Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
PONDA ROCKY (2) produced a better effort last time out, finishing third over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. ICE BREAKERS K (4) finished sixth last start over 1609m at Saratoga, beaten 9 metres, after finishing second at this track the run prior. Leading hope if things go his way. CHAPERE (1) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. MILLIONDOLLARDREAM (5) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Lindy In My Dreams (1:53.40) in NW7500CD on August 6 at $15.30. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Mother's Moni (1:54.30) in NW7500CD on July 6 at $9.20. The testing material off the pegs.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 31 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.30 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Shawn T Gray | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn T Gray | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/5 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NW7500CD | $25,105.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,526.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Tyler Buter | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Swift
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Sister Swell at this track over 1609m in a NW5000CD on July 27 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Swan Faith at this track over 1609m in a NW3000CD on August 4 at $1.30. Nice effort last time. Big chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:55.10 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.30 |
| 8/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:54.10 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 53.3L | $7.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ 2 | $32,656.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Atlee Bender | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Secret Or Not (1:54.30) in NW5000CD on August 4 at $1.80. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Valyrian Steel (1:54.30) in NW3000CD on July 28 at $1.60. About the mark of late so worth considering.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 13 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $76.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $16.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<80 | $18,131.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $6.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mark Athearn | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Larry Stalbaum
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Saratoga beaten 9 m by Ordained (1:57.00) in N10250L5CD on August 3 at $40.68. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Sister Swell (1:54.10) in NW5000CD on July 27 at $28.40. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | N10250L5CD | $20,685.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $40.68 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 28 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $28.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000PU-F | $22,859.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $11.61 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | 21 | NW5000L5PU | $12,552.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Wally Hennessey | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.42 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $12,552.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.06 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | 6 | NW5000L5CD | $12,570.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $12.33 |
| 2/6 | 22/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | Good | Bryan Quevedo | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Thomas Merton | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Secret Or Not (1:54.30) in NW5000CD on August 4 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 12 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:54.00) beating Royally Raised in NW3000CD on July 28 at $2.40. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NW3000CD | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.00 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $10.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | TRK<76 | $13,788.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Jay Randall | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | TRK<77.5 | $17,417.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:54.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Derue | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Oosting
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Swan Faith (1:55.10) in NW3000CD on August 4 at $5.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Sister Swell (1:54.10) in NW5000CD on July 27 at $2.40. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW3000CD | $17,118.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000CD | $20,319.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $2.40 |
| 5/5 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:52.00 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $12.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2026 | 6 | NW7500CD | $24,673.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Drew Monti | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $32.10 |
| 4/6 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | OPENĀ 3 | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |

Driver: Wallace Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 85 m by Lindy In My Dreams (1:53.40) in NW7500CD on August 6 at $8.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Mother's Moni (1:53.30) in NW10000CD on July 28 at $14.10. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NW7500CD | $24,251.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 84.8L | $8.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 27 | NW10000CD | $29,028.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $14.10 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | W7/10PMLT | $21,771.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Davis | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $28.60 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NW12501L5 | $20,223.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NW6001L5 | $11,855.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | SP | Allan Davis | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.20 |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NW6001L5 | $11,872.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $20.80 |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Art Stafford (Jnr) | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Allan Davis | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at this track (1:54.30) beating Milliondollardream in NW5000CD on August 4 at $3.60. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 8 | NW5000CD | $19,971.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $13,062.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $77.25 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $6.83 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | N10000L5CD | $21,045.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.94 |
| 3/7 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,868.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,131.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $47.16 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Good | Leon Bailey | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |