The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
WATER TORPEDO (6) made it three wins on the trot last start, getting home by 4 metres over 1609m at this track. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. GABBY'S WILD CHILD (3) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last four starts including a second most recently at this track over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. His recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. MASS MARKET (1) is a consistent performer with four top-three finishes on the trot. Only needs things to fall his way and the good recent form can convert to a well-deserved win. FRED'S DREAM GIRL (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1609m at Northfield Park last time out.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Water Torpedo at this track over 1609m in a 16000CLHC on February 12 at $6.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Water Torpedo at this track over 1609m in a 16000CLHC on February 19 at $3.60. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.30 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:55.10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.90 |
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Aaron Merriman | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:57.10 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |

Driver: Jeremy Indof
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 14 m by Water Torpedo (1:55.30) in 16000CLHC on February 19 at $16.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 50 m by Water Torpedo (1:55.10) in 16000CLHC on February 12 at $18.40. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 1:55.30 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $16.50 |
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:55.10 | 3 |
| 52.5L | $18.40 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NW1925L4 | $9,130.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:57.00 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NW1500L4 | $9,567.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:56.40 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.40 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | NW2200L4 | $10,314.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:56.10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $36.30 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | NW1500L4 | $9,567.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:56.00 | 8 |
| 30.8L | $35.10 |
| 4/6 | 31/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:58.20 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | Fast | Rob Harmon | 1:56.30 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Water Torpedo at this track over 1609m in a 16000CLHC on February 12 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Water Torpedo at this track over 1609m in a 16000CLHC on February 19 at $5. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.30 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:55.10 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NW2900L4 | $9,986.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Good | Dave Palone | 1:57.30 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NW2600L4 | $9,843.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NW4250L4 | $11,510.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $10.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | NW4250L4 | $11,510.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:57.10 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Jeremy Indof | 2:01.00 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Mike Wilder | 1:58.10 | 0 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Shaw
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Comments
Meets Water Torpedo again; when 90 metres eighth at this track over 1609m in a 16000CLHC race on February 12. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:57.30 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Chris Shaw | 1:55.10 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $35.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Brady Jenson | 1:57.20 | 4 |
| 59.3L | $8.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | NW4250L4 | $11,510.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:56.20 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | NW1500L4 | $9,567.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:57.40 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NW3500L4 | $11,792.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Dave Palone | 1:56.20 | 4 |
| 90.0L | $6.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | NW3500L4 | $11,792.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Dave Palone | 1:56.00 | 2 |
| 84.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Walters | 1:58.40 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr8) over 1609m at Northfield Park beaten 10 m by Bigly (2:00.10) in NW5000L4 on February 22 at $16. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Northfield Park, well beaten by Supreme Rockette (1:57.00) in NW5000L4 on February 15 at $3.50. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NW5000L4 | $15,121.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FZ | Justin Irvine | 2:00.10 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | NW5000L4 | $15,121.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.00 | 2 |
| 90.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $27.60 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | NW5000L4 | $16,741.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:59.40 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NW6500L4 | $20,179.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Merriman | 1:56.30 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $12.80 |
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | Good | Braiden Rhoades | 2:01.40 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | plainridge racecourse | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Deaton | 1:57.00 | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 4 m as favourite (Fr8) at this track (1:55.30) beating Gabby's Wild Child in 16000CLHC on February 19 at $1.80. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Fr9) at this track (1:55.10) beating Mass Market in 16000CLHC on February 12 at $3.10. Capable of adding to the outstanding recent results.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.30 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Justin Irvine | 1:55.10 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $16,833.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:57.10 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:57.20 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $12.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SP | Kyle Husted | 1:58.40 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | 16000CLHC | $17,638.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Husted | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | John De Long | 1:59.20 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hoosier Park | 1609m | Fast | Alvin Miller | 1:56.10 | 0 |
| 101.25L | $0.00 |