The Meadows Pa Race 8 - Race 8 - 1609M
WILD BREW (4) is the one to beat after racing on speed for 3rd at The Meadows over 1609m on Apr 29, beaten 2.75L, and winning here on Apr 1. STAY DANCING (7) rates the danger after 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on Apr 29, beaten 1.25L, off a prior 3rd here on Apr 22. BLUE INDIGO (2) won here over 1609m on Aug 2, 2025 when leading and can improve after a 5th at Miami Valley on Apr 21, beaten 15L.

Driver: Brady Brown
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Draws barrier 1 after barrier 5 last time. Last start 6th of 8 after settling 7th at The Meadows over 1609m on 29 Apr, beaten 16L on SY at $5.50. Placed 2nd and twice 3rd at The Meadows over 1609m last November, and has 0 wins from 15 with 6 placings. From the inside draw with Brady Brown, has place claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Brady Brown | 5 |
| 16L | $5.50 | |
| 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: Dave Palone
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Returns after 15 days and stays at 1609m from barrier 2. Last start 5th of 10 after settling 9th at Miami Valley Gaming & Racing over 1609m on 21 Apr, beaten 15L behind Sweat It Out on FT. Earlier posted a 3rd at Harrah's Philadelphia over 1609m on 14 Aug, beaten 3L, and won at The Meadows on 2 Aug when leading throughout. Reunites with Dave Palone, who was aboard for that win; has 1 win from 3 at this track 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/04/2026 | - | 76 | $0.00 | Miami Valley Gaming & Racing | 1609m | FT | Cameron Mccown | 3 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | 80 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Case Bateson | 5 |
| 999.99L | $2.15 | |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 7 |
| 36.5L | $3.10 | |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Tim A Tetrick | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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On the 7-day turnaround. Last start 4th of 8 after settling 5th at The Meadows over 1609m on 29 Apr 2026, beaten 14.5L at $7 on SY behind Rip Tide. Prior run 7th of 9 at Woodbine Mohawk Park over 1609m on 8 Jul 2025, beaten 13.75L at $91 on FT behind Brindle. Can improve from barrier 3.
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 | 29/04/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Dave Palone | 3 |
| 14.5L | $7.00 | |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2025 | - | 79 | $0.00 | Woodbine Mohawk Park | 1609m | FT | Scott R Young | 2 |
| 13.75L | $91.00 |

Driver: Ronnie Wrenn Jr.
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Placed in three of four starts, including a win at The Meadows. Last start 3rd of 9 after settling 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on 29 Apr, beaten 2.75L at $3.50 behind Touchedbythesea. Earlier won over 1609m at The Meadows on 1 Apr at $1.95, defeating Ts Cody. Barrier 4 with Ronnie Wrenn Jr. for Norm Parker; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Dave Palone | 3 |
| 2.75L | $3.50 | |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 3 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 1 |
| 3L | $1.83 | |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 1 |
| 0.15L | $1.95 |

Driver: Shawn Johnston
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Ottoman, a colt, draws barrier 5 for trainer-rider Shawn Johnston. Carries 70.5kg. Can feature with the right run.

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Back up 7 days after finishing 5th of 9 at The Meadows over 1609m on 29 Apr, beaten 12L on SY at $29 behind Touchedbythesea. Three back was much closer when 5th of 8 over 1609m on 8 Apr, beaten 2.25L behind Trump Rolls. Mike Wilder drives for Dan Altmeyer again and draws 2 wider into gate 6. From the wider draw, has place claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Mike Wilder | 4 |
| 12L | $29.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 8 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 4 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 5 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Placed in both recent runs and 3 of 7 at 1609m. Last start 2nd of 8 after settling 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on 29 Apr, beaten 1.25L at $6 on SY behind Rip Tide. Two back 3rd of 8 at The Meadows over 1609m on 22 Apr, beaten 2L at $8 behind Ultimate Catch. Draws wider in gate 7 after barrier 1 last time; can feature with the right run.
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 | 29/04/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Aaron Merriman | 1 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 | |
| 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 |