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Charles Town Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming

TACTICS (7) is a distance specialist who finished fourth two runs back at Delaware Park (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 7 lengths after being in contention on the turn over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect another big run. FLAG OFFICER (1) last appeared seven weeks ago over 1408m at this track when he finished sixth. This is his first run for the Edward T Schottroffe stable. Capable of playing a major role. RETURN FIRE (4) was unplaced on turf over 1710m at Laurel Turf two back then again couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing tenth over 1673m at Delaware Park Turf. Hard to fault if at his best. Big chance to atone. RAGTIME SCRIBBLE (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at this track, beaten 10 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Race Time:11:00 PM

Friday, August 7, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Flag Officer (1)3841152466

Trainer: Edward T Schottroffe 12 mths 26: 2-3-5

Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: REVERSE (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Colonel John

Stats

Prize Money$88,773.00

Avg $$3,414.35

Win %7.69%

Place %38.46%

Career26: 2-3-5

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance6: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm21: 1-1-4

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 0-1-1

Comments

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 7 at this track on June 19 over 1408m, 18 len behind Williston Warrior carrying 56kg at $3.60. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on June 5 over 1710m, 6 len behind Bettera with 56kg at $25.70. This is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 48 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	19/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$20,363.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:28.93	6-6-6	2	1. Williston Warrior 2. Doc Dallas 3. Singularity	18.0L	$3.60
6/9	05/06/2026	28	CLM 3U	$36,960.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Anthony Thomas	56kg	1:44.43	9-8-6	4	1. Bettera 2. The Honeyman 3. Anamnestic	6.0L	$25.70
4/6	08/05/2026	36	CLM 3U	$37,011.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Yolber Torres	53.5kg	1:43.73	5-5-4	6	1. Outlaw Country 2. Dixie Preach 3. Never Say Never	4.5L	$5.90
2/6	02/04/2026	28	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	SP	Edwin Gonzalez	56kg	1:37.66	2-3-2	5	1. Oasis Prince 2. Flag Officer 3. Song So Sweet	10.0L	$2.70
5/6	05/03/2026	27	CLM 4U	$34,410.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	David Egan	56kg	1:38.25	4-5-5	6	1. Broderick 2. Dime Papi 3. Song So Sweet	8.5L	$1.50
1/7	06/02/2026	14	CLM 4U	$34,950.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	David Egan	56kg	1:40.31	2-1-1	7	1. Flag Officer 2. Sweet Lazarus 3. He's A Daredevil	5.5L	$2.50

Penny Loafer (2)621x7422x8

Trainer: Anthony Farrior 12 mths 13: 2-4-1

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: DONE TALKING (USA)

Dam: MIMI'S SHOES (USA)

Dam's Sire: North Light

Stats

Prize Money$97,473.00

Avg $$7,497.92

Win %15.38%

Place %53.85%

Career13: 2-4-1

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance4: 1-2-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm9: 1-2-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 8 at this track on July 2 over 1408m, 11 len behind I'm Not Catty carrying 56kg at $5.10. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Laurel on December 22 2024 over 1609m, 4 len behind Boss Logic carrying 56kg at $33. Fitter but must improve sharply.

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
8/8	02/07/2026	482	CLM 3U	$33,527.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:25.85	2-8-8	1	1. I'm Not Catty 2. No Time To Boogie 3. Lord Of Cork	11.5L	$5.10
2/6	07/03/2025	34	CLM 4U	$48,154.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	V Carrasco	57kg	1:45.92	6-2-2	3	1. Mad Banker 2. Penny Loafer 3. Whatahardmanfidead	2.3L	$3.30
2/5	01/02/2025	41	HCP 4U	$59,677.00	Laurel Park	1811m	M	Jg Torrealba	56kg	1:54.26	4-2-2	3	1. Supreme Law 2. Penny Loafer 3. Fan Club	8.8L	$4.20
4/9	22/12/2024	16	HCP 3U	$60,963.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	V Carrasco	56kg	1:37.94	8-6-4	7	1. Boss Logic 2. Mose Perfect 3. Little Lance	4.1L	$33.00
7/8	06/12/2024	64	HCP 3U	$57,935.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	V Carrasco	56kg	1:47.17	6-8-7	5	1. Greener Pastures 2. Amedeus Music 3. Uncaptured Storm	7.6L	$10.30
1/6	03/10/2024	47	HCP 3U	$55,874.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Good	V Carrasco	56kg	1:46.36	5-3-1	1	1. Penny Loafer 2. Mose Perfect 3. Energy Efficient	0.5L	$12.90

Tree Of Dem (3)3341352644

Trainer: William L Aylor 12 mths 29: 1-5-7

Jockey: Christian Hiraldo

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: MAXIMUM SECURITY (USA)

Dam: STORMY PLAY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stormy Atlantic

Stats

Prize Money$57,824.00

Avg $$1,993.93

Win %3.45%

Place %44.83%

Career29: 1-5-7

Track29: 1-5-7

Distance5: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist5: 1-0-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm22: 1-5-4

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 18 over 1710m, 11 len behind Tactics carrying 55.5kg at $37.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1408m, 12 len behind Sailor Sam with 55.5kg at $48.40. Cannot enthuse.

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
4/8	18/07/2026	16	CLM 3U	$20,029.00	Charles Town	1710m	Good	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	1:48.38	1-7-4	1	1. Tactics 2. Abdicate 3. Monterrey	11.5L	$37.10
4/9	02/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$19,303.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	1:26.35	1-6-4	1	1. Sailor Sam 2. Hamdoun 3. Abdicate	12.0L	$48.40
6/8	11/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$18,550.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	1:20.52	4-7-6	6	1. Sokota 2. Apolaustic 3. A L 'S Boy	10.6L	$21.00
2/7	28/05/2026	28	CLM 3U	$18,575.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	1:28.30	6-5-2	7	1. Doc Dallas 2. Tree Of Dem 3. Hidden Favor	7.0L	$18.90
5/9	30/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$18,575.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	C Hiraldo	55.5kg	1:19.83	4-8-5	8	1. Emirates Honor 2. Hidden Favor 3. Apolaustic	18.5L	$9.50
3/8	09/04/2026	13	CLM 3U	$19,360.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	C Hiraldo	56kg	1:29.51	2-4-3	1	1. Singularity 2. J Belkin 3. Tree Of Dem	3.5L	$9.80

Return Fire (4)5636652260

Trainer: Joanne Shankle 12 mths 41: 1-11-5

Jockey: Angel Cruz

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: FRIESAN FIRE (USA)

Dam: INDIAN BEAUTY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Fast Bullet

Stats

Prize Money$172,177.00

Avg $$4,199.44

Win %2.44%

Place %41.46%

Career41: 1-11-5

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance12: 0-5-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm32: 1-9-4

Good3: 0-1-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran last of 10 at Delaware Park Turf on August 1 over 1673m, 77 len behind Freedom Glider with 55.5kg at $22.10. Before that 6th of 12 at Laurel Turf on June 5 over 1710m, 5 len behind Sell It with 55.5kg at $10.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/10	01/08/2026	57	HCP 3U	$29,957.00	Delaware Park	1673m	Good	Raul Mena	55.5kg	1:43.06	2-10-10	2	1. Freedom Glider 2. Real Men Violin 3. Royal Renegade	77.0L	$22.10
6/12	05/06/2026	13	CLM 3U	$42,957.00	Laurel Park	1710m	FM	Raul Mena	55.5kg	1:43.75	1-4-6	3	1. Sell It 2. Mr Funtastico 3. Celtic Prince	4.8L	$10.60
2/6	23/05/2026	27	CLM 3U	$35,642.00	Laurel Park	1609m	SP	Christian Maldonado	55.5kg	1:39.18	1-2-2	6	1. Home Invasion 2. Return Fire 3. Finn Mcsorley	11.8L	$16.90
2/12	26/04/2026	22	CLM 3U	$49,025.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Good	Raul Mena	55.5kg	1:37.54	1-2-2	8	1. Italiano Kid 2. Return Fire 3. Triathelon	1.5L	$65.70
5/7	04/04/2026	41	CLM 3U	$37,671.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	Emanuel Rosario	52kg	1:40.62	2-4-5	3	1. Blo By'em 2. Edelweiss 3. Right Of Rush	18.0L	$33.60
6/6	22/02/2026	17	CLM 4U	$35,235.00	Laurel Park	1609m	SP	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	51kg	1:43.05	3-6-6	6	1. Albert Finnigan 2. Christmas Spirit 3. Maupansant	57.0L	$18.00

Ragtime Scribble (5)5331x75144

Trainer: Ronney W Brown 12 mths 11: 2-0-2

Jockey: Moises Santaella

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: UNION RAGS (USA)

Dam: SCRIBBLE IT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Carpe Diem

Stats

Prize Money$60,352.00

Avg $$5,486.55

Win %18.18%

Place %36.36%

Career11: 2-0-2

Track11: 2-0-2

Distance3: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm9: 2-0-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on July 11 over 1308m, 10 len behind Sokota with 56kg at $4.40. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1308m, 13 len behind Vex with 56kg at $18.30. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 26 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	11/07/2026	29	CLM 3U	$21,190.00	Charles Town	1308m	SP	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:19.62	8-5-4	7	1. Sokota 2. Doc Dallas 3. Win No Joke	10.0L	$4.40
4/7	12/06/2026	34	CLM 3U	$32,218.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:18.49	5-7-4	3	1. Vex 2. C R's Uncle Lino 3. Mo Missile	13.3L	$18.30
1/7	09/05/2026	15	CLM 3U	$27,374.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:29.82	5-3-1	7	1. Ragtime Scribble 2. Paramount's Pick 3. Doc Dallas	2.3L	$5.40
5/6	24/04/2026	42	CLM 3U	$31,878.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	1:27.07	5-5-5	4	1. Soul Catcher 2. Toodleswasmyname 3. Fortunate Son	5.3L	$7.90
7/7	13/03/2026	125	ALLOW 4U	$49,298.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	55.5kg	1:47.41	4-6-7	1	1. Katmandu 2. Direct Appeal 3. Blameitonthefun	16.8L	$6.40
1/6	08/11/2025	16	MDN 3U	$48,244.00	Charles Town	1710m	Fast	Moises Santaella	54kg	1:49.82	5-1-1	1	1. Ragtime Scribble 2. Zaptastic 3. The Commack Kid	7.3L	$3.30

Speedy Sammy (6)732334411

Trainer: Kevin J Joy 12 mths 9: 2-1-3

Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno

Weight: 51.5kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: GOOD SAMARITAN (USA)

Dam: RIOT (USA)

Dam's Sire: City Zip

Stats

Prize Money$42,227.00

Avg $$4,691.89

Win %22.22%

Place %66.67%

Career9: 2-1-3

Track9: 2-1-3

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm8: 2-1-3

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 won by 1.0 len at this track July 23 over 1308m defeating Hamdoun carrying 51.5kg at $3.70. The run before that won by 3 len at this track July 3 over 1308m defeating Baby Bobby carrying 50.5kg at $2.10. Racing well and can win again.

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
1/8	23/07/2026	20	CLM 3U	$19,303.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	51.5kg	1:21.01	3-1-1	8	1. Speedy Sammy 2. Hamdoun 3. Hidden Favor	1.0L	$3.70
1/6	03/07/2026	20	MDN CLM 3U	$19,303.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	50.5kg	1:20.22	1-1-1	1	1. Speedy Sammy 2. Baby Bobby 3. Jaker	3.3L	$2.10
4/10	13/06/2026	49	MDN CLM 3U	$28,591.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	50.5kg	1:21.34	4-6-4	7	1. Hamdoun 2. Jaker 3. C'est La Vie Nick	4.3L	$4.30
4/7	25/04/2026	15	MDN CLM 3	$29,840.00	Charles Town	1308m	SP	V Rodriguez	55.5kg	1:21.47	5-2-4	5	1. Sailor Sam 2. Hamdoun 3. Mustwinagenda	3.3L	$3.10
3/9	10/04/2026	23	MDN CLM 3	$29,840.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	V Rodriguez	55.5kg	1:29.13	3-2-3	4	1. Doc Dallas 2. Knocking Luck 3. Speedy Sammy	7.8L	$5.10
3/8	18/03/2026	25	MDN CLM 3	$28,792.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	V Rodriguez	56kg	1:21.11	3-2-3	5	1. Dribbledrive 2. Hamdoun 3. Speedy Sammy	9.6L	$4.10

Tactics (7)1552445041

Trainer: Jonathan Maldonado (USA)12 mths 12: 2-1-0

Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo

Weight: 55kgs

3 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: TACITUS (USA)

Dam: ALLIYA'S STORY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Super Saver

Stats

Prize Money$62,400.00

Avg $$5,200.00

Win %16.67%

Place %25.00%

Career12: 2-1-0

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance4: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm6: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start won by 7 len at this track July 18 over 1710m defeating Abdicate carrying 53.5kg at $3.70. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 7 at Delaware Park on July 4 over 1710m, 8 len behind First Officer carrying 53.5kg at $7.60. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.

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
1/8	18/07/2026	14	CLM 3U	$20,029.00	Charles Town	1710m	Good	Denis Vicente Araujo	53.5kg	1:48.38	5-1-1	4	1. Tactics 2. Abdicate 3. Monterrey	7.0L	$3.70
4/7	04/07/2026	29	CLM 3U	$26,125.00	Delaware Park	1710m	Fast	Angel Cruz	53.5kg	1:47.58	6-4-4	1	1. First Officer 2. Tug 3. Tall Cotton	8.6L	$7.60
11/12	05/06/2026	22	CLM 3U	$42,957.00	Laurel Park	1710m	FM	Sheldon Russell	54kg	1:43.75	12-11-11	1	1. Sell It 2. Mr Funtastico 3. Celtic Prince	12.1L	$52.00
5/10	14/05/2026	12	CLM 3U	$47,196.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Good	Martin Chuan	53.5kg	1:40.95	10-7-5	2	1. Fairfield Bay 2. Maupansant 3. Majestic Blue	10.8L	$12.50
4/7	02/05/2026	35	CLM 3U	$33,841.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	Carlos Eduardo Lopez	54.5kg	1:40.18	5-4-4	1	1. Lifting 2. Edelweiss 3. Christmas Spirit	12.8L	$4.40
4/7	28/03/2026	22	CLM 3	$39,775.00	Laurel Park	1609m	Fast	Jg Torrealba	55kg	1:42.36	5-7-4	4	1. Sticktothesystem 2. Triathelon 3. Boss Mode	9.3L	$2.50