Plainridge Racecourse Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
SWEET JEFF IR (3) Couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last run here. Looking past the last run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Added confidence with Nicholas Graffam doing the steering. Definite winning chance. NEGOTIATOR (1) Narrowly beaten last time at this track and has minimal work to do from the alley. Mitchell Cushing rates highly aboard. Has to be strongly considered. ANVIL HANDS (6) Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last time around here. James Hardy has been successful before. Can go through the gears. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. LOW RIDER (5) Just shy of the win last start at this venue. Has a nice turn of foot. Keep in mind.

Driver: Mitchell Cushing
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last time at the track and will appreciate a good alley. Mitchell Cushing does know the horse very well. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/11/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 0.15L | $8.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 3L | $2.05 | |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 9 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/09/2026 | - | 91 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Irvin Crews | 4 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2026 | - | 91 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | WET FAST | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 3L | $23.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 7 |
| 0.75L | $10.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 7 |
| 3L | $15.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 6 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 | |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 1 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | 88 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 6L | $2.50 | |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 2.75L | $4.75 | |
| 8/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | 92 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 6.25L | $15.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | 95 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 3L | $23.00 |

Driver: Kevin Switzer Jr
Stats
Comments
Narrowly denied victory last time here. Looking past the last run. Kevin Switzer Jr takes the reins today. Should be going forward early. Slim chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/11/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Bruce Ranger | 1 |
| 3.75L | $26.00 | |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 | |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 4 |
| 0.25L | $7.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | GD | Matthew Athearn | 4 |
| 3L | $21.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Kevin Switzer Jr | 5 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.18 | |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 6 |
| 1L | $4.50 | |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 7 |
| 1L | $9.00 | |
| 5/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 5 |
| 4.25L | $4.80 | |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 7 |
| 2L | $13.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 2 |
| 3L | $4.33 | |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 7 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | WET FAST | Matthew Athearn | 5 |
| 5.75L | $7.50 | |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Nicholas Graffam | 6 |
| 1L | $2.90 | |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jay Randall | 8 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 | |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jay Randall | 7 |
| 6.25L | $18.00 | |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jay Randall | 3 |
| 2L | $6.50 | |
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jay Randall | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 | |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jay Randall | 7 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas Graffam
Stats
Comments
Faded away to finish 8th last run around here. Looking past the last run. Shows good early pace. Nicholas Graffam has multiple wins aboard. Will go close today.

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Was agonizingly close last time at this venue. Will be motoring home late. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/11/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 4 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 | |
| 4/5 | 22/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Michael Oosting | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 | |
| 3/5 | 17/10/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | Aaron Hall | 5 |
| 4.25L | $9.00 | |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Michael Oosting | 5 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | Aaron Hall | 3 |
| 3L | $11.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Bangor Raceway | 1609m | FT | Aaron Hall | 6 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Windsor Fair | 1609m | FT | Aaron Hall | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Windsor Fair | 1609m | FT | Aaron Hall | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Michael Oosting | 2 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Michael Oosting | 7 |
| 7L | $61.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 5 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 | |
| 8/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | WET FAST | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 13L | $12.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 4 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 2 |
| 6.25L | $2.70 | |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 4.75L | $9.50 | |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 3 |
| 6L | $9.00 | |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Mitchell Cushing | 8 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | - | 88 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Aaron Byron | 7 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Athearn
Stats
Comments
Right in the mix last start here. Will be hitting the line strongly. Can feature today.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/11/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 8 |
| 3.75L | $31.00 | |
| 1/7 | 22/10/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 1 |
| 1.75L | $10.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Jimmy Whittemore | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Kyle Swift | 7 |
| 3L | $71.00 | |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 6 |
| 2L | $26.00 | |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 | |
| 8/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 8 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 7 |
| 5L | $71.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | Matthew Athearn | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 3 |
| 1.25L | $4.33 | |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 9 |
| 12.75L | $41.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | - | 91 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 6 |
| 6L | $22.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | 92 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 | |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 3 |
| 0.25L | $5.00 | |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | - | 88 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 1 |
| 3.25L | $2.15 | |
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | 89 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FT | Brandon Bates | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.00 | |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | - | 93 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | SY | Brandon Bates | 3 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | - | 98 | $0.00 | Hoosier | 1609m | FAST | Brandon Bates | 2 |
| 6L | $101.00 | |
| 8/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 96 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Marvin Luna | 8 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Hardy
Stats
Comments
Finished with purpose when winning last time at this venue. Displays good closing speed. Very competitive this campaign. Driver James Hardy has a high strike rate on board. Must respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/11/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 | |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 2.25L | $61.00 | |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | 87 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 6 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 | |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 6 |
| 0.75L | $41.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 1L | $3.20 | |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 5 |
| 0.25L | $8.00 | |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 | |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 8 |
| 2L | $34.00 | |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 8 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 | |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | - | 82 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 6 |
| 8.25L | $12.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | WET FAST | James Hardy | 1 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 4 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 | |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 85 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 2 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 4 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 2 |
| 6.25L | $5.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 | |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | - | 86 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 3 |
| 1L | $3.30 | |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | Plainridge Racecourse | 1609m | FT | James Hardy | 4 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |