Plainridge Racecourse Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609M
WARRAWEE YALE (7) scored a decisive win last time out over 1609m at this track, getting home by 10 metres in an emphatic display. Must overcome a very wide draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running another big race. ANVIL HANDS (3) maintained the recent momentum at his latest appearance when he scored by 3 metres over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of another big performance. HES COMING ON (6) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. JUSTA LITTLE BIT A (4) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) in STR ALL on May 16 at $4.50. At his previous start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Hes Coming On (1:52.40) in NW10000CD on May 7 at $6.90. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $6.90 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.30 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $19.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Julia Eaton | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) in STR ALL on May 16 at $7.60. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $7.60 |
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $29.60 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | 15 | OPEN 2 HC | $32,023.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $21.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/04/2026 | 23 | OPEN 2 | $32,023.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $28.40 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $16,854.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $2.12 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $11,657.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.45 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Timothy Benson | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Last start won by 3 m (Fr3) at this track (1:52.30) beating Sporty M Three in NW5000CD on May 11 at $2.90. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $86.10 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $9.80 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $10.40 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $11.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Hes Coming On at this track over 1609m in a NW10000CD on May 7 at $23.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Warrawee Yale at this track over 1609m in a STR ALL on May 16 at $11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $23.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | 127 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $53.80 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NW2 25 SER | $7,657.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Comments
Second up after running 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) in STR ALL on May 16 at $67.40. A win is unlikely.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 217 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $67.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/10/2025 | 5 | FNICHOLS | $38,052.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $19.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $35,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $18.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2025 | 6 | BAYSTATE | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | BAYSTATE | $38,226.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,581.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.00 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 105L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) in STR ALL on May 16 at $6.10. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.9 m (Fr1) at this track (1:52.40) beating Jk Black Gold in NW10000CD on May 7 at $8.80. Capable of taking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 9 |
| 27.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $8.80 |
| 4/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $52.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 10 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:52.00) beating Justa Little Bit in STR ALL on May 16 at $2. No surprise if he made it two in succession.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 144 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | BAYSTATE | $38,168.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Warrawee Yale, a rival who he faces again; when 23 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a STR ALL race on May 16. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STR ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $12.40 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | W4-7PMLT | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $9.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 144 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $13.10 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/5 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |