Plainridge Racecourse Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609M
He’s So Smart (3) brings sharp form and looks the one after a dominant win at Harrah’s Philadelphia over 1609m, scoring by 3.75L from just off the speed. Nathan’s Honor (8) is a key chance after leading throughout to win here last week over 1609m, with GRACIES TOUGH GUY (6) closing for 2nd in the same race and again in the mix. ALTAIR BLUE CHIP (1) draws well and was 3rd here last start over 1609m, 1.5L off Nathan’s Honor. Last-start local winner LYONS BLEWBYU (4) also warrants respect.

Driver: Jimmy Whittemore
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Has been around the mark, placing 3rd last start at Plainridge over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 1.5L after racing handy behind Nathan's Honor. Won two back at Plainridge over 1609m on 28 Apr by a neck, leading throughout at $12. Third three back at the same trip when outside the leader throughout. Rails draw suits his on-speed pattern; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 2 |
| 0.25L | $12.00 | |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 3 |
| 5.75L | $3.10 | |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Jimmy Whittemore | 6 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 | |
| 5/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | WET FAST | Jimmy Whittemore | 4 |
| 44.75L | $17.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 3 |
| 3L | $10.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 3 |
| 24.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 2 |
| 0.15L | $6.00 | |
| 1/3 | 11/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 2 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Michael D Miller | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Michael D Miller | 4 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Has been around the mark, placing in three of the last four. Last start 4th of 8 after settling back at Plainridge over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 1.75L from barrier 8; now draws 2 for Matthew Athearn. Prior run 2nd at Rosecroft over 1609m on 27 Apr, beaten 0.75L by Sunfire Alert after racing handy. Can feature with the right run from the low gate.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 8 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | William Carter | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | William Carter | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | Eric Davis | 7 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | Eric Davis | 7 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | Eric Davis | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | Trae Porter | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | Trae Porter | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Marohn Jr | 4 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn T Gray
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Comes off a 5-day turnaround after winning at Harrah's Philadelphia over 1609m on 7 May, settling 3rd and scoring by 3.75L on FT, defeating Edgar Hanover. Two wins and a placing from six career runs, all at 1609m. Barrier improves from 2 to 3 and carries 77 with Shawn T Gray for Enrico Robinson. Can feature with a similar trip.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 2 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | George Napolitano Jr | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | George Napolitano Jr | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 7 |
| 15.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Miller | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 4 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
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Comes off a 5‑day turnaround after winning at Plainridge over 1609m on 7 May by 0.15L, settling 3rd early before edging out Eager Beaver at $2.62. Prior run 2nd at the same track/trip on 28 Apr, beaten 0.25L by Altair Blue Chip at $2.10 after improving from midfield. Consistent this season (6:1-1-2) and 1 win, 1 placing from 3 at Plainridge. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 2 |
| 0.15L | $2.62 | |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Drew Monti | 4 |
| 0.25L | $2.10 | |
| 4/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 | |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jason D Ryan | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler J Borth | 10 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler J Borth | 4 |
| 3.5L | $61.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Placed two runs ago at Plainridge over 1609m on 28 Apr, boxed on for 3rd beaten 2.75L at $10 after settling 4th throughout. Last start 5th of 8 at Plainridge over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 7.25L after being back in running; Bruce Ranger rode. Track record reads 2: 0-0-1 and distance returns are solid at 10: 3-2-1. Can feature with the right trip.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 4 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 1 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 8 |
| 83.75L | $13.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | James A Macdonald | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 | |
| 1/5 | 28/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 | |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler J Borth | 7 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 | |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 1 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 | |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler J Borth | 9 |
| 4.25L | $16.00 | |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Douglas R Mcnair | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jody C Jamieson | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Ingraham
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Has been around the mark, runner-up at Plainridge over 1609m on 7 May, beaten 1.25L after improving from back in the run. Prior run 2nd at Cumberland over 1609m on 25 Apr, 1.75L off Hippo Hanover. Consistent at the trip with 2 wins and 8 seconds from 21 starts; three seconds from seven at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 2 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Jason Thompson | 8 |
| 26L | $21.00 | |
| 2/5 | 26/11/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 | |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 18.75L | $12.00 | |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Wallace Watson | 1 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Wallace Watson | 3 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 2 |
| 1.75L | $14.00 | |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 7 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 25/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | MY | David Ingraham | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Farmington | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Windsor Fair | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 4 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Topsham | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 5 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 4 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | 53 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2024 | - | 50 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2024 | - | 44 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 03/08/2024 | - | 46 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 5 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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First-up after 191 days. Last start 8th of 8 at Saratoga Harness over 1609m on 2 Nov, beaten 9.75L after racing handy. Prior runs were consistent, including 2nd over 1609m on 12 Oct and 3rd on 19 Oct, all at Saratoga Harness. Can feature with a return to that prior form.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/11/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Wally Hennessey | 4 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Wally Hennessey | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Wally Hennessey | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Skowhegan | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Kevin Switzer Jr | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Kevin Switzer Jr | 6 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Zach Vickerson | 8 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Michael Stevenson | 4 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Zach Vickerson | 6 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2024 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Hanover Raceway | 1609m | FT | Jonathan L Drury | 1 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2024 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | James A Macdonald | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | James A Macdonald | 8 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2024 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Hiawatha Horse Park | 1609m | GD | Anthony P Haughan | 1 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Douglas R Mcnair | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer Jr
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Comes off a 5-day turnaround after leading throughout to win at Plainridge over 1609m on 7 May by 1.25L (FT) for Kevin Switzer Jr. Two starts earlier was a close 3rd at Saratoga over 1609m on 8 Apr, beaten 1.0L behind Original Music. Trainer Jimmy Nickerson has him with 3 wins from his past 11 at the trip, and he’s 1-from-2 at this track. Can feature with a similar front-running trip.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Kevin Switzer Jr | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jay Randall | 2 |
| 7.75L | $12.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | GD | Jacob Cutting | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 5 |
| 14.25L | $17.00 | |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 8 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 2 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Urbana | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 2 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | GD | Kayne Kauffman | 4 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Kayne Kauffman | 4 |
| 4.25L | $34.00 |