 at $199.50. Before that 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by My Boy Elroy (1:54.20) on April 21 at $43.60. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:55.00 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $199.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $43.60 |
| 5/9 | 14/04/2026 | 59 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $11.30 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 64 | 12500CLM | $14,622.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 47.3L | $87.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | MADC 1 | $17,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $73.20 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | TM<74.5CD | $13,783.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 32.3L | $120.60 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Gotafoolishdesire at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a MADC on April 25 at $32.40. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Hippo Hanover at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $1.90. Chief contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 6 | MADC | $6,114.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Berry | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $32.40 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 147 | 5000CL | $6,114.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | SP | Wallace Watson | 2:01.30 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $13.60 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | MADC | $6,107.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Todd Whitney | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | MADC | $6,107.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Ryan Berry | 2:02.00 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | MADC | $6,107.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Berry | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | James Doucette | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind My Boy Elroy at this track over 1609m on April 21 at $11.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Perfect High at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $53.80. Strong winning prospects.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $53.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 144 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $11.60 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |
| 7/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $33.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Hippo Hanover (1:55.10) on May 2 at $25.50. Two runs back won by a neck (Fr1) at this track (1:55.20) beating Lyons King in TRK<67 on April 21 at $10. Must be respected.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $25.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $41.30 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $14.10 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 27.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Perfect High (1:55.00) on May 2 at $7.40. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Clearwater Courage (1:54.20) on April 27 at $17.10. Genuine chance.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $7.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $9.80 |
| 4/9 | 14/04/2026 | 144 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $36.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<73 | $17,557.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Perfect High (1:55.00) on May 2 at $15.10. At the start before 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by My Boy Elroy (1:54.20) on April 21 at $44.40. Right in contention.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $15.10 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 54.0L | $44.40 |
| 7/9 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 27.8L | $46.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $16.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Clearwater Courage (1:54.20) on April 27 at $22.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:53.30) on November 26 at $6.70. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 15 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 | 152 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $22.70 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.40 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |