Presque Isle Downs Race 8

Claiming

Stake: -

DEL RAYO (3) Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last run at the track and getting better in recent performances. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Among better hopes. CITY LEADER (7) Flashed home late into 3rd last run at this venue but taking on stronger rivals. Been in the money 4 from 4 attempts this preparation. In the mix. HAWKS CREEK (8) Not up to scratch when 6th last time at Prairie Meadows but challenged by weaker competitors. Can go through the gears. Up to these. FINN MCSORLEY (2) Didn't attack the line when 8th last time at Colonial Downs. Can show a better performance this time and has a positive draw. Coming to a new trainer. Among the major players.

Distance: 1673m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: AllWeather
Class: 3U, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

T Rex (1) 1160X58660
Trainer: Lawrence M. Smith()
Jockey: David Delgado
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 33%

8 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Point Of Entry

Dam: Stormy Peron

Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Career

45: 6-1-8

Track

13: 2-1-3

1st Up

6: 0-0-2

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-2

4th Up

4: 0-0-0

Turf

31: 4-0-5

Good

7: 2-0-0

Dirt

14: 2-1-3

Firm

37: 4-1-8

Jockey Stats

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

2414m - 3621m

Comments

Was $36.00 and didn't find the line when 10th last time at Colonial Downs but will appreciate a good draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Dropping in distance. Very unlikely to shake these.

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
10th of 10	13/8/26	Colonial Downs	3621m	MDN Special	2	Virginia Korrell	71kg	FM		-	88L	5-5-7-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Time Song 2. Thomas Aquinas 3. Roundtop
6th of 7	29/6/26	Colonial Downs	3621m	MDN Optional	6	Virginia Korrell	71kg	GD		-	L	3-4-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Doctor Davis 2. Roundtop 3. Coaches Meeting
6th of 6	12/6/26	Penn National	2414m	Claiming 85	6	Maicol J Inirio	55kg	FM		-	11.3L	5-5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mo Rewards 2. Keithsendshelloooo 3. Drakon
8th of 8	25/5/26	Fair Hill	3219m	Allowance 82	4	Harrison Beswick	70.5kg	GD		-	44L	6-7-7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Fleetfoot 2. The Jackal 3. Investment Mandate
5th of 7	16/5/26	Malvern	3420m	MDN Optional	4	Graham Watters	71kg	FM		-	14L	5-5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Super Snoop 2. Lucky Prince 3. Lord Narcisse
10th of 10	16/11/25	Laurel Park	1811m	Allowance 90	4	Maicol J Inirio	57kg	FM		-	27.4L	9-10-10	$51	-	$0	-	1. Primed To Go 2. Ennis Town 3. Dr. Hyde

Finn Mcsorley (2) 9401426338
Trainer: Thomas Garner()
Jockey: Taylor Kingsley (a3.2)
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 8.70% / 30%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: English Channel

Dam: Glorious

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Career

23: 2-3-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

18: 1-2-2

Good

6: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

5: 1-1-0

Firm

15: 2-2-1

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

1609m - 3420m

Comments

Jumped at $9.50 and folded up in the straight when 8th last time at Colonial Downs. Can show a better performance this time. Racing for a new trainer. Stands out as good value.

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
8th of 9	24/7/26	Colonial Downs	1710m	Claiming 84	3	Horacio Karamanos	56kg	GD		-	21L	2-2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ski Bum 2. Hyteck Prince 3. Souper Crunchy
3rd of 7	13/6/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Claiming 76	1	Horacio Karamanos	57kg	FM		-	4.8L	5-5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sticktothesystem 2. Owhatanite 3. Finn Mcsorley
3rd of 6	23/5/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Claiming 76	1	Tais Lyapustina	57kg	SY		-	12.8L	4-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Home Invasion 2. Return Fire 3. Finn Mcsorley
6th of 8	25/4/26	Foxfield	3420m	MDN Claiming	8	Evan Dwan	71kg	FM		-	79L	6-6-6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. British Royalty 2. Lord Donegal 3. Baby Boss
2nd of 7	19/3/26	Turfway Park	1710m	Claiming 87	1	Luan Machado	56.5kg	FT		-	5.8L	4-5-4	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Hope Joe's Right 2. Finn Mcsorley 3. Snow King
4th of 6	11/3/26	Turfway Park	1609m	Claiming 89	4	Luan Machado	56.5kg	FT		-	15.4L	4-4-3	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Evening News 2. Rachman 3. Ocean Victory

Del Rayo (3) 322X524432
Trainer: John Fennessy()
Jockey: Walber Alencar
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 63%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: West Coast

Dam: Very Understated

Dam's Sire: Macho Uno

Stats

Career

22: 3-7-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

7: 0-2-2

Good

2: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

15: 3-5-2

Firm

19: 3-7-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-1-1

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

1609m - 1674m

Comments

Caught the eye when 2nd last run here and form has been improving over recent runs. Expecting to settle positively. Up against stronger opponents. Good chance at a nice price.

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
2nd of 7	11/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	1	Walber Alencar	56.5kg	FT		-	1.5L	3-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Grand Morning 2. Del Rayo 3. City Leader
3rd of 7	5/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 84	1	Walber Alencar	56kg	FT		-	3L	6-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Drunk On Sake 2. R Admiral 3. Del Rayo
4th of 9	22/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 82	1	Walber Alencar	56.5kg	FT		-	2.6L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Frosty The Soldier 2. Secretary Of War 3. City Leader
4th of 6	29/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	3U	5	Israel O Rodriguez	56kg	FAST		-	12.25L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. R Admiral 2. Keystone Hank 3. Tommy Bee
2nd of 7	4/6/26	Hawthorne	1674m	Claiming 88	4	Frank Reyes	56kg	FT		-	7.8L	2-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Coni's Coup 2. Del Rayo 3. Jet Flight
5th of 7	14/5/26	Hawthorne	1609m	Claiming 93	4	Frank Reyes	56kg	FM		-	18.3L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Not Falling Back 2. Moogie Son 3. Ice Shard

Partner Tours (4) 3214X34346
Trainer: John Fennessy()
Jockey: Mike Allen
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 9.09% / 42%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Tourist

Dam: Elbe

Dam's Sire: Dansili

Stats

Career

33: 3-5-6

Track

22: 1-4-3

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Turf

5: 1-1-1

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

28: 2-4-5

Firm

31: 3-5-6

Jockey Stats

Horse

18: 1-4-3

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1674m

Comments

Was $23.00 and average performance when 6th last start at this venue but drops back to a suitable class. Prefer in an easier race.

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
6th of 9	22/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 82	4	Mike Allen	56.5kg	FT		-	7.6L	9-9-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Frosty The Soldier 2. Secretary Of War 3. City Leader
4th of 6	2/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Claiming 81	6	Mike Allen	56kg	FT		-	10.8L	6-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Goodie Goomer 2. Sydney Street 3. Lightning Charlie
3rd of 6	17/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Claiming 78	4	Mike Allen	56kg	FT		-	1.5L	6-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Tiz Big Money 2. Stargazzers Dream 3. Partner Tours
4th of 7	10/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 77	1	Mike Allen	56kg	FT		-	6.3L	4-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Driftwood 2. Goose Hunter 3. Tempus
3rd of 7	26/5/26	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	Claiming 77	2	Mike Allen	56kg	FT		-	1.5L	3-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Goose Hunter 2. Tempus 3. Partner Tours
4th of 4	9/10/25	Presque Isle Downs	1207m	Claiming 86	4	Joe Stokes	56.5kg	FT		-	11.5L	4-4	$67	-	$0	-	1. Aquitania Arrival 2. Romantic Gamble 3. Sanpirodu

Tommy Bee (5) X6256X3575
Trainer: Justin R. Morrell()
Jockey: Gaddiel A. Martinez
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 14% / 40%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Dam: Callback

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

Stats

Career

27: 4-5-2

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

5: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

15: 3-3-1

Good

4: 0-1-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

12: 1-2-1

Firm

22: 4-4-1

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

1673m - 1674m

Comments

At $12.00 looked outclassed when 5th last run at the track and facing a stronger group of contenders. Knockout chance.

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
5th of 7	11/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	6	Gaddiel A Martinez	56.5kg	FT		-	2.6L	2-7-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Grand Morning 2. Del Rayo 3. City Leader
7th of 9	29/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	7	Carlos Barbosa	56kg	FT		-	4L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Driftwood 2. Maynard 3. Marsac
5th of 5	8/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 78	5	Carlos Barbosa	56kg	FT		-	11.8L	3-3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Drunk On Sake 2. R Admiral 3. Camilo
3rd of 6	29/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1673m	3U	2	Carlos Barbosa	56kg	FAST		-	9.75L	4-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. R Admiral 2. Keystone Hank 3. Tommy Bee
6th of 9	12/8/25	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	3U	4	Israel O Rodriguez	56kg	FAST		-	6.05L	3-3-3	$17	-	$0	-	1. Van 2. Tap The Sky 3. Guns N' Rojas
5th of 5	20/7/25	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 87	4	Yan Aviles	54.5kg	FT		-	27L	4-4-4	$12	-	$0	-	1. Star Entertainer 2. Florida Gator 3. Road To Stardom

Marsac (6) 3294X45537
Trainer: Kimberly Depasquale()
Jockey: Martina Rojas
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 7.69% / 32%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Proud Citizen

Dam: Allusion

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Stats

Career

52: 4-5-8

Track

28: 1-3-5

1st Up

8: 1-0-1

2nd Up

7: 0-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-3-0

4th Up

6: 1-0-2

Turf

7: 2-1-1

Good

10: 2-0-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

42: 2-4-7

Firm

39: 1-5-7

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

1609m - 1674m

Comments

Was $14.00 and well beaten when 7th last time around here and competing in a higher grade. Should jump out and bowl along. Cannot be tipped.

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
7th of 7	11/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	7	Victor Severino	56.5kg	FT		-	6.1L	5-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Grand Morning 2. Del Rayo 3. City Leader
3rd of 9	29/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	6	Victor Severino	56kg	FT		-	2.5L	3-4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Driftwood 2. Maynard 3. Marsac
5th of 6	7/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	Claiming 84	3	Scott Spieth	56.5kg	FT		-	17.6L	1-1-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Only Get'n Better 2. Secretary Of War 3. City Leader
5th of 7	10/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 77	7	Scott Spieth	56kg	FT		-	9.5L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Driftwood 2. Goose Hunter 3. Tempus
4th of 7	26/5/26	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	Claiming 77	4	Scott Spieth	56kg	FT		-	3.3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Goose Hunter 2. Tempus 3. Partner Tours
4th of 6	1/9/25	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 82	3	Eddie Dominguez	56kg	FT		-	4L	1-1-1	$15	-	$0	-	1. Erlan 2. Goose Hunter 3. Yardman

City Leader (7) 14458X3333
Trainer: Ron G. Potts()
Jockey: Ciera Pruitt (a3.2)
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 44%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Palace Malice

Dam: Hawksmoor

Dam's Sire: Azamour

Stats

Career

25: 3-0-8

Track

18: 2-0-7

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-2

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

7: 1-0-1

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

18: 2-0-7

Firm

23: 3-0-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

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

1609m - 1674m

Comments

Attacked the line when 3rd last run at this venue but facing stiffer opposition. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Large claim helps. Good chance in this.

Expected Settling Position: 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 7	11/8/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 81	2	Ciera Pruitt	50.299999952316284kg	FT		-	1.6L	7-5-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Grand Morning 2. Del Rayo 3. City Leader
3rd of 9	22/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 82	3	Huber Villa Gomez	56.5kg	FT		-	2.5L	7-7-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Frosty The Soldier 2. Secretary Of War 3. City Leader
3rd of 6	7/7/26	Presque Isle Downs	1609m	Claiming 84	5	Huber Villa Gomez	56.5kg	FT		-	9.5L	4-4-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Only Get'n Better 2. Secretary Of War 3. City Leader
3rd of 7	22/6/26	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 76	7	Huber Villa Gomez	56.5kg	FT		-	7L	5-5-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Triple Start 2. I'm No Angel 3. City Leader
8th of 8	11/8/25	Presque Isle Downs	1674m	Claiming 90	1	Antonio A Gallardo	56kg	FT		-	21.8L	3-3-4	$26	-	$0	-	1. Burnin Turf 2. Secretary Of War 3. Burning Leaves
5th of 6	28/7/25	Presque Isle Downs	1308m	Claiming 90	3	Israel O Rodriguez	56kg	FT		-	7.5L	6-5	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Oscarsson 2. Growth Capital 3. Lightning Charlie

Hawks Creek (8) 16X3475156
Trainer: William N. Martin()
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 40%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Exaggerator

Dam: Cold Desert

Dam's Sire: Pleasantly Perfect

Stats

Career

25: 4-1-5

1st Up

3: 1-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

16: 3-0-3

Good

3: 2-0-0

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Synthetic

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

9: 1-1-2

Firm

19: 1-1-4

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

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Started at $6.00 and average at best when 6th last time at Prairie Meadows but competing at a lower level of competition. Displays very good finishing speed. Strong prospects.

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
6th of 7	19/7/26	Prairie Meadows	1674m	Claiming 78	4	Israel Hernandez	56kg	FT		-	13.5L	7-6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Last Diamond 2. Nullarbor 3. Absaroka
5th of 7	11/7/26	Canterbury Park	1609m	Claiming 96	3	Constantino Roman	56.5kg	FM		-	3L	7-7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Victorious Vanda 2. Hot Legs Romolo 3. Crew Dragon
1st of 6	21/6/26	Prairie Meadows	1710m	Claiming 88	3	Cruz Walter De La	55kg	WET FAST		-	1.5L	5-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hawks Creek 2. Midnight Rules 3. As One Does
5th of 7	25/5/26	Prairie Meadows	1674m	Claiming 74	7	Cruz Walter De La	56.5kg	FT		-	9.6L	3-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Contact Tracing 2. Mr. Thunderstruck 3. Midnight Rules
7th of 9	27/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Claiming 88	5	Cristian A Torres	56kg	FT		-	17.1L	8-8-8	$8.50	-	$0	-	1. Brittany's Dream 2. Big Paper 3. Inca Empire
4th of 9	5/3/26	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Claiming 93	4	Francisco Arrieta	53.5kg	FT		-	7.8L	8-9-7	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. Right On Right On 2. Jacks Spring Break 3. Rebelious

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