Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609M
SUM LAD (3) was responsible for a far better performance last start, finishing third over 1609m at this track. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Primary contender in a similar race. THE UNIT (7) has been racing well of late. Finished fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres. Must overcome a very wide draw. Meets a similar line up and he can take this out. BEANTOWN MIKI (1) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Saratoga over 1609m. CAVIART TUCKER (4) broke through last time out over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway. Must be included with the confidence up.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Hurrikane Lillouie at Saratoga over 1609m in a NW1PMCDPU on April 28 at $20.51. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Always On Par at Saratoga over 1609m in a NW1PMCDPU on May 5 at $34.76. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCDPU | $20,775.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $34.76 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCDPU | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 29.3L | $20.51 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $42.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chuck Connor (Jnr) | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Altair Blue Chip (1:53.40) in NW1PMLT on April 28 at $14.20. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Show Respect (1:54.10) in NW1PMLT on April 20 at $11.30. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $14.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.01 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 108 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $5.54 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | NW2CD | $7,963.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | ICFNW2 | $8,729.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |

Driver: Jacob Cutting
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Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Lyons Blewbyu (1:54.30) in NW1PMLT on May 7 at $14.50. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.88 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $57.61 |
| 3/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kayne Kauffman | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Ingraham
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Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at Cumberland Raceway (2:02.00) beating Graceofspades in NW 1 PM on May 8 at $1.50. Must be respected in this sort of form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 08/05/2026 | 5 | NW 1 PM | $5,587.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 2:02.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | NW500L4CD | $6,285.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:02.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | 189 | NW1000L4CD | $6,987.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Crochere | 2:03.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | 54 | BREEDRF2CE | $12,177.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Billy Carter | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.30 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2025 | 9 | WILDCAT | $15,504.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $19.32 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | 11 | WILDCAT | $15,504.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $7.13 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Began his campaign last start running 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Lyons Blewbyu (1:54.30) in NW1PMLT on May 7 at $26.80. Rough place hope at the very best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | 189 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $26.80 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Frank Affrunti | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 42.0L | $94.80 |
| 4/6 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Frank Affrunti | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $10.70 |
| 2/5 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $28.70 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2025 | 11 | 2 YR | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 40 m by Heza Spoken Lad (1:59.40) in NW1PMCD on May 5 at $11.35. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 50 m by Hurrikane Lillouie (1:56.30) in NW1PMCDPU on April 28 at $15.87. Predicted to struggle.
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 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMCD | $12,849.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:59.40 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $11.35 |
| 7/7 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | NW1PMCDPU | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 48.8L | $15.87 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Beckwith | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 171 | NW1PMCD | $12,373.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | BREDRF2C-F | $141,971.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 55.5L | $47.60 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | BREEDRF2CE | $12,177.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | 16 | BREEDRF2CE | $12,177.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Good | Anibal Borjas | 2:01.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Lyons Blewbyu (1:54.30) in NW1PMLT on May 7 at $6.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Altair Blue Chip (1:53.40) in NW1PMLT on April 28 at $12.50. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 143 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $11.80 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $33.10 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $18.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |