The Meadows Pa Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609M
DRY RIDGE FALCON (2) ran sixth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 23 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This is a nice drop in class so he is a major player. DANCIN COMMANDER (1) finished fourth at this track two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. This should be an easier assignment so he is in the right race to return to form. CADY HILL (5) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1609m at this track last time out. AMAZING MAC (3) did not make an impact last start but strips fitter third-up and can improve from this favourable draw.

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Trump Rolls (1:54.10) in NW1EXTPM on April 8 at $19.80. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 11 m by Undercover Speed (1:56.10) in NW1EXTPM on April 1 at $6.30. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.10 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $19.80 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.10 | 8 |
| 57.8L | $43.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $19.70 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $12,079.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:57.30 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $12,268.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:53.30 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $53.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 39.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn Johnston
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Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 23 m sixth behind Trump Rolls in a NW1EXTPM on April 8. Will be fitter for that last run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 531 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.10 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $94.20 |
| 7/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Shawn Johnston | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 150.75L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/10/2024 | 13 | NW1EXTPM | $13,006.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:54.40 | 8 |
| 125.3L | $57.70 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2024 | 13 | FAIR FINAL | $36,127.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:55.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $59.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | NW1EXTPM | $13,235.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $12.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2024 | - | 2YOCNW1EXT | $13,235.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:55.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $47.80 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Finished seventh at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 25 metres behind Trump Rolls at this track over 1609m NW1EXTPM on April 8. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:54.10 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $104.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | 213 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 56.3L | $28.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeffrey Indof | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 77.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/08/2025 | 8 | MDN | $1,345.00 | Woodstock Connell Park | 1609m | Fast | G Barrieau | 2:01.30 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 23/08/2025 | 19 | MDN | $1,345.00 | Woodstock Connell Park | 1609m | Fast | G Barrieau | 2:00.40 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/08/2025 | 10 | MDN | $1,345.00 | Woodstock Connell Park | 1609m | Fast | D Dowling | 2:02.10 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.35 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | $1,566.00 | Truro Raceway | 1609m | Fast | R Laffin | 1:59.20 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $30.30 |

Driver: Chris Shaw
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Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Northfield Park, well beaten by Shake The Frost (1:57.30) in FMNW1PMLC on April 4 at $72.50. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by A Secret To Tell (1:55.30) in FMNW1EXTPM on March 26 at $109.40. Hard to leave out.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | FMNW1PMLC | $13,100.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Kody Massey | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 96.8L | $72.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | FMNW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $109.40 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | FMNW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:55.30 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $54.70 |
| 8/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Chris Shaw | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 81L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Ts Cody at this track over 1609m in a NW1EXTPM on April 8 at $30.80. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 m by Undercover Speed (1:56.10) in NW1EXTPM on April 1 at $8.80. Chief contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $30.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 55.5L | $70.20 |
| 5/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $14.90 |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Brady Brown | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 59.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Walters
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Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Trump Rolls (1:54.10) in NW1EXTPM on April 8 at $3.80. Two runs back 9th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Thunder Jam (1:53.10) in NW1EXTPM on March 25 at $20.10. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:54.10 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Steven Walters | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:53.10 | 9 |
| 90.0L | $20.10 |
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | - | NW1PMCD | $12,079.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Chris Lems | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 54.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Noah Newman | 1:53.40 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Ts Cody (1:56.40) in NW1EXTPM on April 8 at $37.40. Capable of a lot more second-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $37.40 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Norm Parker | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 134.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Dodson
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Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Catch The Killer (1:54.40) in NW1EXTPM on April 8 at $86.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 30 m by Wild Brew (1:55.00) in NW1EXTPM on April 1 at $42.80. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James Dodson | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 54.8L | $86.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James Dodson | 1:55.00 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $42.80 |
| 5/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James Dodson | 1:53.10 | 7 |
| 57.0L | $155.80 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James Dodson | 1:57.10 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $21.60 |
| 7/9 | 11/03/2026 | 103 | NW1EXTPM | $12,640.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | James Dodson | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $134.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | James Dodson | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James Dodson | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 43.5L | $71.20 |
| 2/2 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James Dodson | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 21 m by Ts Cody (1:56.40) in NW1EXTPM on April 8 at $44.10. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/04/2026 | 153 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.40 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $44.10 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:54.30 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $16.80 |
| 6/8 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | NW1EXTPM | $13,090.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Jeremy Indof | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $102.10 |
| 9/10 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.20 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $55.90 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Joey Putnam | 1:54.00 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | 2YOCG CLCD | $9,939.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Lewayne Miller | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $74.70 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Good | Joey Putnam | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 35.25L | $0.00 |