Race 1
Mepunga Missile (3) wanted to use up some track when scoring last start off Box 1 at Geelong, but he also showed a nice turn of foot. He won at The Meadows three starts ago off Box 8 in 30.20, and based on that performance he is a strong winning chance in the opener.
Race 2
Lily Potter (1) will be aided by the red rug in Race 2. She didn’t get much luck from Box 7 last time at Sandown, but she hit the line powerfully for fourth, and was less than a length behind the winner Limburg Nemesis. From a kinder draw on Wednesday, she is capable of winning.
Race 3
Lilly Lana (4) looks hard to beat in Race 3, having won impressively at the track last start in 30.11. She led all the way on that occasion from Box 1. She is typically a reliable beginner, and could be tough to catch if she finds the front again here.
Race 4
Bubbles (4) has recently gone some exceptionally quick times at Sandown, including 29.59 and 29.69. While his price is likely to be short on Wednesday, he looks a standout for multi players.
Race 5
Toby Time (3) lined up as the $1.90 favourite at Ballarat last start, but he was slowly away from Box 5 and didn’t get a lot of luck in the running. However, he jumped well from Box 2 at The Meadows two starts ago, and led all the way to score in 29.98. A repeat of that performance would see him winning Race 5.
Race 6
Indulge (4) had no luck whatsoever last start at Ballarat over 545m. She raced over 595m at Sandown back in January, and was a very impressive winner; she pinged away from Box 1 and led throughout to score by over seven lengths in 34.33. She has the early pace to overcome the awkward starting position, and is a solid each-way chance in Race 6.
Race 7
Tough Tears (1) is a littermate to exciting stayer Here’s Tears, and he looks the one to beat in Race 7 off Box 1. He found significant early trouble last start at Ballarat, and extraordinarily recovered to finish an eye-catching third. While he may be relying on some luck, he will be powering home to feature in the finish.
Race 8
Mepunga Maggie (7) is capable of running blistering times over shorter trips, and has also shown promise over 600m. Her run for second behind Gwydion recently over 595m at Sandown suggests that she is a winning chance here, especially if she lands up on the pace early.
Race 9
King Colt (4) is the winner of over $100,000 in prizemoney, and looks to have the class edge over his rivals in Race 9. He has been racing quality opposition of late and hasn’t been too far away. He looks as though he should be winning against this easier field, and should be aided by the vacant box to his inside.
Race 10
Fearless (5) dead-heated for sixth last start against elite company, but looks to be a must include against more suitable opposition on Wednesday. He led all the way off Box 5 to score two starts ago at The Meadows, recording a time of 30.03. He can have a propensity to take a step to the right when he initially jumps, so the vacant box to his outside should assist.
Race 11
Drawn close to the rails, Wallbanger (2) looks to be one for the multis on Wednesday. He’s coming off a second over 595m at Sandown last start, and has recorded some exceptionally fast times over the sprint trip in the past. He is clearly the one to beat in this field.
The Meadows Preview 22 April 2020
Race 1
Mepunga Missile (3) wanted to use up some track when scoring last start off Box 1 at Geelong, but he also showed a nice turn of foot. He won at The Meadows three starts ago off Box 8 in 30.20, and based on that performance he is a strong winning chance in the opener.
Race 2
Lily Potter (1) will be aided by the red rug in Race 2. She didn’t get much luck from Box 7 last time at Sandown, but she hit the line powerfully for fourth, and was less than a length behind the winner Limburg Nemesis. From a kinder draw on Wednesday, she is capable of winning.
Race 3
Lilly Lana (4) looks hard to beat in Race 3, having won impressively at the track last start in 30.11. She led all the way on that occasion from Box 1. She is typically a reliable beginner, and could be tough to catch if she finds the front again here.
Race 4
Bubbles (4) has recently gone some exceptionally quick times at Sandown, including 29.59 and 29.69. While his price is likely to be short on Wednesday, he looks a standout for multi players.
Race 5
Toby Time (3) lined up as the $1.90 favourite at Ballarat last start, but he was slowly away from Box 5 and didn’t get a lot of luck in the running. However, he jumped well from Box 2 at The Meadows two starts ago, and led all the way to score in 29.98. A repeat of that performance would see him winning Race 5.
Race 6
Indulge (4) had no luck whatsoever last start at Ballarat over 545m. She raced over 595m at Sandown back in January, and was a very impressive winner; she pinged away from Box 1 and led throughout to score by over seven lengths in 34.33. She has the early pace to overcome the awkward starting position, and is a solid each-way chance in Race 6.
Race 7
Tough Tears (1) is a littermate to exciting stayer Here’s Tears, and he looks the one to beat in Race 7 off Box 1. He found significant early trouble last start at Ballarat, and extraordinarily recovered to finish an eye-catching third. While he may be relying on some luck, he will be powering home to feature in the finish.
Race 8
Mepunga Maggie (7) is capable of running blistering times over shorter trips, and has also shown promise over 600m. Her run for second behind Gwydion recently over 595m at Sandown suggests that she is a winning chance here, especially if she lands up on the pace early.
Race 9
King Colt (4) is the winner of over $100,000 in prizemoney, and looks to have the class edge over his rivals in Race 9. He has been racing quality opposition of late and hasn’t been too far away. He looks as though he should be winning against this easier field, and should be aided by the vacant box to his inside.
Race 10
Fearless (5) dead-heated for sixth last start against elite company, but looks to be a must include against more suitable opposition on Wednesday. He led all the way off Box 5 to score two starts ago at The Meadows, recording a time of 30.03. He can have a propensity to take a step to the right when he initially jumps, so the vacant box to his outside should assist.
Race 11
Drawn close to the rails, Wallbanger (2) looks to be one for the multis on Wednesday. He’s coming off a second over 595m at Sandown last start, and has recorded some exceptionally fast times over the sprint trip in the past. He is clearly the one to beat in this field.
