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Meadowlands Race 5 - Race 5

RIO DE JANEIRO (4) scored a decisive win last time out over 1609m at this track, getting home by 12 metres in an emphatic display. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. DAY ONE DANDY (9) made it two in succession last start when she got the cash by 9 metres over 1609m at this track. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Has the talent to take care of this field. PURE LUXURY (5) is in the mix following a respectable third at her most recent appearance over 1609m at this track. SPECIAL ORCHID (8) is the next elect off a last-start win by 3 metres at this track over 1609m.

Race Time:12:01 AM

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Fashion Diva (1)37374

Trainer: Noel Daley 12 mths 5: 0-0-2

Driver: Andrew McCarthy

2 yo B F

Sire: MUSCLE HILL (USA)

Dam: FASHION PRINCESS

Stats

Career5: 0-0-2

LTS$9,160.00

BMR

TS5: 0-0-2

Win %0.00%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Special Orchid (1:55.40) in GRDN STATE on August 21 at $25.10. At the start before 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Day One Dandy (1:54.00) in NJSS-SILVR on August 7 at $128.10. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	21/08/2026	14	GRDN STATE	$71,327.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Todd McCarthy	1:55.40	7	1. Special Orchid 2. Olbia 3. Pure Luxury	11.3L	$25.10
7/9	07/08/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$57,061.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Niko Karna	1:54.00	8	1. Day One Dandy 2. Olbia 3. Emotica	26.3L	$128.10
3/9	31/07/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$14,265.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Niko Karna	1:56.00	5	1. Declan Shea 2. Ruth's Kalila 3. Fashion Diva	6.0L	$41.10
7/10	24/07/2026	7	KNDRGARTEN	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Niko Karna	1:54.40	8	1. Orinoco 2. Mrs Rattigan 3. Day One Dandy	42.0L	$59.00
3/7	17/07/2026	-	NJSS-SILVR	$14,514.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Niko Karna	1:56.10	3	1. Turtle Dove 2. Blondie Hanover 3. Fashion Diva	4.5L	$86.30
4/5	06/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	SP	Niko Karna	2:04.20	0	1. My Special Beauty 2. Diana Hanover 3. Day One Dandy	14.25L	$0.00
4/5	30/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Niko Karna	2:00.10	0	1. My Wish 2. Luna Rossa Bi 3. Check Ur Ego Amigo	17.25L	$0.00

Mrs Rattigan (2)17235

Trainer: Julie Miller 12 mths 5: 1-1-1

Driver: Andy Miller

2 yo B F

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: FLYER MEL

Stats

Career5: 1-1-1

LTS$20,893.00

BMR1:57.30

TS5: 1-1-1

Win %20.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Day One Dandy (1:54.00) in NJSS-SILVR on August 7 at $4.50. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Day One Dandy (1:54.00) in NJSS-SILVR on July 31 at $6.10. Hard to leave out.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	07/08/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$57,061.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Andy Miller	1:54.00	4	1. Day One Dandy 2. Olbia 3. Emotica	18.0L	$4.50
3/9	31/07/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$14,265.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:54.00	8	1. Day One Dandy 2. Olbia 3. Mrs Rattigan	4.5L	$6.10
2/10	24/07/2026	7	KNDRGARTEN	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:54.40	4	1. Orinoco 2. Mrs Rattigan 3. Day One Dandy	13.5L	$7.30
7/10	17/07/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$14,514.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:55.40	1	1. Whoopdedoo Hanover 2. Olbia 3. Frolic	75.0L	$5.30
1/7	10/07/2026	-	NJSS-SILVR	$14,514.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:57.30	7	1. Mrs Rattigan 2. Emotica 3. Frolic	10.5L	$5.70
7/7	26/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:55.00	0	1. Kountry Plunge 2. Extremely Tactical 3. Done And Dusted	152.25L	$0.00
1/3	09/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:59.20	0	1. Mrs Rattigan 2. Thrill Me 3. Sevenoops Hanover	7.5L	$0.00

Fun And Games (3)4222

Trainer: Jim Oscarsson 12 mths 4: 0-3-0

Driver: Brett Beckwith

2 yo B F

Sire: GREENSHOE (USA)

Dam: JUST JOSHING

Stats

Career4: 0-3-0

LTS$19,250.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Strong performance last time out 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 3 m by T'wouldmakemesing (1:57.40) in TSS 2YRF on August 17 at $3.30. Others are preferred.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	17/08/2026	11	TSS 2YRF	$28,531.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Dave Palone	1:57.40	4	1. T'wouldmakemesing 2. Fun And Games 3. Sister Lise	3.0L	$3.30
2/8	06/08/2026	14	2YOFNW2	$17,118.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Johnathan Ahle	1:57.10	6	1. Walnora 2. Fun And Games 3. Come See Me	3.8L	$4.40
2/8	23/07/2026	9	2YOFNW2	$17,417.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Jim Oscarsson	1:57.00	1	1. Pure Luxury 2. Fun And Games 3. Janet's Big Star	9.8L	$22.20
4/6	14/07/2026	-	ALL-STARS	$43,541.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Oscarsson	1:55.10	3	1. Two Day Hangover 2. Slave To Fashion 3. Miss Eliza	29.3L	$79.80

Rio De Janeiro (4)12491

Trainer: Nancy Takter 12 mths 5: 2-1-0

Driver: Joe Bongiorno

2 yo B F

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: DEVILISH DELIGHT (USA)

Stats

Career5: 2-1-0

LTS$65,729.00

BMR1:54.10

TS5: 2-1-0

Win %40.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Last start won by 12 m (Fr6) at this track (1:54.10) beating Declan Shea in GRDN STATE on August 21 at $3.60. Has another win on the radar.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	21/08/2026	13	GRDN STATE	$71,327.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Joe Bongiorno	1:54.10	6	1. Rio De Janeiro 2. Declan Shea 3. Grandiflora	12.0L	$3.60
9/10	08/08/2026	8	NJSS-PLTNM-R1	$320,970.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Matt Kakaley	1:52.30	10	1. Wall Of Fame 2. Nevis Peak 3. Orchestra	34.5L	$56.30
4/6	31/07/2026	14	NJSS-PLTNM	$35,663.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:53.40	1	1. Nevis Peak 2. Grandiflora 3. Caught Speeding	15.8L	$6.20
2/8	17/07/2026	7	NJSS-PLTNM	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:52.30	2	1. Grandiflora 2. Rio De Janeiro 3. Caught Speeding	14.3L	$1.70
1/8	10/07/2026	-	NJSS-PLTNM	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:55.40	5	1. Rio De Janeiro 2. Dejeuner 3. Orchestra, Fascination	1.5L	$3.60
4/6	26/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:55.20	0	1. Secret Lover 2. Orchestra 3. Dandelion Wine	11.25L	$0.00
2/6	16/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:59.40	0	1. Check Ur Ego Amigo 2. Rio De Janeiro 3. Dive Bar Blonde	5.25L	$0.00

Pure Luxury (5)113

Trainer: Ake Svanstedt 12 mths 3: 2-0-1

Driver: Ake Svanstedt

2 yo B F

Sire: SIX PACK (USA)

Dam: WON LINER

Stats

Career3: 2-0-1

LTS$28,878.00

BMR1:57.00

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %66.67%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 m by Special Orchid (1:55.40) in GRDN STATE on August 21 at $1.90. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Philadelphia (1:57.00) beating Fun And Games in 2YOFNW2 on July 23 at $1.50. Definite winning chance.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	21/08/2026	29	GRDN STATE	$71,327.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Johnathan Ahle	1:55.40	6	1. Special Orchid 2. Olbia 3. Pure Luxury	5.3L	$1.90
1/8	23/07/2026	18	2YOFNW2	$17,417.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Johnathan Ahle	1:57.00	4	1. Pure Luxury 2. Fun And Games 3. Janet's Big Star	9.8L	$1.50
1/7	05/07/2026	-	2YOF	$23,222.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Ridge Warren	1:58.10	1	1. Pure Luxury 2. Jenna Four The Win 3. Barfly Armitage	6.0L	$2.50
2/5	11/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Ake Svanstedt	1:59.00	0	1. Love's Passion 2. Pure Luxury 3. Mystique Landing	7.5L	$0.00

P L Uptown Girl (6)4622

Trainer: Jim Oscarsson 12 mths 4: 0-2-0

Driver: Corey Callahan

2 yo B F

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: P L JILL

Stats

Career4: 0-2-0

LTS$17,749.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 4.5 m by Sevenoops Hanover (1:56.20) in TSS 2YRF on August 17 at $7. Before that 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 8 m by T'wouldmakemesing (1:56.20) in TSS-2YOFT on August 6 at $3.20. Looking to others.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	17/08/2026	11	TSS 2YRF	$28,531.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	SP	Dave Palone	1:56.20	3	1. Sevenoops Hanover 2. P L Uptown Girl 3. Balara Bay	4.5L	$7.00
2/7	06/08/2026	14	TSS-2YOFT	$28,531.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Johnathan Ahle	1:56.20	2	1. T'wouldmakemesing 2. P L Uptown Girl 3. Fiscal Hanover	8.3L	$3.20
6/7	23/07/2026	9	2YOFNW2	$17,417.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Jim Oscarsson	1:56.20	6	1. Nobody Knows It 2. Queen Kate 3. Ops Mearas	45.0L	$31.50
4/8	14/07/2026	-	ALL-STARS	$43,541.00	Pocono Downs	1609m	Fast	Jim Oscarsson	1:55.20	8	1. Patty's Girl 2. Cabaletta Hanover 3. Aviva Station	37.5L	$95.60

Tactical Beauty (7)52555

Trainer: Julie Miller 12 mths 5: 0-1-0

Driver: Tyler Miller

2 yo BR F

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: MISSISSIPPI BEAUTY

Stats

Career5: 0-1-0

LTS$15,859.00

BMR

TS5: 0-1-0

Win %0.00%

Place %20.00%

Comments

Well beaten last start by Rio De Janeiro, a rival who she faces again; when 18 metres fifth at this track over 1609m in a GRDN STATE race on August 21. Can't have on that basis.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	21/08/2026	14	GRDN STATE	$71,327.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:54.10	8	1. Rio De Janeiro 2. Declan Shea 3. Grandiflora	18.0L	$94.20
5/8	07/08/2026	7	KNDRGARTEN	$35,663.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Andy Miller	1:53.30	7	1. Athena's Girl 2. Love's Passion 3. Sip Away	20.3L	$41.10
5/9	31/07/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$14,265.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:56.00	9	1. Declan Shea 2. Ruth's Kalila 3. Fashion Diva	10.5L	$45.70
2/7	24/07/2026	7	KNDRGARTEN	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:57.30	5	1. Hl Kapara 2. Tactical Beauty 3. Redbottomroyalty	6.8L	$20.20
5/7	17/07/2026	-	NJSS-SILVR	$14,514.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:56.10	5	1. Turtle Dove 2. Blondie Hanover 3. Fashion Diva	7.5L	$48.00
6/6	26/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andy Miller	1:58.30	0	1. Internal Dialog 2. Hl Kapara 3. Besame Chula	20.25L	$0.00

Special Orchid (8)74481

Trainer: Tony Alagna 12 mths 5: 1-0-0

Driver: Mark Herschberger

2 yo B F

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: SPECIAL HONOR

Stats

Career5: 1-0-0

LTS$39,707.00

BMR1:55.40

TS5: 1-0-0

Win %20.00%

Place %20.00%

Comments

Last start won by 3 m (Fr5) at this track (1:55.40) beating Olbia in GRDN STATE on August 21 at $33.10. One of the better chances.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	21/08/2026	14	GRDN STATE	$71,327.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Mark Herschberger	1:55.40	5	1. Special Orchid 2. Olbia 3. Pure Luxury	3.0L	$33.10
8/8	07/08/2026	7	KNDRGARTEN	$35,663.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Brett Beckwith	1:53.30	3	1. Athena's Girl 2. Love's Passion 3. Sip Away	90.0L	$96.00
4/9	31/07/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$14,265.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:56.00	4	1. Declan Shea 2. Ruth's Kalila 3. Fashion Diva	6.8L	$9.90
4/10	24/07/2026	14	KNDRGARTEN	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:54.40	1	1. Orinoco 2. Mrs Rattigan 3. Day One Dandy	27.8L	$11.60
7/7	10/07/2026	-	NJSS-PLTNM	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Andrew McCarthy	1:54.30	3	1. Nevis Peak 2. Caught Speeding 3. Sweetest Of All	36.8L	$17.30
3/7	19/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:58.30	0	1. Laurensstrongluck 2. Creamy Armitage 3. Special Orchid	6.75L	$0.00
2/5	11/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	2:00.20	0	1. Secret Lover 2. Special Orchid 3. Zaneyatta	2.25L	$0.00

Day One Dandy (9)4311

Trainer: R Nifty Norman 12 mths 4: 2-0-1

Driver: Johnathan Ahle

2 yo B F

Sire: WALNER (CAN)

Dam: DELILAH HANOVER

Stats

Career4: 2-0-1

LTS$41,179.00

BMR1:54.00

TS4: 2-0-1

Win %50.00%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Two-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start posted a big 9 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:54.00) beating Olbia in NJSS-SILVR on August 7 at $2.80. In terrific form and is the one to beat again.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	07/08/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$57,061.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Johnathan Ahle	1:54.00	5	1. Day One Dandy 2. Olbia 3. Emotica	9.8L	$2.80
1/9	31/07/2026	7	NJSS-SILVR	$14,265.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:54.00	3	1. Day One Dandy 2. Olbia 3. Mrs Rattigan	0.9L	$4.50
3/10	24/07/2026	7	KNDRGARTEN	$36,284.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:54.40	2	1. Orinoco 2. Mrs Rattigan 3. Day One Dandy	13.5L	$7.70
4/10	17/07/2026	-	NJSS-SILVR	$14,514.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	1:55.40	5	1. Whoopdedoo Hanover 2. Olbia 3. Frolic	10.5L	$41.20
2/5	10/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Scott Zeron	2:00.40	0	1. Anabella 2. Day One Dandy 3. Luna Rossa Bi	0.6L	$0.00
3/5	06/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	SP	Jacob Dunn	2:04.20	0	1. My Special Beauty 2. Diana Hanover 3. Day One Dandy	13.5L	$0.00