Meadowlands Race 10 - Race 10
CAPTAIN OPTIMISTIC (5) is a genuine type who was a solid second most recently at this track. Hard to rule out in what looks a suitable assignment. PRINCE HAL HANOVER (6) must be respected after scoring last start by 2.25 metres at this track over 1609m.

Driver: Andrew McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Fallout, who he meets again; when 17 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a GRADUATE race on June 20. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:47.40 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 17 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Yannick Gingras | 1:46.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $65.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:49.40 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NW22001L5 | $34,868.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 78.0L | $5.74 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NW16376L5 | $29,330.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $5.22 |
| 1/7 | 12/05/2026 | 10 | HGW5BNM7 | $30,726.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NW6800L5 | $15,363.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Fallout (1:47.40) in GRADUATE on June 20 at $17.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 8 m by Captain Optimistic (1:46.40) in GRADUATE on June 12 at $9.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:47.40 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Jason Bartlett | 1:46.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $103,528.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 1:47.30 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $30.40 |
| 4/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $265,337.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $34.45 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | CUP | $35,787.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 1:48.20 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $16.05 |
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NW12500L5 | $22,346.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.60 |
| 2/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Stratton
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Captain Optimistic at this track over 1609m in a GRADUATE on June 12 at $7.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Christopher Dance at Mohawk Park over 1609m in a 4yo on June 27 at $1.40. Well placed to go a couple better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | $30,334.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.40 | |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Jordan Stratton | 1:46.40 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.60 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $103,528.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | B Mcclure | 1:47.30 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $265,337.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Jamieson | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $86.45 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | CUP | $35,787.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $13.05 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | $24,540.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Ja MacDonald | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Go Go Grasshopper at this track over 1609m in a GRADUATE on June 12 at $30.10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Prince Hal Hanover at this track over 1609m in a GRADUATE on June 20 at $16.80. Chief contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:48.00 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $16.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Yannick Gingras | 1:48.30 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $30.10 |
| 6/6 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | W/O 10K | $22,315.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $30.30 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | SEND IT IN | $69,832.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:49.10 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $22.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NW10500L5 | $20,950.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | SP | Yannick Gingras | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NW15000L5 | $31,425.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:49.10 | 10 |
| 26.3L | $17.80 |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Mike Wilder | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Zeron
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.25 m by Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.00) in GRADUATE on June 20 at $2.90. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at this track (1:46.40) beating Ayeaye Captain Deo in GRADUATE on June 12 at $3.80. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:48.00 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 19 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Scott Zeron | 1:46.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | SEND IT IN | $69,832.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 172 | OPEN | $27,933.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:48.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | PROGRESS | $419,420.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | PROGRESS | $53,435.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |

Driver: Todd McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:48.00) beating Captain Optimistic in GRADUATE on June 20 at $1.60. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.00 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | CUP | $101,112.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T McCarthy | 1:48.20 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:48.40 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $103,528.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | T McCarthy | 1:47.30 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.65 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $265,337.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T McCarthy | 1:50.00 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.55 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | CUP | $35,787.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | T McCarthy | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.65 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.00) in GRADUATE on June 20 at $8.10. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a neck (Fr5) at this track (1:48.30) beating Swingtown in GRADUATE on June 12 at $2.70. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:48.00 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $8.10 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 174 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Joe Bongiorno | 1:48.30 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:49.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $45,942.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | TM<90CD | $38,285.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:49.30 | 10 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NW12500L5 | $26,799.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | 5U W2-NW5 | $26,718.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |

Driver: Dexter Dunn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Prince Hal Hanover (1:48.00) in GRADUATE on June 20 at $41.40. Before that 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Go Go Grasshopper (1:48.30) in GRADUATE on June 12 at $12.90. Hard to have.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:48.00 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $41.40 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Tim Tetrick | 1:48.30 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $12.90 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $103,528.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | L Roy | 1:47.30 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $265,337.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | L Roy | 1:50.00 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $17.90 |
| 2/6 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $35,787.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | L Roy | 1:49.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $12.25 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2026 | 8 | NW15000L5 | $18,156.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/3 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Fallout (1:47.40) in GRADUATE on June 20 at $4.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 7 m by Go Go Grasshopper (1:48.30) in GRADUATE on June 12 at $1.90. Happy enough to dismiss.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:47.40 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Jason Bartlett | 1:48.30 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |
| 6/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $103,528.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:47.30 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.05 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $265,337.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | CUP | $35,787.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:48.20 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $40,900.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:48.40 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.75 |

Driver: Tim Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:47.40) beating Crack Shot in GRADUATE on June 20 at $3. In the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:47.40 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GRADUATE | $69,735.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Tim Tetrick | 1:46.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | OPEN HCP | $26,499.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.30 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $1.90 |
| 7/9 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | CUP | $265,337.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ti Tetrick | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $13.60 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | CUP | $35,787.00 | Flamboro Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ti Tetrick | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | NW15000L5 | $31,425.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.10 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |