Plainridge Racecourse Race 6 - Race 6 - 1609m
SWEET JEFF (5) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 16 metres into eighth at this track over 1609m. Finds a nice race and from this nice draw can make amends. WICHITA LINEMAN (3) ran seventh last start at Bangor Raceway over 1609m, beaten 10 metres. Expected to run well. CHECKERS LEGACY (2) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1609m. Genuine threat. VARNEY (6) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Sheriff at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW1350L4 on June 28 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Rock Candy at Cumberland Raceway over 1609m in a NW2550L4 on July 11 at $18.50. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | NW2550L4 | $7,547.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:56.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $18.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NW1350L4 | $6,386.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Mcgwire Sowers | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | NW2750L4 | $7,252.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $24.40 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | NW2500L4 | $7,252.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 5 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $22.70 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NW4275L4 | $8,089.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Chalk Hanover at this track over 1609m in a NW3000L4 on June 25 at $54.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Prince Malicious at this track over 1609m in a W2-9PMCD on July 9 at $2. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | W2-9PMCD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $54.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,342.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Jeremy Smith | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,342.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Presley | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $28.90 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | SA12500CL | $15,363.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Smith | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | SA12500CL | $15,363.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Koltin Noble | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $88.60 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway, beaten 10 m by Cool Man Dude (1:55.10) in NW5500L4CD on June 26 at $20.90. The start before 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Bangor Raceway beaten 12 m by Cool Man Dude (1:57.00) in NW5500L4CD on June 19 at $11.40. Good enough to turn things around.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4CD | $9,066.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Heath Campbell | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $20.90 |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4CD | $9,066.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $11.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NW5500L4CD | $9,066.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $9.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 4 | NW5500L4CD | $9,066.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Walter Case (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 5 | TRK<80 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/4 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:53.10) in NW3000L4 on July 9 at $36.20. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Chalk Hanover (1:51.30) in NW3000L4 on June 25 at $22. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $36.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $22.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $46.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $34.20 |
| 9/9 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | TRK<83.5Ā E | $24,407.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $16.90 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 16 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:51.30) in NW5000L4 on July 9 at $47.10. The run previous 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Digging For Gold (1:50.40) in NW7500L4 on June 25 at $3.40. Worth another chance. Leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.30 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $47.10 |
| 8/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L4 | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.40 | 5 |
| 41.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $8.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:49.30 | 8 |
| 36.0L | $43.70 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW10000L4 | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.10 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cumberland Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:51.30) in NW5000L4 on July 9 at $33.80. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Virtual Horizon (1:51.20) in NW5000L4 on June 11 at $21.50. Right in the mix.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $33.80 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $21.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Byron | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $14.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | STRĀ ALL | $27,894.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $30.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,553.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $20,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Larry Stalbaum | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $78.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Whats For Suppaah (1:53.10) in NW3000L4 on July 9 at $3.10. Before that, 5th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Chalk Hanover (1:51.30) in NW3000L4 on June 25 at $29.10. 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 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.30 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $29.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | NW3000L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $25.20 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 76.5L | $45.60 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NW10000CD | $30,683.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $39.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Mark Herschberger | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:51.30) in NW5000L4 on July 9 at $59.80. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Isaac (1:51.10) on June 29 at $3.40. Others preferred at this stage.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $59.80 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<80 CD | $18,868.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.20 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | NW2500L4 | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NW2500CD | $16,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.10 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Vintage Cheddar (1:51.30) in NW5000L4 on July 9 at $40.60. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Meadowbrook Flash (1:52.20) on June 22 at $8.30. Hard to envisage a win.
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 | 09/07/2026 | 17 | NW5000L4 | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $40.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.00 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.40 |
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | 10 | TRK<83 | $23,710.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 47.3L | $43.70 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | TRK<80 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | 10 | TRK<83 | $18,156.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $34.60 |
| 1/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |