Plainridge Racecourse Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609M
CREATE ESCAPE (4) appeals off a fresh Meadowlands win over 1609m on 8 May, sitting handy and drawing clear, and he’s a three-time winner at the trip. WHO'S EYES BLUES (2) brings solid recent Group-style company form with a close 3rd at Meadowlands over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 1.75L after settling just off the speed. MAX THE MIGHTY (3) was runner-up at Miami Valley over 1609m last start, on the pace throughout, and WATER SLIDE (6) was a close 3rd in the same Miami Valley series, suggesting he’s around the mark. NEBBIOLO (5) won four straight last fall, including at Harrah’s Philadelphia on 30 Oct, and resumes with upside.

Driver: Mattias Melander
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Has been around the mark at this trip with 1 win and 4 seconds from 8 attempts. Last start 6th of 8 at Meadowlands over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 2.5L after racing handy, at $34; winner was Magic Punk. Earlier last year placed twice at The Red Mile over 1609m, including a 2nd from the inside draw on 16 Sep. Can feature with a soft run from barrier 1 under Mattias Melander for Marcus Melander.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 92 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 1 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 2 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Mattias V Melander | 6 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 8 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Mattias V Melander | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 7 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 5 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comes off an 11‑day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Meadowlands over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 1.75L on FT, $6, from barrier 2 behind Magic Punk. Also placed here in November, 2nd over 1609m beaten 0.75L by Lindy Living at $2.60. Consistent at the trip with 2 wins and 6 placings from 16. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 92 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 4 |
| 6.75L | $3.30 | |
| 2/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.60 | |
| 6/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | David A Miller | 8 |
| 3L | $61.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Corey Callahan | 3 |
| 5.25L | $14.00 | |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/09/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 10 |
| 11.75L | $20.00 | |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 8 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 9 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Morrill Jr | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 1 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 24/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 4 |
| 0.05L | $2.35 | |
| 1/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 5 |
| 13.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
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Has been around the mark with 2nd at Miami Valley over 1609m on 2 May, sitting 2nd throughout and beaten 3L by Tom Largo. Prior efforts there were 4th and 3rd over the same trip, both on FT, showing consistent speed near the pace. Barrier 3 suits a gelding who maps handy for Bruce Ranger for trainer Christopher Beaver. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 999.99L | $1.83 | |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Mccarthy & Rew Mccarthy | 3 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 8 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Chris L Page | 4 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 3 |
| 999.99L | $8.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 2 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2025 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 8 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Johnathan Ahle
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Comes off a 5-day turnaround after winning at Meadowlands over 1609m on 8 May by 0.5L (FT), sitting handy throughout with Johnathan Ahle up for Ake Svanstedt. Two back at Meadowlands he scored by 2.25L over 1609m on 24 Oct (FT) from barrier 1 at $8. Third three back at The Red Mile over 1609m on 25 Sep, beaten 4.25L behind Minoan. Consistent at the trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 1 |
| 2.25L | $8.00 | |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Ake Svanstedt | 7 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah Svanstedt
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First-up after 179 days. Last start 4th of 9 at Meadowlands over 1609m on 15 Nov, beaten 5.75L from barrier 9 at $34 after settling back, behind Diabolic Hill. Prior to that, won four straight over 1609m at Harrah’s Philadelphia and Pocono Downs, including a 4.5L win at Pocono. Consistent at the trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Mccarthy & Rew Mccarthy | 9 |
| 5.75L | $34.00 | |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | SY | Johnathan Ahle | 3 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/09/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | GD | Johnathan Ahle | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Sarah Svanstedt | 4 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Has been around the mark at 1609m, placing in three of the last five. Last start 3rd of 7 at Miami Valley over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 1.75L after settling 4th, behind Rose Run Banker, with Aaron Merriman up. Prior run 5th of 7 there on 23 Apr, beaten 3.25L, after holding fifth throughout. Consistent at the trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Emanuel Miller | 7 |
| 24L | $2.75 | |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/06/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Mccarthy & Rew Mccarthy | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer Jr
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Has been around the mark this prep, including a win at Miami Valley over 1609m on 6 Apr after improving from back in the field. Two runs ago held 3rd at Miami Valley over 1609m on 23 Apr, beaten 2.0L behind Rose Run Banker. Last start 7th of 7 at Miami Valley over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 36.5L after settling last. Can feature with a cleaner trip.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 3 |
| 36.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 9 |
| 13.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Delaware County Fair | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 8 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 8 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 1 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Smith | 3 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
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Comes off an 8-day turnaround after a dominant win at Saratoga Harness over 1609m on 5 May, leading throughout to score by 12.75L. Prior run was a last of 6 at the same trip on 21 Apr when never a factor from barrier 7. Overall record is consistent at the distance (6: 1-1-3). Can feature with the right run from barrier 8 under Jay Randall for Melissa Beckwith.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Mark Beckwith | 4 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FAST | Aaron Byron | 7 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | SY | Johnathan Ahle | 5 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 2 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 |