Charles Town Race 4

Claiming

Stake: $25,303

EMPEROROFTHEDARK (4) Ran on into 4th last start around here. Goes very close. MONTAUK DADDY (5) Back after a spell. Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at this venue. Gets a chance to win. JOSH'S HONOR (1) Honest run on the speed before fading to finish 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last time around here and gets a favourable draw. Should race on the speed. Looks promising in this race. SUBJECT TO CHANGE (6) Set a strong tempo before fading to place 3rd last time here but down in distance. Will be positive in the run early. One of the major players.

Distance: 905m
Track: Fast
Weather: Fine
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

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Josh's Honor (1) x149571x03
Trainer: Jeff Runco (USA)
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $127,045
Win / Place: 19% / 38%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WEIGELIA (USA)

Dam: HONOR ACHIEVED (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stephen Got Even

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-3-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Synthetic

17: 4-3-0

Dirt

4: 0-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

21: 4-3-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

905m - 1408m

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1408m, 15 len behind Brett's World carrying 53kg at $9.10. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on March 6 over 905m, 4 len behind On The Come Up carrying 55.5kg at $9.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
3rd of 6	6/3/25	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	2	Angel Cruz	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.97	61.5 km/h	4.3L	6-2	$9.00	47	$25,425	$2,542	1. On The Come Up 2. Joshy Jak 3. Josh's Honor
47 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 10	18/1/25	Charles Town	1408m	CLM 3U	3	Christian Maldonado	53kg	Fast	1:29.84	56.4 km/h	16.0L	10-8	$9.10	87	$25,549	$249	1. Brett's World 2. Silver Moon Road 3. Gabriel Seven
87 Day Spell
1st of 7	23/10/24	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	2	W Martinez	55.5kg	Fast	1:09.79	62.3 km/h	0.5L	4-1	$5.70	43	$23,844	$18,599	1. Josh's Honor 2. Call The Ball 3. Merokee
43 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	10/9/24	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	CLM 3U	7	W Martinez	55.5kg	Fast	1:41.63	59.3 km/h	13.8L	4-7	$12	22	$21,030	$405	1. Haig Point 2. Catatumbo 3. Digital Footprint
5th of 8	19/8/24	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	CLM 3U	2	Addiel J Ayala	55.5kg	Fast	1:16.76	61.3 km/h	5.3L	4-5	$2.90	20	$25,345	$634	1. Beach Holiday 2. Electrostatic 3. Muttley
9th of 10	30/7/24	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	9	W Martinez	55.5kg	Fast	1:09.65	62.4 km/h	5.4L	1-2	$3.80	28	$24,812	$414	1. Span Of Control 2. Dr Rags 3. Beach Holiday

Claw (2) 31274157x6
Trainer: Michael Sandoval (USA)
Jockey: Fredy Peltroche
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $256,673
Win / Place: 12% / 40%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAIRO PRINCE (USA)

Dam: SARATOGA KARAOKE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Harlan's Holiday

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 9-9-12

Distance

11: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-1

Track

14: 1-1-2

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-2

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

4th Up

4: 1-1-1

Turf

4: 0-1-0

Synthetic

25: 5-2-5

Dirt

45: 4-5-8

Fast

3: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

74: 9-8-13

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

905m - 1308m

Comments

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last in a small field at this track on March 6 over 905m, 10 len behind On The Come Up with 55.5kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on August 4 2023 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Overbearing carrying 55kg at $2.10.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
6th of 6	6/3/25	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	5	F Peltroche	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.97	61.5 km/h	10.8L	3-3	$12	63	$25,425	$508	1. On The Come Up 2. Joshy Jak 3. Josh's Honor
63 Day Spell
7th of 7	2/1/25	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	4	F Peltroche	56kg	Fast	0:52.95	61.5 km/h	6.8L	3-5	$16	21	$25,549	$249	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Montauk Daddy 3. Outkissed
5th of 8	12/12/24	Charles Town	1308m	CLM 3U	2	F Peltroche	56kg	Fast	1:20.59	58.4 km/h	6.3L	1-3	$6.80	20	$24,068	$708	1. Heads Or Tails 2. Stomping Moon 3. Fly Fly Away
1st of 8	22/11/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	1	F Peltroche	56kg	M	0:52.32	62.3 km/h	1.5L	6-1	$8.20	20	$21,263	$12,476	1. Claw 2. Prize Fighter 3. Emperorofthedark
4th of 8	2/11/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	6	Christian Maldonado	53kg	Fast	0:51.84	62.8 km/h	10.8L	4-6	$17	22	$21,263	$1,040	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Prize Fighter 3. Heir Port
7th of 9	11/10/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	1	Carlos Marrero	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.58	62.0 km/h	6.9L	7-5	$7.10	20	$20,188	$222	1. On The Come Up 2. Emperorofthedark 3. Montauk Daddy

Fly Fly Away (3) 6261666393
Trainer: Owen Garber ()
Jockey: Julio Jorge
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $288,884
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

Strong Form on Good

8 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: FIRST SAMURAI (USA)

Dam: LULU'S NUMBER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Numerous

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 7-9-4

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-2

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

8: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 2-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-2-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-1

Turf

33: 3-5-1

Good

4: 2-0-0

Dirt

21: 4-4-3

Fast

29: 1-5-1

Firm

8: 0-1-0

Clockwise

2: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

52: 7-8-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

905m - 1408m

Comments

Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track on February 8 over 1308m, 6 len behind Gabriel Seven carrying 55.5kg at $27.90. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1408m, 10 len behind Brett's World with 55.5kg at $33.90.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

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
3rd of 8	8/2/25	Charles Town	1308m	CLM 3U	5	M A Mawing	55.5kg	Good	1:22.24	57.3 km/h	6.3L	4-8	$28	21	$25,507	$2,501	1. Gabriel Seven 2. Mon Gateau 3. Fly Fly Away
9th of 10	18/1/25	Charles Town	1408m	CLM 3U	2	F Peltroche	55.5kg	Fast	1:29.84	56.4 km/h	10.7L	3-7	$34	37	$25,549	$249	1. Brett's World 2. Silver Moon Road 3. Gabriel Seven
37 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	12/12/24	Charles Town	1308m	CLM 3U	1	Juan Mauricio Nunez	55.5kg	Fast	1:20.59	58.4 km/h	2.5L	2-1	$27	15	$24,068	$2,360	1. Heads Or Tails 2. Stomping Moon 3. Fly Fly Away
6th of 6	27/11/24	Charles Town	1308m	CLM 3U	5	Darius Thorpe	56kg	Fast	1:21.28	57.9 km/h	22.0L	4-6	$39	12	$25,114	$503	1. Heads Or Tails 2. Overly Critical 3. The Khozan One
6th of 6	15/11/24	Penn National	1207m	CLM 3U	6	D Cora	56kg	Fast	1:11.62	60.7 km/h	16.5L	2-6	$9.80	36	$25,114	-	1. Here's Waldo 2. Magnificent Ride 3. Don't Losemymoney
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	10/10/24	Charles Town	905m	ALLOW 3U	4	Darius Thorpe	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.46	62.1 km/h	5.1L	3-6	$20	14	$43,555	$861	1. Furreal 2. Cajun Joe 3. Eleanors Jack

Emperorofthedark (4) 1116263514
Trainer: Timothy Shanley (USA)
Jockey: Walter Cullum
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $214,623
Win / Place: 27% / 48%

6 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: CONVEYANCE (USA)

Dam: KITTY'S PEARL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bellamy Road

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 10-1-7

Distance

17: 4-1-5

Trk/Dst

12: 1-1-5

Track

12: 1-1-5

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 2-0-2

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Dirt

37: 10-1-7

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

36: 9-1-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

905m

Comments

At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on March 6 over 905m, 7 len behind On The Come Up carrying 56kg at $2.90. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track February 7 over 905m defeating El De Chirel carrying 53kg at $10.70.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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 6	6/3/25	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	4	Maximo Chilo	56kg	Fast	0:52.97	61.5 km/h	7.0L	2-5	$2.90	27	$25,425	$1,272	1. On The Come Up 2. Joshy Jak 3. Josh's Honor
1st of 8	7/2/25	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	6	Anthony Radcliffe	53kg	Fast	0:53.39	61.0 km/h	2.5L	7-4	$11	55	$23,559	$13,838	1. Emperorofthedark 2. El De Chirel 3. Alfie Solomons
55 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	14/12/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	2	Anthony Radcliffe	53kg	Fast	0:53.09	61.4 km/h	5.0L	9-6	$2.80	22	$21,526	$624	1. Fu Man Sue 2. Jimmy The Kid 3. Buddy Buddy
3rd of 8	22/11/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	6	Anthony Radcliffe	53kg	M	0:52.32	62.3 km/h	3.8L	3-3	$3.20	20	$21,263	$2,079	1. Claw 2. Prize Fighter 3. Emperorofthedark
6th of 8	2/11/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	5	B Cacha-Padilla	56kg	Fast	0:51.84	62.8 km/h	13.8L	7-5	$2.40f	22	$21,263	$415	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Prize Fighter 3. Heir Port
2nd of 9	11/10/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	8	Anthony Radcliffe	53kg	Fast	0:52.58	62.0 km/h	0.1L	1-1	$2.80f	20	$20,188	$3,904	1. On The Come Up 2. Emperorofthedark 3. Montauk Daddy

Montauk Daddy (5) 432731482x
Trainer: Toschia R Spriggs (USA)
Jockey: Luis Batista
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $737,233
Win / Place: 17% / 49%

8 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DADDY LONG LEGS (USA)

Dam: SNOW FASHION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Old Fashioned

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 12-8-14

Distance

14: 1-3-6

Trk/Dst

14: 1-3-6

Track

24: 4-4-7

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

6: 0-2-0

2nd Up

5: 2-1-1

3rd Up

4: 2-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Turf

16: 2-1-2

Good

3: 0-0-1

Dirt

53: 10-7-12

Fast

12: 2-1-1

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

69: 12-8-14

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

905m - 1408m

Comments

Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track January 2 over 905m, 0.5 len behind Cowboy At Heart with 53kg at $8.10. Previously first up; second of 7 at this track July 15 2023 over 905m, a 0.3 lengths behind Believeinrocknroll with 55.5kg at $1.60.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

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	2/1/25	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	6	Christian Maldonado	53kg	Fast	0:52.95	61.5 km/h	0.5L	2-4	$8.10	19	$25,549	$5,060	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Montauk Daddy 3. Outkissed
8th of 10	14/12/24	Charles Town	1408m	CLM 3U	4	Marshall Mendez	55.5kg	Fast	1:28.39	57.3 km/h	13.0L	1-7	$10	21	$23,220	$238	1. You Must Chill 2. Imperial King 3. Bodyslam
4th of 10	23/11/24	Charles Town	1308m	CLM 3U	6	F Peltroche	55.5kg	Good	1:20.66	58.4 km/h	7.3L	5-3	$3.20f	22	$22,937	$1,100	1. Gabriel Seven 2. Imperial King 3. Silver Moon Road
1st of 9	1/11/24	Charles Town	1308m	CLM 3U	5	Justin Lewis	53.5kg	Fast	1:19.78	59.0 km/h	5.3L	4-1	$5.90	21	$21,263	$12,337	1. Montauk Daddy 2. We B Shackin 3. Remys Showtime
3rd of 9	11/10/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	6	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.58	62.0 km/h	0.4L	3-4	$4.30	7	$20,188	$1,953	1. On The Come Up 2. Emperorofthedark 3. Montauk Daddy
7th of 8	4/10/24	Charles Town	905m	ALLOW 3U	3	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.06	62.6 km/h	7.3L	5-5	$18	48	$29,567	$222	1. Hey Boots 2. Imperial King 3. Heads Or Tails
48 Day Freshen-Up

Ship The Goods (6) 426113207x
Trainer: Ronney W Brown (USA)
Jockey: Justin Lewis
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $233,869
Win / Place: 26% / 47%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MUNNINGS (USA)

Dam: SENATE CAUCUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Siphon

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 5-2-2

Distance

10: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

8: 2-1-1

Track

8: 2-1-1

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-0

Turf

6: 1-0-1

Good

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

12: 4-2-1

Fast

4: 1-0-1

Firm

3: 1-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

19: 5-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 2-1-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

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

905m

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at this track January 30 over 905m, 11 len behind Ellie's Boyfriend carrying 55kg at $12.50. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Pimlico May 17 over 1006m, 4 len behind Talented Man carrying 54kg at $31.10.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	30/1/25	Charles Town	905m	ALLOW 3U	2	Justin Lewis	55kg	Fast	0:52.36	62.2 km/h	11.3L	5-5	$13	19	$34,597	$249	1. Ellie's Boyfriend 2. Hey Boots 3. Cajun Joe
10th of 10	11/1/25	Charles Town	905m	ALLOW 3U	10	Justin Lewis	55.5kg	Fast	0:52.07	62.6 km/h	9.8L	1-3	$2.80	37	$34,597	$249	1. Hey Boots 2. Ellie's Boyfriend 3. Aim For The Cork
37 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	5/12/24	Charles Town	905m	ALLOW 3U	3	Justin Lewis	55kg	Fast	0:52.52	62.0 km/h	0.3L	6-2	$8.50	14	$31,525	$6,211	1. Ellie's Boyfriend 2. Ship The Goods 3. Hey Boots
3rd of 9	21/11/24	Charles Town	905m	ALLOW OCLM 3	8	Justin Lewis	54.5kg	Good	0:52.53	62.0 km/h	3.8L	2-2	$5.80	35	$40,183	$3,948	1. Caribbean Pleasure 2. Advance Cash 3. Ship The Goods
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 6	17/10/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	4	Justin Lewis	53kg	Fast	0:52.80	61.7 km/h	0.1L	2-1	$1.80f	26	$21,778	$13,067	1. Ship The Goods 2. Stevethevandriver 3. Run To Daylight
1st of 9	21/9/24	Charles Town	905m	CLM 3U	1	Justin Lewis	53kg	Fast	0:52.65	61.9 km/h	3.3L	9-1	$1.80f	9	$20,544	$11,919	1. Ship The Goods 2. Claw 3. Allen Can Do It

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