Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609M
FLYING MAJOR ART N (4) made a nice return at his latest appearance nine days ago, finishing 4.5 metres away in second over 1609m at Saratoga. It doesn't get any easier but he is fitter for that last hit-out and capable of making his presence felt. BEANTOWN MIKI (1) has launched his career in a promising manner with three minor placings from four runs a. Ran his typical honest race last time over 1609m at this track, finishing third and 7 metres from the winner. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is up to the task. PASTRNAK (3) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. MANASOTA (2) is in the mix at his first run since finishing fifth over 1609m at Rosecroft Raceway six-and-a-half months ago.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Solid performance when a close second behind Always On Par at Saratoga over 1609m in a NW1PMCDPU on May 5 at $34.76. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Fox Valley Grit at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT on May 14 at $5.50. Chief contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 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: Scott Renz
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Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Lilbitofgossip at Rosecroft Raceway over 1609m in a MPNW1PM on November 6 at $17.30. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | 8 | MPNW1PM | $8,397.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $17.30 |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | NW1/15CL | $10,350.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $20.90 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Fox Valley Grit (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on May 14 at $4.70. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Lyons Blewbyu (1:54.30) in NW1PMLT on May 7 at $26.80. Doing enough to suggest he can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.70 |
| 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 |
| 2/4 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Frank Affrunti | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 4.5 m by Topville Grandshow (1:57.10) in NW1PMCD on May 12 at $1.62. Strips fitter and is sure to play a significant role.
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 | 12/05/2026 | 63 | NW1PMCD | $12,849.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | 0W/TS | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 1:53.50 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Ingraham
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Meets Fox Valley Grit again; when 15 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT race on May 14. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | David Ingraham | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.40 |
| 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 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
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Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Fox Valley Grit (1:56.20) in NW1PMLT on May 14 at $30.20. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 40 m by Heza Spoken Lad (1:59.40) in NW1PMCD on May 5 at $11.35. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $30.20 |
| 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 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Brings the right form to the table. Won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:56.20) beating Sum Lad in NW1PMLT on May 14 at $13. Two runs back 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. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 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 |