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Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609M

KILL A DRAGON (5) has had four runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 9 metres away from the winner in fifth. Leading hope based on his best efforts. MISSED THE TRUTH A (2) finished sixth last start over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 12 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. DANCE MONKEY (3) should be ready to peak now after finishing sixth over 1609m at this track a week ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. LONGVIEW LAD N (4) disappointed last time when sixth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Race Time:9:00 PM
Monday, May 11, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1609m
1
Silk
Isaac (1)67x4523627
Trainer: Michelle Crawford 12 mths 104: 19-13-13

Driver: Drew Monti

8 yo B H
Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)
Dam: RITASCAPE

Stats

Career104: 19-13-13
LTS$255,318.00
BMR1:51.00
TS20: 5-2-3
Win %18.27%
Place %43.27%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Sandpiper (1:55.40) on May 2 at $29.90. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 1.5 m by Frank Deford (1:57.30) in NW2500L5CD on April 18 at $3.42. Solid top-three contender.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/802/05/202614TRK<77$15,363.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastShawn T Gray1:55.408
  • 1. Sandpiper
  • 2. Part Time Affair
  • 3. Jimble Kimble
15.8L$29.90
2/718/04/20267NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford1:57.303
  • 1. Frank Deford
  • 2. Isaac
  • 3. Essie
1.5L$3.42
6/711/04/20267NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford1:55.205
  • 1. Skylight
  • 2. Seafood Togo
  • 3. Tuggin On My Heart
28.5L$5.40
3/804/04/202614NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford1:56.406
  • 1. Head Honcho
  • 2. Frank Deford
  • 3. Isaac
6.0L$7.06
2/721/03/20267NW2500L5CD$8,076.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford1:57.102
  • 1. Alluneedisfaith
  • 2. Isaac
  • 3. Ranaldi
11.3L$6.98
5/714/03/20267NW2500L5CD$8,076.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford1:56.206
  • 1. Transparency
  • 2. Sand Dollar
  • 3. Joy In Mudville
25.5L$38.57
6/703/03/2026-Trial$0.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford2:02.000
  • 1. Chillax De Vie
  • 2. Wayward Blue Chip
  • 3. Sea Blaze
11.25L$0.00
6/724/02/2026-Trial$0.00Saratoga1609mFastBrett Crawford1:58.200
  • 1. Idealofaday
  • 2. Triple Sevens
  • 3. Alluneedisfaith
33L$0.00
2
Silk
Missed The Truth A (2)726854x426
Trainer: Heidi Cushing (Menangle Park)12 mths 87: 13-23-17

Driver: Ron Cushing

7 yo B G
Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)
Dam: LIES (AUS)

Stats

Career87: 13-23-17
LTS$272,029.00
BMR1:50.20
TS10: 1-2-1
Win %14.94%
Place %60.92%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 12 m by Dontbothermenone (1:52.40) in NW4501-4 on May 3 at $21.79. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.8 m by Clearwater Courage (1:54.20) on April 27 at $3.10. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/703/05/20266NW4501-4$11,872.00Tioga Downs1609mFastRon Cushing1:52.406
  • 1. Dontbothermenone
  • 2. Mea Culpa
  • 3. Hurrikane Cheyenne
12.8L$21.79
2/827/04/202616TRK<76$16,012.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastRon Cushing1:54.203
  • 1. Clearwater Courage
  • 2. Missed The Truth
  • 3. Ship Ship Hooray
0.8L$3.10
4/711/04/202663NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastRon Cushing1:57.106
  • 1. Woodmere Fenn
  • 2. Bet On Alabama
  • 3. Johnny Chip
22.5L$1.98
2/631/03/2026-Trial$0.00Monticello Raceway1609mSPRon Cushing1:56.300
  • 1. Lloyd's Loves
  • 2. Missed The Truth
  • 3. Vel Trust In Time
17.25L$0.00
4/807/02/20266NW2500L5CD$8,203.00Saratoga1609mGoodRon Cushing1:59.105
  • 1. Literl Lad Hanover
  • 2. P L Quesadilla
  • 3. Kilowatt Kid
9.8L$6.37
5/801/02/202612NW2500L5CD$8,203.00Saratoga1609mFastRon Cushing1:56.407
  • 1. Tuffenuftowearpink
  • 2. Soho Skyfall
  • 3. Jumping Jake
16.5L$10.28
8/820/01/202617NW5000L5$19,432.00Yonkers Raceway1609mFastRon Cushing1:56.407
  • 1. Chevron Art
  • 2. Printville
  • 3. Itza Dangerzone
40.5L$61.63
6/615/11/2025-Trial$0.00Meadowlands1609mFastRon Cushing1:52.200
  • 1. Catalpa Rescue
  • 2. Tip Top Cat
  • 3. Jamaican Rock
45.75L$0.00
3
Silk
Dance Monkey (3)23175x3446
Trainer: Julia Eaton 12 mths 107: 20-10-11

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo B G
Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)
Dam: ALLAMERICAN DAMSEL

Stats

Career107: 20-10-11
LTS$302,596.00
BMR1:51.40
TS77: 15-8-7
Win %18.69%
Place %38.32%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Seafood Togo (1:54.30) in NW2500CD on May 4 at $15.50. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Clearwater Courage (1:54.20) on April 27 at $15.70. Sure to play a big role.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/904/05/20267NW2500CD$13,966.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:54.309
  • 1. Seafood Togo
  • 2. Uwaitillgofirst
  • 3. Tobins Burke
10.5L$15.50
4/827/04/20266TRK<76$16,012.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:54.208
  • 1. Clearwater Courage
  • 2. Missed The Truth
  • 3. Ship Ship Hooray
6.8L$15.70
4/821/04/20267TRK<79$17,467.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:53.302
  • 1. Gabe Hanover
  • 2. Clearwater Courage
  • 3. Hey Jude Hanover
9.8L$5.60
3/914/04/2026139TRK<73$14,556.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:52.403
  • 1. Whata Foolbelieves
  • 2. Odds On Lauderdale
  • 3. Dance Monkey
10.5L$2.80
4/606/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:57.400
  • 1. Bang Ah Uey
  • 2. Odds On Lauderdale
  • 3. Whata Foolbelieves
6.75L$0.00
5/726/11/20256SA-TRK<78$19,847.00plainridge racecourse1609mGoodRon Cushing1:53.304
  • 1. Hey Jude Hanover
  • 2. Woody's Cash Crop
  • 3. Beach Watch
7.5L$3.90
7/920/11/202514SA-TRK<80$21,374.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastRon Cushing1:51.409
  • 1. Bag Pipe Major
  • 2. Wainapedia
  • 3. Gigitygigitygigty
38.3L$13.00
8/807/04/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mGoodKristian Andersen1:58.000
  • 1. Brazos
  • 2. Boogy Woogy J
  • 3. Tuapeka Trick
24L$0.00
4
Silk
Longview Lad N (4)3393345546
Trainer: Randy Bickmore 12 mths 65: 7-0-14

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

6 yo B G
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: HANNAH JAYE (NZ)

Stats

Career65: 7-0-14
LTS$103,896.00
BMR1:52.20
TS51: 6-0-9
Win %10.77%
Place %32.31%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Sandpiper (1:55.40) on May 2 at $7.70. At his previous start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 12 m by Echos Sharkie (1:57.10) in NW1825L4 on April 25 at $5. One of the better hopes.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/802/05/20267TRK<77$15,363.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:55.405
  • 1. Sandpiper
  • 2. Part Time Affair
  • 3. Jimble Kimble
14.3L$7.70
4/825/04/20266NW1825L4$6,405.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:57.106
  • 1. Echos Sharkie
  • 2. Time For George
  • 3. Redbreast Hanover
12.8L$5.00
5/819/04/20266NW2500L4$6,987.00Cumberland Raceway1609mGoodMichael Stevenson1:59.302
  • 1. Jimble Kimble
  • 2. Chasing Goosebumps
  • 3. Echos Sharkie
12.0L$8.90
5/813/04/20269NW2500CD$14,556.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBruce Ranger1:54.101
  • 1. Noted
  • 2. Hespoisedtopounce
  • 3. General Montana
6.0L$12.70
4/804/04/20266NW3500L4$7,860.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastAaron Hall1:58.401
  • 1. No Better Joy
  • 2. Jl's Rock Star
  • 3. Bare Bone
8.3L$9.50
3/829/03/20266NW2500L4$6,742.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastAaron Hall1:59.002
  • 1. Gabe Hanover
  • 2. Lou Ed Zeppelin
  • 3. Longview Lad
4.5L$4.00
6/606/02/2026-Trial$0.00Meadowlands1609mFastWilliam Carter1:53.400
  • 1. Hunting Zone
  • 2. Admiral Hill
  • 3. Newsroom
33L$0.00
4/807/04/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mGoodDrew Monti1:58.000
  • 1. Brazos
  • 2. Boogy Woogy J
  • 3. Tuapeka Trick
9.75L$0.00
5
Silk
Kill A Dragon (5)89663x7565
Trainer: John Di Stefano 12 mths 77: 12-10-11

Driver: James Hardy

7 yo B H
Sire: CUSTARD THE DRAGON
Dam: KILL A ROCKINGBIRD

Stats

Career77: 12-10-11
LTS$219,252.00
BMR1:51.00
TS49: 6-7-6
Win %15.58%
Place %42.86%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Sundown Kid (1:53.40) on May 4 at $14.70. The run previous 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) on April 27 at $23. Good enough to turn things around.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/804/05/20267TRK<80$16,760.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJames Hardy1:53.401
  • 1. Sundown Kid
  • 2. Rockinbilly'sdream
  • 3. Hey Jude Hanover
9.8L$14.70
6/927/04/20266TRK<79$17,467.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:51.206
  • 1. Sweet Street Lou
  • 2. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 3. Colt Bennett
26.3L$23.00
5/821/04/20268NW2500CD$14,556.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:53.404
  • 1. Wichita Lineman
  • 2. General Montana
  • 3. Outspoken Man
9.8L$15.30
7/813/04/2026143NW2500CD$14,556.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:54.107
  • 1. Noted
  • 2. Hespoisedtopounce
  • 3. General Montana
22.5L$54.20
4/606/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:54.400
  • 1. Sonny Black
  • 2. Meadowbrook Flash
  • 3. Coach Cutsinger
35.25L$0.00
3/721/11/20258NW3500CD$19,847.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBruce Ranger1:52.101
  • 1. Mach Seelster
  • 2. Skyway Masterpiece
  • 3. Kill A Dragon
13.5L$12.20
6/813/11/20257SA-TRK<82$22,901.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastShawn T Gray1:53.001
  • 1. Meadowbrook Flash
  • 2. Fantome En Joie
  • 3. Ever Hoping
8.3L$12.70
1/709/10/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:56.000
  • 1. Kill A Dragon
  • 2. Spatterdash
  • 3. Twoscoopsforjack
11.25L$0.00
6
Silk
Frank Deford (6)6356524164
Trainer: Katelyn Gerow 12 mths 145: 23-12-17

Driver: Matthew Athearn

8 yo B G
Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)
Dam: HOT LEGS

Stats

Career145: 23-12-17
LTS$329,618.00
BMR1:50.30
TS80: 14-7-8
Win %15.86%
Place %35.86%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Sandpiper (1:55.40) on May 2 at $35.40. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Clearwater Courage (1:54.20) on April 27 at $15.30. Impossible to tip with any confidence.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/802/05/20265TRK<77$15,363.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastTodd O'dea1:55.403
  • 1. Sandpiper
  • 2. Part Time Affair
  • 3. Jimble Kimble
4.5L$35.40
6/827/04/20269TRK<76$16,012.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:54.204
  • 1. Clearwater Courage
  • 2. Missed The Truth
  • 3. Ship Ship Hooray
9.8L$15.30
1/718/04/20267NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:57.306
  • 1. Frank Deford
  • 2. Isaac
  • 3. Essie
1.5L$5.33
4/711/04/20267NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:55.207
  • 1. Skylight
  • 2. Seafood Togo
  • 3. Tuggin On My Heart
22.5L$43.46
2/804/04/20267NW2500L5CD$8,370.00Saratoga1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:56.402
  • 1. Head Honcho
  • 2. Frank Deford
  • 3. Isaac
5.3L$7.56
5/828/03/202614NW2500L5CD$8,076.00Saratoga1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:56.407
  • 1. Ranaldi
  • 2. Johnny Chip
  • 3. Cautious Clay
21.0L$42.59
6/728/01/2026-Trial$0.00Saratoga1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:58.100
  • 1. Frisco Bay
  • 2. Instant Replay
  • 3. Swiss Cotton
25.5L$0.00
4/703/02/2024-Trial$0.00Saratoga1609mFastChris Long1:57.100
  • 1. Well's Fire
  • 2. Virtual Horizon
  • 3. Chip Walther
30L$0.00
7
Silk
Concealed (7)377552x567
Trainer: Conor Brewer 12 mths 65: 4-18-7

Driver: Bruce Ranger

5 yo B H
Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)
Dam: UNSEEN

Stats

Career65: 4-18-7
LTS$161,066.00
BMR1:53.10
TS49: 4-15-4
Win %6.15%
Place %44.62%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Hollywood Skeeter (1:52.10) on May 4 at $50.50. At the run before 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Boiler Maker (1:54.10) on April 20 at $55.20. A better showing expected.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/704/05/202614TRK<80$16,760.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBruce Ranger1:52.105
  • 1. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 2. Noted
  • 3. Bang Ah Uey
25.5L$50.50
6/820/04/20267TRK<79$17,467.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastBruce Ranger1:54.103
  • 1. Boiler Maker
  • 2. Meadowbrook Flash
  • 3. Whata Foolbelieves
21.0L$55.20
5/713/04/2026138TRK<79$17,467.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMatthew Athearn1:54.404
  • 1. Wainapedia
  • 2. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 3. Sixfingerfreddie
9.8L$19.60
4/508/04/2026-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJoseph Di Stefano1:55.000
  • 1. Sundown Kid
  • 2. Whats For Suppaah
  • 3. Liam's Ace
21.75L$0.00
2/726/11/20255SA-TRK<80$21,374.00plainridge racecourse1609mGoodJay Randall1:53.301
  • 1. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 2. Concealed
  • 3. Big Plan Stan
6.8L$14.00
5/721/11/20258NW3500CD$19,847.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastJay Randall1:52.106
  • 1. Mach Seelster
  • 2. Skyway Masterpiece
  • 3. Kill A Dragon
24.0L$51.60
5/913/11/20256SA-TRK<80$21,374.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastKevin Switzer (Jnr)1:53.006
  • 1. Clearwater Courage
  • 2. Wainapedia
  • 3. Bag Pipe Major
11.3L$22.10
6/807/04/2025-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mGoodNicholas Graffam1:55.000
  • 1. Exceptionalism
  • 2. My Boy Elroy
  • 3. Sunsational
47.25L$0.00
8
Silk
Outspoken Man (8)24x4464375
Trainer: Ralph D'amelio Ii 12 mths 121: 9-19-17

Driver: Michael Stevenson

9 yo B G
Sire: WELL SAID (USA)
Dam: LADY SOMETIMES

Stats

Career121: 9-19-17
LTS$171,781.00
BMR1:53.30
TS55: 3-7-9
Win %7.44%
Place %37.19%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Sandpiper (1:55.40) on May 2 at $5.30. Two runs back 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Sweet Street Lou (1:51.20) on April 27 at $97.50. Might find this too tough.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/802/05/20265TRK<77$15,363.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastMitchell Cushing1:55.404
  • 1. Sandpiper
  • 2. Part Time Affair
  • 3. Jimble Kimble
5.3L$5.30
7/927/04/20266TRK<79$17,467.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastDrew Monti1:51.209
  • 1. Sweet Street Lou
  • 2. Hollywood Skeeter
  • 3. Colt Bennett
28.5L$97.50
3/821/04/20268NW2500CD$14,556.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastDrew Monti1:53.402
  • 1. Wichita Lineman
  • 2. General Montana
  • 3. Outspoken Man
1.5L$12.70
4/813/04/20269NW2500CD$14,556.00plainridge racecourse1609mFastDrew Monti1:54.106
  • 1. Noted
  • 2. Hespoisedtopounce
  • 3. General Montana
3.8L$58.50
6/804/04/20266NW3500L4$7,860.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastWalter Case (Jnr)1:58.403
  • 1. No Better Joy
  • 2. Jl's Rock Star
  • 3. Bare Bone
10.5L$22.20
4/829/03/202667.5-10CLHC$7,584.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastMichael Stevenson1:58.305
  • 1. Ali
  • 2. Time For George
  • 3. Sheriff
6.0L$54.80
6/705/04/2025-Trial$0.00Cumberland Raceway1609mFastHunter Lofthus1:59.100
  • 1. Miki De Vie
  • 2. Lifes A Puzzle
  • 3. Sixfingerfreddie
19.5L$0.00
3/503/04/2023-Trial$0.00plainridge racecourse1609mGoodNicholas Graffam1:56.000
  • 1. Boogy Woogy J
  • 2. Bet You
  • 3. Outspoken Man
14.25L$0.00

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