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Charles Town Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming

BENJI STAR (7) was well fancied but below his best at the last run before a break on March 1, finishing fifth over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Starts this prep with Julio A Hernandez taking charge. Rates highly on best figures so a bright return will not surprise. JUST FOR THE MONEY (8) went fast early over 1207m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) last time and went on to score by 1.5 lengths. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GUAPO AGAIN (6) was quickly into stride over 1207m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by half a length. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. TALKLESSWORKMORE (10) has been in good form, stringing wins together before placing twice in a row, most recently when third over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.

Race Time:2:02 AM

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:overcast

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1308m

In The Chase (1)3744244613

Trainer: Michael E Jones Jnr 12 mths 20: 3-1-3

Jockey: J. D. Acosta

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: WEEKEND HIDEAWAY (USA)

Dam: SHE'S ALWAYS READY (USA)

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Stats

Prize Money$224,874.00

Avg $$11,243.70

Win %15.00%

Place %35.00%

Career20: 3-1-3

Track11: 2-1-2

Distance11: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist8: 2-1-1

1st Up1: 1-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm16: 3-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently in a small field at this track on March 27 over 1308m, 4 len behind Masterwork with 56kg at $5.10. The start before that scored a big 3 len win at this track February 11 over 1308m defeating Wiley Willard carrying 56kg at $2.80. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.

Last Starts 42 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	27/03/2026	44	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$41,854.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:19.73	2-3-3	1	1. Masterwork 2. Pay Zone 3. In The Chase	4.3L	$5.10
1/8	11/02/2026	33	CLM 4U	$32,953.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J D Acosta	56kg	1:22.22	2-1-1	1	1. In The Chase 2. Wiley Willard 3. Stormin Rocket	3.3L	$2.80
6/7	09/01/2026	44	ALLOW 4U	$49,028.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J D Acosta	55.5kg	1:19.86	4-6-6	5	1. Total Sensation 2. Nocashrefunds 3. Runaldo	11.5L	$13.80
4/8	26/11/2025	14	ALLOW 3U	$50,076.00	Charles Town	1408m	Good	J D Acosta	54.5kg	1:26.12	2-3-4	5	1. Im The Director 2. Dorado 3. Neverpopthecork	4.3L	$21.40
4/7	12/11/2025	42	ALLOW 3U	$50,076.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J D Acosta	54.5kg	1:19.98	3-4-4	5	1. Falcon Blue 2. Blanches Mule 3. Prospective Love	18.0L	$3.80
2/7	01/10/2025	26	ALLOW 3U	$50,153.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J D Acosta	53.5kg	1:19.35	2-1-2	1	1. Radar Alert 2. In The Chase 3. Blanches Mule	0.5L	$4.40

Thunderian (2)2173242151

Trainer: Shane Meyers (U.S.A.)12 mths 47: 9-8-9

Jockey: Antonio Lopez

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: DISTORTED HUMOR (USA)

Dam: LARKIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$565,287.00

Avg $$12,027.38

Win %19.15%

Place %55.32%

Career47: 9-8-9

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance3: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm35: 4-6-9

Good1: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 1-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Mahoning Valley March 12 over 1207m defeating John's Rock carrying 56kg at $3.10. The race before that in a small field at Mahoning Valley on February 12 over 1207m, 6 len behind Thru The Vine with 57kg at $5.30. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

Last Starts 57 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	12/03/2026	28	CLM 3U	$30,899.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:13.40	3-1-1	4	1. Thunderian 2. John's Rock 3. Altobelli	1.0L	$3.10
5/6	12/02/2026	28	CLM 3U	$36,519.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Alexander Chavez	57kg	1:12.79	3-5-5	5	1. Thru The Vine 2. Fivefive Six Champ 3. Willie Bird	6.8L	$5.30
1/6	15/01/2026	24	ALLOW 3U	$39,462.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:10.88	4-2-1	5	1. Thunderian 2. Ramsey 3. Trigger Point	0.5L	$4.90
2/6	22/12/2025	18	ALLOW 3U	$40,429.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Heavy	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:10.60	6-2-2	1	1. Golden Flag 2. Thunderian 3. Trigger Point	1.5L	$5.70
4/8	04/12/2025	31	ALLOW 3U	$40,429.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Alexander Chavez	56kg	1:12.18	5-5-4	6	1. Colonel Vargo 2. Don't Stop 3. Ruffin	7.0L	$6.20
2/7	03/11/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$40,305.00	Mahoning Valley	1006m	Fast	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	0:59.09	6-4-2	6	1. Holiday House 2. Thunderian 3. Excitement	1.8L	$6.20

Tiz No Clown (3)59x5745544

Trainer: William Earl Atkins 12 mths 29: 3-0-3

Jockey: Justin M. Lewis

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: NO NEVER NO MORE (USA)

Dam: SHILOH ROAD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Congrats

Stats

Prize Money$198,271.00

Avg $$6,836.93

Win %10.34%

Place %20.69%

Career29: 3-0-3

Track8: 1-0-0

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 1-0-1

2nd Up6: 0-0-1

Firm27: 3-0-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run in a small field at this track on April 4 over 905m, 6 len behind Kosher Cowboy with 55.5kg at $32.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 20 over 905m, 4.5 len behind Excellent Timing with 56kg at $10.50. Favour others today.

Last Starts 34 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	04/04/2026	15	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$53,275.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Jacqueline A Davis	55.5kg	0:51.89	5-5-4	3	1. Kosher Cowboy 2. Pork Chop Pete 3. Captivated Drama	5.8L	$32.30
4/4	20/03/2026	27	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$41,854.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	0:52.17	3-4-4	2	1. Excellent Timing 2. Pure Panic 3. Claw	4.5L	$10.50
5/5	21/02/2026	17	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$52,211.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	1:19.63	3-5-5	5	1. Omar Comin 2. Youthinkthatsfunny 3. Easter Bet	15.8L	$32.00
5/6	04/02/2026	21	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$39,515.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Justin Lewis	55.5kg	0:52.41	6-6-5	1	1. Hey Boots 2. Captivated Drama 3. Pure Panic	6.5L	$10.60
4/8	14/01/2026	25	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$41,405.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Tais Lyapustina	55.5kg	0:52.04	8-6-4	1	1. Restless 2. Hey Boots 3. Pure Panic	4.8L	$19.20
7/8	20/12/2025	13	HCP 3U	$49,939.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	54.5kg	1:11.82	7-6-7	8	1. Freeze The Fire 2. Gun It 3. Swill	16.5L	$68.10

Guapo Again (4)23x8137131

Trainer: Ronney W Brown 12 mths 24: 7-6-4

Jockey: Moises Santaella

Weight: 57kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: SEEK AGAIN (USA)

Dam: FACEGIRL (BRZ)

Dam's Sire: Crimson Tide

Stats

Prize Money$187,348.00

Avg $$7,806.17

Win %29.17%

Place %70.83%

Career24: 7-6-4

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance3: 2-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm19: 5-4-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Tampa Bay Downs April 29 over 1207m defeating Santos To Wilson with 53.5kg at $3.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on April 17 over 1308m, 3 len behind Johnnyfrenchfri carrying 53.5kg at $5.60. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Last Starts 9 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	29/04/2026	12	HCP 4U	$32,751.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Sonny Leon	53.5kg	1:10.03	2-1-1	5	1. Guapo Again 2. Santos To Wilson 3. Bang A Rang	0.5L	$3.40
3/8	17/04/2026	14	CLM 4U	$38,574.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	53.5kg	1:16.45	3-2-3	1	1. Johnnyfrenchfri 2. Dontbesoogrouchy 3. Guapo Again	3.3L	$5.60
1/6	03/04/2026	16	CLM 4U	$31,295.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Samuel Marin	54.5kg	1:16.43	1-1-1	2	1. Guapo Again 2. Coalminer's Kitten 3. Norfie	0.1L	$2.40
7/8	18/03/2026	34	HCP 4U	$31,601.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	54.5kg	1:10.52	4-2-7	8	1. Santos To Wilson 2. Gotts Got It 3. Mayheminthepalace	7.6L	$5.10
3/6	12/02/2026	27	HCP 4U	$39,943.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1106m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	54.5kg	1:03.83	6-3-3	6	1. Secret Empire 2. Bar Down Express 3. Guapo Again	4.5L	$4.70
1/7	16/01/2026	13	CLM 4U	$27,104.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	55.5kg	1:16.86	1-1-1	4	1. Guapo Again 2. Rebel Empire 3. Mr Squeaky Wheels	8.3L	$3.40

Benji Star (5)x8411x225x

Trainer: Michael Stidham 12 mths 10: 3-2-1

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: UPSTART (USA)

Dam: SKYE HIGH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Posse

Stats

Prize Money$228,016.00

Avg $$22,801.60

Win %30.00%

Place %60.00%

Career10: 3-2-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-1

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm8: 1-2-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Fairgrounds March 1 over 1207m, 5 len behind Sounds Like Power with 55kg at $3.10. Previously first up; second of 8 at Fairgrounds December 27 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Fully Volatile with 53kg at $3.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

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
5/8	01/03/2026	41	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$80,056.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Marcelino Pedroza	55kg	1:09.72	6-5-5	6	1. Sounds Like Power 2. Hay Jude 3. Smash It	5.1L	$3.10
2/9	19/01/2026	23	ALLOW 4U	$82,212.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	53kg	1:09.58	2-3-2	9	1. Maximum Bourbon 2. Benji Star 3. Lucius Verus	2.0L	$3.00
2/8	27/12/2025	313	ALLOW 3U	$84,227.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	53kg	1:10.12	4-3-2	7	1. Fully Volatile 2. Benji Star 3. Confront	0.5L	$3.40
1/8	17/02/2025	30	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$86,957.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	55.5kg	1:10.71	8-2-1	4	1. Benji Star 2. Clear As A Bele 3. Yockey's Drivethru	0.1L	$1.30
1/9	18/01/2025	37	ALLOW 4U	$96,774.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	SP	Jose Ortiz	55kg	1:11.07	9-1-1	1	1. Benji Star 2. Kenmore West 3. Razor Crest	12.8L	$1.90
4/8	12/12/2024	14	ALLOW 3U	$90,909.00	Fairgrounds	1609m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	53.5kg	1:39.53	7-4-4	5	1. City Of Love 2. Causeway Benny 3. Avery's Gem	5.4L	$6.30

Pay Zone (6)1135611712

Trainer: Adam King (USA)12 mths 31: 8-5-3

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: MOSLER (USA)

Dam: KEEP RIGHT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Stats

Prize Money$379,703.00

Avg $$12,248.48

Win %25.81%

Place %51.61%

Career31: 8-5-3

Track4: 3-1-0

Distance6: 3-1-0

Tr / Dist3: 2-1-0

1st Up4: 0-2-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-0

Firm22: 6-3-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at this track on March 27 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Masterwork with 56kg at $2.70. The start before that scored a big 3 len win at this track February 13 over 1308m defeating York Tavern with 56kg at $1.20. Solid prospects with a similar effort to last time.

Last Starts 42 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	27/03/2026	42	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$41,854.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:19.73	1-1-2	3	1. Masterwork 2. Pay Zone 3. In The Chase	0.5L	$2.70
1/6	13/02/2026	30	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$42,511.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:21.52	1-1-1	3	1. Pay Zone 2. York Tavern 3. Zio Lorenzo	3.3L	$1.20
7/7	14/01/2026	26	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$45,291.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:10.94	5-6-7	4	1. Baxley 2. Saint Goar 3. Mighty Les	16.8L	$7.80
1/5	19/12/2025	20	CLM 3U	$33,691.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Luis Raul Rivera	57kg	1:13.15	1-1-1	2	1. Pay Zone 2. John's Rock 3. Ok Speedy	2.3L	$4.20
1/6	29/11/2025	30	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$42,290.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	55.5kg	1:26.71	3-1-1	5	1. Pay Zone 2. Blanches Mule 3. Rainy Skies	3.8L	$2.50
6/6	30/10/2025	19	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$41,857.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Luis Raul Rivera	56kg	1:04.35	2-3-6	5	1. Saint Goar 2. Mighty Les 3. Shadowy	8.0L	$6.00

Talklessworkmore (7)2334451123

Trainer: Anthony Farrior 12 mths 37: 6-9-10

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: SUMMER FRONT (USA)

Dam: TALK LESS RUN MORE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Old Fashioned

Stats

Prize Money$545,617.00

Avg $$14,746.41

Win %16.22%

Place %67.57%

Career37: 6-9-10

Track3: 1-1-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 1-0-4

2nd Up6: 1-2-0

Firm34: 6-9-8

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on April 24 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Nate The Great carrying 56kg at $3.70. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 11 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Mr Scatter carrying 54kg at $2. Has the right credentials.

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
3/8	24/04/2026	13	ALLOW 3U	$51,092.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	J D Acosta	56kg	1:46.70	3-1-3	3	1. Nate The Great 2. Indy Magic 3. Talklessworkmore	1.6L	$3.70
2/6	11/04/2026	23	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$44,833.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	54kg	1:48.18	2-1-2	2	1. Mr Scatter 2. Talklessworkmore 3. Hawkstone	0.3L	$2.00
1/5	19/03/2026	20	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$43,258.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	55.5kg	1:47.05	1-1-1	3	1. Talklessworkmore 2. Spurs Up 3. Hawkstone	1.8L	$1.80
1/6	27/02/2026	42	HCP 4U	$35,806.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:25.21	2-1-1	6	1. Talklessworkmore 2. Daddy Yankee 3. Laddie Dance	0.8L	$3.20
5/8	16/01/2026	21	HCP 4U	$35,692.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:46.73	4-4-5	7	1. Work Hard 2. Waldrip 3. Masakado	6.8L	$9.40
4/9	26/12/2025	19	HCP 3U	$50,704.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:39.85	2-3-4	5	1. Dolice Vita 2. First Glimpse 3. Tops The Chart	4.6L	$11.40