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Charles Town Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming

HEAD LAD (1) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 0.8 lengths at this track and trip last start to maintain his good form of late. Likely to be there at the finish again. RHUMJAR (6) disappointed as favourite last time when fourth over 1710m at this track. Prior to that he had been in the money two races on end. Has a good record here at this journey with three wins and two minor placings from six starts. Best form puts him right in this. ARCADIAN (3) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when fifth over 1710m at this track, beaten 12 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. CENTAVO (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1710m at this track. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.

Race Time:12:30 AM
Friday, January 30, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1710m
1
Silk
Head Lad (1)4113122121
Trainer: Ronney W Brown (USA)12 mths 20: 6-4-3

Jockey: Moises Santaella

Weight: 55kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: ST PATRICK'S DAY (USA)
Dam: ENTICE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Cherokee Run

Stats

Prize Money$150,291.00
Avg $$7,514.55
Win %30.00%
Place %65.00%
Career20: 6-4-3
Track13: 6-4-1
Distance5: 4-1-0
Tr / Dist5: 4-1-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track January 3 over 1710m defeating Centavo carrying 54kg at $3.80. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track on December 5 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Ascendance with 55kg at $4. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/803/01/202629HCP 4U$35,426.00Charles Town1710mFastMoises Santaella54kg1:48.413-2-15
  • 1. Head Lad
  • 2. Centavo
  • 3. Spurs Up
0.8L$3.80
2/705/12/202515HCP 3U$34,763.00Charles Town1710mFastJuan Belisario55kg1:47.541-1-22
  • 1. Ascendance
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Rhumjar
0.8L$4.00
1/920/11/202533ALLOW OCLM 3U$43,817.00Charles Town1710mGoodJuan Belisario52kg1:47.791-3-12
  • 1. Head Lad
  • 2. Classic Joke
  • 3. Epic Luck
0.3L$12.10
2/418/10/202517ALLOW OCLM 3U$42,161.00Charles Town1408mFastJuan Belisario51.5kg1:28.741-4-24
  • 1. Memory Bouquet
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Don Tequilas
1.8L$3.40
2/801/10/202519HCP 3U$34,709.00Charles Town1408mFastJuan Belisario51.5kg1:26.433-2-27
  • 1. Rhumjar
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Billy Jack
0.8L$8.80
1/712/09/202528CLM 3U$23,089.00Charles Town1710mFastJuan Belisario51.5kg1:48.472-1-12
  • 1. Head Lad
  • 2. Iceteca
  • 3. Ridiculous
6.0L$4.10
2
Silk
Centavo (2)6441433552
Trainer: Laura Carson (USA)12 mths 67: 7-6-8

Jockey: Justin Lewis

Weight: 55.5kgs

8 yo Chestnut G
Sire: FLASHSTORM (USA)
Dam: FIRST PENNY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Talk Is Money

Stats

Prize Money$415,838.00
Avg $$6,206.54
Win %10.45%
Place %31.34%
Career67: 7-6-8
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance11: 2-1-3
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up7: 0-1-0
2nd Up6: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Head Lad carrying 56kg at $20.70. The run before that 5th of 10 at Parx on December 23 over 1673m, 13 len behind New Commission carrying 55.5kg at $23.80. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/803/01/202611HCP 4U$35,426.00Charles Town1710mFastJustin Lewis56kg1:48.411-4-21
  • 1. Head Lad
  • 2. Centavo
  • 3. Spurs Up
0.8L$20.70
5/1023/12/202534CLM 3U$30,628.00Parx1673mFastMoreno Omar Hernandez55.5kg1:44.417-6-56
  • 1. New Commission
  • 2. Balantyne
  • 3. It's Game Time
13.0L$23.80
5/719/11/20257CLM 3U$27,634.00Finger Lakes1673mFastHeman K Harkie55.5kg1:43.383-2-52
  • 1. Freedsdale
  • 2. Whiskey Frens
  • 3. Cascade Cruiser
4.0L$17.59
3/1012/11/202514CLM 3U$21,374.00Finger Lakes1710mMLuis Pena56kg1:48.337-2-36
  • 1. Finalist
  • 2. Speedy Hans
  • 3. Centavo
2.8L$3.84
3/729/10/202528CLM 3U$21,309.00Finger Lakes1673mFastChristian J Navarro56kg1:45.865-4-36
  • 1. Matty's Express
  • 2. Finalist
  • 3. Centavo
1.8L$3.97
4/701/10/202514CLM 3U$21,407.00Finger Lakes1710mFastHeman K Harkie56kg1:46.983-4-44
  • 1. Spettro
  • 2. Utamaro
  • 3. Tetsu
5.8L$4.07
3
Silk
Arcadian (3)0565325115
Trainer: Kent Knudsen (USA)12 mths 16: 4-1-2

Jockey: J. Acosta

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: MACLEAN'S MUSIC (USA)
Dam: ALTESSE (USA)
Dam's Sire: A.p. Indy

Stats

Prize Money$165,771.00
Avg $$10,360.69
Win %25.00%
Place %43.75%
Career16: 4-1-2
Track3: 2-0-0
Distance3: 2-0-0
Tr / Dist3: 2-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on December 5 over 1710m, 12 len behind Ascendance carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track November 13 over 1710m defeating Tour Guide with 56kg at $2.80. Can make amends.

Last Starts 55 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/705/12/202522HCP 3U$34,763.00Charles Town1710mFastJ D Acosta56.5kg1:47.544-6-55
  • 1. Ascendance
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Rhumjar
12.8L$4.30
1/713/11/202514HCP 3U$36,183.00Charles Town1710mFastJ D Acosta56kg1:50.374-1-15
  • 1. Arcadian
  • 2. Tour Guide
  • 3. Solomons Gold
0.5L$2.80
1/830/10/202536ALLOW OCLM 3U$43,683.00Charles Town1710mGoodJ D Acosta53.5kg1:47.583-2-18
  • 1. Arcadian
  • 2. Classic Joke
  • 3. Game Keeper
0.5L$54.70
5/824/09/202522CLM 3U$21,101.00Finger Lakes1207mFastHeman K Harkie54kg1:12.215-3-56
  • 1. Five Aces
  • 2. Deputy Tramon
  • 3. Seventh Race Shake
6.0L$1.98
2/702/09/202521CLM 3U$27,217.00Finger Lakes1207mFastHeman K Harkie54kg1:12.185-2-24
  • 1. This Time Yes
  • 2. Arcadian
  • 3. Creation Of Adam
3.3L$7.97
3/612/08/202526CLM 3U$27,597.00Finger Lakes1207mFastHeman K Harkie53.5kg1:12.615-5-36
  • 1. Freedsdale
  • 2. This Time Yes
  • 3. Arcadian
2.5L$5.30
4
Silk
Ascendance (4)4352135415
Trainer: Jesus Rodriguez 12 mths 32: 5-1-11

Jockey: Maikol Molina

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: TAMARKUZ (USA)
Dam: YALISHA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Run Production

Stats

Prize Money$163,965.00
Avg $$5,123.91
Win %15.63%
Place %53.13%
Career32: 5-1-11
Track3: 1-0-0
Distance11: 1-1-4
Tr / Dist3: 1-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-1
2nd Up2: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 9 len behind Head Lad with 57kg at $11.70. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track December 5 over 1710m defeating Head Lad carrying 55.5kg at $11.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/803/01/202629HCP 4U$35,426.00Charles Town1710mFastMaikol Matias Molina57kg1:48.417-5-54
  • 1. Head Lad
  • 2. Centavo
  • 3. Spurs Up
9.0L$11.70
1/705/12/202522HCP 3U$34,763.00Charles Town1710mFastMaikol Matias Molina55.5kg1:47.547-3-13
  • 1. Ascendance
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Rhumjar
0.8L$11.40
4/713/11/202528HCP 3U$36,183.00Charles Town1710mFastMatilda Burnham55.5kg1:50.377-4-46
  • 1. Arcadian
  • 2. Tour Guide
  • 3. Solomons Gold
8.8L$10.20
5/916/10/202518HCP 3U$38,052.00Delaware Park1673mFastJorge L Gonzalez55kg1:44.449-8-57
  • 1. Yodel E A Who
  • 2. Crabcakes N Beer
  • 3. Lonely Ride
6.1L$13.20
3/928/09/202538HCP 3U$45,872.00Delaware Park1673mMJose Mauricio Gave55kg1:44.069-8-38
  • 1. Lookin At Roses
  • 2. Majestic Tiger
  • 3. Ascendance
5.0L$31.20
1/921/08/202519CLM 3U$24,806.00Delaware Park1609mFastJose Mauricio Gave54kg1:40.388-1-19
  • 1. Ascendance
  • 2. Mr Hustle
  • 3. Bandero
3.0L$6.50
5
Silk
Captain Creed (5)1l54171x32
Trainer: Gregory Viands (USA)12 mths 27: 7-5-5

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G
Sire: JIMMY CREED (USA)
Dam: TORCIDA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Pleasant Tap

Stats

Prize Money$191,091.00
Avg $$7,077.44
Win %25.93%
Place %62.96%
Career27: 7-5-5
Track9: 2-2-1
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up7: 1-2-2
2nd Up6: 1-2-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 51 day letup. First-up 3rd of 7 at Mountaineer Park on December 1 over 1609m, 5 len behind Khozando with 56kg at $10.70. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mountaineer Park on December 9 over 1811m, 2 len behind Atta Boy Anthony with 56kg at $6.60. Among the winning chances.

Last Starts 51 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/1009/12/20258CLM 3U$19,142.00Mountaineer Park1811mGoodDeshawn L Parker56kg1:51.356-4-27
  • 1. Atta Boy Anthony
  • 2. Captain Creed
  • 3. Andy Cant
2.0L$6.60
3/701/12/202578ALLOW 3U$21,440.00Mountaineer Park1609mFastL Negron56kg1:41.666-3-37
  • 1. Khozando
  • 2. High Rolling Dude
  • 3. Captain Creed
5.3L$10.70
1/814/09/202511HCP 3U$22,936.00Mountaineer Park2213mFMJason Simpson57kg2:20.892-2-17
  • 1. Captain Creed
  • 2. Silver Front
  • 3. Rogue Element
0.3L$4.30
7/703/09/202515HCP 3U$22,936.00Mountaineer Park1609mFastJason Simpson57kg1:40.775-7-76
  • 1. Strike Appeal
  • 2. Fenwick Jack, Hardmoneymuchachos
11.5L$16.60
1/619/08/202515HCP 3U$22,636.00Mountaineer Park2213mFMJason Simpson54.5kg2:17.961-1-12
  • 1. Captain Creed
  • 2. Rogue Element
  • 3. Triple Start
0.5L$4.30
4/904/08/202521HCP 3U$22,636.00Mountaineer Park2213mFMJason Simpson54.5kg2:14.054-3-44
  • 1. Triple Start
  • 2. Midnight Channel
  • 3. Rogue Element
4.5L$6.50
6
Silk
Rhumjar (6)1214136334
Trainer: Anthony Farrior 12 mths 57: 10-8-8

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica

Weight: 55.5kgs

7 yo Bay G
Sire: HOLY BOSS (USA)
Dam: HEART SEEKER (USA)
Dam's Sire: Not For Love

Stats

Prize Money$403,892.00
Avg $$7,085.82
Win %17.54%
Place %45.61%
Career57: 10-8-8
Track7: 4-1-1
Distance27: 8-4-2
Tr / Dist6: 3-1-1
1st Up3: 1-0-1
2nd Up3: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Head Lad carrying 55.5kg at $1.60. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Mahoning Valley on December 23 over 1673m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Hemp Heaven with 56kg at $4.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/803/01/202611HCP 4U$35,426.00Charles Town1710mFastArnaldo Bocachica55.5kg1:48.415-3-43
  • 1. Head Lad
  • 2. Centavo
  • 3. Spurs Up
3.5L$1.60
3/823/12/202518ALLOW 3U$26,953.00Mahoning Valley1673mHeavyLuis Raul Rivera56kg1:44.498-5-32
  • 1. Hemp Heaven
  • 2. Dr Schuster
  • 3. Rhumjar
0.5L$4.10
3/705/12/202530HCP 3U$34,763.00Charles Town1710mFastArnaldo Bocachica55.5kg1:47.546-2-37
  • 1. Ascendance
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Rhumjar
1.8L$2.90
6/805/11/202516ALLOW 3U$26,870.00Mahoning Valley1673mFastDeshawn L Parker56kg1:45.458-3-62
  • 1. Shivaree
  • 2. Dr Schuster
  • 3. Puff'smagicdragon
4.0L$3.40
3/720/10/202519ALLOW 3U$28,006.00Mahoning Valley1207mMLuis Raul Rivera57kg1:11.794-3-33
  • 1. Coastertothemoon
  • 2. Poppy's Pride
  • 3. Rhumjar
2.8L$14.70
1/801/10/202530HCP 3U$34,709.00Charles Town1408mFastJeiron Barbosa54.5kg1:26.434-1-16
  • 1. Rhumjar
  • 2. Head Lad
  • 3. Billy Jack
0.8L$3.20

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