Aqueduct Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
STARS AND STRIPES (5) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1609m at this track (Dirt) in a tougher race. Has plenty of upside so he will be hard to beat. MAKES SENSE (4) has raced twice. Was second on debut then clocked-in 10 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1609m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. Well placed and happy to have him on top. LAST MAN STANDING (2) made progress last time out, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at Pimlico after being in contention on the corner. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a bold race. THE HERO CODE (1) is a three-start maiden who finished ninth, beaten 9 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1911m at this track (Turf). Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after about 18 months second last of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1911m, 9 len behind Gun Barrel City with 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 24 2023 over 1811m, 1.0 len behind Oishi with 54kg at $3.30.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/05/2025 | 511 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Katie Davis | 56.5kg | 1:54.41 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2023 | 30 | MDN 2 | $79,940.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | J Castanon | 54kg | 1:52.05 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 24/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $133,648.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:37.18 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $12.20 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Pimlico on May 17 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Varney with 53.5kg at $3.40. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1710m, 8 len behind Shangrala Road carrying 54.5kg at $5.68.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/05/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $81,250.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.80 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/12 | 08/04/2025 | 38 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.79 | 11-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $5.68 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $85,072.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | P Morales | 54.5kg | 1:44.16 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Omar Hernandez Moreno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run ran last in a small field at this track on May 11 over 1207m, 16 len behind Hot Spun carrying 53.5kg at $15.10. At only start last preparation of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1408m, 17 len behind Toga D'oro with 54.5kg at $44.25.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 11/05/2025 | 71 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:10.32 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $15.10 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 105 | MDN 3 | $128,411.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | 1:26.28 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $44.25 |
| 11/12 | 16/11/2024 | 16 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Arcelio Flaco | 54kg | 1:09.90 | 1-11-11 | 12 |
| 23.3L | $112.63 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2024 | 25 | MDN 2 | $46,243.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Arcelio Flaco | 55.5kg | 1:04.82 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.60 |
| 11/11 | 06/10/2024 | 172 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:23.96 | 1-11-11 | 11 |
| 50.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $122,888.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 0:52.86 | 6-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.76 |
Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park on March 29 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Racing Driver carrying 53.5kg at $6. Second-up 5th of 8 at this track on May 17 over 1609m, 10 len behind Hop Sing with 53.5kg at $3.60.
Last Starts 30 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 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | 1:34.49 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:23.62 | 1-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 17 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Hop Sing with 53.5kg at $32.
Last Starts 30 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 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:34.49 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $32.00 |