Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
FOR ONCE INMY LIFE (5) turned in an uncharacteristically poor run most recently when 13 metres away in seventh over 1609m at Northfield Park. Form prior to that had been solid. Has the class to return to something like his best. TWO FOLD COLD (4) put together a series of minor placings then was at his best last start on June 11 over 1609m at this track, getting home by 2.25 metres. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. ALEX HAVING FUN (3) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, the latest a solid fifth at this track over 1609m. Hard to find fault. FRANCO TYSON A (2) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at this track a week ago.

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Binge On Yankee (1:49.40) in OPEN on May 28 at $2.90. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 m by Ammo (1:50.20) in OPEN HC on May 21 at $2.90. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $41,899.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:50.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2026 | 26 | OPEN HC | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jacob Cutting | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.77 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.59 |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | WO/OPENHCP | $24,017.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Two Fold Cold (1:50.30) in OPEN HC on June 11 at $10.20. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (1:49.10) beating Thenu Came Along in NW10000L4 on June 4 at $19.70. Racing very well. Strong claims.
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 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.20 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:49.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.70 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW12500CD | $30,726.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $52.10 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Larry Stalbaum | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $32.40 |
| 1/2 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Two Fold Cold (1:50.30) in OPEN HC on June 11 at $4.30. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 6 m win (Fr2) at this track (1:48.30) beating Binge On Yankee in OPEN on June 4 at $23.30. Going okay so keep him safe.
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 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/5 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:48.30 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $23.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW12500CD | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW12500CD | $30,726.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $16.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2026 | 24 | OPEN 2 HC | $30,726.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $25.20 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $22.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Ingraham
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at this track (1:50.30) beating Franco Tyson in OPEN HC on June 11 at $3.30. Going well enough to take this out.
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 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $34,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:48.30 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $38,354.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.60 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $41,899.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/6 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN HC | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | David Ingraham | 1:49.10 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 196 | OPEN | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:04.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 13 m by Mossdale Ben (1:48.40) in BATTLE-G2 on June 6 at $58.60. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 1.5 m by Ken Hanover (1:49.20) in AUGER INV-G3 on May 24 at $40. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:48.40 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $58.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2026 | 10 | AUGER INV-G3 | $139,665.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $40.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | 12 | OPEN HC | $34,916.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Bruce Ranger | 1:49.10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | PACEY-G3 | $139,665.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $37.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/4 | 13/04/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $36,390.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Cory Stratton | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |