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Charles Town Race 4 - Race 4 - Allowance Optional Claiming

NATE THE GREAT (3) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when sixth over 1609m at Laurel Turf (Turf). Goes well at this journey with six wins and seven placings from 14 starts and is sure to play a big role. I'M NOT CATTY (4) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on July 2 over 1408m when he scored by 1.75 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. FORMAL AFFAIR (1) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. CATATUMBO (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when sixth over 1673m at Delaware Park, beaten 8 lengths. Well placed and can make amends.

Race Time:12:32 AM

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Formal Affair (1)4555535152

Trainer: Anthony Farrior (USA)12 mths 38: 6-3-8

Jockey: J. D. Acosta

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Chestnut H

Sire: CATALINA CRUISER (USA)

Dam: TOAST TO LOVE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Congrats

Stats

Prize Money$279,379.00

Avg $$7,352.08

Win %15.79%

Place %44.74%

Career38: 6-3-8

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance11: 2-1-3

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up5: 0-0-3

2nd Up5: 1-0-0

Firm28: 2-3-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Sisyphus carrying 55.5kg at $22.20. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Laurel on June 14 over 1710m, 8 len behind Masakado carrying 57kg at $14.90. Worth following up.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	10/07/2026	26	HCP 3U	$36,865.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	J D Acosta	55.5kg	1:46.07	9-3-2	8	1. Sisyphus 2. Formal Affair 3. Mr Scatter	4.5L	$22.20
5/6	14/06/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$34,589.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Angel Cruz	57kg	1:47.77	4-6-5	1	1. Masakado 2. Warrior Wayne 3. Work Hard	8.0L	$14.90
1/6	23/05/2026	15	CLM 3U	$29,078.00	Laurel Park	1710m	SP	Yedsit Hazlewood	53.5kg	1:47.30	3-1-1	2	1. Formal Affair 2. Likebelivingnmagic 3. Morning Thoughts	1.3L	$2.10
5/6	08/05/2026	34	CLM 3U	$55,670.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	Angel Cruz	56kg	1:37.43	3-5-5	5	1. Goodbye Note 2. Holy Synchronicity 3. El Tinmarin	15.3L	$24.20
3/6	04/04/2026	13	CLM 3U	$43,646.00	Laurel Park	1811m	Fast	Jose E Vargas	53.5kg	1:54.26	4-4-3	5	1. Work Hard 2. Devil's Cay 3. Formal Affair	4.3L	$22.80
5/5	22/03/2026	14	ALLOW 4U	$67,416.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Tais Lyapustina	56kg	1:47.17	3-5-5	3	1. Straight To Water 2. Tuff Luck 3. Dolice Vita	12.3L	$24.30

Big Joe B (2)5414863124

Trainer: Timothy Shanley 12 mths 34: 5-8-4

Jockey: Jose Y. Diaz

Weight: 52kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: LONG RIVER (USA)

Dam: CALLY DRIVE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

Stats

Prize Money$249,925.00

Avg $$7,350.74

Win %14.71%

Place %50.00%

Career34: 5-8-4

Track34: 5-8-4

Distance6: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist6: 1-1-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm27: 2-7-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1710m, 12 len behind Rhythm 'N Blues carrying 55.5kg at $8.40. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1710m, 2 len behind Talklessworkmore carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

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
4/8	03/07/2026	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$44,702.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	J Stokes	55.5kg	1:45.78	1-2-4	1	1. Rhythm 'N Blues 2. Neverpopthecork 3. Direct Appeal	12.0L	$8.40
2/7	12/06/2026	34	ALLOW 3U	$48,954.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	J Stokes	55.5kg	1:46.56	1-2-2	1	1. Talklessworkmore 2. Big Joe B 3. Summer Vibes	2.0L	$4.80
1/5	09/05/2026	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$41,620.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	55.5kg	1:27.71	2-5-1	2	1. Big Joe B 2. Social Chic 3. Royal Pain	0.5L	$10.40
3/6	18/04/2026	36	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$43,377.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	55.5kg	1:20.66	5-6-3	5	1. Social Chic 2. Royal Pain 3. Big Joe B	1.3L	$15.40
6/7	13/03/2026	21	ALLOW 4U	$49,298.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	55.5kg	1:47.41	5-7-6	6	1. Katmandu 2. Direct Appeal 3. Blameitonthefun	15.5L	$15.20
8/8	20/02/2026	15	ALLOW 4U	$49,298.00	Charles Town	1710m	SP	Christian Maldonado	56kg	1:49.62	4-8-8	3	1. Direct Appeal 2. Katmandu 3. Mr On High	19.4L	$7.30

Nate The Great (3)323x523116

Trainer: Michael E Jones Jnr (Levin)12 mths 24: 9-5-6

Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: WEST COAST (USA)

Dam: CONQUEST BABAYAGA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Prize Money$341,174.00

Avg $$14,215.58

Win %37.50%

Place %83.33%

Career24: 9-5-6

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance14: 6-3-4

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up5: 1-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-2-1

Firm19: 5-4-6

Good2: 2-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic14: 5-3-5

Comments

At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Laurel Turf on June 27 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Mongolian Apple carrying 54kg at $7.80. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.1 len at Mountaineer Park Turf May 31 over 1408m defeating Thought carrying 54.5kg at $1.20. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	27/06/2026	27	HCP 3U	$55,683.00	Laurel Park	1609m	FM	Denis Vicente Araujo	54kg	1:34.69	4-5-6	3	1. Mongolian Apple 2. Hanksdiviningrod 3. Hunter Joe	4.5L	$7.80
1/3	31/05/2026	37	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$29,289.00	Mountaineer Park	1408m	FM	L A Batista	54.5kg	1:24.25	2-2-1	3	1. Nate The Great 2. Thought 3. Letmeknowbeforeugo	0.1L	$1.20
1/8	24/04/2026	41	ALLOW 3U	$51,092.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Denis Vicente Araujo	55.5kg	1:46.70	6-2-1	6	1. Nate The Great 2. Indy Magic 3. Talklessworkmore	1.5L	$8.70
3/8	14/03/2026	22	CLM 4U	$50,562.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	55.5kg	1:40.83	2-4-3	5	1. No More Options 2. El Kabong 3. Nate The Great	2.3L	$3.50
2/6	20/02/2026	26	CLM 4U	$43,539.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	John R Velazquez	56kg	1:34.15	5-3-2	1	1. Flat Top Box 2. Nate The Great 3. I'm Due	2.3L	$1.70
5/6	25/01/2026	78	HCP 4U	$99,857.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Edgard J Zayas	54.5kg	1:42.55	2-5-5	2	1. Longbranch Lou 2. Palace View 3. Uncle John	3.1L	$6.20

I'm Not Catty (4)6124211

Trainer: Anthony Farrior 12 mths 7: 3-2-0

Jockey: Moises Santaella

Weight: 52.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut G

Sire: UNCLE LINO (USA)

Dam: JUST CATTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Catienus

Stats

Prize Money$95,380.00

Avg $$13,625.71

Win %42.86%

Place %71.43%

Career7: 3-2-0

Track7: 3-2-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm4: 2-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track July 2 over 1408m defeating No Time To Boogie carrying 53.5kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track June 6 over 1408m defeating No Brake Needed carrying 52.5kg at $2. Has the ability to be in the 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
1/8	02/07/2026	26	CLM 3U	$33,527.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	53.5kg	1:25.85	1-3-1	4	1. I'm Not Catty 2. No Time To Boogie 3. Lord Of Cork	1.8L	$1.90
1/7	06/06/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$47,559.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	52.5kg	1:26.02	2-1-1	2	1. I'm Not Catty 2. No Brake Needed 3. Mo Money Mo Money	4.0L	$2.00
2/7	15/05/2026	22	CLM 3U	$30,587.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Moises Santaella	53.5kg	0:52.92	7-2-2	2	1. Fortunate Son 2. I'm Not Catty 3. Hardly Ever Better	0.5L	$2.30
4/8	23/04/2026	33	ALLOW 3U	$49,636.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Moises Santaella	53.5kg	1:20.74	2-2-4	8	1. Vex 2. Go Go Jelly Roll 3. Mo Money Mo Money	5.5L	$3.20
2/6	21/03/2026	15	ALLOW 3	$49,579.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Moises Santaella	52kg	1:19.36	3-2-2	3	1. Irish Jubalee 2. I'm Not Catty 3. Digital Security	4.8L	$4.20
1/6	06/03/2026	42	MDN 3	$46,208.00	Charles Town	1408m	SP	Moises Santaella	53kg	1:26.96	1-1-1	3	1. I'm Not Catty 2. Abdicate 3. Paintmymasterpeace	5.8L	$6.80

Catatumbo (5)35x2444716

Trainer: August R Martin (Eden Park)12 mths 63: 10-11-16

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: BLAME (USA)

Dam: CAT'N MOUSE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Discreet Cat

Stats

Prize Money$386,965.00

Avg $$6,142.30

Win %15.87%

Place %58.73%

Career63: 10-11-16

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance27: 4-8-8

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up5: 0-1-0

Firm53: 10-9-13

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic15: 2-4-4

Comments

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Delaware Park on June 18 over 1673m, 8 len behind Stone Cold Flex carrying 56kg at $30.80. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Delaware Park May 30 over 1710m defeating J D Factor carrying 55kg at $5.10. Capable of more than he showed last time.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	18/06/2026	19	HCP 3U	$34,868.00	Delaware Park	1673m	Fast	J R Betancourt	56kg	1:43.42	6-6-6	4	1. Stone Cold Flex 2. Maximus Magic 3. Guaponess	8.0L	$30.80
1/3	30/05/2026	22	ALLOW 3U	$44,693.00	Delaware Park	1710m	Fast	J R Betancourt	55kg	1:47.96	3-3-1	3	1. Catatumbo 2. J D Factor 3. Secret Zipper	0.1L	$5.10
7/9	08/05/2026	21	HCP 3U	$39,832.00	Laurel Park	1609m	FM	Y O Ortiz	56kg	1:35.23	7-8-7	1	1. Class Photo 2. The Last Scip 3. Bar Fourteen	8.8L	$28.70
4/6	17/04/2026	13	CLM 3U	$36,623.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	H Karamanos	56kg	1:40.49	4-4-4	4	1. Bold Endeavor 2. Bigtonten 3. Amazing Bernie	7.3L	$15.20
4/6	04/04/2026	34	CLM 3U	$43,646.00	Laurel Park	1811m	Fast	Jg Torrealba	54kg	1:54.26	2-5-4	1	1. Work Hard 2. Devil's Cay 3. Formal Affair	6.8L	$12.50
4/8	01/03/2026	15	CLM 4U	$26,882.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:47.41	5-7-4	3	1. Mistical Curlin 2. Collection Day 3. Be Better	4.8L	$5.90

Neverpopthecork (6)151573x752

Trainer: Kristy Petty 12 mths 43: 6-11-1

Jockey: Antonio Lopez

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: DENIS OF CORK (USA)

Dam: NEVERBREAKTHECHAIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lonhro

Stats

Prize Money$291,180.00

Avg $$6,771.63

Win %13.95%

Place %41.86%

Career43: 6-11-1

Track43: 6-11-1

Distance13: 3-7-0

Tr / Dist13: 3-7-0

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up5: 0-1-0

Firm34: 6-9-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1710m, 7 len behind Rhythm 'N Blues with 55.5kg at $24.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1308m, 9 len behind Catch The Humor with 57kg at $25.20. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.

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
2/8	03/07/2026	34	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$44,702.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Antonio Lopez	55.5kg	1:45.78	7-5-2	8	1. Rhythm 'N Blues 2. Neverpopthecork 3. Direct Appeal	7.3L	$24.30
5/9	30/05/2026	29	ALLOW 3U	$49,302.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Antonio Lopez	57kg	1:19.11	4-9-5	2	1. Catch The Humor 2. Blanches Mule 3. Lord Of Cork	9.8L	$25.20
7/8	01/05/2026	156	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$49,162.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	J D Acosta	55.5kg	1:18.79	6-7-7	2	1. Jubawithatwist 2. Jungle Beast 3. Runaldo	10.0L	$57.70
3/8	26/11/2025	11	ALLOW 3U	$50,076.00	Charles Town	1408m	Good	Antonio Lopez	57kg	1:26.12	6-6-3	4	1. Im The Director 2. Dorado 3. Neverpopthecork	3.8L	$34.90
7/10	15/11/2025	35	LR OPEN 3U	$114,504.00	Charles Town	1811m	Fast	Antonio Lopez	56kg	1:55.28	9-9-7	6	1. Teachintherelease 2. Xcellent Start 3. Late In The Game	22.5L	$82.50
5/10	11/10/2025	51	LR OPEN 3U	$456,621.00	Charles Town	1811m	Fast	Antonio Lopez	56kg	1:52.67	1-7-5	2	1. Teachintherelease 2. Muad'dib 3. Xcellent Start	18.0L	$67.60

Brother Conway (7)3121634574

Trainer: Vanessa Peltroche 12 mths 36: 11-8-3

Jockey: Alexis Espinoza

Weight: 55.5kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: LORD NELSON (USA)

Dam: STEPHANIE JAYNE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Henny Hughes

Stats

Prize Money$491,799.00

Avg $$13,661.08

Win %30.56%

Place %61.11%

Career36: 11-8-3

Track5: 0-2-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-2-0

Firm29: 10-7-2

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1710m, 6 len behind Sisyphus carrying 55.5kg at $78.90. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 4 over 1408m, 24 len behind Wiley Willard carrying 55.5kg at $35.70. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	10/07/2026	36	HCP 3U	$36,865.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Alexis Espinoza	55.5kg	1:46.07	3-2-4	5	1. Sisyphus 2. Formal Affair 3. Mr Scatter	6.8L	$78.90
7/7	04/06/2026	20	HCP 3U	$34,031.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Alexis Espinoza	55.5kg	1:25.82	1-7-7	3	1. Wiley Willard 2. Masterwork 3. Big Dilemma	24.0L	$35.70
5/5	15/05/2026	19	HCP 3U	$34,078.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	55.5kg	1:18.38	5-5-5	5	1. Masterwork 2. Thank Ya Pete 3. Mchale	32.5L	$5.00
4/5	26/04/2026	35	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$32,023.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Fast	L A Batista	54.5kg	1:12.70	3-4-4	3	1. Fivefive Six Champ 2. Gone Boy 3. Timeless Bounty	14.3L	$8.80
3/9	22/03/2026	23	ALLOW 4U	$50,843.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	57kg	1:11.51	6-3-3	9	1. Freeze The Fire 2. Jolly By Golly 3. Brother Conway	8.3L	$9.80
6/6	27/02/2026	21	HCP 4U	$52,782.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	54kg	1:24.97	3-6-6	2	1. Union Fleet 2. Don't Wait Up 3. Uncle Cat	19.8L	$7.50