Fort Erie Race 6

Starter Optional Claiming

Stake: -

ASHCAR NELLIE (7) Reeled them in to win last run around here and suited at this trip historically. Da Sean Zavier Gaskin and Kevin Buttigieg have shared plenty of success together. Fights on bravely so consider. SICILIAN GRANDMA (1) Pushed past some when 4th last start at Mountaineer Park and matched against less formidable competition. Very competitive this campaign and has the ideal alley. Finishes off strongly. Can win this. GETTING AHEAD (6) Struggled with the pace when 7th last time at this track. May see an upturn in form. Will give a big sight. NICE BABY (4) First up from a break of 38 weeks and close to a win first up last preparation at Woodbine. Should come to hand quickly. Competing in a lower grade. Keep in mind.

Distance: 1106m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, SOC, STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING, TB

Sicilian Grandma (1) 6413X38134
Trainer: Steven Cathcart()
Jockey: Steve Jadoo
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 41%

6 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Army Mule

Dam: Mazella

Dam's Sire: Mazel Trick

Stats

Career

31: 7-2-4

Distance

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

6: 1-0-0

Good

3: 1-0-0

Heavy

5: 0-1-0

Synthetic

3: 0-0-1

Dirt

25: 6-2-4

Firm

20: 6-1-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1508m

Comments

Started at $5.33 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last start at Mountaineer Park and going down in grade. Should get going late. Win won't shock.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	26/5/26	Mountaineer Park	1508m	3U	12	Andrew R Ramgeet	54.5kg	FAST		-	8.8L	5-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Memento Mi 2. Take Wings 3. Morning Holiday
3rd of 9	24/4/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 75	5	Cruz Walter De La	56kg	SY		-	9.3L	9-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Balls In Ur Court 2. She's Storming 3. Sicilian Grandma
1st of 6	12/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 84	1	Francisco Arrieta	53.5kg	GD		-	0.8L	3-3	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Sicilian Grandma 2. Factor That 3. What's Crackin
8th of 10	13/2/26	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 88	3	Assael Espinoza	53.5kg	FT		-	7.9L	10-9	$26	-	$0	-	1. Miss Jeopardy 2. Tartaria 3. Summer Of Mischief
3rd of 8	26/12/25	Oaklawn Park	1207m	Claiming 84	8	Israel Hernandez	54kg	FT		-	5.8L	5-4	$18	-	$0	-	1. Miss Jeopardy 2. First Hill 3. Sicilian Grandma
3rd of 5	13/9/25	Canterbury Park	1006m	Claiming 82	2	Leslie Mawing	56kg	FT		-	6.5L	4-4	$1.75	-	$0	-	1. Miss Escapade 2. Minedandrefined 3. Sicilian Grandma

Forest B (2) 48168X3365
Trainer: Dale A. Powell()
Jockey: Jalon L. Samuel
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 43%

7 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Old Forester

Dam: Ginger B

Dam's Sire: Bold N' Flashy

Stats

Career

46: 7-7-6

Distance

10: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-1-0

Track

13: 3-3-1

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-2-2

3rd Up

5: 0-2-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Turf

7: 0-0-1

Good

7: 1-1-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

39: 7-7-5

Firm

37: 6-6-5

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Comments

Was $16.00 and appeared lacklustre when 5th last run at Woodbine but up against a less competitive field. Expected to be flashing home. Drawn nicely. Will be a tough ask.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	27/6/26	Woodbine	1207m	Starter Allo	5	Jalon L Samuel	55.5kg	FT		-	4.5L	5-2	$14	-	$0	-	1. Genius Of Love 2. Sheshimaintenance 3. Victoria Elizabeth
6th of 6	13/6/26	Woodbine	1207m	3U	3	Jeffrey Ian Alderson	56kg	FAST		-	18.85L	6-4	$10	-	$0	-	1. Rock Hard Rose 2. Prima 3. Holiday With Amy
3rd of 8	9/5/26	Woodbine	1006m	Starter Opti	3	Jeffrey Ian Alderson	55.5kg	FT		-	2.5L	7-7	$17	-	$0	-	1. David's Rose 2. Ondine Lady 3. Forest B
3rd of 6	25/4/26	Woodbine	1106m	3U	6	Jeffrey Ian Alderson	55.5kg	FAST		-	5.25L	2-1	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Quiet Maddelena 2. Blazing Sky 3. Forest B
8th of 8	27/11/25	Woodbine	1308m	Starter Opti	3	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	55kg	FT		-	10.6L	4-5	$51	-	$0	-	1. Ondine Lady 2. Prima 3. Gizmo's B F F
6th of 7	7/11/25	Woodbine	1207m	Starter Opti	4	Leo Salles	55kg	FT		-	7.5L	5-4	$31	-	$0	-	1. Hoodless 2. Ondine Lady 3. Dynamic Strike

Vandoo (3) 73576X1642
Trainer: Joseph Humber()
Jockey: Edgar Zenteno
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 43%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Souper Speedy

Dam: Mona Moon

Dam's Sire: Perigee Moon

Stats

Career

23: 3-3-4

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

22: 3-3-4

Firm

22: 3-3-4

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m - 1106m

Comments

Claimed late when 2nd last start at this venue and getting better in recent performances. Has plenty of early speed. Looks hopeful.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	29/6/26	Fort Erie	1106m	Claiming 67	1	Leo Salles	53.700000047683716kg	FT		-	1L	1-1	$10	-	$0	-	1. Ashcar Nellie 2. Vandoo 3. Get Out The Vote
4th of 6	7/6/26	Fort Erie	1106m	3U	4	Melanie Pinto	55.5kg	FT		-	5.5L	2-4	$10	-	$0	-	1. Get Out The Vote 2. Trevess 3. Ashcar Nellie
6th of 8	9/5/26	Woodbine	1006m	Starter Opti	8	Christoff Douglas	48kg	FT		-	6.3L	1-2	$19	-	$0	-	1. David's Rose 2. Ondine Lady 3. Forest B
1st of 7	18/4/26	Woodbine	905m	Claiming 66	6	Christoff Douglas	47.5kg	FT		-	0.3L	2-2	$4.75	-	$0	-	1. Vandoo 2. Victoria Elizabeth 3. Summer Snow
6th of 10	11/12/25	Woodbine	1308m	Claiming 74	10	Fraser Aebly	56kg	FT		-	4.3L	1-1	$13	-	$0	-	1. Googly Eyes 2. Lady Moonshine 3. Ala Turka
7th of 8	22/11/25	Woodbine	1106m	Claiming 82	8	Dane Nelson	55kg	FT		-	6.6L	6-6	$22	-	$0	-	1. Echo With Laughter 2. Heat Merchant 3. Galvaston

Nice Baby (4) 11X262510X
Trainer: Anthony Adamo()
Jockey: Xarel Forde
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 23% / 57%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: The Big Beast

Dam: La Concerto

Dam's Sire: Aptitude

Stats

Career

21: 5-4-3

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

6: 3-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

4: 1-0-1

Good

4: 1-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

17: 4-4-2

Firm

16: 4-4-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Comments

First up from a break of 38 weeks and threw down a serious challenge first up last preparation at Woodbine. Stepping down to a lower level. Down in distance. Can lift.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 11	16/10/25	Woodbine	1408m	Starter Opti	7	Xarel Forde	52.200000047683716kg	FT		-	14.1L	1-1	$10	-	$0	-	1. Hay Hay Paula 2. Looks Lucky To Me 3. Dynamic Strike
1st of 8	22/9/25	Fort Erie	1408m	Starter Opti	3	Xarel Forde	50.700000047683716kg	GD		-	2L	1-1	$4.60	-	$0	-	1. Nice Baby 2. Emerald Lake 3. Turf And Surf
5th of 5	18/8/25	Fort Erie	1106m	Starter Opti	2	Xarel Forde	50.5kg	FT		-	10.3L	4-3	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Trevess 2. Crafty Oaks 3. Mountain Sound
2nd of 5	22/7/25	Fort Erie	1006m	Starter Opti	2	Xarel Forde	51kg	FT		-	0.1L	4-3	$4.20	-	$25,833	-	1. Silver Candice 2. Nice Baby 3. Getting Ahead
6th of 8	15/6/25	Fort Erie	1106m	Stakes 81	3	Dalila A Rivera	55.5kg	FT		-	5.3L	3-5	$14	-	$32,700	-	1. Trevess 2. Mountain Sound 3. Crafty Oaks
2nd of 6	22/5/25	Woodbine	1106m	Starter Opti	2	Sofia Vives	55kg	FT		-	0.1L	1-1	$5.00	-	$39,567	-	1. Shamra 2. Nice Baby 3. Ala Turka

Because (5) 7121134245
Trainer: Steven Cathcart()
Jockey: Alexis Sanchez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 35%

7 yo BBR Mare

Sire: Den's Legacy

Dam: Because Of Me

Dam's Sire: Whywhywhy

Stats

Career

45: 7-3-6

Distance

9: 2-2-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Turf

11: 0-1-2

Good

6: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

31: 7-2-4

Firm

36: 7-2-5

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Comments

Started $14.00 and ran on into 5th last start at Mountaineer Park and facing a weaker grade. Has a credible chance.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	2/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1006m	Starter Opti	5	Andrew R Ramgeet	54.5kg	FM		-	4.1L	7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Too Fast For You 2. Beautiful Crazy 3. Miss Fussy Pants
4th of 8	18/5/26	Mountaineer Park	1207m	3U	6	Andrew R Ramgeet	54.5kg	FAST		-	4.25L	3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Miss Fussy Pants 2. Canadian Bear 3. The Shoe Lady
2nd of 7	14/4/26	Will Rogers Downs	1106m	Claiming 73	7	Alberto Pusac	55.5kg	FT		-	2L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. She's A Bond Too 2. Because 3. Ms. Hillary
4th of 7	24/3/26	Will Rogers Downs	1106m	Claiming 70	4	Weston Hamilton	56kg	FT		-	3.5L	5-5	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Shawk's Lil Mia 2. Strikethreeyourout 3. Gospel Precious
3rd of 8	3/3/26	Will Rogers Downs	1207m	Claiming 71	8	Isaiah Wiseman	56.5kg	FT		-	6.5L	3-3	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Rainbow Angel 2. Strikethreeyourout 3. Because
1st of 6	16/2/26	Will Rogers Downs	1207m	Claiming 70	5	Isaiah Wiseman	56.5kg	FT		-	2.5L	4-3	$2.15	-	$0	-	1. Because 2. Accelerate Judy 3. Paula M

Getting Ahead (6) X133315X47
Trainer: Erin H. Rickman()
Jockey: Brian A. Cheyne
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 66%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Souper Speedy

Dam: Another Channel

Dam's Sire: English Channel

Stats

Career

27: 6-8-4

Distance

7: 1-3-0

Trk/Dst

7: 1-3-0

Track

23: 6-7-4

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-1-1

4th Up

3: 0-2-1

Turf

3: 0-0-1

Good

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

24: 6-8-3

Firm

25: 5-8-4

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Started $11.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last time here. May see an upturn in form. Respect the betting.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	29/6/26	Fort Erie	1106m	Claiming 67	3	Jodeien Anderson	56kg	FT		-	14.5L	4-3	$11	-	$0	-	1. Ashcar Nellie 2. Vandoo 3. Get Out The Vote
4th of 6	7/6/26	Fort Erie	1106m	3U	5	I E Mosqueira	55.5kg	FT		-	12L	3-4	$19	-	$0	-	1. Soupergirl 2. Empty Gesture 3. Takemybourbonneat
5th of 5	6/10/25	Fort Erie	1106m	Starter Opti	2	Juan Crawford	54.5kg	FT		-	9.5L	3-3	$4.50	-	$0	-	1. Give Me The Boots 2. Linda's Opal 3. Dreaming Of Hope
1st of 6	9/9/25	Fort Erie	1207m	Claiming 73	4	Ismael Eluid Mosqueira	55.5kg	FT		-	5.3L	1-1	$1.67	-	$0	-	1. Getting Ahead 2. Addi Bug 3. Mo Twilight
3rd of 5	1/9/25	Fort Erie	1308m	Stakes 78	4	Ismael Eluid Mosqueira	55.5kg	FT		-	4.3L	3-3	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Trevess 2. Dreaming Of Hope 3. Getting Ahead
3rd of 5	22/7/25	Fort Erie	1006m	Starter Opti	3	Ismael Eluid Mosqueira	55.5kg	FT		-	0.2L	2-2	$3.50	-	$25,833	-	1. Silver Candice 2. Nice Baby 3. Getting Ahead

Ashcar Nellie (7) 2132122X31
Trainer: Kevin Buttigieg()
Jockey: Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 35% / 76%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Track / Distance Specialist

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Passion For Action

Dam: Fair Rose

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Stats

Career

17: 6-4-3

Distance

5: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 3-1-1

Track

16: 6-4-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

4: 1-0-1

Good

2: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 1-1-0

Dirt

13: 5-4-2

Firm

13: 5-2-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 2-2-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Charged home to win last run at the track and have to respect the form at the trip. Da Sean Zavier Gaskin and Kevin Buttigieg form a proven partnership. Will be in the finish.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	29/6/26	Fort Erie	1106m	Claiming 67	2	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	56kg	FT		-	1L	6-7	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Ashcar Nellie 2. Vandoo 3. Get Out The Vote
3rd of 6	7/6/26	Fort Erie	1106m	3U	3	Desean Bynoe	55.5kg	FT		-	5L	6-5	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Get Out The Vote 2. Trevess 3. Ashcar Nellie
2nd of 5	13/10/25	Fort Erie	1207m	3U	2	Christopher Husbands	54.5kg	FAST		-	0.75L	2-2	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Foolish Games 2. Ashcar Nellie 3. Legs Like Flatter
2nd of 7	22/9/25	Fort Erie	1106m	Claiming 66	5	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	56kg	FT		-	2.3L	5-3	$2.20	-	$0	-	1. Crimson Nights 2. Ashcar Nellie 3. Sigiriya
1st of 6	8/9/25	Fort Erie	1106m	Claiming 71	3	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	56kg	FT		-	3.3L	4-3	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Ashcar Nellie 2. Legs Like Flatter 3. American Of Course
2nd of 6	18/8/25	Fort Erie	1006m	Claiming 79	5	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	56kg	FT		-	1L	3-3	$3.40	-	$0	-	1. Souper Cop 2. Ashcar Nellie 3. Signature Ring

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked