The Meadows Pa Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
FRIDAY NIGHT FATS (7) finished fourth last start, beaten 4 metres at this track over 1609m. Must overcome a very wide draw. Meets a similar line up so he can play a big role in the outcome. ROYAL REID (4) ran third last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 21 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Has ability and should be right in the finish. HOODIE HANOVER (5) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Pocono Downs. DETONATE (1) lines up for the first time. By Greenshoe and hails from the Marcus Melander stable. Has the benefit of a good draw. Will be right there at the business end.

Driver: Mattias Melander
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Two-year-old colt by Greenshoe out of Ilia having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Meadowlands in a trial on July 18 over 1609m. No surprise to see a bright start to his career.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Marcus Melander | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 126L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Scott Zeron | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 20.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Bolon
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Hook N Reel (1:58.00) in TSS-2YOCG on July 11 at $78.80. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Way Too Easy (1:58.10) in POPUP2YOCG on July 2 at $52.60. Happy enough to dismiss.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Rodney Bolon | 1:58.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $78.80 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Bolon | 1:58.10 | 3 |
| 90.0L | $52.60 |
| 4/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Bolon | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 46.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Bolon | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 48.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Will 'N' Duck (1:57.20) in CGNW1EXTPM on July 23 at $85.20. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 55 m by Sa's Tiki Bar (1:57.30) in TSS-2YOCG on July 11 at $35.70. A top-three finish would surprise.
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 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $85.20 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.30 | 7 |
| 53.3L | $35.70 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:56.40 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $14.90 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2YOCNW1EXT | $12,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 2:00.20 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 2:05.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Zendt
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Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Keystone Augusta at this track over 1609m in a TSS-2YOCG on July 11 at $17.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Socks N Caviar at this track over 1609m in a NW1EXTPM on July 18 at $5.60. Chief contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:59.00 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $17.80 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:58.10 | 6 |
| 64.5L | $6.60 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:59.10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2YOCNW1EXT | $12,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 2:00.20 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 48.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Schadel
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, well beaten by Red Storm Hanover (1:57.10) in ALL-STARS on July 4 at $16. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Pocono Downs, beaten 55 m by Yankee Boss (1:57.40) in 2YOCG on June 28 at $25.70. Right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 2:02.10 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:57.10 | 3 |
| 137.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | 2YOCG | $23,222.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Andy Miller | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 54.0L | $25.70 |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | NW2PM 2YOC | $20,223.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 1:59.30 | 4 |
| 105.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Todd Schadel | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1609m, 7 days ago before that 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Keystone Augusta (1:59.00) in TSS-2YOCG on July 11 at $29.60. Likely to struggle again.
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 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | ARDEN 2YOC | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:56.00 | 3 |
| 48.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:59.00 | 1 |
| 50.3L | $29.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | ALL-STARS | $43,541.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 2:02.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Steve Schoeffel | 2:01.10 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 4 m by Red Andray (1:56.00) in ARDEN 2YOC on July 24 at $2.60. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 25 m by Captang (1:54.30) in PASS-2YOCG on July 11 at $33.70. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | ARDEN 2YOC | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | PASS-2YOCG | $81,052.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:54.30 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $33.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:59.10 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $63.30 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Burkholder | 2:05.20 | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |