The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
RIP TIDE (7) impressed with a last-start win at The Meadows over 1609m, leading throughout and scoring by 1.5L. STAY DANCING (1) comes off a 3rd at this track and trip, beaten 2L, and draws well. JAYBIRD (5) resumes after a spell but was placed at three of his last four runs before the break, including a 2nd and two 3rds at this venue. NUMBERS (4) and DAYMAN (8) have been midfield in recent outings. Rip Tide (7) and Stay Dancing (1) look the leading hopes.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Last start 3rd of 8 after settling handy at The Meadows over 1609m on 22 Apr, beaten 2L with Aaron Merriman aboard at $8 behind Ultimate Catch. Previous runs were well beaten from wide barriers. Draws the inside gate and remains at this trip. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
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 | 22/04/2026 | - | 70 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 4 |
| 2L | $8.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Mark Herschberger | 8 |
| 13.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Mark Herschberger | 6 |
| 10.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | George Napolitano Jr | 7 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | SY | George Napolitano Jr | 5 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Patrick Ryder | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn Johnston
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Has struggled in recent runs, finishing 7th of 8 last start at The Meadows over 1609m on 1 Apr, beaten 31.25L at $67. Previous two runs also well beaten, including a 7th and 6th at the same track. Yet to win from 28 starts but draws better in barrier 2 today. Needs to lift to feature.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 8 |
| 31.25L | $67.00 | |
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 5 |
| 28L | $34.00 | |
| 6/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 7 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 | |
| 9/9 | 11/03/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Shawn Johnston | 8 |
| 12.25L | $41.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 5 |
| 30.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 7 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 3 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 9 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 8 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 3 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/09/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Shawn Johnston | 7 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 9 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 7 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 3 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 8 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2024 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/05/2024 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 18/05/2024 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 1 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 10/05/2024 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Unraced gelding by Artspeak on debut for Jessica Hayter. Draws barrier 3 with Dave Palone to steer. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.

Driver: Justin Walters
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Has finished 5th or worse in all recent runs at The Meadows over 1609m, including a last-start 7th of 8 behind Simon Sez Go on 22 Apr at $26. Consistently midfield but yet to place from six career starts. Needs to lift to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Eric Neal | 3 |
| 999.99L | $26.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 3 |
| 8.25L | $51.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 4 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 | |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Eric Neal | 6 |
| 23.75L | $13.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Eric Neal | 2 |
| 8L | $16.00 | |
| 6/8 | 12/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 8 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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First-up after a 153-day break. Placed in three of his last four runs at The Meadows, including a 2nd to Doobie Nights over 1609m on 6 Nov and two 3rds in November. Has yet to win from 14 starts but often in the placings. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 8 |
| 16.25L | $5.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 1.75L | $26.00 | |
| 3/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 | |
| 2/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 1 |
| 3.75L | $4.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 1L | $9.50 | |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 1 |
| 1L | $6.00 | |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 | |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 2 |
| 12.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Miller & Y Miller | 4 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2025 | - | 71 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Matthew D Kakaley | 7 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Christopher Lems | 1 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | SY | Christopher Lems | 6 |
| 11.25L | $4.33 | |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 8 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Last start 6th of 8 at The Meadows over 1609m on 15 Apr, beaten 5.25L after settling midfield, behind Rip Tide. Previous run finished 5th of 8 at the same track and trip, beaten 10.75L at $31. Has yet to place in three career starts, all at this distance. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve with a better run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 1 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 4 |
| 10.75L | $31.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 7 |
| 18.75L | $6.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
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Unbeaten gelding who led throughout to win on debut at The Meadows over 1609m on 15 Apr by 1.5L. Steps up from barrier 6 to 7 and carries a significant weight change. By Downbytheseaside out of Sweet Chrome. Can feature again with natural progression.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Michael Burke | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Indof
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Last start finished 5th of 8 at The Meadows over 1609m on 22 Apr, beaten 14.5L at $41 behind Simon Sez Go. Previous run was 4th at the same track and trip, beaten 7.75L at $20. Yet to place from three starts at this distance. Needs to lift to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 5 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 1 |
| 7.75L | $20.00 | |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 2 |
| 10.25L | $0.00 |