Meadowlands Race 8 - Race 8
SMOOTH DREAM (7) resumes after great success last prep, winning on nine occasions and culminating in a fourth over 1609m at Northfield Park on August 9. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. WISH YOU WELL (2) ran fourth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 13 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. ARODA N (1) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway. ZEPPOLE HANOVER (5) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Lauren Tritton
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway, beaten 24 m by Howlenthehills (1:52.30) in BORG #4 on April 20 at $32.25. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 9 m by Captain Albano (1:51.40) in BORG #2 on April 6 at $33.84. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:50.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | BORG #4 | $72,780.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:52.30 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $32.25 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | BORG #2 | $72,780.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:51.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $33.84 |
| 6/6 | 30/03/2026 | 114 | BORG #1 | $70,225.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:52.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.26 |
| 2/5 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Lauren Tritton | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 23.6L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Trista Dixon | 1:49.3 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |

Driver: Scott Zeron
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 13 m by Captain Luke (1:48.30) in NW10500L5 on May 30 at $4.90. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 11 m by Voukefalas (1:51.20) in NW17500L5 on May 23 at $13.10. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $20,950.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:48.30 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NW17500L5 | $27,933.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $13.10 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NW17500L5 | $27,933.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $19.60 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Braxten Boyd | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:50.40 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: William Carter
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Federer (1:50.30) in NW15000L5 on May 30 at $84.40. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Rosecroft Raceway, beaten 0.9 m by Fly High Cruiser (1:50.10) in MPNW6750L4 on May 16 at $5.40. Going okay so keep him safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NW15000L5 | $34,916.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $84.40 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | MPNW6750L4 | $12,570.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Eric Davis | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | MPNW6000L4 | $12,570.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Eric Davis | 1:52.10 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | MPNW6000L4 | $13,268.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Eric Davis | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | MPNW4000L4 | $10,917.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Eric Davis | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 8 | MPW4-6PM | $12,373.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Eric Davis | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 31/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Russell Foster | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Ross | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 7 days ago and two back 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Oakwood Ardan (1:50.40) in NW15000L5 on April 18 at $45.90. Recent efforts only moderate - hard to see him featuring in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 42 | NW15000L5 | $34,916.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $26.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.40 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $45.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.00 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $64.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $21,834.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:52.20 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $11.90 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $21,067.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $14.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | TM<83.5CD | $17,556.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Captain Crusader at this track over 1609m in a NW7500L5CD on May 16 at $26.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Courts On Fire at this track over 1609m in a NW7500L5CD on May 30 at $31.10. Nice effort last time. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NW7500L5CD | $17,458.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:50.30 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $31.10 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | NW7500L5CD | $17,458.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:49.00 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $26.80 |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | NW15000L5 | $18,156.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 42.0L | $14.20 |
| 7/9 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $21,834.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:50.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 237 | TM<80.5CD | $15,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.30 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2025 | 9 | NW7000L4 | $12,403.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.40 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $1.42 |

Driver: Vincent Ginsburg
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 30 m by Ruthless Hanover (1:49.10) in NW17500L5 on May 30 at $16.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 14 m by Heza Charttopper (1:51.30) in NW15000L5 on May 18 at $52.46. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | NW17500L5 | $27,933.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:49.10 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $16.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $29,330.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $52.46 |
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 14 | NW15001L5 | $29,330.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $30.47 |
| 1/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | NW11821L5 | $27,656.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $9.99 |
| 5/6 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NW15868L5 | $30,568.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.30 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $13.36 |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $36,390.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $10.97 |
| 3/5 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Niko Karna
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Prince Hal Hanover at Northfield Park over 1609m in a MILSTEIN on August 9 at $10.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (1:50.10) beating Twin Fury in 3YOC NW30K on April 19 2025 at $1.70. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:51.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | MILSTEIN | $465,116.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:50.10 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.20 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | 18 | TOMPKINS | $48,662.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2025 | 17 | NW15000L5 | $32,110.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:52.30 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2025 | 15 | NJ SDF F | $74,650.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:49.30 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2025 | 13 | NJ SDF | $15,552.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:49.20 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NJSS FINAL | $351,562.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $1.30 |

Driver: Mark Herschberger
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Best Chip (1:48.40) in NW15000L5 on May 30 at $34.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 12 m by Saba Rock (1:49.10) in NW15000L5 on May 2 at $50.50. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | NW15000L5 | $34,916.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $34.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $31,425.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $50.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Dexter Dunn | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $32,751.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $21,834.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:51.10 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,195.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/4 | 18/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 18.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |

Driver: Braxten Boyd
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Best Chip (1:48.40) in NW15000L5 on May 30 at $66.70. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 35 m by Ken Hanover (1:51.00) in WO25000LT on May 9 at $46.30. Wasn't at his best last time - can improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | NW15000L5 | $34,916.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:48.40 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $66.70 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | WO25000LT | $38,408.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Braxten Boyd | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $46.30 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | WO25000LT | $40,029.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Braxten Boyd | 1:51.00 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $10.40 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW17500L5 | $29,112.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:50.20 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW12500L5 | $23,290.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NW9500L5 | $18,923.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:51.10 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Federer (1:50.30) in NW15000L5 on May 30 at $79.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at Philadelphia beaten 15 m by Solid Character (1:50.20) in NW15000L5 on May 17 at $8.90. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | NW15000L5 | $34,916.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:50.30 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $79.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | NW15000L5 | $18,156.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:50.20 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $8.90 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NW15000L5 | $31,425.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $49.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $21,834.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.10 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NW5000L5CD | $15,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:50.10 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $18,195.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:51.20 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $40.60 |