Plainridge Racecourse Race 4 - Race 4 - 1609M
MAJOR BETTS (5) ran second last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 16 metres. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is good enough to take this out. MACH SEELSTER (4) has had four runs this campaign and is yet to finish in the top three. Was again unable to find the frame last start when he finished fourth over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres. Big chance based on his best efforts. SONNY BLACK (6) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. FLIRTIN JK (2) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Myultimate Snowy (1:52.00) in NW2500CD on May 11 at $52.30. Before that 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 75 m by Seafood Togo (1:54.30) in NW2500CD on May 4 at $33. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $52.30 |
| 9/9 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 74.3L | $33.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 38.3L | $104.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 150 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 63.0L | $89.30 |
| 4/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 101.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $32.70 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $18.30 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Hollywood Skeeter at this track over 1609m on May 4 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Myultimate Snowy at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on May 11 at $2.70. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 44 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $35.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 107 | NW9500L5 | $18,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $96.30 |
| 8/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.40 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Dover Downs, beaten 24 m by Salazar Hanover (1:52.10) in WO2/9-20CL on March 30 at $48. At the run before 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Dover Downs beaten 50 m by Ain't Nostopn Time (1:54.20) in WO2/9-20CL on March 12 at $29.40. Genuine 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Kyle Athearn | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $48.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Allan Davis | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 51.0L | $29.40 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | WO2/9-20CL | $12,640.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $85.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | WO2/9-20CL | $12,839.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $30.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/02/2026 | 28 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,552.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Troy Beyer | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $33.30 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2026 | 14 | WO2/9-20CL | $14,200.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Davis | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Joy In Mudville (1:54.10) on May 14 at $20.20. Before that, 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Jl's Rock Star (1:53.00) on May 7 at $14.70. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 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 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.20 |
| 8/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $14.70 |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $68.30 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 145 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $49.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $13.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Seafood Togo at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on May 4 at $1.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Myultimate Snowy at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on May 11 at $9.70. Looks the testing material.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $9.70 |
| 7/9 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $1.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $9.80 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Pat Berry | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Boiler Maker at this track over 1609m in a 15000CLHC on May 14 at $2.10. Performed better the start before where he 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. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 15 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 62.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Brad Irvine | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $8.40 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $4.80 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:53.00) on May 11 at $5.30. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Hollywood Skeeter (1:52.10) on May 4 at $1.50. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $21.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $19.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Boiler Maker (1:52.30) in 15000CLHC on May 14 at $3.10. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sonny Black (1:53.40) in 15000CLHC on May 7 at $5.40. Doesn't rate.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jay Randall | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 10 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 12500CLM | $14,396.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.34 |
| 3/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Timothy Benson | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |