Meadowlands Race 9 - Race 9
BIRR CASTLE (2) is an in-form filly who has amassed six wins and three minor placings from nine starts this campaign. Kept the ball rolling last start when she scored over 1609m at Scioto Downs, getting home by 3 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Finds a nice race and can again visit the winners' stall. KOUNTRY PLUNGE (4) saluted two runs back then recorded a comfortable victory last start, scoring by 12 metres over 1609m at Vernon Downs. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is up to the challenge. NEVIS PEAK (7) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a second over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Great chance to break through. HL KAPARA (5) is tough to leave out on the back of two successive wins, most recently at this track a week ago.

Driver: Todd McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Hoosier Park over 1609m KSMT STAKE on September 25. Last time out 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 5 m by Birr Castle (1:53.00) in BR FINAL F-G1 on October 23 at $10.90. Going okay so keep her safe.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | BR FINAL F-G1 | $1,005,747.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $10.90 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2026 | 21 | BR CROWN E | $35,920.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | KSMT STAKE | $395,833.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $29.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/09/2026 | 17 | DOHERTYG-1-G1 | $671,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 60.8L | $24.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2YONW1PM | $8,333.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NW1PM | $8,559.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:54.00 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.16 |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Lucas Wallin | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Zeron
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 3 m (Fr2) at Scioto Downs (1:53.00) beating Nevis Peak in BR FINAL F-G1 on October 23 at $4.70. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
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 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | BR FINAL F-G1 | $1,005,747.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.00 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | INSS-G3 | $199,713.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:52.40 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.17 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | BLUEGRASS-G3 | $136,494.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | SP | Scott Zeron | 1:54.30 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.77 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | DOHERTYG-1-G1 | $671,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.20 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | PASS FINAL-R1 | $416,667.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | PASS 2YRF | $78,382.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Hl Kapara, a rival who she faces again; when 25 metres sixth at this track over 1609m in a KNDRGARTEN-G3 race on October 31. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | KNDRGARTEN-G3 | $177,809.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:53.40 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $123.60 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2026 | 42 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,920.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:54.20 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $83.20 |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Miller | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NJCLASSICC | $138,889.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.30 |
| 5/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | NJ CLASSIC | $34,722.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $39.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,663.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 169.5L | $17.30 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NJSS-SILVR | $57,061.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Andy Miller | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 152.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ake Svanstedt
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 12 m as favourite (Fr5) at Vernon Downs (1:53.20) beating Seven Thirds in BIGAPPLE-F-R1 on October 9 at $1.05. Two runs back won by 12 m as favourite (Fr5) at Vernon Downs (1:54.10) beating Wavy Xavie in BIGAPPLE-E on October 2 at $1.05. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | BIGAPPLE-F-R1 | $359,195.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Sears | 1:53.20 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $1.05 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | BIGAPPLE-E | $28,736.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Sears | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 17 | NYSS | $153,056.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Sears | 1:55.10 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.31 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | 18 | NYSS | $106,277.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $1.29 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 19 | NYSS2YOF | $76,320.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Johnathan Ahle | 1:55.30 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $1.98 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | 2YOF | $23,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Svanstedt | 1:59.30 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Tetrick
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1609m. Last start won by 5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:54.40) beating French Mistress in NJ SDF on November 7 at $1.20. Recent form hard to fault.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | NJ SDF | $14,225.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | KNDRGARTEN-G3 | $177,809.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,920.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Harry Landy | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $36.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | BIGAPPLE-F-R1 | $359,195.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Harry Landy | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $37.60 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | BIGAPPLE-E | $28,736.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $2.24 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NJCLASSICC | $138,889.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Harry Landy | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.10 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mattias Melander
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 12 m by Birr Castle (1:53.00) in BR FINAL F-G1 on October 23 at $7.20. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Scioto Downs (1:53.20) beating Climatic Hanover in BR CROWN E on October 16 at $2.20. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 23 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 | BR FINAL F-G1 | $1,005,747.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | James MacDonald | 1:53.00 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | BR CROWN E | $35,920.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | 14 | BLUEGRASS-G3 | $136,494.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | SP | Dexter Dunn | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $2.92 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | DOHERTYG-1-G1 | $671,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 1:53.20 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $6.90 |
| 3/6 | 07/09/2026 | 21 | PASS FINAL-R1 | $416,667.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.40 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | PASS 2YRF | $78,382.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Mattias Melander | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Yannick Gingras
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Blue Ranger at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a BR CROWN E on October 16 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Birr Castle at Scioto Downs over 1609m in a BR FINAL F-G1 on October 23 at $4.30. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | BR FINAL F-G1 | $1,005,747.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 20 | BR CROWN E | $35,920.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $1,005,025.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Y Gingras | 1:51.10 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $14.45 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:54.30 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | $432,350.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Y Gingras | 1:53.00 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.40 | |
| 4/10 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | $30,519.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Y Gingras | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 | |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NJSS-PLTNM-R1 | $320,970.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:52.30 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |

Driver: Jason Bartlett
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by City Of Light (1:55.00) in 2YOF on July 17 at $8.20. Will find this a tough assignment; prefer later.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jimmy Takter | 1:54.40 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 12 | GOLDENROD | $20,833.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.30 | 1 |
| 298.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | GOLDENROD | $21,398.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $2.66 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | GOLDENROD | $21,398.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Good | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.00 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.33 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 13 | PASS-2YOFT | $79,524.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.40 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $14.90 |
| 1/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | KNDRGARTEN | $36,284.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:54.40 | 9 |
| 179.3L | $23.10 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | 2YOF | $29,028.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 182.3L | $8.20 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
Stats
Comments
Meets Hl Kapara again; when 160 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a KNDRGARTEN-G3 race on October 31. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | KNDRGARTEN-G3 | $177,809.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 161.3L | $16.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,920.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:54.20 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | BR CROWN E | $35,920.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.20 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | BLUEGRASS-G3 | $135,057.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Good | Joe Bongiorno | 1:55.20 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | QUA TROT | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NJCLASSICF-R1 | $347,222.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.10 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dexter Dunn
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 3 m by Hl Kapara (1:53.40) in KNDRGARTEN-G3 on October 31 at $2.50. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/10/2026 | 35 | KNDRGARTEN-G3 | $177,809.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $1,005,025.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:51.10 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.75 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2026 | 20 | DOHERTYG-1-G1 | $671,319.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | $432,350.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:53.00 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.35 | |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | $30,519.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dunn | 1:54.00 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 | |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | KNDRGARTEN | $35,663.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Good | Mattias Melander | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 87L | $0.00 |