The Meadows Race 8 - City View Bistro
ZIPPING HOPKINS (2) boasts a strong record this course with six wins and eight minors from 16 tries. Hit the frame latest (25.51) when third at Ballarat in a Special conditions H. Expected to go close. VAN WYCK (7) boasts a strong record this course with four wins and two minors from 11 tries. Missed the frame latest (25.65) when fifth over 450m at Ballarat in a Special conditions H. Suited here and expected to run well. IN THE HUB (4) has a strong record this trip with 17 wins and seven placings from 41 starts. Hit the frame latest (30.29) when second at this track in a Free For All. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts. SPRING REGENCY (1) has strong credentials over this journey.
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at Sandown to win by 1.3 lengths in 29.50, beating Paw Oswald. Last start finished 5th over 525m at Broken Hill beaten 9 lengths (30.82) behind Stormy Neo in a NG on May 25. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 25/05/2025 | 10 | NG | $5,580.00 | Broken Hill | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.60 |
1/6 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 08/05/2025 | 5 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 03/05/2025 | 8 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 25/04/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 15/04/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at Ballarat (25.51) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 1.5 lengths third. Strong record off the draw with four wins and four minors from nine starts. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 25/05/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.42 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
3/6 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
1/7 | 10/05/2025 | 36 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
5/8 | 04/04/2025 | 28 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
3/8 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.01 | 0:26.93 | 0:26.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,400.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.14 | 0:27.14 | 0:26.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was an impressive winner after leading throughout, scoring by half a length in a Grade 5 at this track. This tougher and prefer for a place this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 23/05/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.69 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
4/6 | 12/05/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
1/7 | 01/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.70 |
2/7 | 24/04/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 525m. Last start finished 2nd in a Free For All on May 24 over 525m at this track behind Excavation beaten 2.5 lengths (30.29). Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 29.58. Top chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 14/05/2025 | 6 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $1.50 |
7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.06 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.6L | $9.00 |
1/7 | 30/04/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
4/7 | 24/04/2025 | 18 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 06/04/2025 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.21 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
99/1 | 19/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:30.39 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 1.3 lengths in 30.41, beating Marrakesh. Last start finished 7th on May 24 over 525m at this track behind Excavation beaten 11 lengths (30.87) in a Free For All. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.13 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.41 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
5/7 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
2/7 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Bendigo over 500m in 28.29 last start, beating Gremlin. Among the chances and worth following up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.29 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
6/7 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
3/8 | 08/05/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.4L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.31 | 0:27.31 | 0:27.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.7L | $4.80 |
1/6 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
3/6 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Ballarat (25.65) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 10 length fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from six starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 25/05/2025 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 08/05/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
2/7 | 01/05/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
3/8 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.70 |
4/8 | 17/04/2025 | 5 | SPEC G3 | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fourth over 450m Ballarat in 25.43. Goes very well from this draw including four wins. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 25/05/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
1/6 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
2/7 | 10/05/2025 | 10 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |
3/8 | 30/04/2025 | 6 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 24/04/2025 | 20 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |
7/8 | 04/04/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:31.43 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.8L | $3.30 |