Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
TAKES COURAGE (3) Controlled the speed to win by 1m last time around here and have to respect the form at the trip. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Top selection. ATREIDES (5) Competed in a tight contest last time here. Expecting improvement. Should race on the speed. Running with confidence this preparation. Fights on bravely so consider. FLINT MCCULLOUGH (1) Ran past a few when 4th last run at this track and gets the perfect draw. Rough chance. YOU GOTTA GOGOGO (2) Just shy of the win last start at this track. Could surprise at odds.
Driver: Matthew Athearn
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Picked up some late ground when 4th last run at this venue and has the ideal alley. Long shot.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew Athearn | 7 |
| 7.25L | $51.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 | |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 2 |
| 3.25L | $23.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 0.75L | $51.00 | |
| 6/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 9.25L | $9.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 10.75L | $14.00 |
Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Odds of $73.00 and just missed last start here. Better to look elsewhere.
Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Took charge of the race when winning by 1m last time around here and hard to fault at this trip. Shows good early pace. Going well this campaign. Have no reason to oppose.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 1L | $1.14 | |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 8 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SY | Matthew D Kakaley | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 3 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 1 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 5 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |
Driver: Yannick Gingras
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At $29.00 made up ground when 5th last time at this venue. Gets back and needs luck. Seems unlikely.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 8L | $26.00 | |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 6 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Dexter Dunn
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Was $11.00 and threw down a serious challenge last time here. Expecting improvement. Will be positive in the run early. Displaying good ability since returning from a spell. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Drew Monti | 1 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Simon Allard | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Drew Monti | 3 |
| 1L | $1.18 | |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 0.75L | $1.14 | |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FAST | Simon Allard | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FAST | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 1 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FAST | Cory Stratton | 7 |
| 13L | $14.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | 75 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | GD | Cory Stratton | 1 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |