Meadowlands Race 12 - Race 12
THE OPENER (1) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 5 metres at this track over 1609m. MIDNIGHT THUNDER (7) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. Something for the Multiples: TOUGH LAZ (8)

Driver: Colin Kelly
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Going well. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr2) at this track (1:53.20) beating Bourbons Courage in TM<68CD on September 5 at $2.10. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | TM<68CD | $11,111.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MADC 1 | $16,405.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | John Calabrese | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | 16 | TM<68CD | $11,412.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | TM<68CD | $11,412.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 4 | TM<68CD | $11,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.30 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $12,337.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Bruce Baker | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $14.60 |
| 5/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Rikard Skoglund | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Geovany Hernandez
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Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 65 m by Ace Of Aces (1:52.00) in NW1250L5 on September 3 at $56.10. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Select Friday (1:53.30) on August 22 at $63. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | NW1250L5 | $9,028.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:52.00 | 8 |
| 66.8L | $56.10 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 6 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $63.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | NW5000L5 | $12,126.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | SP | Troy Beyer | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 51.8L | $71.70 |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $76.50 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | TM<74.5CD | $13,062.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:53.30 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $80.40 |
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | TM<74.5CD | $13,062.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:52.10 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $27.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 64.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/16 | 02/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Billy Dobson | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Smith
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Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Vernon Downs well beaten by Ny Jim (1:51.40) in NW2501CD on August 29 at $15.50. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 21 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:55.00) beating Uilliam in TM<68CD on August 22 at $1.80. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NW2501CD | $7,846.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:51.40 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $15.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | TM<68CD | $11,412.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | NW1251CD | $5,706.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.53 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:53.00 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $74.10 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | NW1251CD | $5,806.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:54.40 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.07 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MADC 1 | $16,691.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tony Beltrami | 1:53.20 | 10 |
| 28.5L | $9.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:52.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Bryson Dunning | 1:52.30 | 0 |
| 60.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tony Beltrami
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at Philadelphia, beaten 17 m by Nopewasntme (1:53.00) in 10000CL on August 30 at $45.10. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Tricky Captain (1:52.10) on August 22 at $44.10. Right in contention.
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 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | 10000CL | $9,986.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $45.10 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 16 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:52.10 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $44.10 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $8.70 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:52.20 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.90 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | MADC 1 | $16,691.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tony Beltrami | 1:52.40 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $45.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | MADC 1 | $16,691.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tony Beltrami | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $20.70 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Neal | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 24.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Christian Myers | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: William Carter
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Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Advance Man (1:53.30) on September 5 at $81.50. At the run before 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Select Friday (1:53.30) on August 22 at $43.20. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | TM<74.5CD | $12,500.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 24.8L | $81.50 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $43.20 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:53.00 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $56.10 |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | TM<74.5CD | $12,839.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:51.30 | 4 |
| 39.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | WO1-4/20CL | $14,514.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:51.40 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | CLM25K-NW4 | $24,673.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Geremy Bobbitt | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $7.83 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Brandon Bates | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:53.10 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by America's Guest (1:53.10) on September 5 at $17.60. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Hes A Sweetheart (1:52.20) on July 31 at $6.10. Chief contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 36 | TM<71CD | $11,806.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $17.60 |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $6.10 |
| 5/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,337.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 22 | TM<68CD | $11,611.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Shaun Vallee | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | TM<71CD | $11,855.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $8.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | TM<71CD | $11,855.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:52.30 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $12.90 |
| 5/5 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 68.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Shaun Vallee | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Barton Dalious
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Resuming after 12 weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Jacks High Hanover at Ocean Downs over 1609m in a NW2PMLT on June 21 at $13.10. Capable of another big run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Harrington Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Corey Callahan | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 10 | NW2PMLT | $9,066.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Scicluna | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.10 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2026 | 33 | TM<71CD | $11,855.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:51.20 | 2 |
| 36.8L | $88.60 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | MPNW2PM | $9,078.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Chris Scicluna | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $8.10 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:54.00 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $10.90 |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 12 | TM<71CD | $12,373.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $35.40 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NW2 | $11,236.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Scicluna | 1:53.30 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $12.60 |
| 5/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dover Downs | 1609m | SP | Brandon Cruse | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bradley Chisholm
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 45 m by America's Guest (1:53.10) on September 5 at $11.20. Two runs back 3rd (Fr10) over 1609m at this track beaten 17 m by Tricky Captain (1:52.10) on August 22 at $58.40. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | TM<71CD | $11,806.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $11.20 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:52.10 | 10 |
| 17.3L | $58.40 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:52.00 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $107.80 |
| 8/10 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | William Carter | 1:53.00 | 10 |
| 27.0L | $60.40 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | TM<71CD | $12,126.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:52.20 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $6.60 |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | TM<74.5CD | $13,062.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:51.30 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $99.70 |
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Declan Donoway | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 105L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Declan Donoway | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Johnathan Ahle
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Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by The Opener (1:53.20) on September 5 at $38.50. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Whiskey Wizzard at Philadelphia over 1609m in a NW1250L5 on August 20 at $47.40. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | TM<68CD | $11,111.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:53.20 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $38.50 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | NW1250L5 | $9,272.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $47.40 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | 10000CL NW | $9,986.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Anibal Borjas | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $102.90 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | AHDC | $12,126.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Newton Sheridan | 1:54.30 | 4 |
| 55.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | AHDC 3 | $12,337.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tony Beltrami | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $12,337.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | William Harrison | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $97.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Devaux | 2:00.00 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |