Charles Town Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
THANK YA PETE (8) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when second over 1308m at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. PURE PANIC (1) is returning from a spell of 11 weeks. Finished eighth at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over 1207m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Anthony Farrior. Leading hope and should be tough to stop. TAP IN FORMATION (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4 lengths away in third after he gave away a big start over 905m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RESTLESS (4) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: J. D. Acosta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track March 20 over 905m, 0.5 len behind Excellent Timing carrying 55.5kg at $2. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Churchill Downs September 11 over 1207m, 13 len behind Show Time carrying 55kg at $8.54. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 77 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 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $41,854.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:52.17 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,511.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:52.22 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $39,515.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 52kg | 0:52.41 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $41,405.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 52kg | 0:52.04 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,067.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 53kg | 1:19.31 | 2-6-8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $22.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,290.00 | Charles Town | 905m | M | Juan Belisario | 53kg | 0:52.23 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently in a small field at this track on May 7 over 905m, 6 len behind Restless carrying 56kg at $4. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 25 over 905m, 1.0 len behind Tricks R For Juba with 57kg at $3. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $34,078.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 0:52.94 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $49,636.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Jeiron Barbosa | 57kg | 0:52.73 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $34,270.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 0:51.71 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | CLM 4U | $22,051.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 0:52.33 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $47,893.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 0:52.31 | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.60 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 30 | CLM 4U | $27,753.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | SP | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 1:06.73 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Abnel J. Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on May 7 over 905m, 2 len behind Restless carrying 55.5kg at $7.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on April 10 over 905m, 7 len behind Hey Boots carrying 55.5kg at $26.30. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $34,078.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:52.94 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $43,377.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:51.25 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $26.30 |
| 4/4 | 26/03/2026 | 169 | HCP 3U | $34,270.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | G Almodovar | 55.5kg | 0:51.71 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $5.70 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $24,049.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 0:52.80 | 2-1-8 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $22,936.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | Marshall Mendez | 56kg | 0:59.17 | 4-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $9.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,946.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Marshall Mendez | 55.5kg | 0:52.59 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track May 7 over 905m defeating Uncle Chinito with 55.5kg at $2.10. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on March 26 over 905m, 0.8 len behind Cold As Hell with 54kg at $1.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | 42 | HCP 3U | $34,078.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55.5kg | 0:52.94 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/4 | 26/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $34,270.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 0:51.71 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $34,270.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 0:51.91 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $34,807.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 0:53.05 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $41,405.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 53kg | 0:52.04 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 53kg | 0:51.83 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track April 23 over 905m defeating Imperial King with 56kg at $2.10. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 25 over 905m, 4 len behind Cajun Joe with 57kg at $1.30. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $22,853.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 56kg | 0:52.05 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 4U | $22,397.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 57kg | 0:52.86 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 60 | CLM 4U | $20,827.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Juan Mauricio Nunez | 56kg | 0:53.49 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $20,827.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 0:53.12 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,290.00 | Charles Town | 905m | M | Justin Lewis | 55.5kg | 0:52.23 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $18.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $49,924.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Good | Wesley Ho | 54.5kg | 0:52.50 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Gerald Almodovar
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on May 7 over 905m, 4 len behind Restless carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on April 10 over 905m, 3.5 len behind Hey Boots with 55.5kg at $4.60. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $34,078.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 0:52.94 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $43,377.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 0:51.25 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $34,270.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | M | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:25.26 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,511.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:52.22 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $39,816.00 | Parx | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:04.66 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/5 | 13/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $45,662.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Melvis Gonzalez | 58kg | 1:17.58 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 2 over 905m defeating High Strike with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on March 18 over 905m, 1.3 len behind Caribbean Pleasure carrying 56kg at $7.90. Tested under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 45 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 0:53.15 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $23,876.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 0:52.32 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $22,397.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 0:52.86 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | CLM 4U | $20,827.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 56kg | 0:53.84 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 37 | CLM 4U | $21,824.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | J D Acosta | 56kg | 0:52.37 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $7.60 |
| 4/8 | 04/12/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $22,358.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 56kg | 0:52.68 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1308m, 6 len behind Masterwork carrying 53kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; won by a 0.3 len at this track April 2 over 1308m defeating General Issue carrying 54kg at $7.30. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/05/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $34,078.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 53kg | 1:18.38 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $35,517.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 54kg | 1:20.73 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $47,893.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | M | Warren Iii Ebow | 52kg | 1:18.89 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 4U | $47,384.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Warren Iii Ebow | 52kg | 1:21.22 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $24,196.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 54kg | 1:20.41 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,222.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 53kg | 1:20.35 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |