Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
SUPER DUPER COOPER (2) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 12 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a comparable field and he can play a major role in the outcome. PONDA ROCKY (5) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 13 metres into seventh at this track over 1609m. Leading hope if he is at his best. HEAVENS PIC (3) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. BIG BOX HANOVER (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by A New Leader (1:52.40) in OPEN HC on June 2 at $8.90. Showed ability the run before when he won by a 0.6 m (Fr6) at this track (1:54.00) beating Mocha Java in NW10000CD on May 26 at $9.60. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:52.40 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.90 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $9.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,156.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.29 |
| 7/8 | 11/05/2026 | 56 | NW7500CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | N11750L5CD | $19,663.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | N10000L5CD | $18,961.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.04 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Resolve To Win (1:53.00) in OPEN HC on May 26 at $3.60. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 1.5 m by Southwind Arturo (1:51.40) in NW17500L5 on May 18 at $3.40. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | OPEN HC | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NW17500L5 | $27,933.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW17500L5 | $27,933.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NW12500L5 | $23,290.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | NW12500L5 | $21,834.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Pepper Wow (1:53.20) in NW10000CD on June 2 at $14.40. Strong prospects.
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 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $14.40 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 57.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.90 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $48.80 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $66.90 |
| 2/14 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 10 m by Rose Run Xtra (1:56.00) in WO10000HCP on June 1 at $9.58. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr5) at Saratoga (1:57.10) beating Rose Run Xtra in N10000L5CD on May 25 at $5.25. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | WO10000HCP | $20,921.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.58 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | 13 | N10000L5CD | $20,251.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.25 |
| 4/6 | 12/05/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $22.40 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $11.04 |
| 2/7 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.56 |
| 3/7 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $24.97 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 13 m by Pepper Wow (1:53.20) in NW10000CD on June 2 at $21.20. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 6 m as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:53.40) beating Wendell Blue Chip in NW7500CD on May 26 at $1.70. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $21.20 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | NW7500CD | $20,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | W4-7MLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Ponda Rocky (1:53.40) in NW7500CD on May 26 at $5.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Memorynimagination (1:53.30) in OPEN on May 19 at $30. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.20 |
| 6/7 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $30.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 10 | WO2-5PMCD | $15,648.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Phil Fluet | 1:58.00 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $1.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NW15000L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $44.83 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Is on a seven-day back-up and has been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Pepper Wow (1:53.20) in NW10000CD on June 2 at $14.10. Facing a more difficult task this time.
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 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.10 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.80 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | NW7500L5 | $23,743.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.23 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW5000CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $21,106.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $15,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Austin Siegelman | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |