The Meadows Race 3 - Home Of The Phoenix
WANBI (2) bolted in last time, scoring by 3.5 lengths in slick time (30.09) to take a Grade 6 in a new PB this course and distance. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest. PAW OTIS (8) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (30.46) in a Grade 5 at Sandown. Key player if finds best. HOPPY (7) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (30.93) in a Grade 5 at this track. Form at the trip excellent including two wins. Won at his only start from this box. Likely to play a prominent role. KNURLING (1) placed here at this trip last start - cannot be ignored.
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Kiwi George at this track last start over 525m (30.64). Made up good ground from the back and will be strong late again. Has to be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 66 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.83 | 0:34.78 | 0:34.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.77 | 0:35.04 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 3.5 lengths winner (30.09) over 525m at this track. Strongly fancied and lived right up to expectations last start. Stick with him.
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 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.28 | 0:30.30 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.36 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:24.58 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (30.42) over 525m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.52 | 0:27.87 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.48 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.60 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 7th over 525m at this track beaten 7 lengths (30.49) behind Contradiction in a Grade 5 on April 18. This will test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 0/8 | 23/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.96 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 46 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.34 | 0:30.29 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.22 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Had been in solid form before missing the frame at the latest appearance when fifth (30.51) at this track. Awkwardly drawn and appears tested on latest effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.15 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.72 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.9 lengths over 525m at this track in a handy (30.30), beating Gold Class Cool. The form out of the last run measures up. Among the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $27.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.4L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.94 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fifth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Looks a leading contender on best and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $11,030.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:25.07 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on April 20 over 515m at Sandown behind Memories beaten 13 lengths (30.46). Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |