The Meadows Pa Race 3 - Race 3 - 1609m
LIONS TALE (1) Just missed last start at the track and fitter for debut run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has drawn the rails. Expected to fight out the finish. LOYAL SON (6) Ran 5th last start at Harrah's Philadelphia. Giving another go here. Dave Palone is a bonus. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. RUGGED CHARM (7) Improved to place when 3rd beaten by 5.25m last time at the track. Placed at every start this campaign. Up to these. BLUE SPRUCE (3) Threw down a serious challenge last time at Vernon Downs. Has a nice turn of foot. At least a place chance.
Driver: Mattias Melander
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Was agonizingly close last start at this track and having second career run. Should come to hand quickly. Drawn beautifully. Well respected contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dexter J Dunn | 6 |
| 0.15L | $2.70 |
Driver: Mike Wilder
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Odds of $10.00 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last time around here. This field likely to be too good.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 3 |
| 10L | $9.50 | |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 5 |
| 2.75L | $14.00 | |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 6 |
| 15.25L | $51.00 |
Driver: Brian Zendt
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Crept into 4th last start at Oak Grove. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 6 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Yannick Gingras | 2 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | Oak Grove | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 5 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Brady Brown
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Weakened under pressure when 8th last start at this venue. Should improve. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 1 |
| 10.75L | $3.20 | |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 | |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | Pocono Downs | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 3 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
Driver: Dave Palone
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Finished 5th last start at Harrah's Philadelphia. Giving another go here. Driver Dave Palone is highly regarded. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 73 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Troy Beyer | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | Harrah's Philadelphia | 1609m | FT | Johnathan Ahle | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Justin Walters
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Made considerable ground when 3rd beaten by 5.25m last time at this track. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign. Worthy of strong consideration.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 4 |
| 5.25L | $17.00 | |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 7 |
| 2.75L | $3.70 |