Charles Town Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
HEAD LAD (3) scored by 0.8 lengths last start over this journey at this track (Dirt). Has a good record at this course and distance, including four wins and a placing. Expected to measure up. SISYPHUS (2) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish seventh over 1308m at this track (Dirt) after he had travelled in a rearwards position. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RICK'SWARMHEART (5) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1710m. Has never missed the frame here at this journey in five starts, including two wins. One of the main contenders. ARCADIAN (1) disappointed at his last run ten weeks ago when fifth at this track (Dirt), that effort following back-to-back wins. Bold showing expected.

Jockey: J. Acosta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track December 5 over 1710m, 12 len behind Ascendance with 56.5kg at $4.30. On debut seventh of 12 at Aqueduct October 24 2024 over 1308m, 17 len behind Chris's Revenge with 54kg at $14.10. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56.5kg | 1:47.54 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $36,183.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 1:50.37 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 30/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $43,683.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Good | J D Acosta | 53.5kg | 1:47.58 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $54.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $21,101.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 54kg | 1:12.21 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.98 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $27,217.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 54kg | 1:12.18 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.97 |
| 3/6 | 12/08/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $27,597.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 53.5kg | 1:12.61 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Justin Lewis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1308m, 7 len behind Tour Guide carrying 57kg at $3.60. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at this track January 7 over 1408m defeating Jester's Song with 56kg at $3.40. Expected to finish much closer.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $32,382.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 1:21.22 | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/01/2026 | 32 | HCP 4U | $33,931.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 56kg | 1:28.16 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $22,358.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 1:19.55 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $36,183.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Reshawn Latchman | 55.5kg | 1:50.37 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $34,551.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Reshawn Latchman | 54.5kg | 1:20.22 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $20,795.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:19.67 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track January 3 over 1710m defeating Centavo carrying 54kg at $3.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on December 5 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Ascendance with 55kg at $4. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $35,426.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 1:48.41 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 55kg | 1:47.54 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $43,817.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Good | Juan Belisario | 52kg | 1:47.79 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.10 |
| 2/4 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,161.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 51.5kg | 1:28.74 | 1-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $34,709.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 51.5kg | 1:26.43 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $23,089.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 51.5kg | 1:48.47 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Joe Stokes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Head Lad carrying 56kg at $20.70. The race before that 5th of 10 at Parx on December 23 over 1673m, 13 len behind New Commission with 55.5kg at $23.80. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $35,426.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 56kg | 1:48.41 | 1-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $20.70 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $30,628.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Moreno Omar Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.41 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $23.80 |
| 5/7 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $27,634.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 55.5kg | 1:43.38 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $17.59 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | M | Luis Pena | 56kg | 1:48.33 | 7-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.84 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $21,309.00 | Finger Lakes | 1673m | Fast | Christian J Navarro | 56kg | 1:45.86 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.97 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,407.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | Fast | Heman K Harkie | 56kg | 1:46.98 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.07 |

Jockey: Denis Araujo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 7 len behind Omar Comin with 55.5kg at $7.20. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 7 over 1408m, 5 len behind Sisyphus with 55.5kg at $8. Only has a small field to contend with and looks hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | 9 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,900.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 55.5kg | 1:48.00 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $33,931.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 55.5kg | 1:28.16 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56.5kg | 1:20.30 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $48,397.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54.5kg | 1:27.74 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $48,250.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:21.00 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $48,471.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:26.04 | 6-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $27.40 |