Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
TH KAY C CRUNCH (4) finished fourth last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Meets a similar line up and he can make amends. ANVIL HANDS (6) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Maintained the momentum last start when he scored over 1609m at this track, getting home by 4.5 metres. Meets a similar line up so he can certainly score again. LOW RIDER (5) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at this track last time out. NEGOTIATOR (1) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound third at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Swifty Run at this track over 1609m in a NW9000CD on October 19 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Anvil Hands at this track over 1609m in a 10BY20 on November 2 at $34.60. Capable of taking this out.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 14 | 10BY20 | $35,562.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $34.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | 10 | NW9000CD | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | 8 | NW4000CD | $17,960.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | NW4000CD | $17,241.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $1.10 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NW4501-4 | $12,500.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.10 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $7.89 |
| 9/9 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $11,806.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $52.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mitchell Cushing | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Good | Mitchell Cushing | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Anvil Hands (1:50.30) in 10BY20 on November 2 at $15.40. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Th Kay C Crunch (1:50.20) in STR ALL on October 27 at $3.10. Hard to have.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | 10BY20 | $35,562.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Ranger | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $15.40 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | STR ALL | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | STR ALL | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $19.60 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 11 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Switzer (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kristian Andersen | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Kristian Andersen | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Meets Anvil Hands again; when 17 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a 10BY20 race on November 2. Can't see him featuring.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 11 | 10BY20 | $35,562.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $19.40 |
| 1/5 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | STR ALL | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | FNICHOLS-F | $28,736.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $10.30 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $10.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | FNICHOLSL2 | $11,111.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Nicholas Graffam | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 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: Brett Beckwith
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by It's In The Stars (1:49.40) in NW12000CD on November 3 at $27.40. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:50.20) beating Montana in STR ALL on October 27 at $2.70. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $31,294.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $27.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2026 | 5 | STR ALL | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:50.20 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | STR ALL | $28,736.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | FNICHOLS-F | $28,736.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Hall | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $12.10 |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Michael Oosting | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 16 | NW6000CD | $20,115.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $16.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Jl's Rock Star (1:51.20) in NW9000CD on November 3 at $24.30. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr3) at this track (1:51.00) beating Smart Guy in TRK<83 on October 22 at $2.90. Racing very well. Strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/11/2026 | 12 | NW9000CD | $27,027.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.20 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $24.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2026 | 10 | TRK<83 | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | 10 | NW9000CD | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:50.30 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.70 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NW12000CD | $27,299.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Whittemore | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $29.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NW12000CD | $26,389.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Swift | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $34.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | NW9000CD | $22,222.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr3) at this track (1:50.30) beating Courageous Warrior in 10BY20 on November 2 at $8.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | 10BY20 | $35,562.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:49.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $25.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | NW9000CD | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $9.70 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2026 | 10 | NW9000CD | $22,989.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $22.10 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 18 | STR ALL | $25,862.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $19.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | STR ALL | $20,833.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.00 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Hardy | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Carlstrom | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |