Plainridge Racecourse Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
DAZZLING LINDY (5) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 20 metres. Good enough to take out a race like this. ARABELLA'S GLIDER (7) finished sixth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 metres, after filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1609m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field and he can give this a mighty shake. JUST FOOLIN (2) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track a week ago. CARSON HILL (4) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing fourth behind Carson Hill at this track over 1609m on May 29 at $23.30. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Grafenberg at this track over 1609m on June 5 at $87.40. In the mix from the inside draw.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $87.40 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.30 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 36.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 124 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 2:04.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Carson Hill at this track over 1609m on May 29 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Grafenberg at this track over 1609m on June 5 at $5.90. Strong winning 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 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $54.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $11.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2026 | 175 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.30 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $17.60 |
| 4/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $19,084.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steven Wilson | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $18.70 |
| 4/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 5 at $44.60. At the start before 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Carson Hill (1:58.20) on May 29 at $10.20. A better showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 38.3L | $44.60 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $10.20 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<68 | $13,268.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $15.30 |
| 5/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $7.60 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $4.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:57.40 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $13.10 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Notoutofthewoods (1:56.20) on June 5 at $22. Two runs back won by a 0.6 m (Fr4) at this track (1:58.20) beating Arabella's Glider in TRK<68 on May 29 at $30.70. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $22.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $30.70 |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $54.70 |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $54.70 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $8.10 |
| 6/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $10.60 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 5 at $2.90. The start before 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Carson Hill (1:58.20) on May 29 at $7.70. Nicely placed to return to form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:58.20 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<68 | $13,268.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $13.40 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 30L | $13.40 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $21.70 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.40 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | TRK<70 | $13,100.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 5 at $62.20. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Carson Hill (1:58.20) on May 29 at $68.90. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $62.20 |
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.20 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $68.90 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $78.30 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $78.30 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 38.3L | $28.20 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 48.0L | $30.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 180.0L | $20.50 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Grafenberg at this track over 1609m on June 5 at $4.10. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.6 m by Carson Hill (1:58.20) on May 29 at $2.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.20 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<68 | $13,268.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $8.40 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:58.10 | 5 |
| 184.5L | $51.50 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | 149 | TRK<73 | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 2:00.10 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Whitcroft
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Grafenberg (1:56.30) on June 5 at $11.60. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Carson Hill (1:58.20) on May 29 at $55.40. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $11.60 |
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $55.40 |
| 6/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<68 | $13,268.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.20 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 27/04/2026 | 11 | TRK<67 | $11,645.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $42.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |