The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
BLUE INDIGO (2) finished fifth last start, beaten 45 metres at Miami Valley Raceway over 1609m. Talented and has plenty of upside. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Has the talent to take care of this field. STAY DANCING (7) has been racing well of late. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 4 metres. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. WILD BREW (4) should be ready to peak now after finishing third over 1609m at this track a week ago. Expect him to give this a real shake. OTTOMAN (5) is at the track for the first time. By Royal Mattjesty and hails from the Shawn Johnston stable. Well-placed to score at his first appearance.

Driver: Brady Brown
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 50 m by Rip Tide (1:53.40) in NW1EXTPM on April 29 at $31. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 152 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Brady Brown | 1:53.40 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:58.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 48.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $25.90 |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $13,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,090.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Shawn Johnston | 1:56.40 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Chris Lems | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 45 m fifth behind Sweat It Out at Miami Valley Raceway in a NW1PM on April 21. Big chance if he can build on his first-up effort.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/04/2026 | 228 | NW1PM | $18,923.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:52.20 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Miami Valley Raceway | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Mccown | 1:56.20 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | NW1EXTPM | $13,150.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:55.20 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $1.60 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2025 | 7 | TSS-2YOCG | $31,008.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 109.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | TSS 2YOCG | $31,008.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:53.30 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | NW1EXTPM | $13,333.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $1.30 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 45 m by Rip Tide (1:53.40) in NW1EXTPM on April 29 at $5.90. Two runs back 7th over 1609m at Mohawk Park was 9th- at the bell, beaten 13 m by Brindle (1:53.20) in 2yo OPEN CG on July 8 at $82.20. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/04/2026 | 295 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:53.40 | 3 |
| 43.5L | $5.90 |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2025 | - | OPEN | $27,964.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | S Young | 1:53.20 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $82.20 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
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Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Touchedbythesea (1:53.20) in NW1EXTPM on April 29 at $4.30. Capable of another big run.
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 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:53.20 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.20 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.00 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Bolon | 1:55.20 | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn Johnston
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Three-year-old colt by Royal Mattjesty out of Chatty Kathy on debut. Finished second at The Meadows in a trial on April 28 over 1609m. Worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Shawn Johnston | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.10 | 0 |
| 83.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:54.00 | 0 |
| 81L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 35 m by Touchedbythesea (1:53.20) in NW1EXTPM on April 29 at $34.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Ts Cody (1:53.40) in NW1EXTPM on April 15 at $15.90. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Mike Wilder | 1:53.20 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $34.20 |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:53.40 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $15.90 |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $13.80 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:55.00 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $5.80 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Ultimate Catch at this track over 1609m in a NW1EXTPM on April 22 at $9.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Rip Tide at this track over 1609m in a NW1EXTPM on April 29 at $3.80. Chief contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.40 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/04/2026 | 10 | NW1EXTPM | $13,100.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:53.30 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.20 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | CGNW1PM | $15,284.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:54.30 | 8 |
| 41.3L | $94.90 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | 101 | NW1PM CG | $18,195.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mark Herschberger | 1:53.10 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $60.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Steve Smith | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 32.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Patrick Ryder | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 27.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | CGNW1PM | $16,080.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:55.00 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | CGNW1PM | $16,080.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | SP | Geo Napolitano (Jnr) | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 44.3L | $2.20 |