Meadowlands Race 8 - Race 8
BRICCO (4) finished fifth last start, beaten 25 metres at this track over 1609m. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. GREY CLOUDS (3) resumes here after closing his last prep with a ninth at Plainridge Park on November 17. Expecting a very good run. MASSTER BLUE (8) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this track over 1609m. CLASSIC PICKLE (2) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Mark Herschberger
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 19 m by Mr Grant (1:56.20) on May 1 at $16.90. Before that 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Big Nudge (1:54.40) on April 24 at $22.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $16.90 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:54.40 | 9 |
| 52.5L | $22.40 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jeremy Morrison
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Mr Grant (1:56.20) on May 1 at $4.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 75 m by Jim Beam (1:54.30) in NJ SDF F on November 22 at $85. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 160 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Morrison | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Morrison | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | NJ SDF F | $91,603.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Morrison | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 73.5L | $85.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | NJ SDF | $15,267.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Morrison | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $48.70 |
| 4/5 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | NJ SDF | $15,267.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Morrison | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $34.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2025 | 33 | SIMPSON | $45,662.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $18.70 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | 2YO NW2 | $16,820.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Plainridge Park beaten 80 m by Sky Box (1:57.00) in NW5000CD on November 17 at $38.30. A strong chance while fresh.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Ricco | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:57.00 | 8 |
| 78.0L | $38.30 |
| 7/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,901.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | W | Shawn T Gray | 1:56.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.40 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | TRK<80 | $21,374.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | David Ingraham | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $13.30 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | TRK<80 | $21,309.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $26,758.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | SP | Matthew Athearn | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NW5000CD | $22,936.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Athearn | 1:54.40 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Irvin Crews | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Colin Kelly
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Comments
Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 25 m fifth behind Practical Man in a 3YOC NW2 on May 1. Will be fitter for that last run.
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 | 01/05/2026 | 192 | 3YOC NW2 | $27,933.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $37.90 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/10/2025 | 9 | KYSS2YOCG | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $21.28 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | 17 | KYSS2YOCG | $60,883.00 | Cumberland Run | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | 2YONW1PM | $15,291.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.47 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | MADCOUNTY | $114,679.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 58.5L | $51.70 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2025 | 9 | COMMONWLTH | $46,512.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $29.48 |

Driver: Vincent Ginsburg
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Mr Grant (1:56.20) on May 1 at $17.60. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Big Nudge (1:54.40) on April 24 at $4.50. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.60 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $4.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Bradley Chisholm
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Mr Grant (1:56.20) on May 1 at $54.70. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 70 m by Fineline Hanover (1:53.30) in NW3PM on April 16 at $98.90. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $54.70 |
| 7/7 | 16/04/2026 | 356 | NW3PM | $17,467.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 68.3L | $98.90 |
| 3/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 98.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $25,559.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 108.8L | $32.75 |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | TM<74CD | $14,377.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $12.10 |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2025 | 6 | NW3000L4CD | $15,176.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $84.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | 6U W2-NW5 | $27,734.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $98.90 |

Driver: Patrick Ryder
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 35 m by Demone Deiventi (1:55.00) in NW5000L5 on April 23 at $40.40. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 6 m by Niccolo (1:56.40) in NW2500L5 on April 16 at $24.70. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5 | $12,373.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $40.40 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 27 | NW2500L5 | $10,917.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $24.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $12,640.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $71.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $12,640.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $128.90 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $68.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $81.60 |
| 3/5 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 78.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Morgan | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braxten Boyd
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Liberty's Wildcard at this track over 1609m on April 24 at $43.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Mr Grant at this track over 1609m on May 1 at $3.30. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:56.20 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $43.80 |
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.00 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $80.40 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $12.40 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $57.60 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,100.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $40.40 |

Driver: Steve Smith
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr10) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Mr Grant (1:56.20) on May 1 at $12.20. Before that 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Big Nudge (1:54.40) on April 24 at $22.90. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $11,872.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:56.20 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $12.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 34.5L | $22.90 |
| 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 |
| 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 |