The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
DREAM SHAQ (8) scored by 0.6 metres at Pocono Downs over 1609m last start at his first career run. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. YANKEE BOSS (3) scored a dominant win off the inside draw on debut over 1609m at Pocono Downs last start. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is in line for another victory. JIMDOUGIE ARMITAGE (5) faces the starter for the first time. By Captain Corey and hails from the Ake Svanstedt stable. Makes plenty of appeal. MR GREEN HANOVER (6) good effort on debut last start, finishing runner-up over 1609m at Scioto Downs. Has plenty of scope for improvement.
Driver: Dave Palone
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Two-year-old colt (Greenshoe - Swift Swanda) making his debut. Worth keeping safe.
Driver: Brian Zendt
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Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.9 m by Royal Reid (2:00.20) in 2YOCNW1EXT on June 19 at $23.90. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2YOCNW1EXT | $12,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 2:00.20 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $23.90 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
Driver: Yannick Gingras
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Won on debut posted a big 14 m win as favourite (Fr1) at Pocono Downs (1:57.40) beating Celebrity Hunter in 2YOCG on June 28 at $1.20. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | - | 2YOCG | $23,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:57.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Mike Wilder
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Two-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 6 m by Lindy On The Wall (1:56.30) in ALL-STARS on July 4 at $11.30. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:56.30 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.30 |
Driver: Ake Svanstedt
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Two-year-old colt (Captain Corey - Quick Bet) making his debut. Won a trial on June 26 at Meadowlands over 1609m. Sure to be tough to beat despite the lack of race experience.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ake Svanstedt | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Sarah Svanstedt | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
Driver: Anthony MacDonald
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Scioto Downs beaten 2.25 m by Royal Moni (1:56.20) in 2YOCNW1PM on July 2 at $2.60. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2YOCNW1PM | $17,417.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Gillespie | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Geremy Bobbitt | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Driver: Justin Irvine
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 7 m by Lindy On The Wall (1:56.30) in ALL-STARS on July 4 at $18.20. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:56.30 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $18.20 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Dexter Dunn
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Won on debut won by a 0.6 m as favourite (Fr2) at Pocono Downs (1:55.40) beating Celebrity Hunter in ALL-STARS on July 4 at $1.40. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:55.40 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Mattias Melander | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |