Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M
ANVIL HANDS (3) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 4 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Leading hope in a similar assignment. SPORTY M THREE (6) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. Primary contender based on recent form. NOTED A (1) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. QUENTIN QUARANTINO (5) should be at his peak at the fifth run back from a spell, the latest outing a fifth at this track a week ago.

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Hollywood Skeeter (1:52.10) on May 4 at $8.90. Sure to be about the mark again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.90 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.73 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | 12500CLM | $14,920.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $191.70 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Justin Huckabone | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $16.14 |
| 5/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Rob Harmon | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Jettingtomalibu (1:52.10) in NW5000CD on May 5 at $64.60. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway, beaten 13 m by Bookem Danno (1:53.40) in NW5000L5 on April 28 at $22.42. This appears outside his grasp.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $64.60 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | 11 | NW5000L5 | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $22.42 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NW5000L5 | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $6.38 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $10.92 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $24,745.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $6.74 |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $18,258.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $19.04 |
| 3/4 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Jk Black Gold at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on April 28 at $86.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Jettingtomalibu at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on May 5 at $3. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $86.10 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $9.80 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $10.40 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Hollywood Skeeter (1:52.10) on May 4 at $11.20. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Justa Little Bit (1:51.40) on April 28 at $4. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $11.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $53.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 168.8L | $6.60 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<82 | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $8.80 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Jettingtomalibu (1:52.10) in NW5000CD on May 5 at $12.90. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Hes Coming On (1:52.40) in NW7500CD on April 20 at $13.80. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.90 |
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $13.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 16 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $31.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | WO10000HCP | $20,365.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $32.71 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | WO/OPENHCP | $23,174.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Crawford | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $38.32 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $23,174.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Brett Crawford | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $33.89 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:49.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 8 m by Married Man (1:57.20) in NW3500L4 on May 2 at $1.70. Before that 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Jl's Rock Star (1:53.40) in NW5000CD on April 28 at $19.20. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 4 | NW3500L4 | $8,380.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $1.70 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $19.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.51 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | NW7500L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $18.45 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |