The Meadows Pa Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
BJORNSSON (5) drew a wide gate last start and was safely held, beaten 15 metres into eighth at Northfield Park over 1609m. Finds a nice race and can turn things around. GUSTAV TRIO (3) produced a solid effort at his latest appearance when he scored by 13 metres over 1609m at this track. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of taking this out. BOMBAY TOM (2) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1609m at this track two weeks ago. CONTANGO HANOVER (4) disappointed last time when sixth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering. Something for the Multiples: GUSTAV TRIO IT (3)

Driver: Brian Zendt
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Began his campaign last start running 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 60 m by Gustav Trio (1:56.20) in NW1750L4 on August 12 at $111.40. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/08/2026 | 92 | NW1750L4 | $10,128.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Brian Zendt | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 58.5L | $111.40 |
| 6/7 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Brian Zendt | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | NW1500L4 | $7,402.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:58.00 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $59.40 |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $7,715.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.30 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $75.30 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 22 | NW2500L4 | $9,898.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Tyler Angus | 1:59.10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $93.60 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 94.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/03/2026 | 28 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 70.5L | $57.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NW1500L4 | $7,444.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Angus | 1:58.30 | 5 |
| 90.0L | $21.20 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 17 m by Momoni De Vie (1:54.00) in NW3500L4 on August 6 at $7.90. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 12 m by Emmett Hanover (1:54.40) in NW3100L4 on July 30 at $14.70. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NW3500L4 | $11,840.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $7.90 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | NW3100L4 | $11,321.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:54.40 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $14.70 |
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | CDCLMNW8 | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.20 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW8 | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.20 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | CDCLMNW8 | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Mike Wilder | 1:54.10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW8 | $12,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:54.00 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Norm Parker | 1:56.40 | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Last start posted a big 13 m win (Fr5) at this track (1:56.20) beating Activation in NW1750L4 on August 12 at $4.30. 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 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NW1750L4 | $10,128.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $4.30 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NW1500L4 | $7,989.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.30 | 8 |
| 77.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 112 | CDCLMNW8 | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.20 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Scott Betts | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Scott Betts | 1:59.40 | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | NW1850L4 | $9,898.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 51.0L | $23.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW8 | $12,219.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:54.40 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $8.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 35 | CDCLMNW8 | $12,219.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Scott Betts | 1:57.20 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $15.10 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Last start 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 24 m by Battin Athousand (1:56.10) in NW1750L4 on July 23 at $86.60. Before that, 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at this track, beaten 15 m by Mr Pasadena (1:56.20) in CDCLMNW6 on July 15 at $43.90. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NW1750L4 | $9,869.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $86.60 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,901.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $43.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 12 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,321.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,437.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $34.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,437.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $44.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | CDCLMNW6 | $11,437.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ridge Warren | 1:55.20 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $52.30 |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:57.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:58.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Northfield Park, beaten 15 m by Bamboo (1:56.40) in NW5000L4 on August 9 at $36.20. The run prior 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 30 m by Papa Doc (1:56.40) in NW6500L4 on July 26 at $6.40. Nicely placed to find a bit of form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $15,977.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SP | Braiden Rhoades | 1:56.40 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $36.20 |
| 9/9 | 26/07/2026 | 13 | NW6500L4 | $19,594.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Case Bateson | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/9 | 13/07/2026 | 8 | NW6500L4 | $19,594.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.00 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $11.10 |
| 8/8 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NW6500L4 | $21,045.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 4 |
| 54.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,965.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.20 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 11 | NW5000L4 | $15,342.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.40 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Hunter Myers | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |