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.
Jockey: Grant Whitacre
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | G Whitacre | 55.5kg | 1:21.14 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $24.60 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 57kgs
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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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $46,789.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:20.07 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $20.40 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,372.00 | Timonium | 805m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 57kg | 0:46.97 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $47,442.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | SP | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:20.18 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 119 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,205.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 56kg | 1:26.95 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $44,057.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Anthony Radcliffe | 53.5kg | 1:28.13 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.80 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $39,005.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Fast | Mauro Cedillo | 57kg | 1:44.83 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $22.40 |
Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
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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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 54kg | 1:26.55 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,067.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:10.78 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,899.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:38.31 | 9-5-6 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $7.30 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:36.17 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 43 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:29.20 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 53kgs
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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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:43.57 | 7-4-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:37.23 | 7-6-6 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $40.40 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Kleiner A Mejias | 51kg | 1:39.11 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $102.70 |
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | R Torres | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $80.40 |
Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,360.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 0:53.82 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3 | $28,792.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jose Montano | 55.5kg | 1:21.11 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 29.4L | $22.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 199 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,244.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Jose Montano | 55.5kg | 1:30.49 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $37,209.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:05.97 | 4-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $36,697.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:05.90 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 57kg | 1:26.55 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.20 |
| 8/12 | 25/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $18.05 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:12.30 | 3-8-8 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $7.28 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 7-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.84 |
| 4/12 | 06/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 9-9-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.71 |
Jockey: Justin M. Lewis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 0:53.80 | 1-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.40 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 55kg | 1:22.55 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 108 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 54kg | 0:55.32 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/10/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | John C Berrios | 56kg | 1:06.09 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $32.52 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2025 | 66 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,104.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christian Maragh | 53kg | 1:37.94 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 82.9L | $27.30 |
Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 03/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $52,402.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56kg | 1:39.34 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,899.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56kg | 1:10.24 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $50,562.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SP | Maicol J Inirio | 56kg | 1:10.97 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $67,047.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 57kg | 1:25.68 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $38.10 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $52,067.00 | Penn National | 1106m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56kg | 1:06.60 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/7 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $51,908.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Maicol J Inirio | 56kg | 1:12.11 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.90 |