The Meadows Race 5 - Sportsbet Green Tick (1-6 Wins) Ht1
CHARLESTOWN (8) boasts a strong record this journey with five wins and three minors from 11 tries. Scored by 5 lengths last time (34.62) in a Grade 5 over 600m at this track. Expected to be in the finish. DARK MIRACLE (1) drifted back from the inside but sliced through to hit the frame when a 4 length second (34.91) at this track in R/A FIN. Leading chance. KING RON (3) turned in a moderate performance last time when seventh at Warrnambool over 450m behind Paw Tabitha (25.78) in a Grade 4/5. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from four starts. Has ability and is one of the better chances. URANA PARALLAX (4) can measure up with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Mepunga Zircon at this track last start over 600m (34.91). Made up good ground from the back and will be strong late again. Has to be included.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.06 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $91.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.26 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $35.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.92 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $12.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.71 | 0:34.44 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Steps up to 600m for the first time. Last appeared when sixth over 515m at Sandown two weeks ago. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/12/2025 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.27 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.61 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.50 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 99/1 | 15/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.78) at Warrnambool in a Grade 4/5, finishing seventh and beaten 7 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.43 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.12 | 0:37.72 | 0:37.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $2,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.81 | 0:42.03 | 0:41.50 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished last in a Free For All on January 29 over 595m at Sandown behind He's Magic beaten 9 lengths (34.51). Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.51 | 0:33.82 | 0:33.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.55 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.00 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.12 | 0:34.12 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion, recording five placings in a row, before finishing fourth (35.19) at this track last start. Boxed out wide and will need to find best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.47 | 0:27.18 | 0:26.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.60 | 0:27.46 | 0:26.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (37.90) over 650m at Shepparton. Drawn wide. Prefer others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.90 | 0:37.66 | 0:37.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.69 | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.34 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.03 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.26 | 0:36.45 | 0:36.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.79 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 600m in 34.62 last start, beating Tripped Out. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.62 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.34 | 0:42.10 | 0:42.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Warrnambool | 650m | 0:38.79 | 0:37.72 | 0:37.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.45 | 0:36.45 | 0:36.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.58 | 0:36.44 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Geelong | 680m | 0:39.47 | 0:39.29 | 0:39.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |