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Charles Town Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight

SKIP FORWARD (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 6 lengths away in second over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. EXPLOSIVE LOVE (8) is a 12-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 5 lengths away in second over 1609m at Penn National. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. POLICY CHANGE (6) was well fancied last time out but after being in the firing line on the turn disappointed in finishing fourth over 1408m at this track (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. CALL SIGN (1) went forward over 1308m at this track (Dirt) on debut last start but found one better. Among the top-three contenders.

Race Time:12:32 AM
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1308m
1
Silk
Call Sign (1)2
Trainer: John R Shuler 12 mths 1: 0-1-0

Jockey: Grant Whitacre

Weight: 53kgs

3 yo Chestnut G
Sire: GORMLEY (USA)
Dam: FAYREEN (USA)
Dam's Sire: Elite Squadron

Stats

Prize Money$9,202.00
Avg $$9,202.00
Win %0.00%
Place %100.00%
Career1: 0-1-0
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm1: 0-1-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on March 26 over 1308m, 0.3 len behind Abdicate carrying 55.5kg at $24.60. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.

Last Starts 29 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/726/03/2026-MDN 3$46,208.00Charles Town1308mFastG Whitacre55.5kg1:21.143-1-24
  • 1. Abdicate
  • 2. Call Sign
  • 3. Paintmymasterpeace
0.3L$24.60
2
Silk
Joel's Boy (2)6247x3234x
Trainer: Melvin Moises Ovando 12 mths 25: 0-3-6

Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: GREENPOINTCRUSADER (USA)
Dam: UNDEFEATED MIND (USA)
Dam's Sire: Discreetly Mine

Stats

Prize Money$55,816.00
Avg $$2,232.64
Win %0.00%
Place %36.00%
Career25: 0-3-6
Track9: 0-2-3
Distance5: 0-2-1
Tr / Dist5: 0-2-1
1st Up2: 0-0-1
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm21: 0-2-5
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track September 19 over 1308m, 6 len behind Falcon Blue with 56kg at $20.40. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track July 17 over 1408m, 10 len behind Big Dilemma carrying 56kg at $7. Cannot enthuse.

Last Starts 217 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/819/09/202520MDN 3U$46,789.00Charles Town1308mFastDenis Vicente Araujo56kg1:20.071-4-41
  • 1. Falcon Blue
  • 2. Wiley Willard
  • 3. Manseeyasway
6.3L$20.40
3/530/08/202529MDN CLM 3U$56,372.00Timonium805mFastDenis Vicente Araujo57kg0:46.973-3-32
  • 1. Built By Khozan
  • 2. Bernie The Star
  • 3. Joel's Boy
3.0L$21.60
2/701/08/202515MDN 3U$47,442.00Charles Town1308mSPDenis Vicente Araujo56kg1:20.182-3-22
  • 1. Breezing Up
  • 2. Joel's Boy
  • 3. Scar Nose
2.5L$7.00
3/717/07/2025119MDN CLM 3U$29,205.00Charles Town1408mFastDenis Vicente Araujo56kg1:26.951-3-34
  • 1. Big Dilemma
  • 2. Mr On High
  • 3. Joel's Boy
10.5L$7.00
7/920/03/202516MDN 3U$44,057.00Charles Town1408mFastAnthony Radcliffe53.5kg1:28.135-7-75
  • 1. Barong
  • 2. Chasing Colton
  • 3. Hallelujah Harris
10.8L$19.80
4/704/03/202520MDN 3U$39,005.00Mahoning Valley1673mFastMauro Cedillo57kg1:44.835-4-47
  • 1. Call Me Cassius
  • 2. Jedi's Way
  • 3. Creek
12.8L$22.40
3
Silk
Skip Forward (3)6554622
Trainer: Christopher M Keller (USA)12 mths 7: 0-2-0

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.

Weight: 53kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown C
Sire: DREFONG (USA)
Dam: CASALE (JPN)
Dam's Sire: Manhattan Cafe

Stats

Prize Money$17,327.00
Avg $$2,475.29
Win %0.00%
Place %28.57%
Career7: 0-2-0
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm7: 0-2-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on April 9 over 1408m, 6 len behind Go For Bourbon with 54kg at $5.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 14 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Guaguarero carrying 53kg at $3.70. Should be right in the finish.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/609/04/202626MDN 3U$47,889.00Charles Town1408mFastSunday Jr Diaz54kg1:26.552-2-22
  • 1. Go For Bourbon
  • 2. Skip Forward
  • 3. Big Braciole
6.3L$5.90
2/814/03/20269MDN CLM 3U$21,067.00Fairgrounds1207mFastJose Ortiz53kg1:10.782-2-21
  • 1. Guaguarero
  • 2. Skip Forward
  • 3. Arnie
0.8L$3.70
6/1005/03/202621MDN CLM 3$30,899.00Fairgrounds1609mFMJose Ortiz54.5kg1:38.319-5-610
  • 1. Li Grand Zombi
  • 2. Quality Spirits
  • 3. Matching Funds
9.1L$7.30
4/612/02/202632MDN CLM 3$31,384.00Fairgrounds1609mFMJose Ortiz54.5kg1:38.655-6-45
  • 1. Lucky N Lawless
  • 2. Moral Man
  • 3. Matching Funds
4.3L$4.10
5/711/01/202637MDN CLM 3$56,801.00Gulfstream Park1609mFMJunior Alvarado55.5kg1:36.171-6-52
  • 1. Banker's Jet
  • 2. Fazzone
  • 3. Win Street
11.5L$1.80
5/905/12/202543MDN OCLM 2$65,850.00Gulfstream Park1509mFMI Ortiz Jr54.5kg1:29.209-5-59
  • 1. Zucchero
  • 2. Weseeulator
  • 3. Nickel C
3.8L$3.20
4
Silk
Jess So Flatterin (4)6767
Trainer: Kendrick L Wright 12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Jockey: Moises Santaella

Weight: 53kgs

3 yo Bay C
Sire: JESS'S DREAM (USA)
Dam: FLATTERIN WENDY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Flatter

Stats

Prize Money$1,569.00
Avg $$392.25
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career4: 0-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm3: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 28 over 1646m, 5 len behind Doha Desert with 54kg at $2.70. The run before that 6th of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on February 21 over 1609m, 8 len behind Megacles with 54kg at $40.40. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.

Last Starts 55 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1028/02/20267MDN CLM 3$32,303.00Tampa Bay Downs1646mGoodJ Ferrer54kg1:43.577-4-75
  • 1. Doha Desert
  • 2. Night Raven
  • 3. Double Miles
5.3L$2.70
6/1221/02/202614MDN CLM 3$40,656.00Tampa Bay Downs1609mFMJose A Batista54kg1:37.237-6-612
  • 1. Megacles
  • 2. Thirsted
  • 3. Hotter Than Dem
8.3L$40.40
7/907/02/202638MDN 3$78,459.00Tampa Bay Downs1646mFastKleiner A Mejias51kg1:39.117-8-77
  • 1. Emerging Market
  • 2. Powershift
  • 3. Make My Day
27.5L$102.70
6/931/12/2025-MDN 2$84,227.00Tampa Bay Downs1609mFMR Torres54kg1:36.908-6-65
  • 1. Brooklyn Styles
  • 2. Undertaker
  • 3. Beach Beamer
21.0L$80.40
5
Silk
Mac Daddyness (5)55x573
Trainer: Kevin J Joy 12 mths 5: 0-0-1

Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno

Weight: 50kgs

3 yo Chestnut C
Sire: GOLDENCENTS (USA)
Dam: CHANGE UP (USA)
Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Prize Money$4,498.00
Avg $$899.60
Win %0.00%
Place %20.00%
Career5: 0-0-1
Track3: 0-0-1
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm5: 0-0-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on April 16 over 905m, 5 len behind Warrior's Notion with 54.5kg at $9.10. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1308m, 29 len behind Dribbledrive with 55.5kg at $22.50. This is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/816/04/202629MDN CLM 3U$19,360.00Charles Town905mFastV Rodriguez54.5kg0:53.826-3-33
  • 1. Warrior's Notion
  • 2. El Rey De Papa
  • 3. Mac Daddyness
4.8L$9.10
7/818/03/202625MDN CLM 3$28,792.00Charles Town1308mFastJose Montano55.5kg1:21.116-7-77
  • 1. Dribbledrive
  • 2. Hamdoun
  • 3. Speedy Sammy
29.4L$22.50
5/821/02/2026199MDN CLM 3$29,244.00Charles Town1408mFastJose Montano55.5kg1:30.498-5-58
  • 1. Hidden Favor
  • 2. Speedy Sammy
  • 3. Martin's Mo Tom
11.3L$2.60
5/706/08/202514MDN CLM 2$37,209.00Delaware Park1106mFastJamie Rodriguez53.5kg1:05.974-7-57
  • 1. Fowl Mouth
  • 2. Dancing Denae
  • 3. Feels So Right
10.0L$5.00
5/923/07/2025-MDN CLM 2$36,697.00Delaware Park1106mFastJamie Rodriguez54kg1:05.906-5-53
  • 1. Wall Art
  • 2. Dancing Denae
  • 3. Williston Warrior
12.3L$4.00
6
Silk
Policy Change (6)4362438484
Trainer: Kevin J Joy (U.S.A.)12 mths 11: 0-1-2

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G
Sire: MUNNINGS (USA)
Dam: EXCITED (USA)
Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

Stats

Prize Money$78,464.00
Avg $$7,133.09
Win %0.00%
Place %27.27%
Career11: 0-1-2
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm8: 0-1-1
Good2: 0-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic5: 0-0-1

Comments

Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on April 9 over 1408m, 8 len behind Go For Bourbon with 57kg at $1.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 11 len behind Ancient History carrying 56.5kg at $18.05. Well placed to take this out.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/609/04/202615MDN 3U$47,889.00Charles Town1408mFastJacqueline A Davis57kg1:26.553-3-45
  • 1. Go For Bourbon
  • 2. Skip Forward
  • 3. Big Braciole
8.3L$1.20
8/1225/03/202620MDN 3U$140,449.00Turfway Park1308mFastJacqueline A Davis56.5kg1:16.358-6-82
  • 1. Ancient History
  • 2. Flick
  • 3. Master Sommelier
11.1L$18.05
4/605/03/202620MDN CLM 3U$55,618.00Turfway Park1609mFastWalter A Rodriguez57kg1:38.941-2-44
  • 1. Country Luck
  • 2. Discotheque
  • 3. Elko County
5.0L$2.80
8/913/02/202642MDN 3U$142,653.00Turfway Park1207mFastFernando De La Cruz56.5kg1:12.303-8-88
  • 1. Cinister Cix
  • 2. Ambitiously
  • 3. Zap D'etat
14.5L$7.28
3/1202/01/202627MDN 4U$149,477.00Turfway Park1308mFastWalter A Rodriguez55.5kg1:17.727-2-34
  • 1. Sixtyseven Mustang
  • 2. Mashburn
  • 3. Policy Change
2.5L$6.84
4/1206/12/202529MDN 3U$153,139.00Turfway Park1207mFastJoseph D Ramos55.5kg1:10.249-9-44
  • 1. Big Garry
  • 2. War Legend
  • 3. Final Countdown
1.8L$4.71
7
Silk
Coco Sun (7)68x76x4235
Trainer: Joseph Pyke 12 mths 10: 0-2-1

Jockey: Justin M. Lewis

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G
Sire: DISCO PARTNER (USA)
Dam: CO CO HEART (USA)
Dam's Sire: Dr. Blum

Stats

Prize Money$26,621.00
Avg $$2,662.10
Win %0.00%
Place %30.00%
Career10: 0-2-1
Track5: 0-2-1
Distance3: 0-2-1
Tr / Dist3: 0-2-1
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up3: 0-1-0
Firm9: 0-2-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently second last in a small field at this track on April 3 over 905m, 6 len behind Titanio carrying 57kg at $18.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 14 over 1308m, 13 len behind Sokota with 55kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/603/04/202620MDN 3U$47,889.00Charles Town905mFastJustin Lewis57kg0:53.801-5-56
  • 1. Titanio
  • 2. Zaptastic
  • 3. Horvath
6.8L$18.40
3/614/03/202615MDN 3U$46,208.00Charles Town1308mFastMichael Y Pagan55kg1:20.601-4-31
  • 1. Sokota
  • 2. Scar Nose
  • 3. Coco Sun
13.8L$17.00
2/627/02/202615MDN CLM 3U$18,973.00Charles Town1308mFastMichael Y Pagan55kg1:22.551-2-23
  • 1. J Belkin
  • 2. Coco Sun
  • 3. Tree Of Dem
1.0L$3.80
4/812/02/2026108MDN CLM 3U$18,973.00Charles Town905mFastMichael Y Pagan54kg0:55.327-6-41
  • 1. Swervin Mervyn
  • 2. Mister Woodford
  • 3. Cedar's Estate
2.0L$6.00
6/627/10/202536MDN 3U$49,619.00Finger Lakes1106mFastJohn C Berrios56kg1:06.094-6-65
  • 1. Valiant Warrior
  • 2. Redhotnotbothered
  • 3. Magic Beach
15.5L$32.52
7/721/09/202566MDN CLM 3U$58,104.00Belmont At The Big A1609mFastChristian Maragh53kg1:37.947-7-74
  • 1. God Given
  • 2. Smallchangegeep
  • 3. Carlin Contention
82.9L$27.30
8
Silk
Explosive Love (8)x724423422
Trainer: F W Stites 12 mths 12: 0-5-1

Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: VOLATILE (USA)
Dam: LAST TRUE LOVE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Prize Money$68,942.00
Avg $$5,745.17
Win %0.00%
Place %50.00%
Career12: 0-5-1
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-2-0
Firm9: 0-4-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at Penn National on April 3 over 1609m, 5 len behind Shallus carrying 56kg at $3.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Penn National on March 19 over 1207m, 0.1 len behind Bravely with 56kg at $3.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/403/04/202615MDN 3U$52,402.00Penn National1609mFastMaicol J Inirio56kg1:39.341-2-23
  • 1. Shallus
  • 2. Explosive Love
  • 3. Katischuo
5.0L$3.70
2/819/03/202627MDN CLM 3U$30,899.00Penn National1207mFastMaicol J Inirio56kg1:10.242-2-28
  • 1. Bravely
  • 2. Explosive Love
  • 3. Katischuo
0.1L$3.90
4/720/02/202615MDN 3U$50,562.00Penn National1207mSPMaicol J Inirio56kg1:10.973-6-42
  • 1. Shirl's Delight
  • 2. The Markinater
  • 3. Katischuo
9.8L$4.00
3/605/02/202649MDN 3U$67,047.00Laurel Park1408mFastMaicol J Inirio57kg1:25.681-3-34
  • 1. Duration
  • 2. My Military Hero
  • 3. Explosive Love
12.5L$38.10
2/718/12/202529MDN 3U$52,067.00Penn National1106mFastMaicol J Inirio56kg1:06.606-3-27
  • 1. Nantucket
  • 2. Explosive Love
  • 3. Baltic
1.3L$10.70
4/719/11/202528MDN 3U$51,908.00Penn National1207mFastMaicol J Inirio56kg1:12.113-4-45
  • 1. Muntage
  • 2. Sams After Party
  • 3. Baltic
9.8L$9.90

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