Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
SOUTHPAW (6) has been racing very well and deserved his victory last time out, scoring by 1.5 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of getting the job done again. COURAGEOUS WARRIOR (4) turned in a strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at this track. Tackles a similar assignment and he can take this out. DIGGING FOR GOLD (7) is a genuine type who was a solid second most recently at this track. Among the better chances in what looks a suitable assignment. FULL METAL JACKET (2) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
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Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by No Guts No Glory (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on May 28 at $5. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.10) beating Be Ready To Rock in NW4PMLT on May 21 at $39. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $39.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Larry Stalbaum | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $29.20 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $5.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 41.3L | $4.57 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NW2PMCD | $13,100.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $59.47 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on May 28. Scored the start prior at this track on May 21. Good effort last time and is once again a top-three chance.
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 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $26,536.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $26,536.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.60 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $38.70 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,411.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $2.67 |
| 3/6 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Aaron Byron | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 3 m (Fr6) at this track (1:52.10) beating Monsieur Panic in NW4PMLT on May 28 at $3.80. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Monsieur Panic (1:52.10) in NW4PMLT on May 21 at $1.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | 165 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.60 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Southpaw at this track over 1609m in a MA BRED on May 21 at $25.10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Wild Bill Wyatt at this track over 1609m in a W4-7PMLT on May 28 at $6.30. In fine form. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $26,536.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $6.30 |
| 3/5 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | MA BRED | $27,933.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $25.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 169 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.10 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | NW10000CD | $30,534.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | W2-5PMLT | $26,718.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $13.40 |
| 1/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Full Metal Jacket (1:51.30) in W4-7PMLT on May 21 at $1.60. Before that 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten a neck by Wild Bill Wyatt (1:52.40) in W4-7PMLT on May 14 at $4.90. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $26,536.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NW4PMLT | $21,834.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | 17 | NW2PMLT | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
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Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:50.10) beating Digging For Gold in MA BRED on May 21 at $6.90. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | MA BRED | $27,933.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $12.80 |
| 4/7 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | W4-7PMLT | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/04/2026 | 172 | W4-7PMLT | $24,745.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $20.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Dexter Dunn | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Wild Bill Wyatt at this track over 1609m in a W4-7PMLT on May 14 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Southpaw at this track over 1609m in a MA BRED on May 21 at $5.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | MA BRED | $27,933.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 189 | W4-7PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Gregory | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 9 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $14.90 |
| 2/5 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $68,493.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $68,807.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeff Gregory | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |