Plainridge Racecourse Race 1 - Race 1 - 1609m
LUCA BAY (1) Narrowly beaten last start at this venue and has the ideal draw. Producing consistent results since coming back from a break. Has a nice turn of foot. Winning hope. MANASOTA (4) Picked up late to win last start at this track and showing improvement in recent outings. Has run into the money on multiple occasions this campaign. Shows good closing speed. Among better hopes. DEAD MANS CHAIN (6) Close to claiming the win last time around here. Possesses good closing speed. Well placed and has solid claims. THE UNIT (5) Ran over the top of them when winning last time at the track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Must respect in this event.

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last start at this track and gets the perfect alley. In strong racing shape this campaign. Will be hitting the line strongly. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 6 |
| 0.25L | $2.45 | |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 4 |
| 1L | $2.50 | |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 4L | $2.40 | |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Bradley Chisholm | 6 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Sheridan, N (Yogi) | 3 |
| 49.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2025 | - | 81 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Sheridan, N (Yogi) | 2 |
| 999.99L | $17.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Sheridan, N (Yogi) | 3 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jay Randall
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last run at Vernon Downs. Likely to be well placed early. In the placings on multiple occasions this preparation. Could go close.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Steeven Genois | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Steeven Genois | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | SY | Steeven Genois | 7 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Steeven Genois | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Steeven Genois | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Steeven Genois | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | SY | Ronald Harp | 7 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Larry Stalbaum | 4 |
| 45.5L | $41.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Larry Stalbaum | 1 |
| 8L | $34.00 | |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 4 |
| 15L | $22.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 6 |
| 10.75L | $21.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 5 |
| 13.75L | $29.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer Jr
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.60 and ran 5th last run at this venue. Looking at others.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Larry Stalbaum | 5 |
| 8.75L | $3.10 | |
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Larry Stalbaum | 2 |
| 7.25L | $8.50 | |
| 2/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Larry Stalbaum | 7 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Larry Stalbaum | 2 |
| 0.5L | $22.00 | |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Larry Stalbaum | 1 |
| 4L | $17.00 | |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 4 |
| 9.75L | $13.00 | |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 3 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | DIRT | Michael Oosting | 3 |
| - | $7.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | DIRT | Michael Oosting | 1 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 | ||
| 0/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | DIRT | Connor Prather | 9 |
| - | $5.50 | ||
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | DIRT | Connor Prather | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | FT | Archie Buford | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | DIRT | Archie Buford | 2 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Robert Smolin | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/7 | 11/01/2025 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | GD | Kyle A Husted | 7 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2024 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Kyle A Husted | 3 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | GD | Kyle A Husted | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/12/2024 | - | 57 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Kyle A Husted | 5 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Renz
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely to win last start here and form has been improving over recent runs. Should be swooping on the field late. Producing consistent results this preparation. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Scott Renz | 1 |
| 1.75L | $4.20 | |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Scott Renz | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Scott Renz | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 | |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Scott Renz | 1 |
| 3L | $23.00 | |
| 6/7 | 21/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Scott Renz | 2 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | FT | Scott Renz | 7 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Trace Tetrick | 4 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last time at this track. Should muster plenty of early speed. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 0.25L | $3.20 | |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 2.5L | $22.00 | |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Bruce Ranger | 7 |
| 29.75L | $3.50 | |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 4 |
| 3L | $8.50 | |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 5 |
| 6.75L | $12.00 | |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 2 |
| 5.25L | $18.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 4 |
| 6L | $26.00 | |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 5.75L | $6.50 | |
| 2/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 0.25L | $6.50 | |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 3.25L | $8.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 | |
| 5/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 1L | $15.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Close to claiming the win last time at this venue. Expected to be flashing home. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 | |
| 1/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 | |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Daryl Thiessen | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 7 |
| 7L | $5.00 | |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 7 |
| 4.5L | $91.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 8 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 | |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 2 |
| 7.25L | $81.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 7 |
| 8L | $10.00 | |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 7 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 | |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 8 |
| 10.25L | $29.00 | |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 6 |
| 0.75L | $9.50 | |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 4 |
| 2.75L | $19.00 | |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | GD | Karl W Tomas | 3 |
| 2L | $20.00 | |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 7 |
| 5.75L | $17.00 | |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 2 |
| 2.75L | $31.00 | |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 1 |
| 5L | $34.00 | |
| 6/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | GD | Karl W Tomas | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 3 |
| 6.25L | $29.00 | |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Karl W Tomas | 9 |
| 10.25L | $67.00 |

Driver: Brad Irvine
Stats
Comments
Finished 6th last time at Pocono Downs. Likely to get back in the field. Struggling this campaign. Appears tested.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Napolitano | 5 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 2 |
| 22.25L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SY | James Kennedy | 4 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 3 |
| 15.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 7 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 6 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | HEAVY | Jim Pantaleano | 2 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jack Pelling | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 6 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 23/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 7 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 6 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 7 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 7 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Pantaleano | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bruce Ranger
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last run here. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. Has a great burst of speed late. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 1 |
| 1.25L | $10.00 | |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 | |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 7 |
| 0.25L | $3.40 | |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 4 |
| 3L | $2.62 | |
| 5/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 2 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 | |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | James Hardy | 4 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 | |
| 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 |