The Meadows Race 5 - Ballarat To The Meadows Final
PAW TARKOV (5) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by half a length at Sandown in a handy 29.62 beating Ash Intention. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Looks to have an edge on most of these. PAW RAYNOR (1) could manage only fourth at Sandown last time but turned heads when posting a fast 25.19 over 450m at Ballarat the start prior. Smart winner two back and looks a key chance on that form. CHEEKY MEEKI (2) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at Ballarat behind PAW TARKOV (25.39) in a Grade 5 H. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. The form from her last run stacks up well. Expecting another good run. RIPPED PAIGE (4) cannot be ruled out.
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Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 H on April 27 over 515m at Sandown behind Barooga Jim beaten 6 lengths (29.75). More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.20 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (25.39) at Ballarat over 450m. Unbeaten in two starts from this box. Key runner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.12 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.52 | 0:24.40 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at Ballarat when only a nose from the winner but did record a respectable 25.19 over the 450m journey. Looks an each way chance again here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.13 | 0:28.02 | 0:27.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.15 | 0:27.15 | 0:27.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.93 | 0:23.93 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Is back up to 525m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 450m at Ballarat eight days ago. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.15 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (29.62) win last time, scoring by half a length in a Grade 5 H over 515m at Sandown. Has a win and two places from three starts from this draw. Leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:30.21 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 525m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 450m at Ballarat eight days ago. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | 16 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.11 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.29 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing third (25.50) at Shepparton. Wide draw here. Prefer others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.88 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 21.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.96 | 0:24.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Finished fifth last start at Ballarat but prior to that had been racing consistently. Prefer the place this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.92 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.07 | 0:23.74 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |