Charles Town Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
BIG BAD BRASS (8) returned from a break last start with a mediocre fifth over 1408m at this track (Dirt) after giving away a big start. Worth noting Arnaldo Bocachica goes aboard. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. D HOPPER (2) had been racing consistently with two minor placings on end prior to finishing fourth most recently over 1207m at Laurel. Back to the track at which he finished third two runs back. Should camp just off the leaders. Will give a great sight. RIVER WARRIOR RVF (9) lines up for the first time since December 11. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1408m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with four minor placings from seven tries. Can make his presence felt. JACK'S ALOHA (3) improved sharply last time out to score by 3 lengths over 1408m at this track (Dirt) two weeks ago. Likely to be there at the finish again.

Jockey: Christian Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start in a small field at Laurel on March 13 over 1207m, 9 len behind Ellinger carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 28 over 905m, 4 len behind Pops Harper carrying 56kg at $2.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 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 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $31,671.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Brittany Scampton | 55.5kg | 1:12.68 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $18,680.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 0:52.81 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $35,007.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:13.76 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.20 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $36,428.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Good | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:14.98 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $24.80 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $18,535.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | W Meeks | 53kg | 0:52.79 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $36,064.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | W Meeks | 51kg | 1:27.20 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track March 5 over 1408m defeating Hurricane Alert carrying 54kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 6 over 905m, 7 len behind Dadsnumbronehelpr carrying 54kg at $8.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 1:28.68 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $19,401.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 0:53.59 | 1-7-5 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $8.80 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $20,329.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 1:22.01 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $28,849.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 1:29.22 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $32,925.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55kg | 1:21.04 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $29,466.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:21.18 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: J. D. Acosta
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Jack's Aloha carrying 51.5kg at $3.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on February 26 over 1408m, 4 len behind Grandy with 57kg at $4.60. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 51.5kg | 1:28.68 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 57kg | 1:28.24 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $48,645.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 55.5kg | 1:30.36 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $47,384.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | SP | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 56kg | 1:21.05 | 4-2-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $17.20 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55kg | 1:28.62 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $26.40 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $27,786.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Andre R Ramgeet | 55.5kg | 1:28.35 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Alexis Rios-Conde, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at this track on February 26 over 1408m, 6 len behind Grandy with 57kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by a 0.3 len at this track October 31 over 1308m defeating Favorite Road carrying 53kg at $3.40. Needs more time.
Last Starts 21 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 | 26/02/2026 | 77 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Alexis Rios-Conde (Jnr) | 57kg | 1:28.24 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $18,989.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 57kg | 1:21.65 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.40 |
| 7/7 | 29/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $27,786.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 54kg | 1:28.35 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $16.70 |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $18,874.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 53kg | 1:22.24 | 1-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $18,874.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Victor Lara | 51.5kg | 1:28.26 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.90 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $31,628.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 56kg | 1:20.75 | 5-4-LR | 5 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Justin M. Lewis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 7 at this track on February 14 over 905m, 6 len behind Aim For The Cork carrying 57kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell won by a 0.3 len at this track February 26 over 1408m defeating Gogogetem with 54kg at $6.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 1:28.24 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2026 | 65 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:54.07 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $18,989.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:21.65 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $9.30 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $18,931.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:53.30 | 1-9-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $27.10 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,960.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 56kg | 1:21.55 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $8.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $24,159.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:27.04 | 10-10-LR | 8 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Julio Jorge
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on February 26 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Grandy carrying 57kg at $5.20. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind C R's Mandate carrying 56kg at $15.80. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Julio Jorge | 57kg | 1:28.24 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 57 | CLM 4U | $22,539.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Julio Jorge | 56kg | 1:22.15 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $15.80 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $18,989.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Julio Jorge | 56.5kg | 1:21.65 | 1-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $20,763.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Julio Jorge | 55.5kg | 1:23.22 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $29,466.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Julio Jorge | 55.5kg | 1:27.74 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $23.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,960.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Julio Jorge | 55.5kg | 1:21.79 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at this track on February 25 over 1408m, 11 len behind Juba's Notion with 52kg at $23.80. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 16 2024 over 1308m defeating Big Joe B carrying 56kg at $5.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | 74 | HCP 4U | $34,807.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 52kg | 1:26.52 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $23.80 |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 53kg | 1:28.62 | 1-5-7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/11/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $34,656.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 52kg | 1:21.76 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $25.90 |
| 7/7 | 15/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $34,551.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:28.00 | 7-4-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.60 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $34,709.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 1:20.50 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $48,471.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | M | Arnaldo Bocachica | 54.5kg | 1:26.72 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 2 len this track December 11 over 1308m defeating Pico Plat carrying 54kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at this track February 15 2025 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Soul Catcher carrying 52kg at $15.70. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $18,989.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 1:21.65 | 4-8-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $18,931.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 54kg | 0:53.89 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $28,919.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | L A Batista | 56kg | 1:05.54 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $29,052.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | W Cullum | 56kg | 1:12.46 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $29,052.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | W Cullum | 56kg | 1:12.85 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Marshall Mendez | 54.5kg | 1:12.46 | 5-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.30 |