Charles Town Race 2 - Race 2 - Mdn Special Weight
FINNY (2) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at his latest appearance over 1207m at Laurel (Dirt). Ready for a bold run. HOBSON'S CHOICE (3) is a three-year-old colt by Upstart out of Karakontie Flyer set to debut for the Jeff Runco stable. Serious contender, particularly if solid in the market. GALLANT CREEK (6) is yet to break through after 18 starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1106m at Delaware Park (Dirt). Shapes well and is among the main hopes. VIDA (7) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1207m at Colonial Downs (Dirt). Can kick off with a bold showing.

Jockey: Jose Y. Diaz
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on June 12 over 905m, 4 len behind Laugh Out Loud carrying 52.5kg at $6.10. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 29 over 905m, 3.5 len behind Charlienite carrying 52.5kg at $19.20. Not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $45,886.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jose Y Diaz | 52.5kg | 0:52.46 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jose Y Diaz | 52.5kg | 0:52.68 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $19.20 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jose Y Diaz | 52.5kg | 1:21.39 | 7-3-8 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $25.60 |
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 0:53.39 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $12.70 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Omelio G Francis | 57kg | 0:53.68 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.90 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 905m | SP | Michael Y Pagan | 55kg | 0:53.54 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: J. D. Acosta
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Laurel February 6 over 1207m, a 0.1 lengths behind Caseofthemondays with 56kg at $4.50. On debut fourth of 11 at Laurel October 25 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Red Spitfire with 51kg at $49. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 141 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 | 06/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,384.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:12.53 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $9.30 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 2 | $46,631.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | W Meeks | 51kg | 1:42.30 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $48,626.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | W Meeks | 51kg | 1:13.05 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $11.40 |
| 6/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $74,809.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | M | Brinton Arnold | 51kg | 1:11.27 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $64.70 |
| 4/11 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $45,297.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Brinton Arnold | 51kg | 1:07.53 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $49.00 |

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Upstart out of Karakontie Flyer having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career.

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on June 4 over 905m, 10 len behind Horvath with 57kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 905m, 6 len behind Little Lino carrying 57kg at $18.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $45,886.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:52.33 | 3-7-4 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:52.64 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $18.30 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:53.83 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:53.80 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.10 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $23.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 1:29.72 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Jacqueline A. Davis
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on June 4 over 905m, 4 len behind Horvath with 57kg at $27.30. The race before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 905m, 6 len behind Little Lino carrying 57kg at $21.60. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $45,886.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 57kg | 0:52.33 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $27.30 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 57kg | 0:52.64 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $21.60 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 57kg | 0:53.83 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $31.70 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 57kg | 0:53.80 | 3-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $88.30 |
| 6/6 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,792.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 0:53.08 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 57kg | 1:20.60 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $39.40 |

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Delaware Park on May 23 over 1106m, 14 len behind Rickie's Kin carrying 56kg at $16.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Finger Lakes on May 11 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Ride Share with 56kg at $8.15. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | SP | Edgar Villasmil | 56kg | 1:05.82 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $16.70 |
| 2/5 | 11/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $45,531.00 | Finger Lakes | 1006m | Fast | Keiber J Coa | 56kg | 0:59.85 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.15 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Edgar Villasmil | 57kg | 0:53.83 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,792.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Edgar Villasmil | 57kg | 0:53.08 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,550.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 57kg | 0:53.23 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $25.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 57kg | 0:53.45 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $66.40 |

Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Colonial Downs March 13 over 1207m, 5 len behind Make It Quick with 55.5kg at $9. On debut third in a small field at Timonium September 1 over 805m, 5 len behind The Big Lep with 54.5kg at $6.90. Expect he will go well.
Last Starts 106 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 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $131,671.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:11.03 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,933.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | SP | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:06.93 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:22.16 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,957.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:07.03 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:21.76 | 7-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $47,397.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Tais Lyapustina | 55.5kg | 1:06.83 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.80 |