Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609m
LYONS BLEWBYU (8) can break his way into the winner's list after registering a sequence of five top-three finishes, the latest at this track two weeks ago. DEAD MANS CHAIN (6) is the best of the rest after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: James Hardy
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind The Unit at this track over 1609m NW1PMLT last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third again at this track in NW2PMLT on June 11. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 6 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 245 | CGNW1PM | $14,665.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $22.90 |
| 3/3 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2025 | 8 | CGNW1PM | $16,055.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 149.3L | $9.20 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | 4U NW2CD | $22,171.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $57.10 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Vernon Downs beaten 4.5 m by Get Back To Work (1:58.00) in HGNW1LTCD on June 6 at $1.34. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Vernon Downs beaten 4 m by Arthur Of Ourfaith (1:56.20) in HGNW1LTCD on May 30 at $2.30. Needs to find plenty of improvement to figure.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,579.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.34 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,579.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,587.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | SP | Steeven Genois | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $1.94 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,587.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,587.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.83 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | HGNW1LTCD | $5,587.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steeven Genois | 1:59.10 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $30.84 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Well beaten last start by Luca Bay, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a NW1PMLT race on June 5. Can't see him featuring.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $18.90 |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:54.00 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $9.10 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Larry Stalbaum | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Larry Stalbaum | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $14.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 6 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $11.30 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Renz
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Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 5 m win (Fr1) at this track (1:56.20) beating Colnago in MAIDEN on June 19 at $2.30. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Dead Mans Chain (1:52.40) in MAIDEN on June 12 at $21.20. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:52.40 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $21.20 |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $56.30 |
| 6/7 | 21/05/2026 | 196 | NW1PMLT | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $16.30 |
| 4/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | 8 | MPNW1PM | $8,397.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $17.30 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Renz | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr5) at this track (1:54.30) beating Luca Bay in NW1PMLT on June 26 at $2.50. No surprise if he made it two in succession.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $88.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $90.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Bruce Ranger | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 89.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | NW1PMLT | $15,363.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PMLT | $16,012.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on June 25. Scored the start prior at this track on June 18. Another forward showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $15,342.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | $18,405.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Thiessen | 1:52.40 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.45 | |
| 7/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $18,405.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | K Tomas | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.30 | |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $18,405.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | K Tomas | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $78.95 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
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Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 35 m by Talbot Andretti (1:51.10) in NW2PM CG on June 21 at $33.70. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 65 m by Sea Bistro Hanover (1:50.40) in NW2PM CG on June 2 at $48.10. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 19 | NW2PM CG | $20,223.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:51.10 | 5 |
| 33.0L | $33.70 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | NW2PM CG | $20,223.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 66.8L | $48.10 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | NW3PM CG | $20,251.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | James Kennedy | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 44.3L | $75.60 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PM CG | $20,251.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $129.60 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PM CG | $20,251.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 65.3L | $95.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | NW2PM CG | $21,106.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jim Pantaleano | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $43.40 |
| 5/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Sounds So Sweet at this track over 1609m NW4PMLT last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second again at this track same class on June 18. Racing well and is a strong chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW4PMLT | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.30 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,921.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW2PMLT | $20,950.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |