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Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M

PONDA ROCKY (4) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 8 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Won't find this any harder and he can finish a lot closer this time. BILL BAUER (3) scored last time out by 11 metres in a nice return to form at this track over 1609m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. It doesn't get any easier but he is capable of making it two on end. BRAVADO (2) should be at his peak for this. Finished fourth over 1609m at this track at the latest appearance eight days ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. DRYDEN HANOVER (1) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:9:20 PM

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Dryden Hanover (1)8474161562

Trainer: Laura Shock 12 mths 80: 13-13-7

Driver: Brad Irvine

5 yo B G

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: DANGLE THEN DEKE

Stats

Career80: 13-13-7

LTS$205,766.00

BMR1:54.20

TS11: 1-4-2

Win %16.25%

Place %41.25%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Memorynimagination at this track over 1609m in a OPEN on May 4 at $114.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Sunburnt Silverado at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on May 11 at $41.90. In the mix from the inside draw.

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	11/05/2026	7	NW7500CD	$23,743.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.10	6	1. Sunburnt Silverado 2. Dryden Hanover 3. Snowman Hanover	3.0L	$41.90
6/8	04/05/2026	11	OPEN	$34,916.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.40	2	1. Memorynimagination 2. A New Leader 3. Resolve To Win	16.5L	$114.80
5/7	23/04/2026	7	NW7500CD	$21,106.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.20	3	1. Bravado 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Pantofolaio	25.5L	$6.60
1/8	16/04/2026	6	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:54.20	5	1. Dryden Hanover 2. Shiv 3. Smooth Landing	12.8L	$1.70
6/10	10/04/2026	7	NW7500L5CD	$18,195.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:53.20	10	1. Green Pastures 2. Call Option 3. Interview Fra	33.0L	$100.50
1/9	03/04/2026	7	TM<77.5CD	$13,828.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.00	1	1. Dryden Hanover 2. Southwind Mac 3. Geronimo Trio	0.9L	$15.50

Bravado (2)56345x2174

Trainer: Gretchen Athearn 12 mths 74: 18-9-10

Driver: Matthew Athearn

6 yo BR G

Sire: TRIXTON (FR)

Dam: BOURBON 'N GRITS

Stats

Career74: 18-9-10

LTS$335,707.00

BMR1:54.00

TS72: 18-8-10

Win %24.32%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NW7500CD on April 23. Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Sunburnt Silverado (1:55.10) in NW7500CD on May 11 at $5.30. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.

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	11/05/2026	7	NW7500CD	$23,743.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:55.10	7	1. Sunburnt Silverado 2. Dryden Hanover 3. Snowman Hanover	4.5L	$5.30
7/8	04/05/2026	11	OPEN	$34,916.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kevin Switzer (Jnr)	1:54.40	4	1. Memorynimagination 2. A New Leader 3. Resolve To Win	16.5L	$16.10
1/7	23/04/2026	7	NW7500CD	$21,106.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.20	1	1. Bravado 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Pantofolaio	1.5L	$5.10
2/8	16/04/2026	142	NW5000CD	$17,467.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Matthew Athearn	1:54.20	5	1. Mocha Java 2. Bravado 3. Rodeo Hill	9.0L	$2.20
1/6	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.10	0	1. Bravado 2. Wall Street Edge 3. Grafenberg	6L	$0.00
5/7	25/11/2025	8	NW5000CD	$22,901.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.30	4	1. Balenciaga 2. Just Roxy 3. Poppy Wow	29.3L	$1.90
4/8	17/11/2025	14	NW7500CD	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.30	5	1. Cruising Tom 2. Dryden Hanover 3. Chapere	4.5L	$5.60
5/8	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Good	Nicholas Graffam	1:59.00	0	1. Art Scene 2. Billy V 3. Smooth Landing	12.75L	$0.00

Bill Bauer (3)215246x761

Trainer: Nancy Bauer 12 mths 73: 15-14-4

Driver: Nicholas Graffam

7 yo B H

Sire: E L TITAN (USA)

Dam: MISS FLAGGY MEADOW

Stats

Career73: 15-14-4

LTS$502,994.00

BMR1:53.40

TS62: 14-10-4

Win %20.55%

Place %45.21%

Comments

Last start won by 11 m (Fr4) at this track (1:55.10) beating Grateful in NW5000CD on May 12 at $2.50. 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
1/7	12/05/2026	8	NW5000CD	$16,760.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.10	4	1. Bill Bauer 2. Grateful 3. Wendell Blue Chip	11.3L	$2.50
6/8	04/05/2026	11	NW5000CD	$16,760.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.20	8	1. Lava Field 2. Sunburnt Silverado 3. Wendell Blue Chip	21.0L	$7.40
1/4	28/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:57.40	0	1. Bill Bauer 2. Twoscoopsforjack 3. Kb's Sweet Six Pak	10.5L	$0.00
7/7	23/04/2026	149	NW7500CD	$21,106.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Jay Randall	1:54.20	4	1. Bravado 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Pantofolaio	180.0L	$20.30
1/7	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Drew Monti	1:59.40	0	1. Bill Bauer 2. Majestic Dutchess 3. Brewster Baker	2.25L	$0.00
6/6	25/11/2025	8	OPEN	$38,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:53.40	1	1. A New Leader 2. Platinum As 3. Memorynimagination	0.0L	$27.20
4/6	17/11/2025	14	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Bruce Ranger	1:56.40	2	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Deadline Hall 3. Sea Can	23.3L	$10.70
2/6	03/11/2025	7	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.00	5	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Bill Bauer 3. Pepper Wow	0.8L	$3.50

Ponda Rocky (4)43821x6218

Trainer: Mark Eaton 12 mths 30: 7-8-3

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)

4 yo BR G

Sire: PASTOR STEPHEN (USA)

Dam: WILDFLOWER

Stats

Career30: 7-8-3

LTS$253,029.00

BMR1:53.00

TS6: 2-2-0

Win %23.33%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Sunburnt Silverado (1:55.10) in NW7500CD on May 11 at $3. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:55.20) beating Cash Out Express in W4-7MLT on May 5 at $1.90. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.

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	11/05/2026	6	NW7500CD	$23,743.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.10	8	1. Sunburnt Silverado 2. Dryden Hanover 3. Snowman Hanover	8.3L	$3.00
1/9	05/05/2026	12	W4-7MLT	$23,743.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.20	7	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Cash Out Express 3. Pantofolaio	4.5L	$1.90
2/7	23/04/2026	7	NW7500CD	$21,106.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:54.20	5	1. Bravado 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Pantofolaio	1.5L	$2.20
6/8	16/04/2026	142	NW10000CD	$24,745.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Brad Irvine	1:55.10	8	1. Stormont Divide 2. Rose Run Xtra 3. Grateful	18.0L	$19.60
1/5	06/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Kristian Andersen	1:58.40	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Balenciaga 3. Bella's Love	7.5L	$0.00
1/8	25/11/2025	8	W2-5PMLT	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:55.00	1	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Energetic Julio 3. Sangria Girl	28.5L	$1.20
2/8	17/11/2025	17	W2-5PMLT	$26,718.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Nicholas Graffam	1:56.40	6	1. Global Heritage 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Wendell Blue Chip	1.5L	$4.00
1/5	19/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	SP	Atlee Bender	1:59.00	0	1. Ponda Rocky 2. Stone Cold Blue 3. Glenfidich	2.25L	$0.00

Grateful (5)24475x3642

Trainer: Mario Dessureault 12 mths 88: 4-16-6

Driver: Mitchell Cushing

7 yo BR G

Sire: TRIUMPHANT CAVIAR (USA)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL

Stats

Career88: 4-16-6

LTS$166,343.00

BMR1:54.00

TS24: 3-6-2

Win %4.55%

Place %29.55%

Comments

Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Bill Bauer (1:55.10) in NW5000CD on May 12 at $1.60. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Mocha Java at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on May 4 at $12.90. Form reads okay, but out of his depth.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	12/05/2026	8	NW5000CD	$16,760.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.10	1	1. Bill Bauer 2. Grateful 3. Wendell Blue Chip	11.3L	$1.60
4/8	04/05/2026	11	NW7500CD	$23,743.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.20	6	1. Mocha Java 2. Balenciaga 3. Stamped By Lindy	7.5L	$12.90
6/7	23/04/2026	7	NW7500CD	$21,106.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Aaron Byron	1:54.20	7	1. Bravado 2. Ponda Rocky 3. Pantofolaio	80.3L	$29.60
3/8	16/04/2026	150	NW10000CD	$24,745.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:55.10	6	1. Stormont Divide 2. Rose Run Xtra 3. Grateful	13.5L	$6.00
5/6	17/11/2025	7	NW10000CD	$30,534.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mitchell Cushing	1:56.40	6	1. Super Duper Cooper 2. Deadline Hall 3. Sea Can	24.8L	$25.20
7/8	10/11/2025	7	OPEN	$38,168.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	W	David Ingraham	1:53.40	1	1. Pepper Wow 2. Memorynimagination 3. Sforza	23.3L	$51.50
1/4	11/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	plainridge racecourse	1609m	Fast	Mario Dessureault	2:00.10	0	1. Grateful 2. Dudes Perfect Lady 3. Strong Sense	6.75L	$0.00
1/6	12/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Anthony Morgan	1:57.10	0	1. Grateful 2. Legend Of Rock 3. Magic Melvin	6L	$0.00

Ice Breakers K (6)4642635714

Trainer: Edwin Quevedo 12 mths 144: 14-27-24

Driver: Bruce Ranger

7 yo BR G

Sire: WINNING MISTER

Dam: WINTER STAR

Stats

Career144: 14-27-24

LTS$353,335.00

BMR1:54.30

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %9.72%

Place %45.14%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 4.5 m by Ikon Vang (1:59.10) in NW7500L5CD on May 11 at $10.25. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr2) at Saratoga (1:58.40) beating Refiner in NW5000L5CD on May 4 at $2.27. Likely to struggle.

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	11/05/2026	7	NW7500L5CD	$18,156.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Wally Hennessey	1:59.10	5	1. Ikon Vang 2. Full Scale 3. Internationalcraze	4.5L	$10.25
1/8	04/05/2026	7	NW5000L5CD	$12,570.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Wally Hennessey	1:58.40	2	1. Ice Breakers K 2. Refiner 3. Powerscourt	3.0L	$2.27
7/7	27/04/2026	7	NW7500L4CD	$17,467.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Wally Hennessey	1:55.40	7	1. Ordained 2. Osodevious 3. Jeffery J	16.5L	$84.49
5/7	20/04/2026	7	WO/OPENHCP	$24,017.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Justin Huckabone	1:57.40	1	1. But Why 2. Malibu Kid 3. Dewey Arnold	15.0L	$20.36
3/8	13/04/2026	11	NW7500L5CD	$17,467.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Justin Huckabone	1:57.30	4	1. Milliondollardream 2. National Love As 3. Ice Breakers K	3.8L	$9.16
6/7	02/04/2026	13	40000CLM	$29,112.00	Yonkers Raceway	1609m	Fast	Ridge Warren	1:57.00	1	1. Wheelzablazin 2. Bo Silas 3. Energy King	31.5L	$27.77
2/6	22/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Freehold Raceway	1609m	Good	Bryan Quevedo	2:01.10	0	1. Dream Dancing 2. Ice Breakers K 3. Brickyard Winnie	18.75L	$0.00
1/4	21/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Monticello Raceway	1609m	Fast	Thomas Merton	2:00.00	0	1. Ice Breakers K 2. K J Kyra 3. Swansea	2.25L	$0.00