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Charles Town Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming

CANDY MAN CAN (4) finished third over 1408m at this track (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on January 16. Expect him to play a major role. FELICIAS CINCO (6) lifted strongly to score last time with 1.3 lengths to spare over 1308m at this track (Dirt), making it two in succession. Should park just off the speed. Among the leading chances. TUP'S TO TAKE (7) built on a nice third two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win over 1308m at this track (Dirt) six weeks ago, getting home by 6 lengths. Steps up a level but he is good enough to score again. ABOLITIONIST (1) ran well below his best last time over 1308m at this track (Dirt), beaten 3 lengths into fourth at $2.30. Record at this journey is strong with two wins from six runs and is not to be discounted.

Race Time:12:00 AM

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1308m

Abolitionist (1)323286x164

Trainer: Busanda C Armstrong 12 mths 12: 2-2-3

Jockey: Joe Stokes

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: HONOR A P (USA)

Dam: GRACEWOOD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Prize Money$68,770.00

Avg $$5,730.83

Win %16.67%

Place %58.33%

Career12: 2-2-3

Track12: 2-2-3

Distance6: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist6: 2-1-1

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm9: 2-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on March 26 over 1308m, 3 len behind Musical Entourage carrying 56kg at $2.30. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on March 5 over 1408m, 13 len behind Ed's Prophecy with 56kg at $6. Genuine hope on best form.

Last Starts 52 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	26/03/2026	21	CLM 3U	$20,506.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J Stokes	56kg	1:21.91	2-3-4	3	1. Musical Entourage 2. The Coldest One 3. Prime Shopping	3.3L	$2.30
6/8	05/03/2026	47	CLM 4U	$29,073.00	Charles Town	1408m	SP	J Stokes	56kg	1:27.47	4-6-6	5	1. Ed's Prophecy 2. Candy Man Martin 3. Prime Shopping	13.8L	$6.00
1/6	17/01/2026	128	CLM 4U	$30,493.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J Stokes	56kg	1:23.03	1-1-1	4	1. Abolitionist 2. Barapha 3. Blameitonmyroots	2.0L	$5.20
6/8	11/09/2025	20	CLM 3U	$31,193.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	L A Batista	55.5kg	1:21.52	5-5-6	5	1. Sharpasadiamond 2. Show Time Allen 3. Candy Man Martin	9.5L	$8.50
8/8	22/08/2025	15	ALLOW 3U	$49,147.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	L A Batista	55kg	1:27.85	1-8-8	3	1. Gimmethatsugar 2. Holiday Cash 3. Fiber Proof	21.3L	$69.50
2/7	07/08/2025	28	CLM 3U	$31,628.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	C Hiraldo	54.5kg	1:29.94	4-1-2	4	1. Bold Desert 2. Abolitionist 3. Rudd's Rocket	0.3L	$2.60

Bull Rider (2)524535597x

Trainer: Isaac Barahona 12 mths 21: 2-3-2

Jockey: Fredy Peltroche

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: BULLSBAY (USA)

Dam: PASCUALA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Nicanor

Stats

Prize Money$55,568.00

Avg $$2,646.10

Win %9.52%

Place %33.33%

Career21: 2-3-2

Track19: 2-3-2

Distance10: 1-2-2

Tr / Dist10: 1-2-2

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm16: 1-3-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track December 10 over 1408m, 13 len behind Court Tudor carrying 53.5kg at $18.70. On debut seventh of 9 at Colonial Downs Turf July 25 2024 over 1106m, 14 len behind Virginia Fitz with 55.5kg at $37.60. Prefer others.

Last Starts 158 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	10/12/2025	14	CLM 3U	$20,827.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	53.5kg	1:29.00	5-7-7	6	1. Court Tudor 2. Bold Rock 3. Grandpa Joe	13.6L	$18.70
9/9	26/11/2025	14	CLM 3U	$29,466.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Antonio Lopez	54.5kg	1:21.18	2-9-9	1	1. Toodleswasmyname 2. Candy Man Martin 3. Jack's Aloha	42.3L	$64.80
5/6	12/11/2025	11	CLM 3U	$20,763.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	F Peltroche	55.5kg	1:23.22	2-6-5	3	1. Gogogetem 2. Callisto's Brigade 3. Juba Marches On	17.3L	$3.20
5/8	01/11/2025	16	CLM 3U	$29,466.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	F Peltroche	55kg	1:27.74	1-5-5	3	1. Boundforabruisin 2. Jack's Aloha 3. Prime Shopping	10.3L	$19.60
3/6	16/10/2025	13	CLM 3U	$32,725.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	F Peltroche	55kg	1:21.42	1-2-3	1	1. Bold Desert 2. Prime Shopping 3. Bull Rider	5.3L	$21.10
5/6	03/10/2025	22	CLM 3U	$20,795.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	54.5kg	0:52.09	2-5-5	3	1. Juba's Heart 2. Juba Marches On 3. Castle Of Cork	3.0L	$7.30

Candy Man Martin (3)3331237265

Trainer: Mike E Butts 12 mths 19: 2-3-6

Jockey: Juan Mauricio Nunez

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: CANDYGRAM (USA)

Dam: ELLIE MARTIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Olmodavor

Stats

Prize Money$82,759.00

Avg $$4,355.74

Win %10.53%

Place %57.89%

Career19: 2-3-6

Track19: 2-3-6

Distance10: 0-2-4

Tr / Dist10: 0-2-4

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm16: 2-1-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on April 25 over 1408m, 13 len behind Youthful Energy with 51kg at $23.50. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 25 over 1308m, 9 len behind C R's Mandate carrying 56kg at $33.10. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.

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
5/7	25/04/2026	31	ALLOW 3U	$51,383.00	Charles Town	1408m	SP	Jahnxander Raspaldo	51kg	1:28.11	2-5-5	4	1. Youthful Energy 2. Holiday Cash 3. Mitote	13.0L	$23.50
6/6	25/03/2026	20	HCP 3U	$34,270.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	1:21.23	5-5-6	4	1. C R's Mandate 2. No Love For Juba 3. Juba's Notion	9.0L	$33.10
2/8	05/03/2026	56	CLM 4U	$29,073.00	Charles Town	1408m	SP	Juan Mauricio Nunez	56kg	1:27.47	5-1-2	6	1. Ed's Prophecy 2. Candy Man Martin 3. Prime Shopping	3.5L	$6.40
7/8	08/01/2026	28	CLM 4U	$28,849.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	56kg	1:29.22	1-6-7	5	1. Grandpa Joe 2. Candy Connection 3. Jack's Aloha	10.5L	$5.00
3/7	11/12/2025	15	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	56kg	1:21.04	5-2-3	7	1. Fortunate Son 2. Candy Man Can 3. Candy Man Martin	2.8L	$10.00
2/9	26/11/2025	34	CLM 3U	$29,466.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Juan Belisario	53kg	1:21.18	3-1-2	4	1. Toodleswasmyname 2. Candy Man Martin 3. Jack's Aloha	0.3L	$3.40

Candy Man Can (4)x57253123x

Trainer: Angelo G Jackson 12 mths 11: 2-2-2

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: CANDYGRAM (USA)

Dam: THREE ARCH BAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Archarcharch

Stats

Prize Money$68,726.00

Avg $$6,247.82

Win %18.18%

Place %54.55%

Career11: 2-2-2

Track11: 2-2-2

Distance7: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist7: 1-2-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm9: 1-2-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track January 16 over 1408m, 8 len behind Annapolis Road with 55.5kg at $13.70. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at this track July 25 over 1308m, 13 len behind Life Is Daily carrying 54.5kg at $43.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.

Last Starts 121 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	16/01/2026	36	ALLOW 4U	$46,790.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Denis Vicente Araujo	55.5kg	1:27.50	4-4-3	5	1. Annapolis Road 2. Flyin Mayan 3. Candy Man Can	8.8L	$13.70
2/7	11/12/2025	33	CLM 3U	$32,925.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Denis Vicente Araujo	56kg	1:21.04	2-3-2	1	1. Fortunate Son 2. Candy Man Can 3. Candy Man Martin	0.5L	$5.00
1/7	08/11/2025	22	CLM 3U	$31,145.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:21.87	3-2-1	2	1. Candy Man Can 2. Mexicali Mike 3. Show Time Allen	1.3L	$3.40
3/6	17/10/2025	16	CLM 3U	$27,702.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	A Batista	55.5kg	1:29.17	6-2-3	5	1. Jack's Aloha 2. Roark 3. Candy Man Can	3.3L	$1.60
5/7	01/10/2025	11	ALLOW 3U	$48,471.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	F Peltroche	54.5kg	1:20.75	5-5-5	5	1. Easy Pass 2. Entice Me 3. Candy Man Martin	6.0L	$7.90
2/7	20/09/2025	29	CLM 3U	$27,829.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	F Peltroche	55.5kg	1:21.82	1-3-2	4	1. Boundforabruisin 2. Candy Man Can 3. Grandpa Joe	0.3L	$1.90

The Coldest One (5)211379x723

Trainer: Michael E Jones Jnr 12 mths 22: 2-3-3

Jockey: J. D. Acosta

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: KOBE'S BACK (USA)

Dam: DELIGHTFUL ERIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Rock Hard Ten

Stats

Prize Money$53,474.00

Avg $$2,430.64

Win %9.09%

Place %36.36%

Career22: 2-3-3

Track16: 2-1-1

Distance8: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist8: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-1

Firm15: 2-2-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 3rd in a small field at Mountaineer Park on April 28 over 1207m, 5 len behind Fernando's Gold carrying 54.5kg at $1.80. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on March 26 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Musical Entourage carrying 56kg at $19.10. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	28/04/2026	33	CLM 3U	$18,923.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Good	Deshawn L Parker	54.5kg	1:14.13	3-3-3	6	1. Fernando's Gold 2. Prince Jeremy 3. The Coldest One	5.0L	$1.80
2/6	26/03/2026	21	CLM 3U	$20,506.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	56kg	1:21.91	5-1-2	5	1. Musical Entourage 2. The Coldest One 3. Prime Shopping	0.5L	$19.10
7/8	05/03/2026	85	CLM 4U	$29,073.00	Charles Town	1408m	SP	Sunday Jr Diaz	56kg	1:27.47	3-4-7	3	1. Ed's Prophecy 2. Candy Man Martin 3. Prime Shopping	14.1L	$30.80
9/9	10/12/2025	14	CLM 3U	$20,827.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Juan Belisario	53.5kg	1:29.00	7-9-9	3	1. Court Tudor 2. Bold Rock 3. Grandpa Joe	15.3L	$19.40
7/9	26/11/2025	9	CLM 3U	$29,466.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Christian Maldonado	55.5kg	1:21.18	1-8-7	2	1. Toodleswasmyname 2. Candy Man Martin 3. Jack's Aloha	11.8L	$38.20
3/10	17/11/2025	24	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$27,481.00	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Fast	L Negron	55kg	1:05.79	10-8-3	5	1. Gimme A Holler 2. Prince Jeremy 3. The Coldest One	9.5L	$17.80

Felicias Cinco (6)3242442411

Trainer: Stacey R Viands 12 mths 19: 2-6-1

Jockey: Justin M. Lewis

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: CINCO CHARLIE (USA)

Dam: MISS FELICIA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Family Calling

Stats

Prize Money$103,226.00

Avg $$5,432.95

Win %10.53%

Place %47.37%

Career19: 2-6-1

Track19: 2-6-1

Distance10: 1-3-0

Tr / Dist10: 1-3-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm17: 2-6-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track April 24 over 1308m defeating Blameitonmyroots carrying 57kg at $1.60. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track April 2 over 1408m defeating Rock N'opportunity with 57kg at $1.20. Can take this out.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	24/04/2026	22	CLM 3U	$28,530.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	L C Reynolds	57kg	1:21.77	7-2-1	3	1. Felicias Cinco 2. Blameitonmyroots 3. Tap The Arches	1.3L	$1.60
1/6	02/04/2026	13	MDN CLM 3U	$29,840.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	L C Reynolds	57kg	1:29.54	5-1-1	5	1. Felicias Cinco 2. Rock N'opportunity 3. Paint The Alley	0.8L	$1.20
4/7	20/03/2026	21	MDN 3U	$46,208.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	L C Reynolds	57kg	1:21.79	5-4-4	3	1. Arie Ferrari 2. Seldom Seen Mine 3. Megs Golden Boy	5.8L	$4.10
2/10	27/02/2026	42	MDN 3U	$46,933.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	L C Reynolds	57kg	1:27.71	7-2-2	8	1. Rock Of Ages 2. Felicias Cinco 3. Seldom Seen Mine	4.8L	$6.60
4/6	16/01/2026	35	MDN 3U	$43,652.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jose Montano	57kg	1:28.86	4-3-4	3	1. Aye Direct 2. Megs Golden Boy 3. Orienteer	4.3L	$4.10
4/9	12/12/2025	27	MDN 3U	$46,861.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Juan Belisario	54.5kg	1:22.77	8-5-4	7	1. Fiber Network 2. Orienteer 3. Megs Golden Boy	4.3L	$5.40

Tup's To Take (7)425243x531

Trainer: Michael E Jones Jnr 12 mths 29: 2-3-2

Jockey: Wesley Ho

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: TUP TAKE' PLEASE (USA)

Dam: BRENDAS KISS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smoke Glacken

Stats

Prize Money$59,365.00

Avg $$2,047.07

Win %6.90%

Place %24.14%

Career29: 2-3-2

Track28: 2-2-2

Distance8: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist8: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-1

Firm24: 2-3-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at this track April 4 over 1308m defeating Kvellion carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 12 over 905m, 2.25 len behind Mister Grinch with 56kg at $6.30. Great chance to win again.

Last Starts 43 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	04/04/2026	23	CLM 3U	$19,360.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	56kg	1:23.99	3-1-1	2	1. Tup's To Take 2. Kvellion 3. Smooth Sailor	5.8L	$4.60
3/6	12/03/2026	27	CLM 4U	$18,680.00	Charles Town	905m	Good	Christian Maldonado	56kg	0:53.61	4-3-3	1	1. Mister Grinch 2. Dadio 3. Tup's To Take	2.3L	$6.30
5/5	13/02/2026	70	CLM 4U	$18,973.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:24.48	1-2-5	1	1. Musical Entourage 2. Town Hot 3. Dontcrosstheline	10.5L	$5.50
3/7	05/12/2025	14	CLM 3U	$18,989.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	56kg	0:53.59	2-3-3	6	1. Talented Lino 2. Dontcrosstheline 3. Tup's To Take	2.3L	$50.80
4/9	21/11/2025	17	CLM 3U	$18,931.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	56kg	1:20.68	7-3-4	9	1. Candy Connection 2. Riverlee 3. Heart Of Gold	12.8L	$104.60
2/5	04/11/2025	25	CLM 3U	$17,557.00	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Fast	J Stokes	57kg	1:06.77	1-2-2	3	1. Why Winchill Why 2. Tup's To Take 3. Blown Away	3.5L	$8.10