The Meadows Race 8 - The Anzac Legacy
ZELDA COVILHA (4) isn't a quick beginner but comes home hard, finishing out of the frame two back but did wind up strongly to place when third (30.44) in a OPEN at Angle Park. Solid record here at the distance winning five races. Top chance in this line up. RALPH WIGGUM (2) scored an upset win in a Mix 3/4 at this track last time in the best time of the card (29.90). Has a good record here including two wins. Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. HIGHLY CONNECTED (6) jumped from a middle draw last time and could manage only fourth and beaten 4 lengths (30.62) at Angle Park. Has a good record here at this journey. Likely to be about the money. PAW DAMON (8) was unplaced here last start but gets his chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Finished third at big odds last time (30.91) over 530m at Angle Park. Draws the cherry this time. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.91 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.28 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.54 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance leading throughout to score by 2 lengths in a Mix 3/4 last start at this track, clocking a brilliant 29.90 for the 525m trip. Has the ability and looks hard to top.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $35.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.99 | 0:34.54 | 0:34.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/5 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.36 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.19 | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last over 530m at Angle Park beaten 6 lengths (30.74) behind Nola Keeping in a OPEN on April 16. Should show more than the latest offering. Has claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.5 lengths third at Angle Park but did record a blistering 30.44 over the 530m journey. Expected to go close with a repeat of latest.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | 17 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished second at Horsham latest but prior to that recorded a slick 29.57 over 515m finishing second at Sandown. Harder here and place looks best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.39 | 0:27.23 | 0:27.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.11 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.62) at Angle Park in a OPEN, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.19 | 0:30.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.15 | 0:24.86 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by a neck in a Mix 3/4 last start at Sandown, clocking a slick 29.57 over the 515m trip. In form and worth thought again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 99/2 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -10.29L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.50 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won easily by 7 lengths at Sandown (29.43) beating Dr. Azure in a Grade 5 on April 9. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.24 | 0:26.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.80 |