Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
BACCHUS BLUE CHIP (2) Ran 7th last time at Vernon Downs but solid performer at this trip in the past. Change in driver with Yannick Gingras aboard. Going well this campaign. Expect to go close. TAKES COURAGE (4) Close to claiming the win last time here. Should improve here and will be well suited at the distance. Matthew D Kakaley is very comfortable aboard. One of the major hopes. DUDERRIFIC (1) Just short of the win last start at Cumberland and gets the perfect draw. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a break. Among better hopes. ATREIDES (6) Just short of the win last time around here. Has plenty of early speed. Looking sharp on the track since resuming from a break. Can win this.

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
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Comments
Close to claiming the win last start at Cumberland and has drawn to do little work. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 4 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Dexter J Dunn | 4 |
| 3.25L | $31.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2026 | - | 54 | $0.00 | Farmington | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | 45 | $0.00 | Topsham | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | Heath Campbell | 1 |
| 10L | $8.50 | |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | David Ingraham | 4 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | FT | Heath Campbell | 4 |
| 18.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
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Comments
Finished 7th last time at Vernon Downs but proven runner at this distance. Yannick Gingras takes over today. Racing consistently this campaign. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 7 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.16 | |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 5 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Jason J Bartlett | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SY | Yannick Gingras | 1 |
| 2L | $1.55 | |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 2.25L | $3.90 | |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
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Comments
Scored a victory by 2.25m last time at the track and getting better in recent performances. Will be hitting the line strongly. Others are better.

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Comments
Was $4.33 and just short of the win last time around here. Should improve here and strong performer at the trip. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 3 |
| 2L | $3.40 | |
| 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: Matthew Athearn
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Finished well when winning last start around here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Shows good closing speed. Could not recommend.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 1 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 | |
| 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: Cory Stratton
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Comments
Missed by a narrow margin last time at this venue. Has early speed and positions nicely. Very competitive this campaign. Serious contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/10/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 5 |
| 2.25L | $2.25 | |
| 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 |