The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609m
LOU'S TRU LOU (3) was 8 metres away in second at Batavia Downs over 1609m last start at his first run back from a spell. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is fitter for that last hit-out and capable of making his presence felt. THRUFIREANDFLAMES (5) is in good form at present. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1609m at this track, beaten 0.9 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and he can find winning ways. JOSE LABELLE (2) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at this track over 1609m. Must be included. NEXT OF KIN (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at this track last time out.

Driver: Brian Zendt
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Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Don't Dawdle Dude (1:58.20) in CGNW1EXTPM on October 8 at $3.80. At his previous start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 15 m by Magic Musk (1:58.30) in CGNW1EXTPM on October 1 at $3.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:58.20 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brian Zendt | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 17/09/2026 | 17 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,056.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Brian Zendt | 1:57.10 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |
| 0/8 | 31/08/2026 | 21 | NW2PMCD | $13,837.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.32 |
| 1/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 2:00.20 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 1:59.10 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 10/08/2026 | 45 | NW1PMCD | $13,124.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Chris Long | 2:00.10 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $1.94 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | $8,595.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | Fast | G Gagnon | 1:59.00 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |

Driver: Wilbur Yoder
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Solid run when a close second behind Magic Musk at this track over 1609m in a CGNW1EXTPM on October 1 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Daltrey at this track over 1609m in a CGNW1EXTPM on October 8 at $4.30. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:58.30 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,056.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Wilbur Yoder | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.30 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,056.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:57.30 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $23.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:56.10 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $12.70 |
| 3/9 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Justin Irvine | 1:56.00 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $82.10 |
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Robert Mcneight | 1:57.40 | 0 |
| 64.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Drew Monti
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Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m at Batavia Downs, beaten 8 m by Echo De Meautis (1:59.20) in CLASSÂ D on October 1 at $5.79. Hard to beat with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 163 | CLASSÂ D | $7,184.00 | Batavia Downs | 1609m | Fast | Drew Monti | 1:59.20 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.79 |
| 5/9 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | MDN/NW1RL | $17,467.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Issac Love | 1:59.00 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $12.29 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 150 | MDN/NW1RL | $17,467.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Issac Love | 1:56.20 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $49.50 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oak Grove Racing | 1609m | Fast | Issac Love | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2025 | 15 | KADABRA | $30,534.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | SP | Issac Love | 1:57.30 | 4 |
| 38.3L | $19.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | ICF2YOC&G | $10,046.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Fast | Issac Love | 1:59.30 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | ICF2YOC&G | $10,046.00 | Springfield | 1609m | Fast | Issac Love | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |

Driver: Aaron Johnston
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Resuming after a layoff of nine weeks. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when sixth at very long odds behind Lone Ranger D. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:55.00 | 0 |
| 53.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:55.40 | 8 |
| 60.0L | $109.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:56.00 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $79.80 |
| 7/7 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Jesse Barnard | 1:57.20 | 0 |
| 51.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 54.8L | $173.10 |
| 8/9 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:58.40 | 8 |
| 52.5L | $66.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,062.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 58.5L | $120.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 20 | CGNW1EXTPM | $12,552.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Johnston | 1:56.10 | 4 |
| 78.0L | $39.10 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Daltrey at this track over 1609m CGNW1EXTPM last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth again at this track same class on October 1. Winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.40 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:58.30 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.40 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,056.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Dave Palone | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | CDCLMNW2 | $9,861.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:57.40 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/09/2026 | 6 | CDCLMNW2 | $9,861.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $17.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,409.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.10 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Tom Svrcek
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Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 18 m by Don't Dawdle Dude (1:58.20) in CGNW1EXTPM on October 8 at $30.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by Go Strong Hanover (1:58.10) in CGNW1EXTPM on October 1 at $42. Can't recommend.
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 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tom Svrcek | 1:58.20 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $30.60 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tom Svrcek | 1:58.10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $42.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/09/2026 | 48 | KEYSTON2CT | $33,576.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Tom Svrcek | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 48.8L | $34.10 |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tom Svrcek | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 40.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tom Svrcek | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 94.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | TSS-2YOCG | $28,531.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:56.00 | 1 |
| 60.0L | $9.10 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | ARDENÂ 2YOC | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $44.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | TSS-2YOCG | $29,028.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Wilbur Yoder | 1:58.30 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $6.90 |

Driver: Eric Neal
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Daltrey (1:58.40) in CGNW1EXTPM on October 8 at $80.60. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track beaten 40 m by Magic Musk (1:58.30) in CGNW1EXTPM on October 1 at $40.70. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Neal | 1:58.40 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $80.60 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | CGNW1EXTPM | $13,506.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Eric Neal | 1:58.30 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $40.70 |
| 4/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Bolon | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 100.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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Two-year-old colt by Marseille out of Inevitable having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Northfield Park in a trial on October 7 over 1609m. Market the best guide to his chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | James Day | 2:05.20 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |