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.

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $29.90 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.42 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.06 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.98 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $38.57 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | 6 | NW4501-4 | $11,872.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $21.79 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $1.98 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | Ron Cushing | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | NW2500L5CD | $8,203.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Ron Cushing | 1:59.10 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.37 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 12 | NW2500L5CD | $8,203.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $10.28 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | NW5000L5 | $19,432.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 40.5L | $61.63 |
| 6/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $15.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $15.70 |
| 4/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 14/04/2026 | 139 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Ron Cushing | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 38.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 6 | NW1825L4 | $6,405.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $8.90 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $7,860.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $6,742.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $14.70 |
| 6/9 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.30 |
| 7/8 | 13/04/2026 | 143 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $54.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $12.20 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $35.40 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 9 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.33 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $43.46 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.56 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $42.59 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $50.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $55.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $19.60 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $51.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $22.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.20 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $97.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $58.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $7,860.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $22.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 6 | 7.5-10CLHC | $7,584.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $54.80 |
| 6/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Lofthus | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |