Charles Town Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
HARDLY EVER BETTER (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 905m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ESTRELLA FUGAZ (5) turned in a modest performance when eighth last time out over 905m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. JUBA'S HEART (2) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 905m at this track. Now under the care of new trainer Ruben D Reyes. Can make his presence felt. FIBER STRONG (8) resumes in a similar race to his last run three months ago when fifth, beaten 10 lengths. Boasts a first-up record of four wins and four placings from 11 starts. Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Joe Stokes
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on March 13 over 905m, 2 len behind Estrella Fugaz with 54kg at $2.70. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on February 25 over 905m, 4.5 len behind Cajun Joe carrying 56kg at $9.90. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/03/2026 | 16 | CLM 4U | $27,528.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 0:52.56 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2026 | 11 | CLM 4U | $22,397.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | M A Mawing | 56kg | 0:52.86 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.90 |
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | M A Mawing | 57kg | 0:54.07 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.70 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 38 | CLM 4U | $21,824.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | M A Mawing | 56kg | 0:52.37 | 6-3-9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $11.10 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $29,556.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | M A Mawing | 57kg | 0:51.76 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $49.90 |
| 3/6 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $24,122.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | M A Mawing | 56kg | 0:53.50 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track January 3 over 905m, 9 len behind Rocket Appeal carrying 54kg at $5.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at this track March 21 2025 over 905m, 2.75 len behind Harley Sioux carrying 53kg at $2.70. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $23,617.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 0:53.12 | 2-5-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $5.30 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $24,122.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:20.67 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.30 |
| 4/6 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $18,874.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:22.24 | 2-1-D2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,795.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 52kg | 0:52.09 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $18,960.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 52kg | 1:21.55 | 10-7-8 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $5.70 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $49,147.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jhorma Cespedes | 51.5kg | 1:20.57 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 18 over 905m, 8 len behind Rocket Appeal with 56kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 14 over 905m, 5.5 len behind Aim For The Cork with 57kg at $7.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/03/2026 | 32 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Reshawn Latchman | 56kg | 0:52.58 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 57kg | 0:54.07 | 7-2-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 55 | CLM 4U | $23,617.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 56kg | 0:54.68 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $11.80 |
| 10/10 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $18,931.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 57kg | 0:53.30 | 2-10-10 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $13.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $18,931.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 57kg | 0:53.89 | 1-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/4 | 16/10/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $24,049.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:53.30 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Anthony Mawing
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1308m, 20 len behind Noid with 56kg at $23.10. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1308m, 13 len behind C R's Mandate carrying 54kg at $9. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 55 | CLM 3U | $24,745.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | M A Mawing | 56kg | 1:21.35 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $23.10 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $22,539.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 1:22.15 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $48,879.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Rios-Conde (Jnr) | 55.5kg | 1:19.42 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $73.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,067.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 1:19.31 | 5-8-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $107.40 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $34,656.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 55.5kg | 1:21.76 | 2-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $60.40 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,290.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 55.5kg | 1:27.89 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on April 4 over 905m, 10 len behind Rocket Appeal with 57kg at $20.10. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track March 13 over 905m defeating Hardly Ever Better with 56kg at $5.50. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $22,853.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 57kg | 0:53.19 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $20.10 |
| 1/4 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $27,528.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | F Peltroche | 56kg | 0:52.56 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Alexis Espinoza | 56kg | 0:54.07 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $23,617.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | F Peltroche | 56kg | 0:54.68 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $10.30 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $18,989.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | F Peltroche | 57kg | 1:21.65 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $17.30 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,931.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | F Peltroche | 57kg | 0:53.30 | 9-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Maximo Chilo
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track on February 19 over 905m, 14 len behind Hopping Henry with 56kg at $17. Second run from a spell in a small field at this track on March 13 over 905m, 5 len behind Estrella Fugaz carrying 56kg at $3.60. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $27,528.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 56kg | 0:52.56 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 70 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Maximo Chilo | 56kg | 0:52.62 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $29,556.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | F Peltroche | 55kg | 0:53.27 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.80 |
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $29,466.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Maximo Chilo | 55.5kg | 1:21.18 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $55.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $50,076.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 54.5kg | 0:52.59 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $27.20 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $29,376.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 54.5kg | 0:53.00 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Justin M. Lewis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on March 18 over 905m, 8 len behind Rocket Appeal with 55.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on February 19 over 905m, 14 len behind Hopping Henry carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. One of the roughies.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | G Almodovar | 55.5kg | 0:52.58 | 1-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $24,251.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | C Hiraldo | 55.5kg | 0:52.62 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $7.80 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $23,617.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 0:54.68 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | CLM 4U | $23,617.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 55.5kg | 0:53.12 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $24,122.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 52kg | 0:53.50 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $24,049.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 52kg | 0:53.30 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Walter Cullum
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track January 17 over 905m, 10 len behind Beechmont with 54kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track September 27 over 905m, 3.5 len behind Little Roo Roo carrying 50kg at $11.40. Not without claims.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $20,329.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 0:53.01 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $29,556.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 55kg | 0:51.76 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/6 | 22/10/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $29,376.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 0:53.17 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | 128 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,355.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Victor Lara | 50kg | 0:52.53 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $11.40 |
| 5/5 | 22/05/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $46,406.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 0:52.05 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,444.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on March 18 over 905m, 3 len behind Rocket Appeal carrying 51.5kg at $54.50. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1308m, 12 len behind The Hound with 51.5kg at $6. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 31 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 | 18/03/2026 | 74 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 51.5kg | 0:52.58 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $54.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $23,617.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | C Hiraldo | 56kg | 0:53.12 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $55.20 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $24,122.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:20.67 | 1-8-7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $66.30 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $24,049.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 52kg | 1:27.41 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $11.20 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $18,960.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Victor Lara | 51.5kg | 1:21.55 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 100 | CLM 3U | $24,496.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Victor Lara | 51kg | 0:52.99 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $21.20 |