Colonial Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
MESSAGE OF HOPE (4) finished second, beaten 0.8 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1673m at Gulfstream Park (Synthetic) after he was in the firing line on the turn. Going up a level this time but he is good enough to play a major role. HARBE (8) is still a maiden after five runs. Was popular in betting last time out but didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth over 1207m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. BLACK EMPIRE (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when half a length away in second over 1811m at this track (Turf) when he was handy all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. KITTY'S SON (9) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third over 1811m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects.
Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Monmouth Park on July 19 over 1710m, 4 len behind Investment Mandate with 54kg at $81.10. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on March 22 over 1646m, 21 len behind Lordship carrying 54.5kg at $6.50.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/07/2025 | 72 | MDN 3U | $76,491.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:44.72 | 7-5-8 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $81.10 |
| 7/9 | 08/05/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:30.83 | 3-8-7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $27.10 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $83,994.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:40.34 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:35.20 | 2-9-8 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $83.90 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1811m, 0.5 len behind Summer Vibes carrying 53.5kg at $7.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on June 22 over 1673m, 6 len behind Oasis Prince with 53.5kg at $4.60.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/07/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:50.18 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/6 | 22/06/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $59,098.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:40.48 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 25/05/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $59,375.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | 1:42.14 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $17.10 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2025 | 180 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,105.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | 1:40.33 | 9-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $15.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2024 | 44 | MDN CLM 2 | $63,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:41.89 | 6-8-2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $95,588.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:42.83 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $22.70 |
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 8th of 11 at this track on July 31 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Name It with 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 22 2023 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Wecallemfuncoupons with 54kg at $7.20.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/07/2025 | 617 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:43.89 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2023 | 39 | MDN 2 | $144,654.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:11.78 | 2-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/11 | 14/10/2023 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $103,876.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:12.27 | 10-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $11.88 |
Jockey: Micah Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on July 20 over 1673m, 0.8 len behind Bobby Bob carrying 56kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Santa Anita on February 18 2024 over 1609m, 4 len behind El Rey Rey with 55kg at $4.80.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 518 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Rocco Bowen | 56kg | 1:42.10 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/11 | 18/02/2024 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 21/01/2024 | 100 | MDN 3 | $95,308.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 1:50.36 | 6-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 7/12 | 13/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:44.66 | 11-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Gavin Ashton
Weight: 53.5kgs
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He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Saratoga June 6 over 1710m, 24 len behind Asbury Park with 53.5kg at $61.50. On debut second last of 8 at Aqueduct May 4 over 1609m, 16 len behind Uncatalyzed carrying 53.5kg at $36.75.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 06/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $155,521.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | 1:45.34 | 6-12-12 | 11 |
| 24.8L | $61.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | 1:35.97 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $36.75 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Laurel June 14 over 1811m, 2 len behind Snookie Bear carrying 57kg at $15.90. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Laurel April 27 over 1710m, 3 len behind Silly Rabbit carrying 57kg at $6.50.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/06/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $73,561.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Johan Rosado | 57kg | 1:48.24 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $15.90 |
| 2/12 | 27/04/2025 | 455 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 57kg | 1:44.86 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $70,828.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | SP | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:12.17 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $36.20 |
Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1811m, 8 len behind Summer Vibes carrying 56kg at $41.50. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on August 13 over 1609m, 5 len behind Bourbonator carrying 56kg at $13.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 13/08/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 56kg | 1:36.23 | 6-9-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/07/2025 | 217 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | V Carrasco | 56kg | 1:50.18 | 4-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $41.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/12/2024 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,059.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Jorge L Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:46.47 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $35.98 |
| 11/11 | 04/12/2024 | 20 | MDN 3U | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Albin Jimenez | 54kg | 2:03.98 | 8-11-11 | 7 |
| 22.7L | $115.70 |
| 5/5 | 14/11/2024 | 75 | MDN CLM 3U | $82,192.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:46.52 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $17.71 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $92,166.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:02.62 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.90 |
Jockey: Antonio Gallardo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Ellis Park on July 20 over 1207m, 7 len behind Lottery Win carrying 54kg at $3.50. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on June 18 over 1308m, 9 len behind Tapakena carrying 53.5kg at $2.40.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/07/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,339.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:10.07 | 9-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/06/2025 | 46 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:16.29 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $2.40 |
| 10/11 | 03/05/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:23.94 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 29.3L | $23.64 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $150,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:22.94 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $11.40 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:10.32 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Denis Araujo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1811m, 6 len behind Summer Vibes carrying 53.5kg at $16.20. Before that 4th of 8 at Laurel on June 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Nothingbutbluesky with 54kg at $15.40.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:50.18 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $16.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $77,216.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54kg | 1:42.17 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 34 | MDN 3 | $74,961.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:25.96 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $15.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2025 | 8 | MDN 3 | $76,109.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SP | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:39.45 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $22.80 |
| 9/10 | 26/04/2025 | 71 | MDN 3U | $76,997.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Yedsit Hazlewood | 50kg | 1:36.69 | 1-9-9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $13.40 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3 | $73,921.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:25.71 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on August 13 over 1106m, 6 len behind Cash The Money carrying 54kg at $10.90.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:02.97 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.90 |
Jockey: Andres Chavez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 5th of 8 at this track on July 26 over 1811m, 6 len behind Summer Vibes carrying 56kg at $31.60. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 19 over 1609m, 13 len behind Memphis Pharoah with 54.5kg at $18.20.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 310 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:50.18 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $31.60 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2024 | 134 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,235.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:36.65 | 2-9-10 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $18.20 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $18.20 |