Meadowlands Race 5 - Race 5
PURE LUXURY (5) Narrowly denied victory last run at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Ake Svanstedt rates highly aboard. One of the better chances. DAY ONE DANDY (9) Scored a victory by 3.25m last start here and ideal distance as proven previously. Undefeated last 2 starts and solid career start. In the mix. RIO DE JANEIRO (4) Winner by 4m last start at this venue and strong performer at this distance in the past. Tracking very well this campaign and solid career start. Will be around the mark at odds. MRS RATTIGAN (2) Ran 5th last start at this track. May see an upturn in form and putting a tidy record together so far. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Up to these.

Driver: Andrew Mccarthy
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Started $21.00 and was agonizingly close last time here and drawn beautifully. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Todd Mccarthy | 7 |
| 3.75L | $22.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Niko Karna | 8 |
| 8.75L | $67.00 | |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Niko Karna | 5 |
| 2L | $31.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Niko Karna | 8 |
| 14L | $26.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Niko Karna | 4 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |

Driver: Andy Miller
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At $4.00 came in 5th last start at this venue. May see an upturn in form and good career start. Running with confidence this campaign. Represents value in this race.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Miller & Y Miller | 4 |
| 6L | $3.30 | |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 | |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 | |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 1 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |

Driver: Brett Beckwith
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Right in contention last start at Pocono Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Has run into the money reqularly this campaign. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SY | Johnathan Ahle | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Jim Oscarsson | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Oscarsson | 3 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Bongiorno
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Bold effort to win by 4m last start at the track and have to respect the form at this distance. Very competitive this campaign and showing consistent performance in races. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Joe Bongiorno | 6 |
| 4L | $3.60 | |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 10 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 | |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 1 |
| 5.25L | $9.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 2 |
| 4.75L | $1.95 | |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Driver: Ake Svanstedt
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Was agonizingly close last run at this track and promising career start. Driver Ake Svanstedt is in form. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Should go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.45 | |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 4 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ridge Warren | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Callahan
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Right in the mix last start at Pocono Downs. Remote chance at best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SY | Johnathan Ahle | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Jim Oscarsson | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jim Oscarsson | 8 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Miller
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Started at $43.00 and inched into 5th last time here. Will need a big effort to win this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 8 |
| 6L | $41.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Miller & Y Miller | 8 |
| 6.75L | $13.00 | |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 9 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 6 |
| 2.25L | $9.50 | |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |

Driver: Mark Herschberger
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Charged home to win last start at this venue. Driver Mark Herschberger and trainer Tony P Alagna have a solid working relationship. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Mark Herschberger | 5 |
| 1L | $22.00 | |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 999.99L | $34.00 | |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Brett Beckwith | 4 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 | |
| 4/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 1 |
| 9.25L | $7.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Mccarthy & Rew Mccarthy | 3 |
| 12.25L | $14.00 |

Driver: Johnathan Ahle
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Left nothing to chance when winning by 3.25m last start here and suited at this distance in the past. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 runs. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 3.25L | $4.50 | |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 3 |
| 0.15L | $4.33 | |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |