The Meadows Pa Race 5 - Race 5 - 1609m
WESTERN ARTIST (6) brings the best recent figures after a close 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 1L, and another 2nd here on 20 May. OTTOMAN (3) is a key chance after finishing 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on 3 June, sitting handy throughout. DRY RIDGE FALCON (2) maps to be on speed and was 3rd at The Meadows over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 1.25L. CAPTAIN COMMANDO (8) comes off a Northfield Park 1609m 2nd on 27 May, beaten 0.5L, and can figure despite the wide gate.

Driver: Jeremy Indof
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Comes off a 5-day backup after a closing 4th at The Meadows over 1609m on 3 Jun, beaten 13.25L from barrier 9 at $11 behind Jaybird. Draws barrier 1 now for Jeremy Indof and Lou Goans. Earlier Saratoga runs were 7th and 6th over 1609m before a 4th, suggesting she can hold a midfield spot. Can feature with the soft draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 9 |
| 13.25L | $11.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 5 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 5 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Vernon Downs | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 3 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | SY | Steven Rybka | 3 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 4 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Jacob Cutting | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 2 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Saratoga Harness | 1609m | FT | Steven Rybka | 4 |
| 14.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shawn Johnston
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Has been around the mark, with a last-start 3rd at The Meadows over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 1.25L behind Dayman at $21 from barrier 2. Prior runs included 4th over 1609m on 14 May after leading mid-race at $5.50, and 4th on 6 May in 59 grade. Consistent at this trip with 11 runs for 0-1-1. Can feature with a similar run from the low draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 2 |
| 1.25L | $21.00 | |
| 4/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 5 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 | |
| 4/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | 59 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 7L | $6.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 16.25L | $21.00 | |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 | |
| 6/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 2 |
| 10.25L | $8.50 | |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 6 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2024 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Johnston | 8 |
| 41.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2024 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 2 |
| 999.99L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | 72 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2024 | - | 68 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 4 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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Comes off a 5-day backup after a solid 2nd at The Meadows over 1609m on 3 Jun, beaten 7L by Jaybird at $4.75 after racing handy from barrier 2. Prior run 6th of 7 at The Meadows over 1609m on 6 May, beaten 5.75L in a 69, settling back from gate 5. Two starts for 0-2-0 overall, both at this track and trip. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip from barrier 3.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 2 |
| 7L | $4.75 | |
| 6/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Shawn Johnston | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Case Bateson
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First-up after 87 days. Last start 5th of 5 at The Meadows over 1609m on 13 Mar, beaten 28.25L at $26 after settling last throughout behind Gannon's Veloucity. Prior runs there were 8th/8 and 9th/9 at big odds, both well beaten. Needs sharp improvement but can lift with fitness.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | 77 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Jenson | 2 |
| 28.25L | $26.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 7 |
| 20.75L | $51.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | 81 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Aaron Merriman | 6 |
| 19.5L | $61.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | 84 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Case Bateson | 7 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 | |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Cordarius Stewart | 5 |
| 4L | $12.00 | |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | DIRT | Cordarius Stewart | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Cumberland | 1609m | DIRT | Cordarius Stewart | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | FT | Cordarius Stewart | 8 |
| 11.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | DIRT | Cordarius Stewart | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | DIRT | Cordarius Stewart | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | DIRT | Cordarius Stewart | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 09/06/2025 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Cordarius Stewart | 7 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Cordarius Stewart | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Jordan Ross | 3 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2024 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 4 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2024 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Casey Leonard | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 20/10/2024 | - | 62 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 1 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2024 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Du Quoin State Fair | 1609m | FT | Cordarius Stewart | 10 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 15/08/2024 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | Kelcey Perymond | 8 | - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/7 | 09/08/2024 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Springfield Illinois | 1609m | FT | Marcus Miller | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dave Palone
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Has been around the mark at The Meadows, highlighted by a 3rd over 1609m on 14 May at $41, beaten 4.75L behind Dancin Diablo. Last start 7th of 7 from gate 8 over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 21.25L by Dayman at $21. Draws barrier 5 here with Dave Palone up for Carl Cocciolone, 11 days between runs. Needs to lift but has place claims with a kinder trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Jeremy Indof | 8 |
| 21.25L | $21.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Jeremy Indof | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 | |
| 3/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Lucas Myers | 8 |
| 4.75L | $41.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 8 |
| 25L | $16.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brad Burke | 2 |
| 999.99L | $81.00 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Comes off back-to-back placings at The Meadows, latest 2nd over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 1.0L by Dayman at $3.90 after racing handy. Prior effort 2nd over 1609m on 20 May in a 60, making ground from back in the field at $6.50. Consistent this prep with 3 placings from 6 runs at the track and trip. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 4 |
| 1L | $3.90 | |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Mike Wilder | 5 |
| 3.75L | $6.50 | |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 2 |
| 12L | $5.00 | |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 2 |
| 999.99L | $2.25 | |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 7 |
| 8.75L | $16.00 | |
| 4/6 | 08/04/2026 | - | 66 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 1 |
| 6.75L | $41.00 |

Driver: Eric Neal
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Has been around the mark without placing, averaging 6.2 over seven runs. Last start 6th of 7 at The Meadows over 1609m on 28 May, beaten 6.5L from barrier 7 at $101 behind Dayman. Prior run 6th of 8 there on 20 May over 1609m in class 60, beaten 8.5L at $17 after settling back. Can improve with a smoother trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Eric Neal | 7 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 | |
| 6/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Eric Neal | 1 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 | |
| 9/9 | 14/05/2026 | - | 69 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Shawn Johnston | 4 |
| 29L | $23.00 | |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | 62 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Shawn Johnston | 2 |
| 29.75L | $34.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | SY | Shawn Johnston | 1 |
| 16.25L | $81.00 | |
| 8/8 | 23/10/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Mike Wilder | 8 |
| 25.25L | $34.00 | |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | 63 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | SY | Braxten Boyd | 2 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tyler Angus
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Comes off a close 2nd at Northfield Park over 1609m on 27 May, beaten 0.5L on FT, after tracking handy at $7.50. Prior runs there were 5th over 1609m on 19 May (barrier 9, beaten 3.5L at $23) and 5th on 12 May. Seven-day rider switch to Tyler Angus from Braiden Rhoades, with Lee Deyermand III taking over training. Can feature with a repeat of the last run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 | |
| 5/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Braiden Rhoades | 9 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 | |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Logan Ebersole | 1 |
| 12L | $10.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | 68 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | GD | Logan Ebersole | 5 |
| 8L | $10.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | 52 | $0.00 | Shenandoah Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Morgan | 8 |
| 29.25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | 59 | $0.00 | Ocean Downs | 1609m | FT | Anthony Morgan | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Grand River Raceway | 1609m | FT | Travis J Henry | 2 |
| 17.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | 55 | $0.00 | Kawartha Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler S Jones | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | 66 | $0.00 | Georgian Downs | 1609m | FT | Samuel Fillion | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Has been around the mark without placing, averaging 7th across four 1609m runs. Last start 7th of 9 at Northfield Park over 1609m on 26 May, beaten 14.75L from barrier 8 at $16 behind Miss Emma Jemma. Previously 9th at Scioto Downs over 1609m on 30 Aug, beaten 19.25L. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 8 |
| 14.75L | $16.00 | |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 72 | $0.00 | Scioto Downs | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 3 |
| 19.25L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 9 |
| 999.99L | $16.00 | |
| 5/7 | 30/07/2025 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Northfield Park | 1609m | FT | Justin Irvine | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |