The Meadows Race 8 - Onthestraight.com.au
TRIBECA (7) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with eight wins and a placing from 13 tries. Hit the frame latest (30.14) when second at this track in a Free For All. Has the ability and should feature. SUNNY LYN (2) has a strong record this track and trip including two wins from four starts. Comes off a (30.47) win last time, scoring by one length in a Restricted WIN over 525m at this track. Suited here and expected to run well. HECTOR DARCY (1) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (30.21) at this track behind Amron Dancer in a Free For All. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and four minor placings to his credit. Bold showing expected. SPARRING (6) will need to find best form to compete.
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Hit the frame latest (30.21) when third at this track in a Free For All. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/10/2026 | 21 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.53 | 0:31.10 | 0:31.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Traralgon | 570m | 0:33.20 | 0:32.76 | 0:32.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.4L | $9.90 |
| 3/5 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.50 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.37 | 0:35.21 | 0:34.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:43.17 | 0:42.46 | 0:42.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Solid performance to win by one length at this track over 525m (30.47) beating Scott Imposter in Restricted WIN on October 28. Looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/10/2026 | 23 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/6 | 23/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.20 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $18,150.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.9L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (26.19) when sixth over 460m at Geelong in a Grade 4/5. Box stats strong with five wins and two placings from 11 starts. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $11.70 |
| 4/5 | 15/10/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $32.10 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.32 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.10 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.55) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Has one win and four placings from seven starts from the draw. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/10/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.12 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.25 | 0:27.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.00 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $46.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by half a length over 525m at this track in a handy (30.61), beating Scott Vicious. Will find this a bit tougher, in form but prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.61 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.48 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.30 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.41 | 0:23.38 | 0:23.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.97 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
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Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 4 lengths over 515m at Sandown in a handy 29.09, beating Hugo Rose. Has an exceptional 29.84 best time at this course and distance. Worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.9L | $1.04 |
| 2/8 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MX 4/5 FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2026 | 5 | MX 4/5 H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $76,250.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.71 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 25 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.52 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.10 |
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Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Amron Dancer at this track last start over 525m (30.14). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/10/2026 | 12 | FFA | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2026 | 71 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2026 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.06 | 0:19.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.75 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 99/1 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/10/2026 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.50 | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.81 | 0:27.46 | 0:27.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |