Meadowlands Race 5 - Race 5
LANDIA (1) drew a wide gate last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 17 metres into sixth at this track over 1609m. Tackles a similar assignment and from this more favourable draw she can feature in the finish. BIG NUDGE (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in second over 1609m at this track. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. MR GRANT (2) is a consistent performer with three top-three finishes on the trot. Only needs things to fall his way and the good recent form can convert to a well-deserved win. SUNSET SAIL (3) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Todd McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Mr Instigator (1:57.10) on April 17 at $6.10. The run previous 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Masster Blue (1:57.40) on April 10 at $5.50. Nicely placed to find a bit of form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $6.10 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.70 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 29.3L | $45.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Anibal Borjas | 1:59.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $11.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 54.8L | $22.70 |
| 4/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/18 | 15/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chase Vandervort
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Bee Positive at this track over 1609m on March 27 at $16.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Masster Blue at this track over 1609m on April 10 at $10.30. Going along well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Chase Vandervort | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Chase Vandervort | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $16.70 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 67 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Chase Vandervort | 1:59.00 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $37.80 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Chase Vandervort | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2026 | 19 | NW450PSL5 | $6,876.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 2:03.30 | 1 |
| 81.0L | $6.13 |
| 7/7 | 24/12/2025 | 51 | NW600PSL5 | $9,188.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Good | Kyle Dibenedetto | 2:00.20 | 7 |
| 42.0L | $45.73 |
| 2/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Dibenedetto | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | NW5000L5CD | $14,046.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Cutting | 1:59.20 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $19.10 |

Driver: Braxten Boyd
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 45 m by Father Stosh (1:56.00) in NW5000L5 on April 16 at $107.10. Two runs back 9th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Northern Skyway (1:56.40) on December 5 at $56.80. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 132 | NW5000L5 | $12,373.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 42.8L | $107.10 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | TM<71CD | $13,017.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.40 | 10 |
| 95.3L | $56.80 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | TM<71CD | $12,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.30 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.60 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | TM<71CD | $12,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $23.50 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | TM<71CD | $12,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $35.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | NW6PMLT | $15,982.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Montrell Teague | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $46.60 |
| 4/4 | 05/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Hankins | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bradley Chisholm
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Calderone at this track over 1609m on April 3 at $6.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Mr Instigator at this track over 1609m on April 17 at $5.30. Well placed to go one better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.60 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $46.60 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $12,640.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Verruso | 1:57.00 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $56.40 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Bradley Chisholm | 1:59.00 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $10.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Verruso | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Justin Huckabone | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 33.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Mr Instigator (1:57.10) on April 17 at $40.70. Before that 10th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Steelworkers Story (1:55.40) on April 10 at $107.60. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bobby Crivokapich (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $40.70 |
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | 31 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bobby Crivokapich (Jnr) | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $107.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW1500L5 | $9,831.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $20.10 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 19 | NW1500L5 | $9,831.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Ridge Warren | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $47.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | MPNW4000L4 | $10,699.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Eugene Robinson | 1:58.10 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $85.70 |
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 36 | MPNW2000L4 | $8,221.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Roger Plante (Jnr) | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $21.10 |
| 2/4 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Taggart (Jnr) | 2:03.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Eric Davis | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Vincent Ginsburg
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Mr Instigator (1:57.10) on April 17 at $14.60. At her previous start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Steelworkers Story (1:55.40) on April 10 at $79.90. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:57.10 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $14.60 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $79.90 |
| 7/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:56.10 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $78.90 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $68.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | NAADAÂ SÂ L1 | $18,399.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Keppler | 2:01.10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $17.73 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | NW1500L5 | $9,831.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:57.00 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $20.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph Lee | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Patrick Ryder
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Mr Instigator (1:57.10) on April 17 at $22.90. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 9 m by Masster Blue (1:57.40) on April 10 at $19.30. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $22.90 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $19.30 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NW4PM | $22,562.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $63.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Patrick Ryder | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.80 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NW4PM | $21,770.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:56.30 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $21.30 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NW4PM | $21,770.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | James Kennedy | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $7.30 |
| 5/15 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Jordan Stratton | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Masster Blue (1:57.40) on April 10 at $15.60. Before that, 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 20 m by Calderone (1:56.10) on April 3 at $5.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.60 |
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.10 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $11.20 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Herschberger
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Mr Instigator (1:57.10) on April 17 at $24.30. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | 140 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $24.30 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 66L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | TM<71CD | $12,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 149.3L | $5.40 |
| 10/10 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | MADC | $17,557.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | James Slendorn | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $25.60 |
| 8/10 | 31/10/2025 | 13 | TM<71CD | $12,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:58.30 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $6.20 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 9 | TM<71CD | $12,938.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | 40000CLM | $30,441.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 95.3L | $58.04 |