The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
ALWAYS TRUMP (1) Gave them all something to chase to win by 1.75m last run at the track and has drawn the rails. Has run into the placings all attempts this campaign. Expect to go close. BLING HANOVER (4) Just missed last time at this venue. Has a nice turn of foot. Will be there at the finish. WISH IT WAS LOVE (6) Back from a spell. Right up there last time at this track. Gains the services of driver Dave Palone. Key player. PAPI KNOWS (2) Narrowly beaten last start at this venue. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Will be competitive.

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Comments
Led and controlled the pace when winning by a margin of 1.75m last run at this venue and gets the perfect draw. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Suited against these.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 4 |
| 1.75L | $1.50 | |
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 6 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 | |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FT | Patrick Ryder | 8 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Patrick Ryder | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Patrick Ryder | 7 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Patrick Ryder | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 2 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Schadel
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Comments
Right up there last start around here. Has plenty of early speed. Should not be far away.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | 71 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Todd Schadel | 9 |
| 0.15L | $7.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | DIRT | Dexter J Dunn | 6 |
| 36.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Scott R Zeron | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Todd Schadel | 8 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 4 |
| 3L | $4.75 | |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SY | Todd Schadel | 1 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Buter | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Todd Schadel | 3 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Todd Schadel | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
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Comments
Fresh after break of 30 weeks. Started $20.00 and crept into 5th last time at Northfield Park and was on debut last time. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 213 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 8 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |

Driver: Chris Shaw
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Comments
Close to claiming the win last time at this venue. Should be swooping on the field late. Winning chance at nice odds.
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 | 26/03/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Chris Shaw | 4 |
| 0.05L | $3.60 | |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Chris Shaw | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Chris Shaw | 3 |
| 27.25L | $3.20 | |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Chris Shaw | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 | |
| 6/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 3 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | GD | Jeremy Indof | 5 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | 74 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 3 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 4 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 6 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 1 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Macdonald
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Comments
Was $12.00 and close up last start at Northfield Park. Watch early betting.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 7 |
| 2L | $11.00 | |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 7 |
| 6L | $4.75 | |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Kurt Sugg | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 1 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Troy Beyer | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 6 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Macdonald | 3 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Comments
First up after a break. Close up last time at this track. Driver Dave Palone is an asset. Represents value at a price.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 7 |
| 2.25L | $3.80 | |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 5 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 9 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mccarthy & Rew Mccarthy | 9 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Red Mile | 1609m | FT | Mccarthy & Rew Mccarthy | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 4 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |