Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
SMOOTH LANDING (2) has been knocking on the door for a while then went close again last time over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway, finishing second and just 6 metres from the winner. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. SISTER SWELL (4) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 18 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. PEACH COCKTAIL (3) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 1609m at this track a week ago. COUSIN VAN (1) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Poppy Wow (1:55.20) on May 26 at $43.60. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Get Outa My Lane (1:56.30) in NW2500CD on May 19 at $29.40. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $43.60 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $29.40 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $22.10 |
| 7/9 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $12.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $17.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | SP | Brett Miller | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Good | Dan Noble | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Bill Bauer at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on May 12 at $37.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Ghetto Boy at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW2500L4 on May 22 at $1.70. Well placed to go one better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $7,263.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $37.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $67.80 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $39.30 |
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:01.10 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Pantofolaio (1:55.20) in W3-6PMLT on May 26 at $22.20. The run previous 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Fairytale Moni (1:54.00) in W3-6PMLT on May 19 at $96.30. Expecting better things this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | W3-6PMLT | $25,140.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $22.20 |
| 6/9 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | W3-6PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $96.30 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.20 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | W4-7MLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 45.8L | $75.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $24.10 |
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Get Outa My Lane at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on May 19 at $8.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Chapere at this track over 1609m in a NW2500CD on May 26 at $18.20. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $18.20 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $8.90 |
| 6/6 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $7.90 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 150 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $14.70 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Chapere (1:55.00) in NW2500CD on May 26 at $46.60. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 60 m by He Hunts (1:56.00) in NW2500CD on May 11 at $19.40. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 50.3L | $46.60 |
| 7/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 61.5L | $19.40 |
| 8/9 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 48.0L | $23.10 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 40.5L | $104.70 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 142 | W2-5PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $43.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 65.3L | $95.50 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind The World Owes Me at this track over 1609m on May 12 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Bella's Love at this track over 1609m on May 22 at $8.50. Nice effort last time. Big chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<71 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 150 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 2:00.10 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | SA-TRK<76 | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.30 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $33.30 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 22 | SA-TRK<76 | $18,321.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.20 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $5.70 |

Driver: Cory Stratton
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 80 m by Chapere (1:55.00) in NW2500CD on May 26 at $45.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by The World Owes Me (1:56.30) on May 12 at $8.70. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 82.5L | $45.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $8.70 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $37.10 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NW5861L5 | $21,834.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $30.95 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $117.90 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $37.90 |
| 4/4 | 25/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Steve Smith | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 105.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 14 m by Never Not (1:59.00) in WO2-5PMCD on May 25 at $49.30. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 13 m by Kody Kickstand (2:00.30) in WO2-5PMCD on May 11 at $18.95. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,411.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $49.30 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,411.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 2:00.30 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $18.95 |
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,411.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $27.93 |
| 3/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $24.54 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:59.10 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $113.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $52.24 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 50.25L | $0.00 |