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Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M

SONNY BLACK (5) was out of the money two runs back at this track then was at his best last start to score by 3 metres over 1609m at the same circuit. His last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. TWIN B JAYS (3) finished second last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 metres, after a good win at Cumberland Raceway the run prior. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Big chance if anywhere near his best. IM NO OUTLAW N (6) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fifth at this track over 1609m. Must be included. HIPPO HANOVER (4) must be included after winning his past two starts, the latest at this track a week-and-a-half ago.

Race Time:10:26 PM

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Camco Lucas (1)5342221554

Trainer: Cory Stratton 12 mths 45: 3-7-7

Driver: Matthew Athearn

4 yo B H

Sire: MALICIOUS

Dam: CAMCO TERRA

Stats

Career45: 3-7-7

LTS$75,610.00

BMR1:52.40

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %6.67%

Place %37.78%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Sonny Black (1:53.40) in 15000CLHC on May 7 at $15.40. At the run before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands beaten 23 m by Good Rockin (1:51.00) in 10000CL on April 18 at $13.20. Going okay so keep him safe.

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	19	15000CLHC	$17,458.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Cory Stratton	1:53.40	3	1. Sonny Black 2. Twin B Jays 3. Boiler Maker	4.5L	$15.40
5/10	18/04/2026	7	10000CL	$12,373.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Jordan Stratton	1:51.00	1	1. Good Rockin 2. Lyons Liberty 3. Fredneck	23.3L	$13.20
5/10	11/04/2026	8	10000CLHC	$13,828.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:53.10	6	1. Good Rockin 2. Leave And Roll 3. Fredneck	15.8L	$8.10
1/8	03/04/2026	7	7500CL	$11,645.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.40	4	1. Camco Lucas 2. Leave And Roll 3. Swifty Lazar	3.0L	$3.60
2/8	27/03/2026	7	7500CL	$11,645.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:52.10	4	1. Real Willey 2. Camco Lucas 3. The Will To Play	6.0L	$4.10
2/8	20/03/2026	7	7500CL	$11,236.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Brett Beckwith	1:53.40	2	1. Lyons Liberty 2. Camco Lucas 3. Leave And Roll	0.9L	$3.90

Brave Stranger (2)2215741586

Trainer: Andy Gardner 12 mths 46: 7-3-2

Driver: Aaron Byron

4 yo B G

Sire: TALL DARK STRANGER (USA)

Dam: KRISPY APPLE

Stats

Career46: 7-3-2

LTS$66,502.00

BMR1:54.30

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %15.22%

Place %26.09%

Comments

Well beaten last start by Sonny Black, who he meets again; when 21 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a 15000CLHC race on May 7. Can't see him featuring.

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	15000CLHC	$17,458.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:53.40	1	1. Sonny Black 2. Twin B Jays 3. Boiler Maker	21.0L	$36.20
8/8	28/04/2026	14	NW2PMCD	$13,100.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Crawford	1:54.10	8	1. Unmatched Wisdom 2. Mallard 3. Loan Cannon	83.3L	$72.11
5/8	14/04/2026	6	NW2PMCD	$13,100.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jim Devaux	1:58.30	3	1. Mr Mctygue 2. Alcatraz Blue Chip 3. Crunch Walk	12.8L	$4.50
1/7	08/04/2026	8	NW2PMCD	$13,100.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:56.40	1	1. Brave Stranger 2. Monsieur Panic 3. Whats Your Limits	4.5L	$6.36
4/7	31/03/2026	7	NW2PMCD	$13,100.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Jim Devaux	1:56.00	5	1. Glowing Lou 2. Playingrocknroll 3. Twin B John B	6.8L	$20.01
7/8	24/03/2026	7	NW2PMCD	$12,640.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Billy Dobson	1:57.10	5	1. Prince Of Terror 2. Hippo Hanover 3. Monsieur Panic	46.5L	$5.81
8/8	28/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Oliver Lemus	1:57.10	0	1. Windsun Duke 2. A Good Quest 3. Monsieur Panic	22.5L	$0.00
1/13	20/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Dave Palone	1:54.30	0	1. Brave Stranger 2. Next Big Think 3. Uncle Brudie	1.5L	$0.00

Twin B Jays (3)2229845512

Trainer: Randy Bickmore 12 mths 118: 17-20-19

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

10 yo B G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: N Y YANKEES

Stats

Career118: 17-20-19

LTS$322,942.00

BMR1:52.00

TS100: 13-13-19

Win %14.41%

Place %47.46%

Comments

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Sonny Black (1:53.40) in 15000CLHC on May 7 at $21. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr7) at Cumberland Raceway (1:59.20) beating Whats Inthe Esky in NW1250L4 on April 25 at $1.30. Capable of taking this out.

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	12	15000CLHC	$17,458.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.40	2	1. Sonny Black 2. Twin B Jays 3. Boiler Maker	3.0L	$21.00
1/8	25/04/2026	4	NW1250L4	$6,114.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.20	7	1. Twin B Jays 2. Whats Inthe Esky 3. Soho Leviathan	3.0L	$1.30
5/8	21/04/2026	9	NW2500CD	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:53.40	1	1. Wichita Lineman 2. General Montana 3. Outspoken Man	9.8L	$5.90
5/8	12/04/2026	14	NW2500L4	$6,987.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Mcgwire Sowers	1:58.00	8	1. Gator Hanover 2. Lenwoods Real Deal 3. Soho Leviathan	9.0L	$37.30
4/8	29/03/2026	6	NW3500L4	$7,584.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Mcgwire Sowers	1:58.00	7	1. Miki De Vie 2. Jl's Rock Star 3. Wichita Lineman	15.0L	$29.20
8/8	23/03/2026	37	NW5000L4	$8,708.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	M	Nicholas Graffam	2:02.20	1	1. Arts Flight 2. Rau Ru 3. Vel Larry	19.5L	$6.10
4/4	06/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Steve Smith	1:55.40	0	1. Skyway Masterpiece 2. Horse 3. Wichita Lineman	10.5L	$0.00
4/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Drew Monti	1:56.10	0	1. Rooster Bennett 2. Bang Ah Uey 3. Meadowbrook Flash	8.25L	$0.00

Hippo Hanover (4)1733251511

Trainer: Michelle Lefebvre 12 mths 53: 7-7-9

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

4 yo B G

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: HOLLA HANOVER

Stats

Career53: 7-7-9

LTS$83,561.00

BMR1:55.10

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %13.21%

Place %43.40%

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr7) at this track (1:55.10) beating Celtic Tiger in TRK<74 on May 2 at $8.30. Hard to leave out on current form. Each-way chance.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	02/05/2026	7	TRK<74	$13,966.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Todd Whitney	1:55.10	7	1. Hippo Hanover 2. Celtic Tiger 3. Crimson Pine	0.8L	$8.30
1/6	25/04/2026	6	W2-4PM	$6,987.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.00	6	1. Hippo Hanover 2. Gracies Tough Guy 3. Whisper Of Luck	5.3L	$3.50
5/6	19/04/2026	7	10-12.5CLH	$8,734.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	SP	Nicholas Graffam	2:00.10	3	1. Buddythebookie 2. Cool Man Dude 3. Married Man	15.0L	$12.20
1/6	12/04/2026	12	TMR 72	$6,987.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.00	2	1. Hippo Hanover 2. Fly Away Bb 3. Allbullandknowbeef	2.3L	$2.70
5/7	31/03/2026	7	NW2PMCD	$13,100.00	Saratoga	1609m	Good	Chris Long	1:56.00	7	1. Glowing Lou 2. Playingrocknroll 3. Twin B John B	9.0L	$19.03
2/8	24/03/2026	7	NW2PMCD	$12,640.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Chris Long	1:57.10	3	1. Prince Of Terror 2. Hippo Hanover 3. Monsieur Panic	1.5L	$7.66
2/8	19/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	A Toby Lynch (Jnr)	1:55.20	0	1. Coxcomb 2. Hippo Hanover 3. Chromatic Hill	4.5L	$0.00
3/5	30/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Carter Dalgety	1:59.30	0	1. Abbys Dance 2. Hooterville 3. Hippo Hanover	6.75L	$0.00

Sonny Black (5)281773x751

Trainer: Michael Eaton 12 mths 48: 16-4-2

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

6 yo B G

Sire: ROCKIN IMAGE (CAN)

Dam: BALINSKA HANOVER

Stats

Career48: 16-4-2

LTS$120,952.00

BMR1:50.20

TS13: 5-1-1

Win %33.33%

Place %45.83%

Comments

Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:53.40) beating Twin B Jays in 15000CLHC on May 7 at $2.10. No reason he cannot get the job done again.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	07/05/2026	9	15000CLHC	$17,458.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:53.40	4	1. Sonny Black 2. Twin B Jays 3. Boiler Maker	3.0L	$2.10
5/8	28/04/2026	15	NW2500CD	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:51.30	1	1. Justcallmebuck 2. Taipo 3. Gigitygigitygigty	19.5L	$5.60
1/8	21/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:53.40	0	1. Sonny Black 2. Lyons Blewbyu 3. I'm A Clown	5.25L	$0.00
7/9	13/04/2026	138	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:52.40	5	1. Virtual Horizon 2. Solesseo Matuca 3. Jl's Rock Star	62.3L	$3.70
1/6	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.40	0	1. Sonny Black 2. Meadowbrook Flash 3. Coach Cutsinger	23.25L	$0.00
3/8	26/11/2025	6	NW5000CD	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Brad Irvine	1:52.10	5	1. Grey Horizon 2. Fantome En Joie 3. Sonny Black	10.5L	$8.40
7/9	20/11/2025	7	NW5000CD	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.40	7	1. Nolaughingstock 2. Hes Coming On 3. Twin B Jays	16.5L	$4.80
7/7	13/11/2025	7	NW5000CD	$22,901.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:52.30	7	1. Hes Coming On 2. Twin B Jays 3. Justa Little Bit	272.3L	$3.90

Im No Outlaw N (6)5827122445

Trainer: Jackie Greene 12 mths 199: 38-26-19

Driver: Jay Randall

10 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: IDEAL POCKET (NZ)

Stats

Career199: 38-26-19

LTS$529,113.00

BMR1:50.30

TS33: 4-8-5

Win %19.10%

Place %41.71%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Sonny Black (1:53.40) in 15000CLHC on May 7 at $5.40. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Head Honcho (1:53.00) on April 27 at $6.40. Nicely placed to take this out.

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	10	15000CLHC	$17,458.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:53.40	7	1. Sonny Black 2. Twin B Jays 3. Boiler Maker	6.8L	$5.40
4/8	27/04/2026	7	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:53.00	7	1. Head Honcho 2. Whata Foolbelieves 3. Kneedeep N Custard	8.3L	$6.40
4/8	20/04/2026	7	TRK<82	$18,923.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:53.40	6	1. Warrawee Yale 2. Blank Stare 3. Sundown Kid	5.3L	$7.30
2/6	13/04/2026	16	TRK<82	$18,923.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:53.30	1	1. Joy In Mudville 2. Im No Outlaw 3. Bang Ah Uey	3.8L	$3.60
2/8	28/03/2026	7	12500CLM	$14,396.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:55.10	3	1. Alien Power 2. Im No Outlaw 3. Instant Replay	5.3L	$9.34
1/8	21/03/2026	7	12500CLM	$14,396.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:56.40	6	1. Im No Outlaw 2. El Le Tissier 3. Skylight	0.9L	$76.42
3/6	05/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Timothy Benson	1:54.20	0	1. Willie Go West 2. Cyclone Sister 3. Im No Outlaw	62.25L	$0.00
1/5	18/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:57.10	0	1. Im No Outlaw 2. J B Mauney 3. Mr Dunnigans	2.25L	$0.00

Boiler Maker (7)5355526133

Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 170: 23-15-22

Driver: Brad Irvine

8 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MCSAUNA

Stats

Career170: 23-15-22

LTS$341,323.00

BMR1:49.40

TS4: 1-0-2

Win %13.53%

Place %35.29%

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Sonny Black (1:53.40) in 15000CLHC on May 7 at $16.90. Before that 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Justa Little Bit (1:51.40) on April 28 at $19.10. Win doesn't look likely.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	07/05/2026	9	15000CLHC	$17,458.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jacob Cutting	1:53.40	9	1. Sonny Black 2. Twin B Jays 3. Boiler Maker	3.0L	$16.90
3/8	28/04/2026	8	TRK<82	$18,923.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:51.40	8	1. Justa Little Bit 2. Quentin Quarantino 3. Boiler Maker	18.8L	$19.10
1/8	20/04/2026	7	TRK<79	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.10	4	1. Boiler Maker 2. Meadowbrook Flash 3. Whata Foolbelieves	4.5L	$4.90
6/9	13/04/2026	21	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:52.40	8	1. Virtual Horizon 2. Solesseo Matuca 3. Jl's Rock Star	17.3L	$69.00
2/8	23/03/2026	7	15000CL	$15,449.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Brad Irvine	1:56.40	6	1. River Ness 2. Boiler Maker 3. Shadow Cat	2.3L	$31.70
5/8	16/03/2026	14	15000CL	$15,449.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:52.20	3	1. Lovenbury 2. I'm A Big Shot 3. Dp Realordeal	24.0L	$25.80
5/6	26/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Patrick Ryder	1:53.20	0	1. Air Force Hanover 2. Blue Hunt 3. Bonniprinclouis	33.75L	$0.00
8/8	20/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Anthony Napolitano	1:54.10	0	1. Major Show 2. Western Joe 3. Virgil	18L	$0.00

Wichita Lineman (8)7584238171

Trainer: James Dunn 12 mths 144: 27-16-27

Driver: Ron Cushing

13 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ARMBRO DANCER

Stats

Career144: 27-16-27

LTS$588,540.00

BMR1:50.30

TS5: 1-0-1

Win %18.75%

Place %48.61%

Comments

Last start won by 11 m (Fr5) at Bangor Raceway (1:57.30) beating Hypnoticdream in NW3500L4CD on May 3 at $4.60. Worth plenty of thought.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	03/05/2026	5	NW3500L4CD	$7,961.00	Bangor Raceway	1609m	SP	Heath Campbell	1:57.30	5	1. Wichita Lineman 2. Hypnoticdream 3. Wolftrax	11.3L	$4.60
7/9	28/04/2026	7	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:53.40	2	1. Jl's Rock Star 2. Patrikthepiranha 3. Bang Ah Uey	8.3L	$27.10
1/8	21/04/2026	8	NW2500CD	$14,556.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:53.40	3	1. Wichita Lineman 2. General Montana 3. Outspoken Man	0.3L	$15.60
8/9	13/04/2026	15	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:52.40	2	1. Virtual Horizon 2. Solesseo Matuca 3. Jl's Rock Star	90.0L	$48.60
3/8	29/03/2026	6	NW3500L4	$7,584.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	Fast	Walter Case (Jnr)	1:58.00	6	1. Miki De Vie 2. Jl's Rock Star 3. Wichita Lineman	15.0L	$6.70
2/7	23/03/2026	9	NW2500L4	$6,742.00	Cumberland Raceway	1609m	M	Walter Case (Jnr)	2:04.00	4	1. Bare Bone 2. Wichita Lineman 3. Longview Lad	2.3L	$1.50
3/4	06/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:55.40	0	1. Skyway Masterpiece 2. Horse 3. Wichita Lineman	3.75L	$0.00
7/13	27/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Scioto Downs	1609m	Fast	Wally Hennessey	1:55.10	0	1. Roxanna 2. Myviewisblocked 3. Mario Speedwagon	90L	$0.00