Aqueduct Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
SHELLAC (4) remains a maiden after five runs. Was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish fourth over 1609m at this track (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. GREY ACE (2) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after being prominent from the outset. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. PLEX (1) finished sixth over 1408m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on May 17. Can make his presence felt. DAW SAMAA (3) could only manage to finish sixth, beaten 10 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt). No surprise if he figured in the finish.
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Gulfstream Park May 17 over 1408m, 15 len behind Mustang Bay carrying 53.5kg at $5. On debut second last of 9 at Gulfstream Park January 25 2025 over 1408m, 33 len behind Jimmy's Dailys with 53.5kg at $66.70. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 302 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,406.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:24.43 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,936.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:14.18 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,936.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:19.51 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $48,336.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:18.73 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $9.80 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:23.49 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $66.70 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Dr Merciless with 55.5kg at $2.57. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1207m, 5 len behind Gypsy Dreaming with 55.5kg at $4.67. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 4U | $37,803.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.57 |
| 2/8 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $39,611.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:11.73 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.67 |
| 5/12 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 55.5kg | 1:19.60 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $11.06 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 76 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,435.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 52kg | 1:11.58 | 1-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.08 |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2025 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | R Silvera | 55kg | 1:16.88 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $4.54 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 54kg | 1:12.36 | 2-5-7 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1609m, 14 len behind Ice Shot carrying 55.5kg at $2.35. The start before that 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 2 over 1308m, 7 len behind Sixtyseven Mustang with 55.5kg at $12.47. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/02/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 4U | $61,798.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | SP | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:41.06 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $2.35 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 2-6-8 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $12.47 |
| 9/12 | 06/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 3-2-9 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.35 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | 1:10.53 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.55 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:11.06 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $15.20 |
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Siraneuse. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at this track on January 4 over 1609m, 21 len behind Romeo Void carrying 55.5kg at $45.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Dr Merciless with 55.5kg at $30.23. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 4U | $37,803.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $30.23 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:40.28 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $45.60 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $115.74 |
| 4/4 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:42.42 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 47.0L | $22.40 |
| 9/9 | 10/08/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,775.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:43.04 | 2-8-9 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $22.30 |
| 10/11 | 19/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $76,491.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 1:44.72 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $125.10 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at this track on February 27 over 1308m, 17 len behind Alias carrying 55.5kg at $6.55. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Saratoga on July 24 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Zakat with 54kg at $2.95. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 194 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,502.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:20.51 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $6.55 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $72,868.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:24.35 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $16.80 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,865.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:12.36 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.95 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2025 | 90 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,874.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:23.66 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.85 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $69,731.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:34.33 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $17.90 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 0:54.74 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $22.90 |