The Meadows Pa Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609M
WAFFLE BLUE CHIP (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 5 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at Pocono Downs. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. This is a nice drop in grade so he is sure to prove tough to beat. DREAMBOAT HANOVER (8) recorded another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1609m at Philadelphia, adding to an impressive run of top-three results. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. PAXAMILLION (3) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at Pocono Downs. BEACH CLUB MONTY (1) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good second over 1609m at Meadowlands two runs back.

Driver: Todd McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 7 m by Makes Sense (1:50.40) in HEMPTCONII on August 16 at $15.30. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 2.25 m by Trumpster Blues (1:51.30) in 6U W2-NW5 on August 9 at $23.80.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | HEMPTCONII | $155,039.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:50.40 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $15.30 |
2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | 6U W2-NW5 | $27,132.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | James Kennedy | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $23.80 |
6/6 | 26/07/2025 | 49 | TOMPKINS | $48,662.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $12.70 |
2/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:51.00 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |
3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | TM<83.5CD | $19,440.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:50.00 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $1.70 |
4/8 | 25/05/2025 | 8 | TSS 3YOCG | $31,250.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:51.00 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $1.70 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | TSS 3YOCG | $31,250.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
5/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Pelling
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 5 m by Makes Sense (1:50.40) in HEMPTCONII on August 16 at $5.90. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 15 m by Captain Optimistic (1:48.10) in CANEPACE on August 2 at $36.70.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | HEMPTCONII | $155,039.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:50.40 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
5/6 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | CANEPACE | $352,481.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.10 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $36.70 |
5/10 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | NW12500L5 | $26,758.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $21.60 |
1/7 | 14/06/2025 | 20 | 6U W2-NW5 | $27,216.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Bradley Chisholm | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.10 |
4/7 | 25/05/2025 | 8 | TSS 3YOCG | $31,250.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.20 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | TSS 3YOCG | $31,250.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.00 |
1/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
3/7 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 25 m by Lou's Starr (1:50.40) in W5-8PM CG on August 23 at $20.40. The run before 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 9 m by Its Saturday Night (1:49.40) in W5-8PM CG on August 9 at $39.20. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | W5-8PM CG | $26,357.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:50.40 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $20.40 |
7/8 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | W5-8PM CG | $26,357.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:49.40 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $39.20 |
3/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | W5-8PM CG | $25,994.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $33.90 |
6/6 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | W5-9PM CG | $26,439.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Simon Allard | 1:49.00 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $30.60 |
6/8 | 20/06/2025 | 12 | MGM GM E | $38,880.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:52.40 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $9.90 |
1/7 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | BREEDERF-F | $135,614.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | Good | Tyler Shehan | 1:54.40 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $1.20 |
3/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
4/8 | 04/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Freehold Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Jim Marohn (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at The Red Mile beaten 9 m by Fusion (1:50.40) in GOLDENROD on August 24 at $112.90. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at The Red Mile, beaten 14 m by Fusion (1:51.00) in GOLDENROD on August 12 at $40.49.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 24/08/2025 | 12 | GOLDENROD | $23,256.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $112.90 |
5/7 | 12/08/2025 | 9 | GOLDENROD | $23,256.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Matt Krueger | 1:51.00 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $40.49 |
8/8 | 03/08/2025 | 12 | COMMONWLTH | $46,512.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:49.40 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $43.28 |
3/8 | 22/07/2025 | 14 | CHGNW2PM | $25,994.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.60 |
8/8 | 08/07/2025 | 21 | CHGNW2PM | $25,994.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.20 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $115.20 |
5/7 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | CHGNW2PM | $26,439.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Brent Holland | 1:55.00 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.70 |
2/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron McCown | 1:55.30 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
2/8 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 16 m by Themaskedcrusadr (1:53.40) in HGW2BN4PM on August 19 at $3.20. Two runs back won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr4) at Yonkers Raceway (1:55.00) beating All Out Hanover in CHGNW2PM on August 12 at $3.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $29,457.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | CHGNW2PM | $26,357.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:55.00 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 05/08/2025 | 10 | CHGNW3PM | $26,357.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Colin Kelly | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
6/6 | 26/07/2025 | 11 | TOMPKINS | $47,898.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:49.00 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $91.10 |
5/8 | 15/07/2025 | 7 | NW2PM CG | $21,407.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:50.00 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 08/07/2025 | 7 | NW2PM CG | $21,407.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Napolitano | 1:50.30 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
2/6 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosecroft Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Braxten Boyd | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Yonkers Raceway beaten 18 m by Captain Moore (1:53.40) in HGW2BN4PM on August 19 at $14.10. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.9 m (Fr3) at Yonkers Raceway (1:55.00) beating Lennon Hanover in HGW2BN4PM on August 12 at $8.40.
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 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $29,457.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $14.10 |
1/7 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | HGW2BN4PM | $29,457.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $8.40 |
1/8 | 05/08/2025 | 7 | CHGNW3PM | $26,357.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $7.20 |
4/8 | 29/07/2025 | 9 | CHGNW2PM | $25,994.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 1609m | Fast | George Brennan | 1:53.10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $14.30 |
5/6 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | CGNW3PM | $18,349.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Jack Pelling | 1:52.20 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $7.30 |
6/7 | 06/07/2025 | 16 | CGNW3PM | $18,349.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Daniel Dube | 1:51.20 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $9.40 |
3/6 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
2/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Tioga Downs, beaten 14 m by Caveman (1:51.20) in NW6001-4 on August 17 at $10.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Meadowlands, beaten 30 m by Smooth Dream (1:50.10) in TOMPKINS on July 26 at $68.10.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | NW6001-4 | $15,504.00 | Tioga Downs | 1609m | Fast | Michael Merton | 1:51.20 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $10.50 |
5/6 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | TOMPKINS | $48,662.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | James MacDonald | 1:50.10 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $68.10 |
6/6 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | NW7000L5CD | $17,584.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Jay Randall | 1:53.30 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $14.10 |
4/7 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | NW7000L5CD | $17,584.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jay Randall | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $21.60 |
1/7 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.55 |
1/8 | 15/06/2025 | 15 | WO2-5PMCD | $16,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Brett Beckwith | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.90 |

Driver: Todd Schadel
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind No Tresspassing at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a NW5PM CG on August 4 at $22.90. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Avellino at Philadelphia over 1609m in a CGNW5PM on August 24 at $3.60.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 24/08/2025 | 20 | CGNW5PM | $20,930.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:51.00 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.60 |
3/8 | 04/08/2025 | 23 | NW5PM CG | $24,031.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:49.10 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $22.90 |
3/8 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | NW5PM CG | $23,700.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:51.00 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $27.40 |
7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NW5PM CG | $24,106.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NW5PM CG | $23,328.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Todd Schadel | 1:50.30 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $16.50 |
3/7 | 07/06/2025 | 13 | NW5PM CG | $23,328.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Good | Todd Schadel | 1:50.00 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $7.60 |
3/13 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:53.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |