Meadowlands Race 8 - Race 8
STEELWORKERS STORY (7) finished seventh last start, beaten 90 metres at this track over 1609m. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. SHAKE N BAKE (3) got the job done in impressive style last start to score by 30 metres at Pocono Downs over 1609m, that run following a fourth two starts back at Yonkers Raceway. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. TJ'S DREAM (6) disappointed last time when 11th over 1609m at Hoosier Park. Can make amends. FARAH TRIO (8) disappointed last time when seventh over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Niko Karna
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway, beaten 24 m by R Lady W (1:56.40) in W5BNMT7 on October 21 at $62.59. At his previous start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway, beaten 13 m by The Brodster (1:56.20) in 40000CLM on October 8 at $7.03. Keep him in mind.
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 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | W5BNMT7 | $34,483.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $62.59 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | 40000CLM | $31,609.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $7.03 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $30,556.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.93 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | 40000CLM | $30,556.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jordan Stratton | 1:55.20 | 6 |
| 70.5L | $15.91 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5 | $13,889.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.90 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | NW7500L5 | $13,889.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 95.3L | $7.30 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Niko Karna | 1:59.00 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Niko Karna | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Kennedy
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Honolugoo (1:55.00) in NW5000L5CD on October 17 at $2.20. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 10 | NW5000L5CD | $15,086.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | W2BNMT4 | $33,046.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:56.00 | 7 |
| 34.5L | $49.30 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NW7500L5 | $13,889.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $38.70 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | NW2501CD | $7,639.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.72 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 17 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,762.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $2.23 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | NW1751CD | $6,419.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Leon Bailey | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $1.05 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Jared Finn | 2:02.30 | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Johnathan Ahle
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 30 m win as favourite (Fr1) at Pocono Downs (1:54.00) beating Dejerate Hanover in 15000CL on October 20 at $2.80. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/10/2026 | 11 | 15000CL | $15,805.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,638.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gregory Merton | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Monticello Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Gregory Merton | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.62 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | NW6001-4 | $13,194.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:56.00 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW6001-4 | $13,194.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | Kyle Swift | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.78 |
| 4/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Adrian Wisher (Jnr) | 2:02.00 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Fast | Adrian Wisher (Jnr) | 2:03.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Patrick Ryder
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 11 days ago at Pocono Downs over 1609m, before that 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 15 m by Boogie On The Bar (1:55.10) in NW5500L5 on October 10 at $21.10. Difficult to enthuse based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/10/2026 | 9 | NW5500L5 | $15,805.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $57.30 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 18 | NW5500L5 | $15,805.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $21.10 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 10 | NW2500L5 | $11,806.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.80 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW4501-4 | $12,500.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Fern Paquet (Jnr) | 1:56.20 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $18.91 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 12 | NW8500L5 | $18,750.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $63.80 |
| 8/8 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | NW8500L5 | $19,258.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 128.3L | $38.80 |
| 6/14 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bradley Chisholm
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 m by Honolugoo (1:55.00) in NW5000L5CD on October 17 at $21.80. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at Vernon Downs, well beaten by Drink On It (1:56.20) in NW5001CD on October 2 at $18.87. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 15 | NW5000L5CD | $15,086.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $21.80 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | NW5001CD | $10,776.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $18.87 |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | NW3001-4 | $10,417.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.54 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NW3001-4 | $10,417.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Good | Michael Merton | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $14.44 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | AHDC | $13,889.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Verruso | 1:58.30 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NW3001-4 | $10,699.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $30.61 |
| 2/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Herschberger
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 11th (Fr8) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 45 m by Dan D Man Can (1:53.40) in PEGASUSCGT on October 16 at $76.10. The run before 8th (Fr1) over 1609m at Hoosier Park beaten 40 m by Renegade Gypsy (1:54.20) in NW5000L4 on October 3 at $27.20. Anticipating a much better performance this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/10/2026 | 13 | PEGASUSCGT | $71,839.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Lambright | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 45.8L | $76.10 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $14,368.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Miller | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 40.5L | $27.20 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | NW3000L4 | $12,213.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | NW3000L4 | $11,806.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $25.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NW4PM | $17,361.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $70.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NW2PM | $17,832.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Trace Tetrick | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $1.10 |
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Atlee Bender | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | SP | Matt Krueger | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Trillion Times (1:53.40) in 4U NW2CD on September 4 at $16.30. The start before 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Whatarace Hanover (1:53.30) in 4U NW2CD on July 24 at $54.60. Can turn things around in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 42 | 4U NW2CD | $27,778.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | James Slendorn | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 62.25L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4U NW2CD | $29,028.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.30 | 9 |
| 154.5L | $54.60 |
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | 4U NW2CD | $29,028.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 228.0L | $47.20 |
| 3/6 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 5U W1-NW5 | $24,407.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $43.10 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | 3&4YONW3CD | $45,328.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.30 | 9 |
| 24.0L | $44.80 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 3&4YONW3CD | $31,381.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | W | Joe Bongiorno | 1:52.30 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $80.20 |

Driver: William Carter
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Ardonne (1:52.30) in NW7500L5CD on October 23 at $11.20. At the run before 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 16 m by Frank Leahy (1:56.20) in NW10000L5 on October 16 at $31.28. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | NW7500L5CD | $17,960.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:52.30 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $11.20 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | SP | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.20 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $31.28 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NW10551L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.01 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $30,172.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:56.20 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $18.76 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NW10000L5 | $29,167.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Ginsburg | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $18.66 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 8 | NW7500L5 | $26,389.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.41 |
| 5/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.00 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |