The Meadows Pa Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
FOX VALLEY ABACUS (5) was without a win before displayed pleasing improvement last start to score by 2.25 metres over 1609m at this track a week ago. Big chance in this comparable race. BLACK RUSSIAN CCL (4) finished second last start, beaten 2.25 metres, in a nice return to form at this track over 1609m. Recent efforts are good enough to win a race of this calibre. TAG'S OBSESSION (1) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track six days ago. CIROCCO (7) is worth some thought based on his third over 1609m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 22 m by Green To Go (1:56.00) in TSS-2YOCG on July 31 at $27. At his previous start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Red Andray (1:56.00) in ARDEN 2YOC on July 24 at $31.40. Right in contention.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | TSS-2YOCG | $28,531.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | ARDEN 2YOC | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:56.00 | 4 |
| 111.0L | $31.40 |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | Fast | Austin Hanners | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Shaw
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Fox Valley Abacus (1:57.40) in 2YOCNW1EXT on July 30 at $20.60. Favour others.
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 | 30/07/2026 | - | 2YOCNW1EXT | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:57.40 | 5 |
| 142.5L | $20.60 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brian Zendt
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 75 m by Will 'N' Duck (1:55.20) in CGNW1EXTPM on July 30 at $54.70. Impossible to entertain.
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 | 30/07/2026 | - | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 74.3L | $54.70 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 2:01.20 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 91.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Walters
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Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Will 'N' Duck at this track over 1609m in a CGNW1EXTPM on July 23 at $99. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Fox Valley Abacus at this track over 1609m in a 2YOCNW1EXT on July 30 at $30.80. Can improve. Sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | 2YOCNW1EXT | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $30.80 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:57.20 | 1 |
| 90.0L | $99.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:56.20 | 1 |
| 63.8L | $71.90 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:57.00 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $38.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:59.10 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $35.30 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2YOCNW1EXT | $12,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 2:00.20 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $92.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Steven Walters | 2:00.30 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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Last start won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:57.40) beating Black Russian Ccl in 2YOCNW1EXT on July 30 at $1.40. In the right form and can score again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | 2YOCNW1EXT | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:57.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Brown | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $28.20 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dirk Simpson | 2:00.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dirk Simpson | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, well beaten by Lions Tale (1:57.10) in TSS-2YOCG on July 31 at $24.70. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Sa's Tiki Bar (1:57.30) in TSS-2YOCG on July 11 at $38.30. Others look better chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 20 | TSS-2YOCG | $28,531.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 90.0L | $24.70 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $38.30 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | POPUP2YOCG | $14,514.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 2:00.00 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 2:01.30 | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Crimson Crown (1:57.00) in ARDEN 2YOC on July 24 at $30.20. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 10 m by Punchin Preacher (1:58.40) in CGNW1EXTPM on July 16 at $7.40. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 13 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 | 8 | ARDEN 2YOC | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $30.20 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:58.40 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | NW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:57.00 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $18.10 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Page | 2:00.10 | 0 |
| 79.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 |