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Charles Town Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming

CULMINATE (1) finished fifth two runs back at this track (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 2.75 lengths after being in contention on the turn over 905m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. TRANSACTIONAL GUY (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1106m at Colonial Downs Inner Turf, beaten 6 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the bend. This is a nice drop in grade so he will be hard to beat. BACKNTHEWOODS (4) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 905m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. KING KONTIE (6) has not won for a long while. Last raced on July 24 when beaten 5 lengths into fourth at this track (Dirt) over 905m after being prominent until the final stages. Good enough on his day and can play a prominent role.

Race Time:2:38 AM

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:905m

Culminate (1)7315653251

Trainer: Perez Michelle R Knoblauch 12 mths 17: 3-1-2

Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno

Weight: 54kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: COMPLEXITY (USA)

Dam: PRIVY COUNCIL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Majesticperfection

Stats

Prize Money$64,197.00

Avg $$3,776.29

Win %17.65%

Place %35.29%

Career17: 3-1-2

Track11: 2-1-2

Distance9: 2-0-2

Tr / Dist9: 2-0-2

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm13: 1-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic4: 1-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 44-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track June 25 over 905m defeating Excitable Boy with 52kg at $3.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1308m, 5 len behind Emirates Honor with 56kg at $5.80. No reason he cannot salute again.

Last Starts 45 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	25/06/2026	20	CLM 3U	$20,363.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	52kg	0:51.87	5-1-1	2	1. Culminate 2. Excitable Boy 3. Tun Tavern	2.8L	$3.70
5/9	05/06/2026	29	CLM 3U	$20,363.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:20.15	2-2-5	3	1. Emirates Honor 2. Doc Dallas 3. Bossme	4.8L	$5.80
2/8	07/05/2026	34	CLM 3U	$20,391.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	1:29.83	1-1-2	5	1. Malibu Knight 2. Culminate 3. Bossme	4.3L	$6.10
3/6	03/04/2026	30	CLM 3U	$21,252.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Bueno Nomar Arroyo	51.5kg	0:53.33	5-3-3	2	1. Pops Harper 2. Tun Tavern 3. Culminate	4.3L	$2.30
5/5	04/03/2026	27	CLM 4U	$20,506.00	Charles Town	905m	M	Omelio G Francis	56kg	0:51.90	1-2-5	5	1. Go Go Prancer 2. Brd Computing 3. Colt Rock	9.8L	$9.40
6/6	05/02/2026	55	ALLOW 4U	$45,221.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Justin Lewis	56kg	0:52.77	4-4-6	5	1. Pleasenthanku 2. Excellent Timing 3. Claw	10.4L	$37.30

Gabriel Seven (2)162x139096

Trainer: Keturah E Obed-Letts (USA)12 mths 35: 7-4-6

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G

Sire: STREET MAGICIAN (USA)

Dam: MY T SWIFT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Spring At Last

Stats

Prize Money$160,904.00

Avg $$4,597.26

Win %20.00%

Place %48.57%

Career35: 7-4-6

Track22: 4-1-5

Distance5: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-1

Firm27: 4-3-6

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1308m, 25 len behind Nola Boss with 56kg at $39.40. The race before that ran second last of 10 at this track on June 27 over 905m, 7 len behind Zio Lorenzo with 56kg at $23.10. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

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
6/8	18/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$22,787.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	Javier Rivera	56kg	1:19.72	8-7-6	8	1. Nola Boss 2. Oleg 3. Jester's Song	25.3L	$39.40
9/10	27/06/2026	21	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	905m	Good	Javier Rivera	56kg	0:51.89	8-9-9	6	1. Zio Lorenzo 2. Nola Boss 3. Gold Fiber	7.5L	$23.10
10/10	06/06/2026	42	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	L C Reynolds	57kg	1:19.90	8-8-10	10	1. Rainy Skies 2. Happy Jaunt 3. Nola Boss	30.0L	$8.20
9/10	25/04/2026	42	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	1308m	SP	Javier Rivera	57kg	1:19.98	9-4-9	10	1. Chasing Colton 2. Macron 3. Motskari	16.5L	$4.60
3/9	14/03/2026	14	CLM 4U	$22,051.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Javier Rivera	57kg	1:20.04	5-1-3	7	1. Masterwork 2. Macron 3. Gabriel Seven	7.5L	$2.90
1/10	28/02/2026	84	CLM 4U	$13,624.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Javier Rivera	57kg	1:20.28	5-1-1	9	1. Gabriel Seven 2. Ridiculous 3. Subject To Change	4.5L	$10.30

Transactional Guy (3)3461521085

Trainer: Michael E Jones Jnr 12 mths 13: 3-1-2

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MACLEAN'S MUSIC (USA)

Dam: ALIQUIPPA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Yes It's True

Stats

Prize Money$103,400.00

Avg $$7,953.85

Win %23.08%

Place %46.15%

Career13: 3-1-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-2

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm10: 3-1-2

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 2-1-1

Comments

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 24 over 1106m, 6 len behind Outlaw Country with 55.5kg at $21.60. The start before that ran last of 8 at Mountaineer Park on June 28 over 1006m, 15 len behind Midnight Show with 55.5kg at $27.20. Expected to finish much closer.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	24/07/2026	26	CLM 3U	$52,250.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	Good	Jeiron Barbosa	55.5kg	1:03.31	2-2-5	2	1. Outlaw Country 2. Mi Dinero 3. Great Heavens	6.3L	$21.60
8/8	28/06/2026	29	ALLOW 3U	$30,683.00	Mountaineer Park	1006m	M	L A Batista	55.5kg	0:59.05	6-8-8	8	1. Midnight Show 2. Mac Daddy 3. Golden Candy	15.5L	$27.20
10/10	30/05/2026	34	HCP 3U	$41,732.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Good	Jeiron Barbosa	57kg	1:03.12	4-5-10	10	1. Noble Jon 2. Upsidedown Man 3. Claudee Boy	8.3L	$7.80
1/7	26/04/2026	14	CLM 3U	$43,668.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	Micah J Husbands	56kg	1:04.19	1-2-1	6	1. Transactional Guy 2. Adios Mate 3. Carcone	1.0L	$5.20
2/6	12/04/2026	37	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	Fast	Samy Camacho	56kg	0:57.02	1-1-2	6	1. Beauty Bolt 2. Transactional Guy 3. Santal	0.5L	$2.70
5/7	06/03/2026	35	CLM 4U	$34,410.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	Fast	L Panici	56kg	0:56.71	5-2-5	3	1. Maitre D 2. Lazio 3. Santal	5.0L	$7.80

Backnthewoods (4)4456556542

Trainer: Jose Corrales 12 mths 57: 8-4-9

Jockey: Charlie Munoz

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Chestnut G

Sire: FLASHBACK (USA)

Dam: KISS IN THE FOREST (USA)

Dam's Sire: Forest Wildcat

Stats

Prize Money$552,291.00

Avg $$9,689.32

Win %14.04%

Place %36.84%

Career57: 8-4-9

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance1: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up5: 1-1-0

2nd Up5: 1-0-1

Firm39: 6-2-5

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on July 30 over 905m, 4 len behind Larz carrying 56kg at $15.90. The run before that 4th of 9 at Laurel on June 26 over 1106m, 4 len behind Laddie Dance carrying 54kg at $36.70. Can improve again. Top chance.

Last Starts 10 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	30/07/2026	34	CLM 3U	$24,673.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Charlie Munoz	56kg	0:51.92	2-3-2	5	1. Larz 2. Backnthewoods 3. Zio Lorenzo	3.8L	$15.90
4/9	26/06/2026	19	CLM 3U	$33,222.00	Laurel Park	1106m	Fast	Charlie Munoz	54kg	1:05.28	6-3-4	7	1. Laddie Dance 2. City Panda 3. Icing	4.1L	$36.70
5/5	07/06/2026	17	CLM 3U	$28,312.00	Laurel Park	1408m	Fast	Jorge F Hernandez	56kg	1:25.62	4-5-5	1	1. Woodline 2. Pit Stop Man 3. Seven's Eleven	23.5L	$15.50
6/7	21/05/2026	62	CLM 3U	$22,346.00	Delaware Park	1106m	M	Emanuel Rosario	52kg	1:06.28	3-7-6	7	1. Float On 2. Rolly 3. Inter Miami, Prom Knight	6.0L	$3.90
5/5	20/03/2026	14	HCP 4U	$51,966.00	Laurel Park	1207m	Fast	Tais Lyapustina	54kg	1:11.48	4-5-5	1	1. Don't Wait Up 2. Uncle Cat 3. Radical Right	13.5L	$34.30
5/6	06/03/2026	29	CLM 4U	$25,281.00	Laurel Park	1106m	M	Matilda Burnham	56kg	1:05.91	1-3-5	6	1. Spotted Bull 2. Breezing Up 3. Kbcya Later	11.5L	$4.60

Gold Fiber (5)1544425336

Trainer: Miguel Ramos 12 mths 43: 11-7-4

Jockey: Javier Rivera

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: FIBER SONDE (USA)

Dam: MRS STROUD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$250,379.00

Avg $$5,822.77

Win %25.58%

Place %51.16%

Career43: 11-7-4

Track43: 11-7-4

Distance41: 11-6-4

Tr / Dist41: 11-6-4

1st Up3: 0-1-1

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm33: 8-6-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on July 30 over 905m, 15 len behind Larz with 56kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 905m, 4 len behind Boss E Boogs carrying 53kg at $2. Not going well enough to win this.

Last Starts 10 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	30/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$24,673.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	C Hiraldo	56kg	0:51.92	6-4-6	2	1. Larz 2. Backnthewoods 3. Zio Lorenzo	15.0L	$12.00
3/7	09/07/2026	12	CLM 3U	$24,673.00	Charles Town	905m	M	Jose Y Diaz	53kg	0:52.08	3-5-3	5	1. Boss E Boogs 2. King Kontie 3. Gold Fiber	4.3L	$2.00
3/10	27/06/2026	16	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	905m	Good	Jose Y Diaz	51.5kg	0:51.89	4-1-3	3	1. Zio Lorenzo 2. Nola Boss 3. Gold Fiber	1.0L	$7.60
5/7	11/06/2026	12	CLM 3U	$23,710.00	Charles Town	905m	M	Jose Y Diaz	51kg	0:53.11	3-4-5	7	1. Boss E Boogs 2. Take Your Time 3. Fiber Strong	6.1L	$1.70
2/9	30/05/2026	28	CLM 3U	$23,743.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Jose Y Diaz	51kg	1:20.47	2-3-2	2	1. Hurricane Alert 2. Gold Fiber 3. Valhalla's Palace	2.5L	$7.70
4/7	02/05/2026	45	CLM 3U	$23,743.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Javier Rivera	56kg	0:53.15	3-2-4	4	1. Cajun Joe 2. High Strike 3. Probale Ten	4.8L	$3.50

King Kontie (6)24221x7x24

Trainer: Jaime Cruz 12 mths 18: 3-7-2

Jockey: Maximo Chilo

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: KARAKONTIE (JPN)

Dam: JUMELLE SPRINGS (USA)

Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Stats

Prize Money$244,262.00

Avg $$13,570.11

Win %16.67%

Place %66.67%

Career18: 3-7-2

Track11: 1-6-0

Distance9: 1-4-0

Tr / Dist9: 1-4-0

1st Up5: 1-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-2-1

Firm14: 3-3-2

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at this track on July 9 over 905m, 2.5 len behind Boss E Boogs with 56kg at $6.10. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on July 24 over 905m, 5 len behind Silver Saber carrying 57kg at $8.10. Among the better chances.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	24/07/2026	15	CLM 3U	$28,447.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Maximo Chilo	57kg	0:52.27	1-3-4	7	1. Silver Saber 2. Dadsnumbronehelpr 3. Bold Rock	4.8L	$8.10
2/7	09/07/2026	348	CLM 3U	$24,673.00	Charles Town	905m	M	Sunday Jr Diaz	56kg	0:52.08	5-2-2	3	1. Boss E Boogs 2. King Kontie 3. Gold Fiber	2.5L	$6.10
7/7	26/07/2025	68	ALLOW 3U	$48,471.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	54.5kg	0:51.63	5-6-7	3	1. Time To Rock 2. Claw 3. George	11.0L	$10.80
1/6	19/05/2025	32	ALLOW 3U	$29,688.00	Mountaineer Park	1006m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	54.5kg	1:00.28	4-1-1	1	1. King Kontie 2. Peaceful Warrior 3. Bold Rock	1.8L	$1.10
2/7	17/04/2025	33	ALLOW 3U	$47,604.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	54.5kg	0:52.65	4-1-2	4	1. Cecil The Great 2. King Kontie 3. Bail Is Denied	0.5L	$1.10
2/6	15/03/2025	17	ALLOW 3U	$47,227.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Arnaldo Bocachica	54.5kg	0:52.78	1-1-2	4	1. Im The Director 2. King Kontie 3. Bertram Flight	0.3L	$1.50

Smooth Rico (7)9845034734

Trainer: Dewayne C Johnson 12 mths 55: 7-3-7

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: HANDSOME MIKE (USA)

Dam: BRISSON (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

Stats

Prize Money$198,640.00

Avg $$3,611.64

Win %12.73%

Place %30.91%

Career55: 7-3-7

Track27: 2-0-3

Distance6: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist6: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-1-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm49: 5-3-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-1-0

Comments

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on July 30 over 905m, 6 len behind Shea D World with 57kg at $19.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on June 13 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Camp David carrying 57kg at $13.90. Needs to improve.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	30/07/2026	47	CLM 3U	$14,078.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Sunday Jr Diaz	57kg	0:51.80	7-7-4	1	1. Shea D World 2. Palm Island 3. Sutton Valley	6.5L	$19.50
3/8	13/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$13,529.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:27.66	3-5-3	2	1. Camp David 2. Starship Mocha 3. Smooth Rico	1.8L	$13.90
7/8	29/05/2026	27	CLM 3U	$13,547.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:20.76	1-7-7	1	1. Cowboy At Heart 2. Camp David 3. Macron	11.0L	$7.10
4/6	02/05/2026	21	CLM 3U	$13,547.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:26.82	2-3-4	2	1. Motskari 2. Shea D World 3. Rol Again Dancer	14.3L	$11.30
3/8	11/04/2026	8	CLM 3U	$14,119.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:20.68	6-2-3	6	1. Shea D World 2. Rol Again Dancer 3. Smooth Rico	6.0L	$22.40
10/10	03/04/2026	34	CLM 3U	$22,853.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Moises Santaella	57kg	1:28.97	10-9-10	7	1. Strava 2. Macron 3. Motskari	16.0L	$58.60

Mon Gateau (8)4x82465307

Trainer: Michael G Atkins (USA)12 mths 37: 7-5-6

Jockey: Jacqueline A. Davis

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: MCCRAKEN (USA)

Dam: HOT FUN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Latent Heat

Stats

Prize Money$156,196.00

Avg $$4,221.51

Win %18.92%

Place %48.65%

Career37: 7-5-6

Track32: 6-5-6

Distance7: 1-0-3

Tr / Dist6: 0-0-3

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm28: 6-4-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1308m, 28 len behind Nola Boss carrying 56kg at $31.10. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 27 over 905m, 10 len behind Zio Lorenzo with 56kg at $6.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

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
7/8	18/07/2026	21	CLM 3U	$22,787.00	Charles Town	1308m	Good	C Hiraldo	56kg	1:19.72	6-6-7	6	1. Nola Boss 2. Oleg 3. Jester's Song	28.1L	$31.10
10/10	27/06/2026	22	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	905m	Good	Christian Maldonado	56kg	0:51.89	6-10-10	9	1. Zio Lorenzo 2. Nola Boss 3. Gold Fiber	10.0L	$6.30
3/7	05/06/2026	50	CLM 3U	$21,897.00	Charles Town	905m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	56kg	0:51.77	5-4-3	5	1. Imperial King 2. Hopping Henry 3. Mon Gateau	4.8L	$10.70
5/6	16/04/2026	14	CLM 3U	$24,745.00	Charles Town	1408m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	56kg	1:28.34	4-4-5	6	1. Mo Joke 2. Coronation Time 3. Larz	25.5L	$6.80
6/7	02/04/2026	15	HCP 3U	$35,517.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Christian Maldonado	55.5kg	1:20.73	6-6-6	1	1. Thank Ya Pete 2. General Issue 3. Prichard	14.0L	$48.90
4/5	18/03/2026	21	CLM 4U	$23,876.00	Charles Town	1308m	Fast	Moises Santaella	54kg	1:19.75	1-3-4	1	1. Socially Awkward 2. Ray's Blue Wagon 3. Rhumjar	10.0L	$3.40