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Charles Town Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming

LIMIT UP (1) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) with success as favourite over 905m at Finger Lakes (Dirt) two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 4.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Enjoys a drop in grade so he is sure to be right there at the finish. SHEA D WORLD (6) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1408m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Likely improver with strong prospects. OPTIMISTIC NATE (5) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 3 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1006m at Mountaineer Park. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. HEAVEN'S GOT FIRE (3) produced another moderate effort last start when 31 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1308m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.

Race Time:1:10 AM

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:905m

Limit Up (1)65x6737351

Trainer: Jeffrey S Englehart (USA)12 mths 46: 9-7-6

Jockey: Justin M. Lewis

Weight: 57kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: UNION JACKSON (USA)

Dam: BUSTINATTHESEAMS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bustin Stones

Stats

Prize Money$239,199.00

Avg $$5,199.98

Win %19.57%

Place %47.83%

Career46: 9-7-6

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 1-0-1

2nd Up5: 1-0-1

Firm38: 7-6-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run favourite; won by 4.5 len at Finger Lakes April 28 over 905m defeating Wicked Genius with 56kg at $1.05. The run before that 5th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 13 over 1207m, 7 len behind My Man Woody with 55.5kg at $6.60. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

Last Starts 17 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	28/04/2026	46	CLM 3U	$16,303.00	Finger Lakes	905m	Fast	Reyluis Gutierrez	56kg	0:51.83	1-1-1	4	1. Limit Up 2. Wicked Genius 3. Almond Cider	4.5L	$1.05
5/10	13/03/2026	23	CLM 4U	$28,792.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Sonny Leon	55.5kg	1:10.28	4-5-5	9	1. My Man Woody 2. Star Kanoo 3. Float On	7.3L	$6.60
3/7	18/02/2026	7	CLM 4U	$29,244.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1106m	Fast	Sonny Leon	55.5kg	1:04.24	5-5-3	4	1. Megan's Honor 2. Newyearsblockparty 3. Limit Up	3.3L	$12.40
7/10	11/02/2026	10	CLM 4U	$29,244.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1106m	Fast	Sonny Leon	55.5kg	1:03.78	6-3-7	6	1. Undalay 2. Circle Back Jack 3. Lee Ann's Warrior	9.5L	$7.80
3/9	01/02/2026	39	CLM 4U	$26,685.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1106m	Fast	Sonny Leon	55.5kg	1:05.13	1-1-3	4	1. Wora 2. My Man Woody 3. Limit Up	3.1L	$3.80
7/8	24/12/2025	58	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	A S Worrie	54.5kg	1:10.97	5-3-7	6	1. Elusive D'oro 2. Mr Squeaky Wheels 3. My Man Woody	12.9L	$5.30

Sutton Valley (2)5656x69x5x

Trainer: Lyn D Venham (USA)12 mths 47: 7-7-7

Jockey: Jacqueline A. Davis

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: WILL TAKE CHARGE (USA)

Dam: SCAMPER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

Stats

Prize Money$183,216.00

Avg $$3,898.21

Win %14.89%

Place %44.68%

Career47: 7-7-7

Track13: 1-0-1

Distance14: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist11: 1-0-1

1st Up5: 0-1-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm32: 5-6-4

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 8 at this track on December 4 over 905m, 3.5 len behind Gold Fiber with 56kg at $22.90. First up last campaign 6th of 8 at this track on August 16 over 905m, 5.5 len behind Summerstateofmind carrying 55.5kg at $25.50. Happy to work around.

Last Starts 162 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	04/12/2025	82	CLM 3U	$22,358.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Reshawn Latchman	56kg	0:52.66	1-4-5	8	1. Gold Fiber 2. Nothing But Heir 3. Sassy Lad	3.6L	$22.90
9/10	13/09/2025	28	CLM 3U	$22,324.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	1:20.88	6-8-9	5	1. Billy Jack 2. Crown That Saint 3. Thank Ya Pete	20.9L	$96.30
6/8	16/08/2025	115	CLM 3U	$22,636.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	M A Mawing	55.5kg	0:52.69	4-7-6	6	1. Summerstateofmind 2. Golden Key 3. Starlite Walker	5.6L	$25.50
6/8	23/04/2025	48	CLM 3U	$21,246.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Anthony Radcliffe	53.5kg	0:52.09	4-3-6	7	1. Talkin Pharoah 2. Tizafastbullet 3. Missionsninetynine	11.8L	$17.20
5/6	06/03/2025	35	CLM 3U	$23,114.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	55.5kg	0:52.97	1-6-5	6	1. On The Come Up 2. Joshy Jak 3. Josh's Honor	9.8L	$13.00
6/7	30/01/2025	19	ALLOW 3U	$31,452.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	M A Mawing	55.5kg	0:52.36	4-7-6	4	1. Ellie's Boyfriend 2. Hey Boots 3. Cajun Joe	10.8L	$47.20

Heaven's Got Fire (3)3524312768

Trainer: William E Straughn 12 mths 34: 3-9-7

Jockey: Joe Stokes

Weight: 57kgs

8 yo Dark Bay/Brown H

Sire: HEAVEN'S GLORY (JPN)

Dam: GYPSY FIRE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Alex's Pal

Stats

Prize Money$254,459.00

Avg $$7,484.09

Win %8.82%

Place %55.88%

Career34: 3-9-7

Track8: 1-1-1

Distance6: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist6: 1-1-1

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 1-1-1

Firm25: 2-4-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 11 over 1308m, 31 len behind Shea D World carrying 54kg at $6.10. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on March 12 over 905m, 5.5 len behind Cold As Hell with 52.5kg at $6.20. Drawn well and is among the chances.

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
8/8	11/04/2026	30	CLM 3U	$14,119.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	54kg	1:20.68	8-8-8	7	1. Shea D World 2. Rol Again Dancer 3. Smooth Rico	31.3L	$6.10
6/7	12/03/2026	36	CLM 4U	$22,051.00	Charles Town	905m	Good	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	52.5kg	0:52.33	7-5-6	1	1. Cold As Hell 2. Head Of The Class 3. On The Come Up	5.5L	$6.20
7/10	04/02/2026	25	CLM 4U	$20,827.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Moises Santaella	55kg	0:53.84	3-6-7	8	1. Beechmont 2. Bristol Channel 3. Cajun Joe	6.5L	$4.10
2/9	10/01/2026	28	CLM 4U	$21,824.00	Charles Town	905m	SP	Arnaldo Bocachica	57kg	0:52.37	5-2-2	5	1. El De Chirel 2. Heaven's Got Fire 3. Imperial King	0.1L	$1.70
1/7	13/12/2025	10	CLM 3U	$20,827.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	0:53.12	3-1-1	4	1. Heaven's Got Fire 2. Colt Rock 3. Maximillions Dream	1.0L	$1.70
3/7	03/12/2025	32	CLM 3U	$29,556.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	0:51.76	6-3-3	1	1. Head Of The Class 2. Hardly Ever Better 3. Heaven's Got Fire	6.5L	$1.90

Shea D World (4)7x65727412

Trainer: Adam King 12 mths 22: 4-2-1

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: WORLD OF TROUBLE (USA)

Dam: SWEET SATURDAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Any Given Saturday

Stats

Prize Money$148,435.00

Avg $$6,747.05

Win %18.18%

Place %31.82%

Career22: 4-2-1

Track6: 1-2-0

Distance3: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist3: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm20: 4-2-0

Good1: 0-0-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic4: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 2 over 1408m, 4 len behind Motskari carrying 57kg at $2.80. Before that scored a big 5 len win at this track April 11 over 1308m defeating Rol Again Dancer with 56kg at $4.80. Definite chance.

Last Starts 13 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	02/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$13,547.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	C Hiraldo	57kg	1:26.82	1-1-2	4	1. Motskari 2. Shea D World 3. Rol Again Dancer	4.3L	$2.80
1/8	11/04/2026	7	CLM 3U	$14,119.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	1:20.68	5-1-1	5	1. Shea D World 2. Rol Again Dancer 3. Smooth Rico	4.8L	$4.80
4/8	04/04/2026	23	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	0:53.19	6-2-4	2	1. Rocket Appeal 2. Head Of The Class 3. On The Come Up	1.1L	$24.40
7/7	12/03/2026	15	CLM 4U	$22,051.00	Charles Town	905m	Good	Justin Lewis	56kg	0:52.33	3-4-7	5	1. Cold As Hell 2. Head Of The Class 3. On The Come Up	9.8L	$14.10
2/6	25/02/2026	11	CLM 4U	$22,397.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	0:52.86	4-1-2	1	1. Cajun Joe 2. Shea D World 3. Maximillions Dream	1.0L	$6.80
7/9	14/02/2026	58	CLM 4U	$22,397.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	1:22.05	5-4-7	5	1. Mo Joke 2. Masterwork 3. Mr Sandman	17.8L	$6.40

Cowboy At Heart (5)4345266077

Trainer: Jody L Caison 12 mths 52: 10-6-2

Jockey: Jose Y. Diaz

Weight: 51.5kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: RIDE ON CURLIN (USA)

Dam: COLOR MY HEART (USA)

Dam's Sire: Marquetry

Stats

Prize Money$242,055.00

Avg $$4,654.90

Win %19.23%

Place %34.62%

Career52: 10-6-2

Track45: 9-6-2

Distance34: 7-4-2

Tr / Dist34: 7-4-2

1st Up6: 1-1-0

2nd Up6: 2-0-1

Firm41: 10-5-2

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1308m, 15 len behind Chasing Colton with 56kg at $52.70. Before that second last of 8 at this track on April 4 over 905m, 6 len behind Rocket Appeal carrying 56kg at $36.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last Starts 20 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	25/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	1308m	SP	Denis Vicente Araujo	56kg	1:19.98	7-10-7	8	1. Chasing Colton 2. Macron 3. Motskari	15.8L	$52.70
7/8	04/04/2026	59	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Jacqueline A Davis	56kg	0:53.19	8-8-7	3	1. Rocket Appeal 2. Head Of The Class 3. On The Come Up	6.9L	$36.60
10/10	04/02/2026	25	CLM 4U	$20,827.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	0:53.84	10-10-10	7	1. Beechmont 2. Bristol Channel 3. Cajun Joe	9.8L	$26.90
6/9	10/01/2026	56	CLM 4U	$21,824.00	Charles Town	905m	SP	Justin Lewis	56kg	0:52.37	8-6-6	3	1. El De Chirel 2. Heaven's Got Fire 3. Imperial King	3.9L	$26.10
6/10	15/11/2025	23	CLM 3U	$22,290.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Moises Santaella	53kg	0:54.06	2-6-6	8	1. Song Runner 2. Sassy Lad 3. Cajun Joe	2.9L	$4.00
2/10	23/10/2025	19	CLM 3U	$22,222.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	54.5kg	0:52.78	2-1-2	9	1. Claw 2. Cowboy At Heart 3. Hopping Henry	0.5L	$3.90

Take Your Time (6)1561604588

Trainer: Lela G Hanagan 12 mths 29: 5-4-2

Jockey: Jahnxander Raspaldo

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: FIBER SONDE (USA)

Dam: SOUTHERN MARSH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Great Notion

Stats

Prize Money$105,099.00

Avg $$3,624.10

Win %17.24%

Place %37.93%

Career29: 5-4-2

Track29: 5-4-2

Distance27: 5-4-2

Tr / Dist27: 5-4-2

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm24: 4-4-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 17 over 905m, 7 len behind Fiber Strong carrying 56kg at $13.70. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on March 18 over 905m, 8 len behind Rocket Appeal carrying 56kg at $10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Last Starts 28 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	17/04/2026	30	CLM 3U	$24,745.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	56kg	0:53.36	5-3-8	3	1. Fiber Strong 2. Juba's Heart 3. Hardly Ever Better	7.5L	$13.70
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	1. Rocket Appeal 2. Noid 3. Park Ave Prince	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	1. Aim For The Cork 2. One Candy Castle 3. Pops Harper	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	1. Spirit Of Windsor 2. Hopping Henry 3. Noid	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	1. Aim For The Cork 2. Favorite Road 3. Go Go Prancer	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	1. Beechmont 2. Ride The Brand 3. Favorite Road	8.5L	$3.80

James Gang (7)59x53635x6

Trainer: Anthony Lucas 12 mths 29: 3-3-8

Jockey: Alexis Rios-Conde, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: DIALED IN (USA)

Dam: OAK MARSH (USA)

Dam's Sire: First Samurai

Stats

Prize Money$121,017.00

Avg $$4,173.00

Win %10.34%

Place %48.28%

Career29: 3-3-8

Track9: 0-1-1

Distance9: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist9: 0-1-1

1st Up6: 0-1-2

2nd Up5: 1-1-2

Firm24: 3-2-7

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 2-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 905m, 8 len behind Maximillions Dream with 55.5kg at $60.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Mountaineer Park on September 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mr Hoover with 57kg at $3.80. Must improve significantly.

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
6/8	23/04/2026	150	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Alexis Rios-Conde (Jnr)	55.5kg	0:52.05	4-7-6	3	1. Maximillions Dream 2. Imperial King 3. On The Come Up	8.8L	$60.20
5/7	24/11/2025	35	CLM 3U	$18,626.00	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Fast	Kevin Gonzalez	57kg	1:05.54	7-5-5	3	1. Junior Bug 2. Joe Phillips 3. Lost In Manhattan	12.6L	$12.00
3/6	20/10/2025	16	CLM 3U	$13,699.00	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Good	L Negron	56kg	1:04.78	2-3-3	3	1. Beyond The Bend 2. S S Trackside Fun 3. James Gang	10.0L	$3.30
6/8	04/10/2025	32	CLM 3U	$22,222.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Maximo Chilo	55.5kg	0:52.30	6-6-6	1	1. Secession 2. Claw 3. Thank Ya Pete	7.3L	$28.40
3/7	02/09/2025	17	CLM 3U	$12,080.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Fast	Maximo Chilo	57kg	1:12.75	1-2-3	7	1. Mr Hoover 2. Scratchoff 3. James Gang	5.8L	$3.80
5/8	16/08/2025	93	CLM 3U	$22,636.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Maximo Chilo	55.5kg	0:52.69	1-5-5	8	1. Summerstateofmind 2. Golden Key 3. Starlite Walker	3.1L	$44.60