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Great Meadow is an all-turf track, racing from 2 1/8 mi to 3 1/2 mi, with fields averaging 9.4 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 1 Great Meadow sheet published so far.
3 Free Races Today at Great Meadow
Race 1
Maiden Special Weight · 2 1/8 mi · Turf
A wide-open maiden special weight over 2 1/8 miles on the turf, where two high-rated runners carry similar TrackWiz scores into uncharted territory — making the top of this field beatable at generous prices.
Academy (No. 8) carries the field's highest TrackWiz rating at 76.88 — a tick above the morning-line favorite — and comes in with a 12% career win rate that, for a maiden, suggests a horse that has hit the board with regularity. Trainer Neil R. Morris puts him with jockey Graham Watters, a combination worth tracking at Great Meadow. At 10/1 on the morning line, this is a legitimate value play: the numbers say top of the field but the odds say mid-pack, which is exactly the kind of overlay we look for.
Iconic Walk (No. 2) is the public's second choice at 5/2 and earns a 76.06 TrackWiz rating to back up that confidence. The zero career win percentage suggests some inconsistency, but a horse at this rating going off at 5/2 in a maiden field is clearly respected on form. If Academy fires, Iconic Walk has the profile to grab the place spot.
My Kinda Ghaiy (No. 1) checks in with a 69.1 rating and posts an average speed figure of 54 — solid baseline numbers for this distance. Trainer Barry Foley sends her out with Harrison Beswick at a 4/1 morning line, making her the third element in a potential exacta/trifecta sequence. As the morning-line third choice, she's a reliable anchor for exotic wagers.
Race 2
Allowance · 3 mi · Turf
Three horses separate themselves from the pack in this 3-mile turf allowance, setting up a likely three-way battle at the top — but the public's favorite may be beatable if the pace scenario sets up for a closer.
Quick Master (No. 6) edges the field with the top TrackWiz rating of 85.62 and a 25% career win rate that speaks to consistent class. Trainer Thomas Garner is a familiar name on this card and deploys Jamie Bargary in the irons — a rider who excels at handling long-distance setups. At 4/1, Quick Master offers real value given he's the highest-rated horse in the field.
Foxy Walk (No. 1) is the morning-line favorite at 2/1 for good reason — an 84.12 rating and a 29% career win rate that leads the field outright. Trainer Leslie F. Young gives the call to Freddie Procter, and this horse's profile screams consistent performer. Even if Quick Master steals the win, Foxy Walk's numbers make a place finish highly likely.
Anzio (No. 5) slots in at 82.71, forming a tight cluster at the top of this field with the win and place picks. Sandra Webb sends her out at 6/1 — a price that reflects some uncertainty but not a horse without credentials. With a 16% career win rate and the third-best rating in the field, Anzio is a natural trifecta anchor at a price that pays.
Race 3
Allowance · 2 1/2 mi · Turf
The morning-line chalk in this 2 1/2-mile turf allowance doesn't own the best TrackWiz numbers — Investment Mandate lurks at 8/1 with a big rating and a strong win percentage, making this a race where the overlay beats the favorite.
Investment Mandate (No. 7) leads all starters with a 79.79 TrackWiz rating and backs it up with a standout 37% career win rate — the highest in this field. Trainer Leslie F. Young has him priced at 8/1, which is a significant gap between what the odds say and what the numbers say. Graham Watters gets the mount, and over 2 1/2 miles on the turf, a horse with this win percentage and top rating is the kind of value play that TrackWiz analysis is built to find.
Fulmineo (No. 4) posts a 73.17 rating with an 18% career win rate, and trainer Julie Gomena sends him out with Stephen Mulqueen at 6/1. His position in the ratings — fourth overall but within a few points of the top — suggests a horse that can get into the superfecta conversation. He's a solid place anchor who might run better than his morning line implies.
Lynches Knock (No. 3) is the public's favorite at 8/5 morning line with a 71.6 rating, but the zero career win percentage is worth noting — this horse has faced the starter without a victory on its record. Trainer Richard J. Hendriks puts Conor Tierney aboard, and the public price reflects a form line that shows promise without a breakthrough. A show finish is the floor expectation here, making it a reasonable exotic inclusion.
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About the Great Meadow Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Turf
- Distance range
- 2 1/8 mi to 3 1/2 mi
- Typical field
- 9.4 starters
- Typical card
- 7 races
Most common race conditions at Great Meadow: Allowance, Stakes, Maiden Special Weight, Handicap.
Measured across the last 1 Great Meadow cards we have handicapped.
Recent Great Meadow Race Sheets
Great Meadow Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Great Meadow card?
Yes. Every Great Meadow race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Great Meadow race on?
Great Meadow races on turf. Every race across the last 1 cards was run on the turf.
How many races are on a typical Great Meadow card?
Great Meadow cards average 7 races, with fields of about 9.4 starters. Distances run from 2 1/8 mi to 3 1/2 mi.
When are Great Meadow picks published?
Great Meadow picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 1 Great Meadow sheet; you can get each new one by email before post time.