Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M
MEMORYNIMAGINATION (6) made it two wins from his last three runs eight days ago, getting home by 5 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field so he is capable of getting the job done again. BALENCIAGA (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.5 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he good enough to play a major role. MOCHA JAVA (1) is one of the main contenders after winning his past three starts, the latest at this track eight days ago. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. STORMONT DIVIDE (4) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1609m at this track eight days ago.

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Scored at his last three starts. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr8) at this track (1:55.20) beating Balenciaga in NW7500CD on May 4 at $2.30. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW7500CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 16 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 8 | NW6500L5 | $16,012.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | 10 | NW3500L5 | $11,938.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Buter | 1:59.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $14,747.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $79.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Mocha Java at this track over 1609m in a NW10000CD on April 23 at $4.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Mocha Java at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on May 4 at $1.70. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 9 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 | 11 | NW7500CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | OPEN | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $13.90 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NW7500CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 153.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Memorynimagination (1:54.40) in OPEN on May 4 at $48.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Resolve To Win (1:54.00) in OPEN HC on April 23 at $66.90. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $48.80 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $66.90 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 150 | OPEN | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $20.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 2 | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $4.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $57.20 |
| 2/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
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Comments
Commanding win three starts back at this track over 1609m NW10000CD on April 16. Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Memorynimagination (1:54.40) in OPEN on May 4 at $12.70. Wasn't at his best last time - can improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NW10011L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $4.46 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | NW12500L5 | $21,067.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $15.30 |
| 8/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $32,303.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $1.65 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Matt Kakaley | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 17 m by Fringed (1:56.20) in WO/OPENHCP on April 27 at $11.04. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten a neck by But Why (1:57.40) in WO/OPENHCP on April 20 at $7.56. Not likely to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $11.04 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.56 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $24.97 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | N10500L5CD | $19,651.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:59.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $18.36 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | WO10000LT | $20,365.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $35.72 |
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | NW8300L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $37.68 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 5 m win (Fr7) at this track (1:54.40) beating A New Leader in OPEN on May 4 at $3.10. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $23,174.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.88 |
| 4/7 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | WO/OPENHCP | $23,174.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $4.06 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $23,174.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |