Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609M
CHARIOT DRIVE (6) resumes after finishing sixth at his latest appearance at Cumberland Raceway on December 7. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. WOMAN IN GOLD N (3) filled a minor placing at this track two runs ago before finishing third at her latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Big chance if things go her way. BIG CHEDDAR (4) should be ready to peak now after finishing second over 1609m at this track six days ago. Expect her to give this a real shake. ONE BETTOR (8) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Tommy In The Sky (1:56.40) on May 16 at $7.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 11 m by Steal My Thunder (1:56.00) on May 2 at $12.50. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 18 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $12.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $31.70 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Kirker | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $81.10 |

Driver: Scott Renz
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Contour at Hoosier Park over 1609m in a 2YOCG CLCD on September 10 at $7.80. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/09/2025 | 14 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 71.3L | $7.80 |
| 9/10 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | 2YOCG CLCD | $10,078.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 94.5L | $57.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | 2YOCG CLCD | $10,078.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $27.20 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Wilfong | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Steal My Thunder at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $2.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Finnbar at this track over 1609m on May 16 at $40.50. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $40.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $13.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | MTRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.70 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Steal My Thunder at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $13.30. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Tommy In The Sky at this track over 1609m on May 16 at $2.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $13.30 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $17.30 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | 193 | MTRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $32.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | FMTRK<70 | $15,291.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.60 |
| 6/6 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | MTRK<70 | $15,291.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 151.5L | $10.40 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Tommy In The Sky (1:56.40) on May 16 at $19.70. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway beaten 25 m by Java (2:00.20) in TMR 60 on May 1 at $15.40. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $19.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | TMR 60 | $5,447.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 2:00.20 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $15.40 |
| 7/7 | 19/04/2026 | 142 | TMR 64 | $5,822.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | SP | Todd O'dea | 2:02.40 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $14.40 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 65.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<67 | $13,740.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Axion Hanover at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW3000L4 on December 7 at $35. Should be right in the finish.
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 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | 9 | NW3000L4 | $7,351.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 49.5L | $35.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/11/2025 | 108 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/2 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/08/2025 | 11 | TRK<73 | $17,054.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2025 | 8 | NW1500L4 | $6,822.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | TRK<70 | $16,820.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | TRK<70 | $16,820.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Finnbar (1:54.30) on May 16 at $23. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Mystic Moment (1:55.40) in AMATEUR on May 2 at $15.90. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | AMATEUR | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Germain | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $15.90 |
| 6/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $38.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | 137 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $48.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $16,031.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $21.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MA TRK<67 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Steal My Thunder at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Tommy In The Sky at this track over 1609m on May 16 at $3. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<65 | $11,173.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | MTRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $25.20 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 158 | MTRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:58.10 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $19.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/11/2025 | 28 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 56.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | FMTRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Doucette | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |