Charles Town Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
POLICY CHANGE (9) is backing up seven days after finishing third over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Tricky draw to overcome but is capable of taking this out. MARKET WATCH (7) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1710m at this track, beaten only half a length after being prominent at the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ROUX BUCHERRO (3) was a placegetter on dirt over 1646m at Tampa Bay Downs two back but missed the frame on turf over 1609m at Tampa Bay Downs Turf last time. Hard to fault if at his best. Can atone. SKIP FORWARD (10) finished 11 lengths away in fourth at his last appearance over 1308m at this track (Dirt) on April 25. Solid top-three chance on his best figures.
Jockey: Shirley Esther Yancapallo Gomocio
Weight: 57kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing ran last of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1710m, 26 len behind Keen Talent carrying 57kg at $14.50. At only start last preparation 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct on March 21 2025 over 1308m, 7 len behind Social Hour with 54.5kg at $6.70. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 414 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Gomocio Shirle Yancapallo | 57kg | 1:51.51 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2025 | 72 | MDN CLM 3 | $76,070.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:21.09 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.70 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $85,484.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:09.45 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1308m, 12 len behind Explosive Love with 57kg at $24.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on August 1 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Breezing Up carrying 56kg at $7. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 218 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | SP | Denis Vicente Araujo | 57kg | 1:20.08 | 2-4-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $24.30 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Joe Stokes
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mystic Isle with 54kg at $9.10. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on April 8 over 1646m, 0.5 len behind Night Raven with 54kg at $9. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 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 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:38.31 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.10 |
| 2/6 | 08/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:42.11 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:25.15 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $7.80 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,219.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 53kg | 1:40.27 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $67.20 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,219.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:13.97 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $66.70 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,611.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Christian Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:06.58 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $30.40 |
Jockey: Juan Mauricio Nunez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on May 2 over 1308m, 2 len behind The Commack Kid carrying 54.5kg at $8.20. Not likely to find this quite as easy as the debut outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $28,631.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:22.21 | 8-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Christian Maldonado
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Laurel Turf on April 26 over 1106m, 6 len behind Dad Joke with 57kg at $12. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Laurel on March 28 over 1207m, 12 len behind Lannister carrying 57kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,501.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:03.03 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,329.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:13.14 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | M | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:25.08 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 193 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,290.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:06.89 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $18.50 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 54kg | 1:10.24 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $12.60 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $75,754.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:11.92 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $26.40 |
Jockey: Reshawn Latchman
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Keen Talent carrying 57kg at $11.30. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1408m, 11 len behind Nash Potatoes with 56.5kg at $6.21. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Reshawn Latchman | 57kg | 1:51.51 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $6.21 |
| 12/12 | 28/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 3-8-12 | 12 |
| 22.8L | $13.93 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $67,047.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:25.68 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | 472 | MDN OCLM 4U | $112,108.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:19.10 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.98 |
| 7/11 | 25/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $135,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:10.76 | 11-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $30.67 |
Jockey: Grant Whitacre
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. 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. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Explosive Love carrying 53kg at $6. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | SP | G Whitacre | 53kg | 1:20.08 | 8-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 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: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Keen Talent with 57kg at $2.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Explosive Love carrying 57kg at $2.80. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $47,346.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:51.51 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | SP | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:20.08 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on April 25 over 1308m, 11 len behind Explosive Love carrying 53kg at $5.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 9 over 1408m, 6 len behind Go For Bourbon with 54kg at $5.90. Didn't fire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | SP | Sunday Jr Diaz | 53kg | 1:20.08 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $5.40 |
| 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 |