The Meadows Pa Race 2 - Race 2 - 1609m
FOX VALLEY ABACUS (5) Made all to win by a neck last start at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Should go well. RUGGED CHARM (6) In fine form this campaign and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should be swooping on the field late. No shock to see a win. CIROCCO (7) Ran 7th last run at this venue. One of the major players. BLACK RUSSIAN CCL (4) Narrowly beaten last time at this venue. Could work into the placings.

Driver: Aaron Merriman
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Started at $9.00 and made some ground when 5th last run here and has minimal work to do from the alley. Expected to settle towards the rear. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 | |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 64 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 4 |
| 37L | $20.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | 58 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Dave Palone | 2 |
| 8.75L | $3.40 |

Driver: Chris Shaw
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At $15.00 below par when 6th last start around here but fitter for debut run. Does take a while to get into stride. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Chris Shaw | 5 |
| 47.5L | $15.00 |

Driver: Brian Zendt
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Was $33.00 and came in 6th last start here but having second career run. Gets back and needs luck. Hard to take.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brian Zendt | 2 |
| 24.75L | $34.00 |

Driver: Justin Walters
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Just missed last time at this venue. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 2 |
| 0.75L | $20.00 | |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 1 |
| 999.99L | $15.00 | |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | 65 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 1 |
| 21.25L | $31.00 | |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 3 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 | |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | 57 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 8 |
| 7.25L | $15.00 | |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 7 |
| 6.25L | $22.00 |

Driver: Brady Brown
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Led and controlled the pace when winning by a margin of a neck last start at this track and showing consistent performance in races. Should race on the speed. Expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 4 |
| 0.75L | $1.30 | |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.05 | |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | 56 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Brady Brown | 1 |
| 5.75L | $26.00 |

Driver: Justin Irvine
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Has a nice turn of foot. In fine form this preparation and good career start. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | 60 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Justin Walters | 7 |
| 999.99L | $12.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Mike Wilder
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Finished 7th last run at the track. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | 61 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Mike Wilder | 7 |
| 7.25L | $4.80 | |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | - | 63 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 | |
| 4/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | 67 | $0.00 | The Meadows | 1609m | GD | Ronnie Wrenn Jr | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |