Plainridge Racecourse Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609m
MEADOWBROOK FLASH (3) was once again right in the mix last time out when runner-up over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.5 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can add to the solid recent record. BANG AH UEY (8) was successful last time out by 0.9 metres at this track over 1609m after an encouraging minor placing the start before. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Tackles a similar assignment and he can make it two on the trot. BAG PIPE MAJOR (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m. PONDA EAGLE (2) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1609m at Saratoga on May 30.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Th Kay C Crunch (1:52.10) in NW2500CD on May 29 at $8.40. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Mach Seelster (1:52.00) in NW2500CD on May 22 at $6.20. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 53 | NW2500CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Slow | Kyle Athearn | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $48.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | WO2/9-20CL | $13,343.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Allan Davis | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 51.0L | $29.40 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | WO2/9-20CL | $12,640.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $85.70 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | WO2/9-20CL | $12,839.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:52.30 | 8 |
| 35.3L | $30.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 19 m by Night Hunter (1:54.00) in WO2-5PMCD on May 30 at $15.23. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Oak Grove Racing beaten 1.5 m by Tookadiveoffdipper (1:53.00) in NW 4000 L4 on May 11 at $2.45. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 19 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,388.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $15.23 |
| 2/9 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NW 4000 L4 | $18,156.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 3/9 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | KYNW4000L4 | $19,553.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.55 |
| 1/9 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | KYNW2500L4 | $16,012.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.30 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $3.83 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | KYNW2500L4 | $17,467.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.30 |
| 5/9 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | KYNW2500L4 | $17,467.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.20 | 9 |
| 22.5L | $7.98 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kiwon Waldron | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Hey Jude Hanover (1:54.20) on June 1 at $4.20. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:53.20) beating Colt Bennett in SA-TRK<80 on May 25 at $2.30. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $10.70 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<79 | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Th Kay C Crunch (1:52.10) in NW2500CD on May 29 at $25.10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Celtic Tiger (1:53.20) on May 18 at $18.60. Prepared to overlook against this lot.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $25.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $18.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $21.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 6 | NW1825L4 | $6,405.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Michael Stevenson | 1:59.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $8.90 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stevenson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 m by Bang Ah Uey (1:52.40) on June 1 at $6.90. Capable of another big run.
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 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $6.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.60 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | David Ingraham | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $11.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | NW2PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $15.40 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 137 | W2-4PM | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.30 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | NW2PMCD | $16,233.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Thompson | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 78.0L | $32.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth behind Meadowbrook Flash at this track over 1609m on May 25 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Bag Pipe Major at this track over 1609m on June 1 at $2.70. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
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 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $9.70 |
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $28.70 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $31.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr2) at this track (1:53.00) beating Odds On Lauderdale in TRK<77 on June 1 at $5.70. In the right form and can score again.
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 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $5.70 |
| 5/9 | 25/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<77 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $16.10 |
| 3/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $8.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $23.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.9 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:52.40) beating Gracies Tough Guy in TRK<80CD on June 1 at $1.90. Going well enough to take care of these.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $17,467.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<82 | $18,923.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $21.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Berry
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 1.5 m (Fr3) at this track (1:53.10) beating Kill A Dragon in TRK<77 on May 25 at $5.10. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Wainapedia (1:53.10) on May 18 at $8.80. Facing a more difficult task this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.80 |
| 7/9 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $28.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $14.60 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 6 | NW5000L4 | $9,025.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NW2500L4 | $6,987.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |