The Meadows Pa Race 1

1609M

Prize Money: $9,777

HAPPY HOUR BLUES (3) ran fifth last start at this track over 1609m, beaten 14 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Has the class to take care of this field. DEREK'S ROCKET (6) produced a better effort at his latest appearance when second over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 metres. Meets a similar line up so he can play a major role. CENTER STORY (4) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 1609m at this track. Should run a big race. FEAR THE PANDA (2) disappointed last time when eighth over 1609m at this track. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather
Class: CDCLMW1NW4

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Juslikelather (Fr1) 6986776887
Trainer: Jason Shaw ()
Driver: Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)
Prize Money: $24,778
Win / Place: 3.85% / 23%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: LATHER UP (USA)

Dam: JUSLIKEAQUEEN

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 1-2-3

Distance

26: 1-2-3

Trk/Dst

8: 0-0-0

Track

8: 0-0-0

Season

8: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-2

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

26: 1-2-3

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

26: 1-2-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.30

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 35 m by Cumulus Bb (1:53.00) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 24 at $59. Before that 8th (Fr8) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Gronk Hanover (1:53.40) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 17 at $114.20. Others look better placed.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	24/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Jeremy Indof	1:53.00	1:53.00	33.0m	$59	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Cumulus Bb 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Center Story
8th of 9	17/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Jeremy Indof	1:53.40	1:53.40	21.8m	$114	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Senior Partner 3. Hardball Hanover
8th of 9	10/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Case Bateson	1:54.20	1:54.20	36.0m	$122	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Happy Hour Blues
6th of 9	3/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Case Bateson	1:53.40	1:53.40	24.0m	$53	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Captivated 2. Gronk Hanover 3. Senior Partner
7th of 9	27/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Case Bateson	1:53.30	1:53.30	30.0m	$79	28	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Captivated 2. Cumulus Bb 3. Happy Hour Blues
7th of 8	27/2/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Case Bateson	1:54.10	1:54.10	45.0m	$79	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$9,831	-	1. Cumulus Bb 2. Captain Again 3. Turn N Dance

Fear The Panda (Fr2) 1122144898
Trainer: Jason Shaw ()
Driver: Mike Wilder
Prize Money: $33,047
Win / Place: 13% / 31%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: A P P PANDA

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-3-1

Distance

22: 3-3-1

Trk/Dst

10: 3-2-0

Track

10: 3-2-0

Season

10: 3-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

22: 3-3-1

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

22: 3-3-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.10

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Cumulus Bb (1:53.00) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 24 at $10.10. Before that, 9th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 55 m by Gronk Hanover (1:54.20) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 10 at $9.30. Should be right in the finish.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	24/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Ronnie Wrenn (Jnr)	1:53.00	1:53.00	90.0m	$10	14	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Cumulus Bb 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Center Story
9th of 9	10/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Dave Palone	1:54.20	1:54.20	57.0m	$9.30	9	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Happy Hour Blues
8th of 9	1/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Dave Palone	1:52.40	1:52.40	64.5m	$12	26	W2NW3EXTPM	$16,303	-	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Groovin Will 3. Cruisinoverfire
4th of 8	6/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Dave Palone	1:53.10	1:53.10	7.5m	$12	9	EC-CGNW2	$14,045	$1,124	1. Gannon's Veloucity 2. Dark Soul 3. A Bit Of Spirits
4th of 7	25/2/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr5	Dave Palone	1:53.10	1:53.10	7.5m	$2.30f	7	W2NW3EXTPM	$14,747	$1,180	1. He's Hot And Ready 2. Drinkinmybabygdby 3. Dark Soul
1st of 6	18/2/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Dave Palone	1:53.10	1:53.10	10.5m	$2.50	7	W1NW2EXTPM	$14,265	$7,133	1. Fear The Panda 2. Like A Doctor 3. Brother Buddy

Happy Hour Blues (Fr3) 6155734345
Trainer: Aaron Johnston ()
Driver: Dave Palone
Prize Money: $59,631
Win / Place: 14% / 46%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HESTON BLUE CHIP (USA)

Dam: HAWAIIAN DRINK

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-3-6

Distance

28: 4-3-6

Trk/Dst

20: 3-0-3

Track

20: 3-0-3

Season

13: 2-1-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 4-3-6

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

28: 4-3-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.20

Driver Stats

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 14 m by Cumulus Bb (1:53.00) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 24 at $5.30. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 5 m by Gronk Hanover (1:53.40) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 17 at $6.20. Strong winning hope.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	24/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Aaron Merriman	1:53.00	1:53.00	14.3m	$5.30	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$509	1. Cumulus Bb 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Center Story
4th of 9	17/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Aaron Merriman	1:53.40	1:53.40	5.3m	$6.20	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$815	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Senior Partner 3. Hardball Hanover
3rd of 9	10/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Aaron Merriman	1:54.20	1:54.20	7.5m	$6.10	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$1,223	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Happy Hour Blues
4th of 9	3/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Aaron Merriman	1:53.40	1:53.40	15.0m	$20	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$815	1. Captivated 2. Gronk Hanover 3. Senior Partner
3rd of 9	27/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Aaron Merriman	1:53.30	1:53.30	15.0m	$5.50	9	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$1,223	1. Captivated 2. Cumulus Bb 3. Happy Hour Blues
7th of 9	18/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Shawn Johnston	1:53.40	1:53.40	42.8m	$83	7	W2NW3EXTPM	$15,730	-	1. Stingman 2. Believeincaptain 3. Hot Cam

Center Story (Fr4) 6252314573
Trainer: Scott Betts ()
Driver: Case Bateson
Prize Money: $66,116
Win / Place: 9.68% / 48%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: ART CENTER

100

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 3-6-6

Distance

31: 3-6-6

Trk/Dst

11: 1-2-2

Track

11: 1-2-2

Season

11: 1-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

31: 3-6-6

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

31: 3-6-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.00

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Gronk Hanover at this track over 1609m in a CDCLMW1NW4 on April 17 at $19.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Cumulus Bb at this track over 1609m in a CDCLMW1NW4 on April 24 at $6.30. Has the ability to play a major role.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	24/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Case Bateson	1:53.00	1:53.00	10.5m	$6.30	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$1,223	1. Cumulus Bb 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Center Story
7th of 9	17/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr7	Case Bateson	1:53.40	1:53.40	18.8m	$19	9	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Senior Partner 3. Hardball Hanover
5th of 9	8/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Case Bateson	1:52.20	1:52.20	17.3m	$63	7	W2NW4EXTPM	$16,303	$815	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Regal Idea 3. Cruisinoverfire
4th of 9	1/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr9	Case Bateson	1:52.40	1:52.40	31.5m	$75	14	W2NW3EXTPM	$16,303	$1,304	1. Pd's Diamond Hope 2. Groovin Will 3. Cruisinoverfire
1st of 7	18/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Case Bateson	1:56.00	1:56.00	3.8m	$5.30	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,045	$7,022	1. Center Story 2. Dry Ridge Erie 3. Brother Buddy
3rd of 9	11/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Case Bateson	1:53.00	1:53.00	13.5m	$8.40	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,045	$1,685	1. Stingman 2. The Real Thing 3. Center Story

Brother Buddy (Fr5) 5366432169
Trainer: Ed Mc Neight (Jnr) ()
Driver: Justin Irvine
Prize Money: $72,422
Win / Place: 3.39% / 32%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IN OVER MY HEAD

Dam: EENIE MEANIE

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 2-6-11

Distance

59: 2-6-11

Trk/Dst

59: 2-6-11

Track

59: 2-6-11

Season

15: 1-2-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

59: 2-6-11

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

59: 2-6-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 24 m by Gronk Hanover (1:53.40) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 17 at $25.20. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track beaten 25 m by Gronk Hanover (1:54.20) in CDCLMW1NW4 on April 10 at $23.30. Will not find this easy.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	17/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Justin Irvine	1:53.40	1:53.40	24.0m	$25	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Senior Partner 3. Hardball Hanover
6th of 9	10/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Justin Irvine	1:54.20	1:54.20	25.5m	$23	9	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Happy Hour Blues
1st of 8	1/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr3	Justin Irvine	1:55.10	1:55.10	4.5m	$6.00	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,556	$7,278	1. Brother Buddy 2. Stealing Apples 3. All Betts On Love
2nd of 6	25/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Justin Irvine	1:53.10	1:53.10	27.8m	$6.40	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,045	$3,511	1. Night Warrior 2. Brother Buddy 3. Leads The Way
3rd of 7	18/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr2	Justin Irvine	1:56.00	1:56.00	6.8m	$5.30	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,045	$1,685	1. Center Story 2. Dry Ridge Erie 3. Brother Buddy
4th of 9	11/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr1	Justin Irvine	1:53.00	1:53.00	21.0m	$27	7	NW2EXTPM	$14,045	$1,124	1. Stingman 2. The Real Thing 3. Center Story

Derek's Rocket (Fr6) 684x589262
Trainer: Mark Goldberg ()
Driver: Jeremy Indof
Prize Money: $71,383
Win / Place: 5.13% / 35%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: CHECK SIX

Dam: DEREK DELIGHT

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 2-6-6

Distance

39: 2-6-6

Trk/Dst

16: 0-4-1

Track

16: 0-4-1

Season

7: 0-2-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

0: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

39: 2-6-6

Mobile

0: 0-0-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

39: 2-6-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.10

Driver Stats

Gear Changes

Lasix

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Gronk Hanover at this track over 1609m in a CDCLMW1NW4 on April 17 at $24.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Cumulus Bb at this track over 1609m in a CDCLMW1NW4 on April 24 at $29.30. Looks ready to win.

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	24/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Brady Brown	1:53.00	1:53.00	9.8m	$29	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$2,547	1. Cumulus Bb 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Center Story
6th of 9	17/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr6	Brady Brown	1:53.40	1:53.40	16.5m	$24	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Senior Partner 3. Hardball Hanover
2nd of 9	10/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Brady Brown	1:54.20	1:54.20	6.8m	$16	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	$2,547	1. Gronk Hanover 2. Derek's Rocket 3. Happy Hour Blues
9th of 9	3/4/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Brady Brown	1:53.40	1:53.40	46.5m	$22	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Captivated 2. Gronk Hanover 3. Senior Partner
8th of 9	27/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr4	Brady Brown	1:53.30	1:53.30	34.5m	$7.30	7	CDCLMW1NW4	$10,189	-	1. Captivated 2. Cumulus Bb 3. Happy Hour Blues
5th of 8	20/3/26	The Meadows	1609m		All Weather	Fr8	Brady Brown	1:53.00	1:53.00	24.8m	$40	69	CDCLMW1NW4	$9,831	$492	1. Captain Again 2. Cumulus Bb 3. Hardball Hanover
69 Day Spell

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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