Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M
GRAFENBERG (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 9 metres from the winner in fifth over 1609m at this track. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. BELLA'S LOVE (5) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Big chance if she is at her best. DAZZLING LINDY (3) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished second at this track over 1609m. LINDY ON STAGE (1) will be cherry-ripe after three runs back from a spell, the latest effort a third at this track a week-and-a-half ago.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by The World Owes Me (1:57.30) on May 5 at $11.90. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:57.40) beating Fog Watch in TRK<67 on April 27 at $7.40. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 124 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:04.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | 5 | NW1500 SER | $11,485.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:03.30 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $12.40 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | NW1500 SER | $9,954.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:02.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $16.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $23.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by The World Owes Me (1:57.30) on May 5 at $5.70. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/05/2026 | 162 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.30 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $7.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $31.40 |
| 7/7 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | NW3500CD | $19,787.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $24.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Bella's Love at this track over 1609m on April 23 at $4.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Fog Watch at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $11.40. Capable of testing this line-up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Hippie Shake (1:58.10) on May 5 at $4.30. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Bella's Love (1:58.10) on April 23 at $2.80. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 16/04/2026 | 157 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<78 | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 31.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $24.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | TRK<80 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.70 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Roland Sears Iii | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Hippie Shake (1:58.10) on May 5 at $4.20. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:58.10) beating Grafenberg in TRK<70 on April 23 at $2. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Todd O'dea | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Fog Watch (1:57.20) on May 2 at $11.90. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Lindy On Stage (1:57.40) on April 27 at $4.80. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $11.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2026 | 154 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $14.70 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 2:00.10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.10 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $4.90 |