Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
CLEARWATER COURAGE (2) gave a good account at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten just 3 metres into fifth. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. SONNY BLACK (6) turned in a much better run at his latest appearance, finishing third over 1609m at this track. Recent efforts are good enough to win a race of this calibre. BOOGY WOOGY J (5) is the next elect off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m. CONCEALED (4) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1609m at this track on June 15.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Boogy Woogy J (1:53.30) on June 19 at $13.90. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Odds On Lauderdale (1:53.10) on June 12 at $12.50. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $18.10 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $16.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/8 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m fifth behind Boogy Woogy J at this track over 1609m TRK<74 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third again at this track same class on June 12. Winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.70 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.00 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $4.90 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $13.60 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Andrew Harrington | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Boogy Woogy J (1:53.30) on June 19 at $7.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 19 m by Kill A Dragon (1:53.10) on June 8 at $21.40. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.30 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $21.40 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Berry | 1:54.20 | 9 |
| 44.3L | $24.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Athearn | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | James Doucette | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Isaac (1:51.30) on June 15 at $9.20. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Kill A Dragon (1:53.10) on June 8 at $11.70. Sure to be about the mark.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $11.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $15.20 |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<77 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.10 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | SA-TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $44.50 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:53.30) beating Hurrikane Chuck in TRK<74 on June 19 at $21. Going well enough to play a big role again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $31.60 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<74 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $7.80 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $33.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Kill A Dragon (1:53.10) on June 8 at $5.10. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Carlstrom | 1:52.10 | 8 |
| 17.3L | $74.10 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NW2500CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $4.90 |
| 8/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | 15000CLHC | $17,458.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 15 | NW2500CD | $14,556.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |