Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
BELLA'S LOVE (5) scored at this track three runs ago but has been unplaced in two subsequent runs, the latest when sixth over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 metres. Leading hope if things go her way. AND UP WE GO (1) produced a better effort at her latest appearance when she scored by 9 metres over 1609m at Cumberland Raceway. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meeting a deeper field this time but she good enough to play a major role. TOBASCO (2) is the next elect off a last-start win by 0.6 metres at this track over 1609m. CHASING CRYSTALS (6) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Michael Stevenson
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Last start won by 9 m (Fr7) at Cumberland Raceway (2:00.30) beating Maplewood Slugger in NW1250L4 on June 20 at $6.80. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | NW1250L4 | $6,137.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 2:00.30 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $6.80 |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.40 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $29.20 |
| 4/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.40 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $28.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 56.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a 0.6 m (Fr4) at this track (1:56.30) beating Creative Venture in TRK<71 on June 23 at $2.90. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $13.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |
| 8/8 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $51.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $14.80 |
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Di Stefano | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 22 m by Crazy Jet (2:00.40) in NW2500L5CD on June 15 at $22.81. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Bella's Love (1:55.40) on June 9 at $6.90. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | NW2500L5CD | $8,647.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 2:00.40 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $22.81 |
| 7/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $6.90 |
| 5/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $15.40 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 44.3L | $12.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $27.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Mark Whitcroft | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Mark Whitcroft | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
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Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Mcstoned Again (1:55.00) on June 23 at $35.60. Before that beaten 21 metres, seventh at this track over 1609m TRK<71 on June 16. Would be better placed in something easier.
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 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $35.60 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $15.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $6.10 |
| 6/6 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $25.80 |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Wallace Watson | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Wallace Watson | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Mcstoned Again (1:55.00) on June 23 at $4.40. The run before 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Just Roxy (1:55.00) on June 16 at $7.80. Good enough to turn things around.
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 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 42.0L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:55.40 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<71 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on June 23. Was victorious the start before at this track on June 16. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 39 | TRK<71 | $13,947.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.80 |
| 8/9 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.10 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $70.60 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.20 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $12.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $22.90 |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Mcstoned Again (1:55.00) on June 23 at $14. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:56.30) beating Dewey Dog in TRK<71 on June 12 at $1.90. Forward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 52.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<71 | $14,644.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<68 | $13,250.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.20 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<71 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<68 | $11,872.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd O'dea
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 40 m by Mcstoned Again (1:55.00) on June 23 at $40.40. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Laurens Hoopla (1:56.40) on June 16 at $43.50. Needs to do more. Others better.
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 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 42.0L | $40.40 |
| 7/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $43.50 |
| 9/9 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:55.40 | 9 |
| 38.3L | $96.70 |
| 7/9 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | Trial | $13,268.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | TRK<68 | $13,268.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<71 | $12,570.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Todd O'dea | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |