Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
MEADOWBROOK FLASH (5) was responsible for a good effort at his latest appearance to get home by a narrow margin over 1609m at this track on June 22. Tackles a similar assignment and he can salute once again. WATERFRONT (4) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track but gave a good account, beaten only 3 metres. Meets a similar line up and he can figure in the finish. BANG AH UEY (3) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track a week ago. HEY JUDE HANOVER (1) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Sporty M Three at this track over 1609m on June 12 at $54.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Odds On Lauderdale at this track over 1609m on June 22 at $5.50. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $54.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<83 | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $63.20 |
| 1/9 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $21.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Odds On Lauderdale (1:52.30) on June 22 at $12.90. Before that 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Wainapedia (1:51.40) on June 15 at $35.80. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.90 |
| 2/7 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $35.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $31.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | TRK<74 | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/05/2026 | 19 | NW4PMLT | $23,743.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $38.80 |
| 1/5 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | M | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 2:02.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<74 | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 39.8L | $4.40 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Meadowbrook Flash (1:52.20) on June 22 at $5.20. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by Head Honcho (1:52.00) on June 15 at $6.30. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | James Hardy | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.90 |
| 3/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 11 | NW2500CD | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.20 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $5.30 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stevenson | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 3 m by Meadowbrook Flash (1:52.20) on June 22 at $5.90. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Head Honcho (1:52.00) on June 15 at $3.60. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Drew Monti | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.90 |
| 7/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $11.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | W4-7PMLT | $26,536.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $33.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NW4PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Jacob Cutting | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Ron Cushing | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Good | Allan Davis | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr7) at this track (1:52.20) beating Mach Seelster in TRK<80 on June 22 at $31.40. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $31.40 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $27.40 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | SA-TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.70 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
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Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:52.30) beating Kill A Dragon in TRK<80 on June 22 at $5.80. Hasn't done much wrong recently, but this will test.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Michael Oosting | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<74 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | TRK<77 | $16,760.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<77 | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $13,966.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brad Irvine | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |