Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M
BLANK STARE (1) is in good form at present. Finished fifth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 8 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. BOILER MAKER (4) turned in a good effort at his latest appearance to get home by a narrow margin over 1609m at Vernon Downs on May 23. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. PATRIKTHEPIRANHA A (7) is a big chance following a run of four top-three finishes, the latest at this track a week ago. Real threat to the top selections. MYULTIMATE SNOWY A (8) must be respected after scoring last start by 4 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 8 m by Marlbank Road (1:53.00) on May 23 at $2.80. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Joy In Mudville (1:54.10) on May 14 at $1.90. Leading contender and the inside draw helps.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | TM<80.5CD | $14,665.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 13/04/2026 | 140 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | NW7500L5 | $22,901.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.43 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Byron
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Myultimate Snowy (1:51.40) on May 21 at $14.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Franco Tyson (1:52.00) in NW10000CD on May 14 at $24.90. Will struggle.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $14.70 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $24.90 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $25.90 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $41.10 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $12.70 |
| 3/9 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $29.70 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Myultimate Snowy (1:51.40) on May 21 at $12.60. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Warrawee Yale (1:52.00) in STRÂ ALL on May 16 at $31.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<83 | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $12.60 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | STRÂ ALL | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 43.5L | $31.40 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 10 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $141.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 151 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $15.60 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | TRK<84 | $24,427.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Vernon Downs and this track both over 1609m. Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr1) at Vernon Downs (1:51.30) beating Triple Sevens in OPEN on May 23 at $12.53. Recent form hard to fault and is again a strong contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $11,872.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.53 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Brad Irvine | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:53.40 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $16.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $19.10 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/04/2026 | 21 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $69.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Joy In Mudville (1:54.10) on May 14 at $6.50. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:52.10) beating Noted in TRK<80 on May 4 at $5.30. Unlikely to make an impression.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $14.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | SA-TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Myultimate Snowy (1:51.40) on May 21 at $22.40. Showed ability the race before when he won by 6 m (Fr1) at this track (1:54.10) beating Blank Stare in TRK<83 on May 14 at $2.70. Right in contention.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:51.40 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $22.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $12.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 16 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jacob Cutting | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Lifes A Puzzle at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on May 14 at $8.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Grey Horizon at this track over 1609m in a NW7500CD on May 21 at $3.30. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NW7500CD | $20,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $15.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/04/2026 | 138 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $18.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Anthony MacDonald | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Has won at his last two outings. Last start won by 4 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:51.40) beating Justcallmebuck in TRK<83 on May 21 at $2.10. Hard to leave out on current form. Sure to give backers a sight.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<83 | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $1.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 23 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $20.80 |
| 9/9 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | $16,719.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ma MacDonald | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $41.15 | |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | HCP | $12,539.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ma MacDonald | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.05 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | $16,444.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ma MacDonald | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.20 | |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 1:53.50 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Cushing
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:51.40) beating Peter Petrify in TRK<80 on May 18 at $5.30. Hard to leave out on current form. Must be considered.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | 6 | NW4501-4 | $11,872.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $21.79 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 16 | TRK<76 | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | NW2500L5CD | $8,370.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $1.98 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | SP | Ron Cushing | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | NW2500L5CD | $8,203.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Ron Cushing | 1:59.10 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.37 |
| 6/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 |