Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609M
NO GUTS NO GLORY (6) has been in the placings two times from as many runs this campaign. Recorded yet another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track, adding to a string of recent minor placings. Good enough to take out a race like this. MONSIEUR PANIC (3) finished eighth last start, beaten 90 metres at Saratoga over 1609m. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. WINDSUN DUKE (2) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 5 metres at Bangor Raceway over 1609m. ENCRYPTION (7) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track on May 7.

Driver: Aaron Byron
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Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Show Respect (1:53.30) in NW4PMLT on May 7 at $43.20. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Show Respect (1:52.30) in NW4PMLT on April 28 at $19.70. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $43.20 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $19.70 |
| 6/9 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $34.20 |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW3PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $11.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $33.20 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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In good form recently. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Bangor Raceway (1:57.20) beating Whisper Of Luck in W2>4PM CD on May 10 at $1.60. Big chance to score again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | W2>4PM CD | $6,983.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TMR 72 | $6,983.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 6 | W2-4PM | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | NW3500L4 | $7,860.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | SP | Nicholas Graffam | 2:00.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 11 | WO1-3PMLT | $8,297.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 2:00.00 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.58 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 19 | TMR 70 | $6,461.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga well beaten by Alcatraz Blue Chip (1:56.40) in NW2PMCD on April 28 at $5.40. The run before 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 40 m by Unmatched Wisdom (1:55.10) in NW2PMCD on April 21 at $4.57. Worth another chance. Leading contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $5.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $4.57 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $59.47 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.02 |
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Leon Bailey | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $11.44 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | NW2PMCD | $12,640.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.69 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Jettingtomalibu (1:52.10) in NW5000CD on May 5 at $13.40. Before that, 4th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Boyd Bay (1:54.00) in NW4PMLT on April 20 at $8.90. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $13.40 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $8.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $11.76 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 39 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.15 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,098.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $3.36 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,335.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $1.37 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Good | Allan Davis | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Ingraham
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Comments
4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Show Respect (1:53.30) in NW4PMLT on May 7 at $22.50. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Montana (1:51.40) in NW4PMLT on April 28 at $48.60. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $22.50 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joe Wishard | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $48.60 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | 145 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joe Wishard | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $68.20 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joe Wishard | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW3PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $16.60 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $12.70 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $18.10 |
| 4/4 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Show Respect at this track over 1609m NW4PMLT last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres second again at this track same class on April 28. Racing well and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 165 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.60 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $22,831.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | NW1PMLT | $19,026.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 38 | ME SS 3YCP | $153,994.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $70.30 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Show Respect (1:53.30) in NW4PMLT on May 7 at $7.70. At the start before 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Montana (1:51.40) in NW4PMLT on April 28 at $4. Solid top-three prospects.
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 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 35.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | NW2PMLT | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 169 | NW1PM CG | $18,195.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 20 | 2YO NW2 | $16,743.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Sky Dog at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m in a NW6PM-CL on April 6 at $2.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Rippin Lips at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m in a NW6PM-CL on April 13 at $4.10. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NW6PM-CL | $24,745.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | NW6PM-CL | $24,745.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | NW6PM-CL | $23,876.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 25.5L | $12.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | 8 | NW6PM-CL | $23,876.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | NW6PM | $29,494.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $17.10 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | HG NW2/4PM | $17,832.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Kyle Wilfong | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |