Meadowlands Race 13 - Race 13
PRACTICAL MAN (1) draws the pole and brings solid recent mile form, winning here over 1609m on 1 May before boxing on for 4th at Meadowlands last time, beaten 2L from gate 8. BEE POSITIVE (3) maps well after a strong Pocono campaign, with back‑to‑back seconds in April and a Meadowlands win on 27 March. SOUTHWIND GALLATIN (4) is a last‑start winner at Harrah’s Philadelphia over 1609m, scoring narrowly from the breeze. NEVER SAY DIE (5) has a consistent profile and was 3rd at Harrah’s Philadelphia over 1609m on 1 May, 2.25L off the winner. NORDIC DANCER S (2) showed early speed when 4th here on 2 May in a stronger-rated race and can be prominent early.

Driver: Jordan Stratton
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Back to the pegs after drawing 8 last start when 4th at Meadowlands over 1609m on 8 May, beaten 2L on FT going after leading mid-race. Won two runs ago at Meadowlands over 1609m on 1 May by a head in class 72 at $2.40 after taking over early. Three-time placegetter at this track this season and consistent at the trip. From barrier 1 with Jordan Stratton for Tom Fanning, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Tyler Miller | 8 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 | |
| 10/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 2 |
| 22.75L | $10.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Braxten Boyd | 6 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 | |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 3 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Todd Mccarthy | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 3 |
| 45.75L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 3 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 5 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ake Svanstedt
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Comes off a 15-day break after sticking on for 4th at Meadowlands over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 2.25L at $23 after racing handy behind Magic Punk. Draws barrier 2 and reunites with trainer-driver Ake Svanstedt. Won two runs prior to that preparation at Pocono Downs over 1609m when leading throughout. Can feature with a soft trip from the low draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | 92 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 2.25L | $23.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Dexter J Dunn | 4 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 10 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Ake Svanstedt | 6 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Buter
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Placed in two of the last three at Pocono Downs, including a narrow 2nd over 1609m on 20 Apr, beaten 0.15L by Confident Volo after racing handy. Last start 4th of 8 at Pocono Downs over 1609m on 27 Apr, beaten 3.5L from barrier 8. Three-year-old gelding by Walner; 1 win and 7 placings from 11 starts, with a Meadowlands win on 27 Mar at $2.70. Can feature with the right run from barrier 3 under Tyler Buter for R. Nifty Norman.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | George Napolitano Jr | 8 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FAST | Matthew D Kakaley | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | 78 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Bradley Chisholm | 9 |
| 0.05L | $2.70 | |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | 80 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Bradley Chisholm | 1 |
| 3.75L | $41.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Mark Herschberger | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 3 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Mark Herschberger | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andy Miller
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Returned with a win at Harrah's Philadelphia over 1609m on 3 May, tracking handy before finishing best to score by 0.15L on FT. Three-year-old colt by Walner with a 1-from-1 record, unbeaten at the trip. Andy Miller rides for Julie Miller from barrier 4. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 2 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dexter Dunn
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Has been around the mark, placing in three of the last five. Last start 3rd of 8 at Harrah's Philadelphia over 1609m on 1 May, beaten 2.25L after racing handy, behind Moni Buys Happynes. Also ran 2nd at The Red Mile over 1609m on 3 Oct, beaten 2L by American Power. Consistent at the mile this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | 83 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 7 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Mattias V Melander | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2025 | - | 76 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Dexter J Dunn | 6 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 16/09/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 2 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 7 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | DIRT | Dexter J Dunn | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 8 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2025 | - | 57 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Zeron
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Third-up now and comes off a 6th at Meadowlands over 1609m on 8 May, beaten 3.25L after settling midfield. Prior run was 9th of 9 at Meadowlands over 1609m on 1 May, beaten 61L at $15 from a wide draw. Earlier finished 5th of 8 at Pocono Downs over 1609m on 13 Apr, beaten 7.25L after racing handy. Can improve with a smoother trip.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Colin Kelly | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 8 |
| 61L | $15.00 | |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Napolitano | 1 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |