The Meadows Pa Race 7 - Race 7 - 1609m
MELILLO (7) turned in a strong effort last time over 1609m at Pocono Downs, finishing 4.5 metres from the winner in second, continuing his strong recent efforts. Must overcome a very wide draw. Finds a suitable assignment and find winning form. TOAST OF THE TOWN (2) did a good job to finish second two starts ago then recorded a comfortable victory last time out, scoring by 8 metres over 1609m at Pocono Downs. No excuses from this advantageous draw. This doesn't look as hard so he is set to continue his fine form. SNEAKY SQUEAKY (6) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at The Red Mile. SUPERCHAMP HANOVER (1) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1609m at Pocono Downs six days ago.

Driver: Matt Kakaley
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Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Treacherous Lou at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a W3-5PM on August 15 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Toast Of The Town at Pocono Downs over 1609m in a HEMPTCONII on August 22 at $3.80. In the mix from the inside draw.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HEMPTCONII | $142,653.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:48.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 34 | W3-5PM | $22,111.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:49.20 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | CGNW3PM | $17,417.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:49.10 | 5 |
| 42.0L | $1.05 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NW5PM CG | $22,496.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | W2-6PM CG | $22,496.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SP | Matt Kakaley | 1:50.30 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | CUP | $50,556.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $43.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Matt Kakaley | 1:52.20 | 0 |
| 21.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Comments
Last start won by 8 m as favourite (Fr6) at Pocono Downs (1:48.40) beating Superchamp Hanover in HEMPTCONII on August 22 at $1.50. No surprise if he made it two in a row.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 6 | HEMPTCONII | $142,653.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:48.40 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | CG W4-8 | $19,971.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | SP | Simon Allard | 1:52.20 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | TOMPKINS | $77,247.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Andrew McCarthy | 1:47.30 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $19.10 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | ADIOS-G1 | $610,305.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:48.10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $59.70 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | ADIOS ELIM | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | James MacDonald | 1:47.20 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $40.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | NW9000L5 | $19,594.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jason Bartlett | 1:48.30 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Todd McCarthy | 1:51.30 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Whelan
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Comments
Last start 6th over 1609m at Mohawk Park, at the bell was 6th- beaten 5 m by Major Miki (1:50.30) in 4yo on August 15 at $16.55. Two runs back 3rd over 1609m at Mohawk Park was 6th- at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Secret Society (1:50.10) in 4yo on August 8 at $11.05. Would rather see in something easier.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | $22,380.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $16.55 | |
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | $22,380.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1:50.10 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.05 | |
| 3/9 | 01/08/2026 | 26 | $22,380.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1:52.40 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $24.60 | |
| 2/10 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | $18,367.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1:51.30 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 | |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | $18,200.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1:52.20 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 | |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | $18,200.00 | Mohawk Park | 1609m | Fast | Michael Whelan | 1:52.00 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |

Driver: Shawn Johnston
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Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Good effort last outing 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 0.6 m by Home Run King (1:52.00) in W3NW5EXTPM on August 22 at $1.80. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | W3NW5EXTPM | $16,690.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:52.00 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | W2NW4EXTPM | $16,690.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Shawn Johnston | 1:50.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | W3NW7EXTPM | $19,544.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:50.30 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | WNMT3EXTPM | $15,692.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:51.30 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.20 |
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | W4NW7EXTPM | $20,319.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.10 | 6 |
| 28.5L | $96.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | ADIOS ELIM | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:47.20 | 2 |
| 56.3L | $104.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Mike Wilder | 1:53.30 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Lems | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 15 m by Brandon Blvd (1:48.20) in HEMPT-G2 on August 22 at $106.70. Two runs back won by a 0.9 m (Fr5) at this track (1:49.40) beating Tip Top Cat in NW12500L4 on August 7 at $4.30. Might find this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | HEMPT-G2 | $427,960.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:48.20 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $106.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 13 | NW12500L4 | $20,114.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:49.40 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.30 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | ADIOS-G1 | $610,305.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dexter Dunn | 1:48.10 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $38.30 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | ADIOS ELIM | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:49.30 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $21.30 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NW22000L5 | $30,479.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:49.20 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | NW17500L5 | $27,894.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:49.30 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Buter | 1:55.10 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Tetrick
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at The Red Mile beaten 18 m by Sea Bistro Hanover (1:47.10) in KYSS on August 18 at $6.58. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at The Red Mile, beaten 2.25 m by Funky Buddha (1:47.20) in KYSS on August 9 at $8.44. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | KYSS | $114,123.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:47.10 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $6.58 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | 77 | KYSS | $114,123.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:47.20 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.44 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.40 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2026 | 8 | PASS-3YOCG | $52,144.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:50.30 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | PASS 3YOCG | $52,144.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:51.10 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | PASS-3YOCG | $76,258.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tim Tetrick | 1:50.10 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | CGNW3PM | $17,467.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:52.00 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bongiorno | 1:53.00 | 0 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
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Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Pocono Downs beaten 4.5 m by Brandon Blvd (1:48.20) in HEMPT-G2 on August 22 at $6. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at Northfield Park (1:50.40) beating Redland Rocket Man in MILSTEIN-G2 on August 15 at $1.30. Strong winning prospects.
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 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HEMPT-G2 | $427,960.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.20 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MILSTEIN-G2 | $427,960.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:50.40 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | ADIOS-G1 | $610,305.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.10 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $9.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | ADIOS ELIM | $36,284.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:47.20 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | M PACE F-G1 | $1,175,617.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 1:48.10 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $27.60 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | MGM G M F-G2 | $278,940.00 | Yonkers Raceway | 2012m | Fast | Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr) | 2:21.40 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $7.86 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Philadelphia | 1609m | Fast | Yannick Gingras | 1:54.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |