The Meadows: Analysis for Saturday 7/25/26

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Best Bet: Race 5 (6) MASCARPONE

Spot Play: Race 2 (8) BIRTHDAY

Early Pick 5: 346/478/57/15/6 $18 for 50c

First Pick 4: 6/127/126/256 $13.50 for 50c

Second Pick 4: 123/146/3/467 $13.50 for 50c

Late Pick 4: 3/26/6/2346 $4 for 50c

RACE 1 - **PA STALLION SERIES** 2YO COLT & GELDING PACE 1ST OF 3 DIVISIONS **$5K GTD. PICK 5 POOL**

(4) TOM COLLINS has taken money in two starts for Burke but was in quick miles. Should be in a better spot here in short field that won’t go that quick. (6) PA LINCOLN was 2/1 for Brown in the Arden Downs last week here but made no impression. Qualifiers in Ohio were far better than that so maybe he needed a race. (3) FAST GETAWAY has tired after doing work at Pocono in two starts. Could be on the lead again. (1) KURT has 3 fair wins in 3 starts, ships in for a barn with a 7 for 30 record this year.

RACE 2 - CD Open 1-6 draw 7-8 draw

(8) BIRTHDAY has tons of speed, class and is sharp right now. If he gets the lead here watch out. (7) WOMEN LAYER tried the ‘BATTLE on 6/6 and was bet. The Open is better for him and he will be tough for the choice to overhaul here. (4) SURREAL IDEAL is a closer that gets a setup here and could roll late at a price if the top two tangle up front. (1) TIMEISONMYSIDE loves this track and steps back up after a game win 7/18.

RACE 3 - 3YO C&G ARDEN DOWNS "THE JAMES MANDERINO"

(5) HAMLET HALL excels over this racetrack and has been facing the ultra-talented Endurance and Apex in recent starts. (7) CAPTAIN VODKA chased the choice in a Stake here 6/26 and is also keeping top company. (4) CINDY LOO GOO got a trainer change 7/16 and won in Philly. He could improve to upset the top two. (3) TYMAL KRYPTONITE has three straight fair wins and five overall this season. A share seems like his ceiling vs these.

RACE 4 - CD 3YO&UP WINNERS OF 4 BUT NOT MORE THAN 7 EXT PM`S OR $90,000 LIFE (1 CLAIM WIN EXCLUDED)

(5) STINGMAN tried the Adios but it was too tough after a sharp 1:49 3/5 win on 7/11. A repeat of that effort wins this. (1) DANCING STRANGER is racing well in Ohio and gets a post and driver switch here. (3) EASY BREEZE is another that tried the Adios but was 116/1 in his elimination. Drop in class should help chances. (4) WATCHMAKER can sit and finish up to fill out exotics.

RACE 5 - 2yo C&G Pennsylvania Sire Stake "THE TYLER B" **$10K GTD. PICK 4 POOL**

(6) MASCARPONE ships for Ian Moore after a sparkling debut where he finished 2nd in a 1:50 4/5 mile at Mohawk. I expect more speed and improvement in his second start. (2) CRUNCHSTYLE has been sharp in four starts at three different racetracks. I think he sits a trip here and that will help finish. (5) BROOKIE COOKIE had a nice win at Oak Grove when staying flat 7/13. Barn usually bring their young horses ready to fire on big days. (7) HARD FOUR has found one better in three starts so far but should grab another check late.

RACE 6 - 2YO C&G PA STALLION SERIES

(7) SASSINATOR - had a nice closing win first out for owner/driver Tetrick. He looks talented and capable for more speed now. (1) BLUE EYED STRANGER and (2) GRANDLINE STATION look similar for Burke after even tries in early starts. Former has an extra race of experience that gives him a slight edge. (3) FAST CRUNCH could be any sort after qualifier and fair win. Let’s see vs these top connections.

RACE 7 - 2yo C&G Pennsylvania Sire Stake "THE TYLER B"

(6) EASTIE BOY looked like his brother dominating last week second out after a better start. If he shows the Louprint ability the sky is the limit. (1) ATOMIX HANOVER has been stellar so far and went 1:51 4/5 here last week. Rail could be a tough ask here and (2) HUNGRY MARCO was gaining on him last week late. He could turn the tables here with the right trip. (3) STARSTRUCK DREAMER could be better than all of them after a 25 4/5 kick In his first start. Another well-bred sort makes this race a must watch.

RACE 8 - CD ALL AGES NW $6500 L4 STS AE: Horses with a TM rating of 85.50 as of 7/22/2026 **$10K GTD High 5**

(2) SOMETIME SOMEWHERE gets a new venue and a new barn looking to reverse form. He’s capable of speed and I think Palone uses it here to take them a long way. (5) BUCKEYEBOLLINGER N raced well last week but couldn’t reach the winner. Needs a similar trip but better kick late. (6) LOU’S ALBANO drops for Burke into a better spot. I expect to see him more forward here and he could land the pocket. (9) MONTADOR draws wide after solid effort vs most of these 7/18. I like him better underneath here.

RACE 9 - 2YO C&G PA STALLION SERIES **$20K GTD Pick 4**

(1) COMPLETE UNKNOWN ran into a toughie in his latest but still finished well to be second. He will look to control things up front again. (2) SWEET MATE has been battling so far in three starts and has three checks. Needs a trip to beat the choice here. (3) FINE LINE ships up from KY for Burke needing more to compete with the top two. Barn can spark improvement. (7) SLINKY DAWG is the other Burke who finished up strong in latest but has never taken $ and draws outside.

RACE 10 - 2YO C&G PA STALLION SERIES

(1) STING BLUE CHIP was a sharp off the pace winner first out for Brown in Ohio. Rail here could be tricky but has shown speed from the car in the past. (6) DAPPER STATION has shown speed for Oakes at Pocono and kick late. Must use in multis. (4) FIVE ALARM FIRE comes out of a wicked fast race on debut but was 31/1. Needs to show more for Moore. (5) LOUTONOMOUS has qualified well but makes debut vs fast foes.

RACE 11 - 2yo C&G Pennsylvania Sire Stake "THE TYLER B"

(3) SHALOM HANOVER looms large off his 1:50 4/5 win on debut. Catch him to cash if he repeats that effort. (2) CAPTAIN KANGROO comes out of a fast race 7/18 where he kicked 26 1/5 to be second. He lacks a win but could scare the favorite here. (4) LOUNADO ships up off a nice win at Hoosier but will need to go much faster to catch these. (1) SCORECARD HOUNDDOG kicked 26 3/5 in a qualifier and can fill out exotics in a tough spot to debut.

RACE 12 - 3YO FILLY ARDEN DOWNS "The DWANE PARKER" **$10K GTD Pick 5 **

(4) SKYLINE SALTY GIRL has been very consistent this season in fast miles at fair prices. Should get away well from this draw and fall into a winning trip. (6) HONOLUGOO returns home after a solid Philly try from a wide draw. (7) CHESTNUT KELLY comes out of fast races just doesn’t win much. Could blast early from this post. (1) AVIANNA HANOVER has the back half kick to fill out the verticals.

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RACE 13 - 2YO FILLY ARDEN DOWNS "The MARY LIB MILLER" **$20K GTD Pick 4**

(3) GOLD IMPACT has kicked well in three starts so far and upset a PASS on 7/19 at Pocono. She’s the one to beat from this draw. (5) BLACK CRUNCH has been in PASS as well but has been a longshot in both. This is a better spot and 6/17 line here fits. (8) BLINKONEEIGHTYLOU was bet 7/19 but suffered broken equipment so toss that line. She needs more from top connections to contend here. (1) JAMIE AND THE JETS has shown speed from the gate but tired first out. Could improve here and YANNICK on the lead is ideal.

RACE 14 - MICKEY BURKE ADIOO VOLO 3YO FILLY PACE **$10K GTD $3 ADIOS PICK 3**

(6) MISS JUM JABBER only has 1 loss so far and is streaking right now. She qualified in 1:50 to prep for this and will be tough but is no slam dunk vs. (2) TOPVILLE LUCKY who just won the G3 at Scioto on 7/18. She won $372K last season and could finally be back on track this year. (5) SHACARRI improved in that Nadia Lobel as well but lacks a win so far this season. She needs to be forward again. (8) SAY GOODNIGHT is capable of big efforts with her $221K bankroll. She’s the price to use underneath.

RACE 15 - MICKEY BURKE ADIOO VOLO 3YO FILLY PACE 2nd Division

(6) BE PERFECT BG will be one of the shortest prices and most likeliest winners on the card. Too fast and too classy for these. (5) IM A LOU LOU is speedy early but has tired in her last two. (2) SHE’S A RICH GIRL flew late 7/15 at Oak Grove for top connections. She can grab a slice with a trip here. (8) MAKE IT RIGHT steps up after having a solid season with 9 exacta finishes. She like the rest are hoping the top choice has an off day.

RACE 16 - 60TH DELVIN MILLER ADIOS FINAL 3 YO OPEN PACE GRADE 1 **$20K GTD High 5**

(3) ODDS ON MR MAMBA got the exact prep he needed after missing some time and adding Lasix to set him up for a top mile here. He’s fast and consistent, ready to ascend to the top of the division now. (6) SWEET LOVIN LOU draws perfect here looking for a battle early to setup his kick. He’s been knocking at the door all year and can fill out this exacta. (4) AI PAPI was awesome in his elimination with a quick move in 1:47 2/5 but that was his first win this season. Let’s see him repeat that coming off such a fast mile. (2) FRANTIC HANOVER is the wild card here after looming large in the elimination after a 3 hole trip. He was a monster two year old and could be coming around now. (5) LOUA DIPA didn’t have the same pop in her elimination in her first time vs. the boys. She’s ultra-fast and talented so maybe she gets back to herself here.