Meadowlands Race 5 - Race 5
PRACTICAL MAN (8) scored at the first run back from a break last time out over 1609m at this track on May 1, finishing 0.6 metres ahead of his rivals. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. READ THE ROOM (5) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a seventh at Vernon Downs on October 11. Talented and has plenty of upside. Expecting a very good run. CREATE ESCAPE (6) last appeared when he scored by 6 metres over 1609m at this track six-and-a-half months ago. Should be thereabouts. DAVID SEAMAN S (7) is in the mix at his first run since finishing fifth over 1609m at Pocono Downs six-and-a-half months ago.

Driver: Colin Kelly
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Well beaten last start by Practical Man, who he meets again; when 185 metres ninth at this track over 1609m in a 3YOC NW2 race on May 1. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | 18 | 3YOC NW2 | $27,933.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:55.10 | 8 |
| 183.0L | $15.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | WEISS 3YRC | $25,473.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $8.10 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Smith
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Second up after running 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Practical Man (1:55.10) in 3YOC NW2 on May 1 at $146. Will be tough to make an impression against this lot.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 183 | 3YOC NW2 | $27,933.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $146.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 129L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | 10 | MA STK R2 | $228,311.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Steve Smith | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 63.0L | $37.90 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | MASS STK | $114,155.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Good | Steve Smith | 1:56.30 | 6 |
| 189.0L | $28.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $114,679.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 37.5L | $57.20 |
| 4/4 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | MASS STK | $114,679.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 46.5L | $1.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | NW2PM 2&3C | $22,171.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 90.0L | $76.40 |

Driver: Trond Smedshammer
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Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 35 m by Bayside Cue (1:55.30) in NW1PM on April 24 at $2.90. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 3 m by Trillion Times (1:56.00) in NW1PM on April 16 at $12.90. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | NW1PM | $15,284.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Trond Smedshammer | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | NW1PM | $15,284.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Trond Smedshammer | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.90 |
| 4/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Trond Smedshammer | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Trond Smedshammer | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braxten Boyd
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Practical Man (1:55.10) in 3YOC NW2 on May 1 at $21.20. Favour others.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 162 | 3YOC NW2 | $27,933.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.10 | 9 |
| 42.0L | $21.20 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW1PM | $19,847.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Frode Fladen | 1:57.30 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW1PM | $19,847.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Frode Fladen | 1:55.20 | 9 |
| 46.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 10 | NW1PM | $19,847.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Frode Fladen | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.30 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | KYMDN/NW1 | $24,353.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | SP | Frode Fladen | 1:59.10 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $69.10 |
| 5/5 | 21/10/2025 | 55 | KYSS2YOCG | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Frode Fladen | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 63.8L | $10.86 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Frode Fladen | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sarah Svanstedt
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Spencer Hanover at Vernon Downs over 1609m in a BIG APPLE on October 11 at $7.97. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Svanstedt | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | BIG APPLE | $380,518.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Huckabone Miller | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $7.97 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 15 | BIG APPLE | $30,581.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Huckabone Miller | 1:54.40 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.26 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | REYNOLDS | $52,217.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.83 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2025 | 8 | NYSS FINAL | $458,716.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Huckabone Miller | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.79 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2025 | 19 | NYSS | $173,798.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Huckabone Miller | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 10/08/2025 | 13 | NYSS | $81,395.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $15.50 |

Driver: Johnathan Ahle
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 4 m as favourite (Fr2) at Pocono Downs (1:57.20) beating Sox in NW2PM CG on September 2 at $2.20. Has the right credentials to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | 4U NW2CD | $22,070.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.80 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | INSS | $111,621.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.40 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $43.15 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | 23 | BLUEGRASS | $126,911.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:52.40 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $11.54 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | NW2PM CG | $21,407.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ake Svanstedt
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Resuming after six-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth behind Nordic Dancer at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a SIMPSON on October 21 at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 19 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Pocono Downs (1:58.20) beating Wentz Hanover in NW2PM 2YOC on July 21 at $1.40. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2025 | 32 | SIMPSON | $45,662.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:56.10 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | REYNOLDS | $51,453.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:56.40 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.36 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NJCLASSICF | $382,263.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $19.10 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | NJCLASSICE | $38,760.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $79.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 18 | 2YO NW2CD | $24,031.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Svanstedt | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | NW2PM 2YOC | $21,407.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miller
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Last start won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:55.10) beating Dollar Draft in 3YOC NW2 on May 1 at $1.60. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 181 | 3YOC NW2 | $27,933.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $1.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | KNDRGARTEN | $190,840.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 68.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | KNDRGARTEN | $38,052.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | 8 | INSS | $111,621.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $13.03 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | BLUEGRASS | $125,382.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.85 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | KNDRGARTEN | $38,226.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |

Driver: Patrick Ryder
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 9 m by Net Weight (1:57.20) in NW3PM on May 1 at $14.30. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 65 m by Ygritte (1:55.00) in NW1PM on April 23 at $7.80. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NW3PM | $16,760.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $14.30 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NW1PM | $15,284.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 63.8L | $7.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 190 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | 2YO NW2 | $16,820.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Good | Patrick Ryder | 2:00.20 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $16.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | 2YO NW2 | $16,820.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:57.40 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jake Leamon | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Herschberger
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Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Practical Man (1:55.10) in 3YOC NW2 on May 1 at $7. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Calderone (1:54.00) on April 17 at $3.70. One of the better hopes.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YOC NW2 | $27,933.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | TM<77.5CD | $13,828.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 189.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | 210 | NW2500L5CD | $13,828.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $11.60 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 135L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NJCLASSICC | $152,905.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | David Miller | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 51.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | NJCLASSICE | $38,760.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.20 | 5 |
| 131.3L | $63.60 |