Charles Town Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
LARZ (4) was never in contention when 8 lengths from the winner in sixth over 905m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. ABUELO PAPS (7) finished off last campaign with a fifth over 1408m at this track (Dirt) on January 9 and has since switched yards. Goes well when fresh with two wins and two minor placings from seven starts. Sure to be competitive. RIDICULOUS (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1308m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. FABELMAN (1) improved last start to finish second over 1710m at this track. Another forward showing is anticipated.

Jockey: Alexis Espinoza
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1308m, 5 len behind Gabriel Seven with 57kg at $24.90. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Sir Mi Tolee with 57kg at $4.20. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $13,624.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Espinoza | 57kg | 1:20.28 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $24.90 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $12,839.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 1:29.57 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $13,453.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 1:22.20 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $13,783.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $23,053.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Reshawn Latchman | 55.5kg | 1:51.08 | 4-2-6 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $20.70 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $22,324.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:27.36 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Walter Cullum
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1308m, 11 len behind Gabriel Seven with 57kg at $13.20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 9 over 1408m, 7 len behind Solomons Gold carrying 56kg at $8.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 18 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 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $13,624.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | W Cullum | 57kg | 1:20.28 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $13.20 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $21,824.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | W Cullum | 56kg | 1:28.46 | 4-7-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $23,124.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | W Cullum | 56kg | 1:48.00 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $22,290.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | W Cullum | 56kg | 1:29.01 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 6/6 | 02/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $23,089.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | W Cullum | 55.5kg | 1:48.80 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $20.30 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $23,089.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | W Cullum | 55.5kg | 1:48.47 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on February 26 over 905m, 8 len behind Song Runner with 56kg at $9.60. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on February 5 over 905m, 7 len behind Pleasenthanku with 53kg at $23. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 0:51.95 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $9.60 |
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $45,221.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 0:52.77 | 2-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $47,384.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 0:52.40 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $24.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $48,545.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 0:52.43 | 4-8-7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $22,290.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 1:29.01 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $22,222.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:20.35 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: J. D. Acosta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1308m, 17 len behind Gabriel Seven carrying 56kg at $30.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Sir Mi Tolee with 56kg at $24. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 18 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 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $13,624.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 56kg | 1:20.28 | 3-7-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $30.60 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $12,839.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 56kg | 1:29.57 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $24.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $13,453.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 56kg | 1:22.20 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $41.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $13,783.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 1-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $16.80 |
| 3/5 | 20/11/2025 | 41 | CLM 3U | $13,740.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | J D Acosta | 56kg | 1:21.28 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $25.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $13,699.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 1:20.56 | 5-7-5 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on February 20 over 1408m, 12 len behind Coronation Time carrying 57kg at $15.40. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1408m, 4 len behind Sir Mi Tolee with 55kg at $3.30. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $22,051.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | C Hiraldo | 57kg | 1:28.36 | 8-4-6 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $15.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $12,839.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 1:29.57 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | CLM 4U | $13,453.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 1:22.20 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $21,824.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 1:28.46 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $22,358.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 1:19.55 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $34,656.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:21.76 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track January 9 over 1408m, 14 len behind Ray's Blue Wagon carrying 55.5kg at $17.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Pimlico May 9 over 1207m defeating Beach Cowboy with 56kg at $7.90. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 68 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 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $21,824.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 55.5kg | 1:28.00 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $17.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | CLM 3U | $13,783.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $23,124.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 55.5kg | 1:48.00 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $18.90 |
| 2/5 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | CLM 3U | $13,740.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 1:21.28 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $22,290.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:29.01 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $24,049.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:20.34 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Joe Stokes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 4 over 1710m, 18 len behind Bear Hunt carrying 54kg at $8.90. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 11 len behind Solomons Gold with 54kg at $61.50. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 14 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 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $21,208.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | M | Michael Y Pagan | 54kg | 1:48.77 | 6-10-9 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $8.90 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $24,964.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 54kg | 1:50.38 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $61.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $28,849.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 56kg | 1:28.51 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $24.40 |
| 6/7 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 55.5kg | 1:47.54 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $84.20 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $32,824.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 56kg | 1:27.58 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $18.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $32,824.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:20.83 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $58.90 |

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Gabriel Seven carrying 56kg at $11.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Sir Mi Tolee with 56kg at $9.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 18 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 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $13,624.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | F Peltroche | 56kg | 1:20.28 | 9-3-2 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $11.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | CLM 4U | $12,839.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 56kg | 1:29.57 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.80 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $13,453.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 56kg | 1:22.20 | 9-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $22,358.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | F Peltroche | 56kg | 1:19.81 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $9.60 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $23,053.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | F Peltroche | 56kg | 1:51.08 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,983.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | F Peltroche | 55.5kg | 1:48.01 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $15.10 |