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The Meadows Pa Race 9 - Race 9 - 1609M

MELILLO (3) resumes from a spell of five months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1609m at Meadowlands. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Well-placed to take this out. SOUTHWIND SPENCER (4) resumes from a spell of six months after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 1609m at Philadelphia. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. NICKELBACK (6) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 4.5 metres at this track over 1609m. LOU'S ALBANO (7) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 1609m at this track.

Race Time:7:34 PM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1609m

Regal Idea (1)3196336323

Trainer: David Zito 12 mths 50: 4-5-16

Driver: Justin Irvine

5 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: REGAL WISH

Stats

Career50: 4-5-16

LTS$91,475.00

BMR1:52.00

TS47: 4-5-16

Win %8.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Pd's Diamond Hope at this track over 1609m in a W2NW4EXTPM on April 8 at $5.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Thai Hanover at this track over 1609m in a W2NW4EXTPM on April 15 at $2.40. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	15/04/2026	7	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:51.30	4	1. Thai Hanover 2. Lou's Albano 3. Regal Idea	9.8L	$2.40
2/9	08/04/2026	26	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:52.20	2	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Regal Idea 3. Cruisinoverfire	4.5L	$5.30
3/7	13/03/2026	7	W2NW5EXTPM	$16,854.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:53.20	6	1. Vino 2. Pd's Diamond Hope 3. Regal Idea	3.0L	$4.20
6/8	06/03/2026	7	W2NW5EXTPM	$15,730.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Jeremy Indof	1:51.10	4	1. Notorious Hanover 2. Pd's Diamond Hope 3. He's Hot And Ready	22.5L	$4.00
3/7	27/02/2026	7	W2NW5EXTPM	$15,730.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Jeremy Indof	1:52.20	7	1. Notorious Hanover 2. Pd's Diamond Hope 3. Regal Idea	8.3L	$27.40
3/7	20/02/2026	7	W2NW5EXTPM	$15,977.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Jeremy Indof	1:54.10	3	1. King Crunch 2. Pd's Diamond Hope 3. Regal Idea	3.0L	$6.40
9/14	20/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Lucas Myers	1:50.30	0	1. Wild Bill Wyatt 2. Nuance 3. Lou's Albano	37.5L	$0.00
5/6	28/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Brett Beckwith	1:59.10	0	1. Shes So Sweet 2. Alana's Jojo 3. Generation Lucky	27.75L	$0.00

Odds On Favorite (2)15644542x4

Trainer: Dan Altmeyer 12 mths 11: 2-2-0

Driver: Mike Wilder

3 yo B C

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: ODDS ON LASSOMYHRT

Stats

Career11: 2-2-0

LTS$37,016.00

BMR1:54.20

TS8: 2-2-0

Win %18.18%

Place %36.36%

Comments

Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 10 m by Thai Hanover (1:51.30) in W2NW4EXTPM on April 15 at $11.90. Each-way chance.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	15/04/2026	188	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:51.30	1	1. Thai Hanover 2. Lou's Albano 3. Regal Idea	10.5L	$11.90
1/6	07/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:58.00	0	1. Odds On Favorite 2. Backninebar 3. Lindy Dragonwater	0.6L	$0.00
2/9	09/10/2025	6	NW2EXTPM	$15,221.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:52.20	1	1. Stonebridge Alien 2. Odds On Favorite 3. Gotthisonewish	4.5L	$2.80
4/8	03/10/2025	28	NW2EXTPM	$15,291.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:53.10	6	1. Brooks 2. Gotthisonewish 3. Hardball Hanover	10.5L	$2.70
5/8	05/09/2025	15	PASS CONSO	$76,453.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:53.10	1	1. Signal Caller 2. Always B Hula 3. Western Raptor	20.3L	$13.40
4/7	21/08/2025	7	TSS-2YOCG	$31,008.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:52.40	7	1. Southwind Spencer 2. Heartfelt Hanover 3. Ice Cold Miki	10.5L	$16.40
4/7	14/08/2025	11	TSS 2YOCG	$31,008.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:53.20	2	1. Loumelo Ball 2. Southwind Spencer 3. Papi Hour	15.8L	$1.70
1/7	17/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	SP	Mike Wilder	1:59.00	0	1. Odds On Favorite 2. Baby Jack Hanover 3. Leland Hanover	2.25L	$0.00

Melillo (3)332114342x

Trainer: Ron Burke 12 mths 14: 3-6-3

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)

3 yo B C

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ROSEMARY ROSE

Stats

Career14: 3-6-3

LTS$598,827.00

BMR1:48.40

TS3: 1-1-1

Win %21.43%

Place %85.71%

Comments

Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when a close second behind Gentleman's Club at Meadowlands over 1609m in a GOV CUP on November 15 at $10.80. This race appears well within his grasp.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Philadelphia	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:54.20	0	1. Captain Apple 2. Melillo 3. Gadabout	2.25L	$0.00
2/10	15/11/2025	9	GOV CUP	$509,924.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:50.20	9	1. Gentleman's Club 2. Melillo 3. Ubrute	0.9L	$10.80
4/8	06/11/2025	13	MATRON 2CP	$187,176.00	Dover Downs	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:52.30	6	1. Fragment 2. Apocalypsebluechip 3. Thai Hanover	15.0L	$5.20
3/10	24/10/2025	7		$1,045,802.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	R Wrenn	1:48.30	3	1. Beau Jangles 2. Al Papi 3. Melillo	1.5L	$7.95
4/8	17/10/2025	13		$37,350.00	Mohawk Park	1609m	Fast	R Wrenn	1:48.40	7	1. Brandon Blvd 2. Fragment 3. Al Papi	2.3L	$17.15
1/9	04/10/2025	8	INSS	$134,557.00	The Red Mile	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:48.40	6	1. Melillo 2. Sweet Lovin Lou 3. Kiss In The Sky	0.9L	$1.51
1/7	26/09/2025	7	BLUEGRASS	$113,914.00	The Red Mile	1609m	Fast	Yannick Gingras	1:50.10	3	1. Melillo 2. Up In Place 3. Downbythelakeside	8.3L	$1.10

Southwind Spencer (4)212138331x

Trainer: Doug Snyder 12 mths 12: 3-2-5

Driver: Dave Palone

3 yo BR C

Sire: TALL DARK STRANGER (USA)

Dam: SANSOVINA HANOVER

Stats

Career12: 3-2-5

LTS$89,742.00

BMR1:52.40

TS8: 1-1-4

Win %25.00%

Place %83.33%

Comments

First up. At the last run he won by a 0.6 m (Fr2) at Philadelphia (1:53.40) beating Easy Breeze in L BELL 2CP on October 30 at $3.10. Expect another strong first-up performance.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	14/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Mike Wilder	1:53.30	0	1. Jen Tilly 2. Southwind Spencer 3. Winlaude	4.5L	$0.00
1/4	30/10/2025	6	L BELL 2CP	$56,164.00	Philadelphia	1609m	SP	Jack Pelling	1:53.40	2	1. Southwind Spencer 2. Easy Breeze 3. Ghetto Loupastar	0.6L	$3.10
3/7	24/10/2025	7	NW2EXTPM	$15,221.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Shawn Johnston	1:54.00	1	1. Stonebridge Alien 2. Gotthisonewish 3. Southwind Spencer	9.8L	$3.90
3/7	17/10/2025	7	NW2EXTPM	$15,221.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Shawn Johnston	1:53.00	3	1. Stonebridge Alien 2. Gotthisonewish 3. Southwind Spencer	12.8L	$4.50
8/9	10/10/2025	41	W2NW4EXTPM	$17,047.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Shawn Johnston	1:52.20	9	1. D A Love Boat 2. Gonnabelegendary 3. Stay Sharp	27.8L	$90.80
3/6	30/08/2025	9	W1NW3EXTPM	$17,054.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Dave Palone	1:52.40	6	1. Rusty Beach 2. Touchandgo Hanover 3. Southwind Spencer	0.6L	$2.90
1/7	21/08/2025	7	TSS-2YOCG	$31,008.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	David Miller	1:52.40	1	1. Southwind Spencer 2. Heartfelt Hanover 3. Ice Cold Miki	6.8L	$3.80
4/7	17/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Chris Lems	1:55.10	0	1. Lindy Dragonwater 2. Thai Hanover 3. Cattle Drive	19.5L	$0.00

Always Bet On Me (5)76577x8x68

Trainer: Randal Neal 12 mths 25: 2-5-0

Driver: Eric Neal

5 yo BR H

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: SWEET TOUJOURS

Stats

Career25: 2-5-0

LTS$44,523.00

BMR1:54.00

TS24: 2-4-0

Win %8.00%

Place %28.00%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Thai Hanover (1:51.30) in W2NW4EXTPM on April 15 at $79.80. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, beaten 18 m by Pd's Diamond Hope (1:52.20) in W2NW4EXTPM on April 8 at $29.80. Finds a few better. Can't recommend.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	15/04/2026	7	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Eric Neal	1:51.30	5	1. Thai Hanover 2. Lou's Albano 3. Regal Idea	31.5L	$79.80
6/9	08/04/2026	166	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Eric Neal	1:52.20	6	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Regal Idea 3. Cruisinoverfire	18.8L	$29.80
2/7	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Eric Neal	1:56.10	0	1. Booker Seelster 2. Always Bet On Me 3. Tiffany Blue	6.75L	$0.00
8/9	24/10/2025	126	W2NW4EXTPM	$17,047.00	The Meadows	1609m	Good	Eric Neal	1:52.20	7	1. Stay Sharp 2. Gonnabelegendary 3. Interstatedaydream	53.3L	$66.60
2/6	14/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Eric Neal	1:54.40	0	1. Smokin Joe Hanover 2. Always Bet On Me 3. Patriot Way	13.5L	$0.00
7/9	20/06/2025	7	W2NW3EXTPM	$17,107.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Eric Neal	1:50.30	7	1. Wild Bill Wyatt 2. Lou's Albano 3. Captain Incredible	29.3L	$88.30
7/9	13/06/2025	8	W2NW3EXTPM	$17,107.00	The Meadows	1609m	SP	Eric Neal	1:51.20	2	1. Cruzin America 2. Damn The Torpedoes 3. Five	17.3L	$79.80
5/5	05/06/2025	7	W2NW3EXTPM	$17,107.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Eric Neal	1:52.40	2	1. Stay Sharp 2. Da Lou Ron Ron 3. Fasting	9.8L	$9.10

Nickelback (6)7265262221

Trainer: Vernon Beachy 12 mths 38: 3-9-3

Driver: Aaron Merriman

4 yo B H

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: NIGHT MUSIC

Stats

Career38: 3-9-3

LTS$73,711.00

BMR1:51.20

TS3: 1-2-0

Win %7.89%

Place %39.47%

Comments

Going well. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:51.20) beating The Real Thing in NW2EXTPM on April 15 at $1.05. Going well enough to take this out.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	15/04/2026	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,556.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:51.20	3	1. Nickelback 2. The Real Thing 3. Wicked Value	4.5L	$1.05
2/9	08/04/2026	13	NW2EXTPM	$14,556.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:52.30	1	1. Thunder Jam 2. Nickelback 3. Undercover Speed	0.6L	$4.40
2/7	26/03/2026	9	W1NW4EXTPM	$15,730.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Aaron Merriman	1:52.30	1	1. Dark Soul 2. Nickelback 3. A Bit Of Spirits	7.5L	$6.80
2/6	17/03/2026	7	22500CLNW4	$14,326.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Good	Aaron Merriman	1:57.40	3	1. Running Glory 2. Nickelback 3. Moonfall	2.3L	$2.70
6/9	10/03/2026	7	NW2PMCD	$14,326.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Fast	Emanuel Miller	1:55.00	6	1. Itwasaverygoodyear 2. Dancin Everywhere 3. Running Glory	23.3L	$25.40
2/9	03/03/2026	7	NW2PMCD	$14,326.00	Northfield Park	1609m	SP	Emanuel Miller	1:56.10	3	1. Ramblin Rockstar 2. Nickelback 3. Stinglikab Hanover	3.8L	$12.30
3/6	05/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Northfield Park	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	2:01.30	0	1. Legendary Photo 2. Real Trooper 3. Nickelback	21.75L	$0.00
3/4	12/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Good	Todd McCarthy	1:53.40	0	1. Welcometotheshow 2. Interstatedaydream 3. Nickelback	25.5L	$0.00

Lou's Albano (7)132521x742

Trainer: Ron Burke 12 mths 19: 4-7-2

Driver: Bradley Burke

4 yo B H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: CAMILLE

Stats

Career19: 4-7-2

LTS$105,646.00

BMR1:50.30

TS14: 2-6-1

Win %21.05%

Place %68.42%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Pd's Diamond Hope at this track over 1609m in a W2NW4EXTPM on April 8 at $12.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Thai Hanover at this track over 1609m in a W2NW4EXTPM on April 15 at $10.70. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	15/04/2026	7	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Bradley Burke	1:51.30	6	1. Thai Hanover 2. Lou's Albano 3. Regal Idea	4.5L	$10.70
4/9	08/04/2026	13	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Bradley Burke	1:52.20	5	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Regal Idea 3. Cruisinoverfire	13.5L	$12.60
7/7	26/03/2026	258	W1NW4EXTPM	$15,730.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Justin Irvine	1:52.30	6	1. Dark Soul 2. Nickelback 3. A Bit Of Spirits	96.8L	$9.00
2/8	17/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	The Meadows	1609m	SP	Bradley Burke	1:56.40	0	1. Captivated 2. Lou's Albano 3. Bonitas Best Bet	12.75L	$0.00
1/6	11/07/2025	21	W2NW3EXTPM	$16,820.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:51.30	1	1. Lou's Albano 2. Skepticism 3. Captain Incredible	0.6L	$1.80
2/9	20/06/2025	7	W2NW3EXTPM	$17,107.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:50.30	4	1. Wild Bill Wyatt 2. Lou's Albano 3. Captain Incredible	5.3L	$2.60
2/14	20/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Meadowlands	1609m	Fast	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:50.30	0	1. Wild Bill Wyatt 2. Nuance 3. Lou's Albano	5.25L	$0.00
5/9	13/06/2025	8	W2NW3EXTPM	$17,107.00	The Meadows	1609m	SP	Justin Walters	1:51.20	6	1. Cruzin America 2. Damn The Torpedoes 3. Five	8.3L	$4.30

Cruisinoverfire (8)1768348833

Trainer: Jesse Barnard 12 mths 27: 3-3-4

Driver: Jesse Barnard

4 yo B G

Sire: CATCH THE FIRE

Dam: CRUISE ON ASHLEY

Stats

Career27: 3-3-4

LTS$58,922.00

BMR1:53.10

TS2: 0-0-2

Win %11.11%

Place %37.04%

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Pd's Diamond Hope (1:52.20) in W2NW4EXTPM on April 8 at $98. Before that 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Pd's Diamond Hope (1:52.40) in W2NW3EXTPM on April 1 at $26.50. Needs to do more. Others better.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	08/04/2026	7	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Jesse Barnard	1:52.20	7	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Regal Idea 3. Cruisinoverfire	6.8L	$98.00
3/9	01/04/2026	20	W2NW3EXTPM	$16,303.00	The Meadows	1609m	Fast	Jesse Barnard	1:52.40	1	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Groovin Will 3. Cruisinoverfire	28.5L	$26.50
8/9	12/03/2026	9	HGCLCNNW4	$14,045.00	Hoosier Park	1609m	Fast	Lewayne Miller	1:53.40	9	1. Tl Thunder Bolt 2. Garoppolo 3. Soul On Fire	37.5L	$38.10
8/9	03/03/2026	7	NW4PM-CL	$19,663.00	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m	W	Tyler Smith	1:53.30	8	1. Top Shelf Sherry 2. Bellas First Mooss 3. Tellme U R Mydate	22.5L	$9.00
4/10	24/02/2026	7	NW2PM	$21,067.00	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Smith	1:53.40	9	1. Cruising Zone 2. Brookview Freddy 3. Quantum	13.5L	$24.70
3/7	17/02/2026	6	NW2PM	$21,398.00	Miami Valley Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Smith	1:53.00	2	1. Go Accordingly 2. Brookview Freddy 3. Cruisinoverfire	3.8L	$14.50
1/8	28/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Dayton Raceway	1609m	Fast	Tyler Smith	1:56.40	0	1. Cruisinoverfire 2. Strike A Pose 3. Beyond Sinful	34.5L	$0.00
2/8	24/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Scioto Downs	1609m	Fast	Tyler Smith	1:56.10	0	1. Maddie's Delite 2. Cruisinoverfire 3. Romeo At Heart	2.25L	$0.00