Meadowlands Race 12 - Race 12
CAPTAIN OPTIMISTIC (4) was successful last time out by 2.25 metres in a nice return to form at Philadelphia over 1609m. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. LOU HILL (9) has been most impressive of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 1609m at Scioto Downs, getting home by 3 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Meets some better types this time but the hat-trick is not out of the question. ERVIN HANOVER (3) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.3 metres at Mohawk Park over 1609m. KEN HANOVER (5) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound second at Pocono Downs over 1609m.

Driver: Todd McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway, beaten 4.5 m by Gorgeous Big Guy (1:51.30) in 3-6 YO OPN on July 20 at $4.76. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Fr2) at Yonkers Raceway (1:51.20) beating Gorgeous Big Guy in 3-6 YO OPN on July 13 at $3.71. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | 3-6 YO OPN | $62,409.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:51.30 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.76 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | 21 | 3-6 YO OPN | $62,409.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.71 |
| 3/6 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NW30000L5 | $46,025.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Tyler Buter | 1:51.20 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.07 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | 3-6 YO OPN | $59,972.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:51.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.66 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NW16841L5 | $32,078.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $1.26 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NW20000L5 | $34,868.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:51.30 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $10.31 |
| 2/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at The Meadows, beaten 3 m by Surreal Ideal (1:48.40) in OPEN HCP on July 25 at $1.60. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr2) at Scioto Downs (1:50.30) beating Rick Wink in OPEN on July 18 at $1.60. Strong prospects.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:48.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $37,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Luke Hanners | 1:50.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | OPEN HCP | $50,209.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | W | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.20 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $1.40 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:48.40 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $36,262.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luke Hanners | 1:49.20 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Good | David Miller | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | SP | David Miller | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dexter Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite at Mohawk Park (1:48.10) beating Calicojack Hanover in OPEN on July 25 at $1.10 at the bell was 2nd-. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $44,898.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | L Roy | 1:48.10 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:47.00 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | BROWER-G3 | $243,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:46.30 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | CUP | $101,112.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:48.20 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 203 | OPEN | $40,445.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:49.10 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | FANDUEL | $534,351.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Dexter Dunn | 1:47.30 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Wally Hennessey | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Zeron
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr7) at Philadelphia (1:49.20) beating Goliath Hanover in W/O 10K on July 26 at $1.10. Has another win in his sights.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | W/O 10K | $23,222.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.20 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:47.00 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GRADUATE F-G2 | $333,817.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:46.30 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 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 |

Driver: Tim Tetrick
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Ruthless Hanover at Pocono Downs over 1609m WO25000LT last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second at this track in WRHAUGHTON-G2 on July 11. Racing well and worth each-way consideration.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | WO25000LT | $42,816.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:48.00 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:47.20 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | BROWER-G3 | $243,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:46.30 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | WO25000LT | $39,913.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Tim Tetrick | 1:48.30 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | BATTLE-G2 | $348,675.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:48.40 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $7.30 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | AUGER INV-G3 | $139,665.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.20 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Roland Mallar | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 54L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 24 m by Ruthless Hanover (1:48.00) in WO25000LT on July 25 at $14.90. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Lou Hill (1:47.20) in WRHAUGHTON-G2 on July 11 at $7.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | WO25000LT | $42,816.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:48.00 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $14.90 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | James MacDonald | 1:47.20 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | BROWER-G3 | $243,977.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | James MacDonald | 1:46.30 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $36.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN 2 HDC | $25,105.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.80 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | OPEN II | $27,894.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:49.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $30,726.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:49.40 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:51.10 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following July 18 run. Last start won by 3 m (Fr4) at The Meadows (1:48.40) beating Women Layer in OPEN HCP on July 25 at $2.50. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a more difficult task this time.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN HCP | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:48.40 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $37,736.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.20 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $1.20 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $36,284.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.00 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN HCP | $25,105.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $36,262.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:49.20 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $5.90 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dayton Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brett Miller | 1:49.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Fifth And Five (1:49.10) in NW15000L5 on August 1 at $1.70. At the start before 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Lou Hill (1:47.20) in WRHAUGHTON-G2 on July 11 at $11.70. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NW15000L5 | $32,097.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:47.20 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.70 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | GRADUATE F-G2 | $333,817.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:46.30 | 10 |
| 41.3L | $9.70 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
Stats
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | #SENDITIN-G3 | $145,138.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | SP | Yannick Gingras | 1:48.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | WRHAUGHTON-G2 | $196,952.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:47.20 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/2 | 04/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | CUP | $101,112.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Mcnair | 1:48.20 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.80 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 11 | $153,374.00 | Western Fair Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.20 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.25 | |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | INVITATION | $54,469.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:50.00 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.96 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | PACEY-G3 | $139,665.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Smith | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $14.50 |
| 1/4 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |