Plainridge Racecourse Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
ARABELLA'S GLIDER (4) has had three runs this campaign without filling a placing. Added to the sequence last time over 1609m at this track, finishing 30 metres away from the winner in fifth. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. NORTHERN SULTAN (1) drew a wide gate last start and was safely held, beaten 55 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Meets a comparable field and from a far better starting position he can figure in the finish. FOG WATCH (9) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1609m at this track last time out. JERICHO (6) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind The World Owes Me at this track over 1609m on May 12 at $36.60. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by The World Owes Me (1:57.30) on May 5 at $3.20. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 54.8L | $36.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $17.30 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 2:00.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Roland Sears Iii | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joseph Di Stefano
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Bella's Love (1:56.20) on May 16 at $21.70. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Fog Watch (1:57.20) on May 2 at $11.40. Makes plenty of appeal.
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<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $21.70 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Whitcroft
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Fog Watch at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind And Up We Go at this track over 1609m on May 16 at $5.80. Capable of testing this line-up.
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<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $42.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $37.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.00 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $117.70 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW2500L5CD | $8,076.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:01.00 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $111.70 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:04.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by And Up We Go (1:57.40) on May 16 at $8.40. At the previous start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Hippie Shake (1:58.10) on May 5 at $51.50. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
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 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $8.40 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 184.5L | $51.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 149 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 2:00.10 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NW3500CD | $19,847.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $9.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by And Up We Go (1:57.40) on May 16 at $28.20. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Fog Watch (1:57.20) on May 2 at $30.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $28.20 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 48.0L | $30.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 180.0L | $20.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 119 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $24.40 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Michael Girouard | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:58.10 | 9 |
| 34.5L | $100.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $43.20 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Fog Watch at this track over 1609m on May 2 at $4.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind And Up We Go at this track over 1609m on May 16 at $7.60. Strong winning hope.
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<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $4.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.40 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $13.10 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 8 |
| 46.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Robert Kenney | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 84L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by And Up We Go (1:57.40) on May 16 at $8.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Fog Watch (1:57.20) on May 2 at $8.10. Others make more appeal.
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 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.10 |
| 6/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $10.60 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 143 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.00 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $137.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.00 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $171.90 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Bella's Love (1:56.20) on May 16 at $21. Before that 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Fog Watch (1:57.20) on May 2 at $11.90. Will struggle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 166.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $11.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2026 | 154 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $14.70 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | SA-TRK<73 | $16,794.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 2:00.10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $3.50 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Laurens Hoopla (1:57.10) on May 16 at $10.10. Two runs back posted a big 12 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:57.20) beating Dazzling Lindy in TRK<68 on May 2 at $2.30. Big run expected.
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 | 14 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2026 | 154 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $28.30 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/11/2025 | 21 | SA-TRK<70 | $15,267.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 48.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/6 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | TRK<70 | $15,221.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |