Aqueduct Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
HARD TO SAY (7) finished off last campaign with a ninth over 1408m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) on November 28 and has since switched yards. Goes well when resuming from a spell, including two minor placings from four starts. One of the main contenders. LEAN MUSIC MACHINE (2) was safely held when third last time out over 1207m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Finds a suitable assignment and can rediscover winning form. READY SET TWIRL (3) returns from a spell of nine weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1207m at this track (Turf). Makes plenty of appeal. GYPSY DREAMING (4) turned in a fine effort to score by 5 lengths at this track and distance last start in a far better effort. Nicely placed to keep the ball rolling.
Jockey: Jose Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 58 days. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track on November 13 over 1408m, 39 len behind Enduring Spirit with 54.5kg at $8.39. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on December 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Leading Role with 54.5kg at $29. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $47,473.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:13.14 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/11/2025 | 174 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:22.89 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 39.3L | $8.39 |
| 8/8 | 23/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $101,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:09.94 | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $20.30 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2025 | 96 | HCP 3U | $101,562.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:07.66 | 7-3-8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $51,613.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54.5kg | 1:13.73 | 8-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on December 28 over 1207m, 4 len behind Spirit Dragon with 55.5kg at $7.55. The start before that won by 5 len at this track November 29 over 1207m defeating Grey Ace carrying 56kg at $8.03. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 40 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 | 28/12/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $62,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:10.10 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.55 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,435.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:11.58 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.03 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 35 | $30,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56.5kg | 1:36.60 | 3-9-9 | 6 |
| 81.3L | $20.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 1:03.60 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $13.20 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 56kg | 0:58.64 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $14.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/07/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,339.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | M | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:10.07 | 5-10-8 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $5.31 |
Jockey: Dalila Rivera
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track December 4 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Shadow Surge carrying 50kg at $19.05. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track May 18 over 1207m defeating Battle Drum carrying 53.5kg at $16.40. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 64 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 | 04/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $62,787.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Chrisjoel Laboy | 50kg | 1:10.12 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $19.05 |
| 4/12 | 22/10/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $68,493.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | Good | R Silvera | 54.5kg | 1:44.97 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $10.18 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | R Silvera | 54.5kg | 1:08.55 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $14.76 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $96,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:36.46 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $31.75 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $77,519.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:43.17 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $35.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $76,453.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:02.10 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $12.50 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 5 len at this track January 11 over 1207m defeating Grey Ace with 55.5kg at $1.68. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1308m, 3 len behind Party With Smarty with 55.5kg at $3.31. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $39,611.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:11.73 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.68 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:19.60 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.31 |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | 106 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,632.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 1:20.45 | 1-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $9.49 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 96 | MDN CLM 3U | $85,271.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:02.57 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.30 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,750.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:22.51 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $5.70 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $127,796.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:16.86 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Churchill Downs November 28 over 1408m, 9 len behind Good Money carrying 54.5kg at $6.84. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Ellis Park August 24 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Cheval De Guerre with 55.5kg at $18.68. Looks a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/11/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:23.90 | 4-7-9 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $6.84 |
| 7/12 | 16/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | C Landeros | 55kg | 1:02.78 | 3-9-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $64.94 |
| 6/8 | 21/09/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | C Landeros | 55kg | 1:03.73 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $42.95 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2025 | 68 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | C Landeros | 55.5kg | 1:02.76 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $18.68 |
| 5/6 | 17/06/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $52,877.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | SP | C Landeros | 55.5kg | 1:09.79 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2025 | 67 | ALLOW 3U | $54,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Landeros | 55.5kg | 1:04.97 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $23.60 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 47-day let-up. First-up after nine months in a small field at Laurel on December 21 over 1408m, 16 len behind Platform with 56.5kg at $14.80. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track February 14 over 1308m defeating Free Dance with 54.5kg at $15.30. Needs more time.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | 261 | CLM 3U | $61,256.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56.5kg | 1:27.14 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $14.80 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $70,288.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:10.56 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $26.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $67,633.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:20.95 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $15.30 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $67,742.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:13.18 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Last Man Standing with 54.5kg at $10.11. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on November 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Union Express with 54.5kg at $5.42. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $47,473.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Good | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:26.10 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.11 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:38.67 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $5.42 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.65 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $5.48 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $62,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:37.37 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $5.62 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:37.95 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.32 |
| 11/11 | 19/09/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54.5kg | 1:42.08 | 11-10-11 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $30.16 |