The Meadows Race 7 - Spirit Of The Anzacs
HURRICANE (2) steps out a further 85m to an untried trip. Strong winner last time by 8 lengths at Sandown in Grade 5 in the quickest time on the program (29.29). Looks the one to beat with even luck. VALENZUELA (6) is a consistent dog overall, in the frame at 24 of 54 starts including 12 wins but missed the frame latest when fifth (30.01) over 520m at Cannington. Has a good record at this journey. Looks suited and expected to run well. OUTSIDES (8) had the drop on the lead from the inside before drawing clear to score (34.47) at Sandown in a Restricted WIN H over 595m. Will go close again if runs up to latest. ETHANOL SECRET (3) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish the race over 515m at Sandown last start. Prior to that was beaten 7 lengths over 600m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.44 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.68 | 0:34.19 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.83 | 0:34.74 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.00 | 0:34.78 | 0:34.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Ran right away with it after running them ragged making it four on end at Sandown over 515m (29.29). Looks a key chance on recent form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | 57 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.06 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | MDN | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (34.93) when fourth over 600m at this track in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from nine starts. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.93 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.86 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (34.63) over 600m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looking to others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.63 | 0:34.43 | 0:34.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.73 | 0:34.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | 3 | SPEC | $10,080.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.24 | 0:27.75 | 0:27.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.39 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.01 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Sandown over 515m. Last start finished 5th over 520m at Cannington beaten 2 lengths (30.01) behind Mailata in a OPEN on April 16. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $21,530.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | SPEC G3 | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.62 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,910.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (34.76) over 600m at this track. Wide draw here. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.76 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:31.09 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.74 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.31 | 0:27.18 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.20 | 0:30.20 | 0:30.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at Sandown over 595m running a time of 34.47. Among the chances and worth following up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.47 | 0:34.47 | 0:34.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.28 | 0:34.20 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | 114 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.02 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 6 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.75 | 0:34.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.93 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |