Charles Town Race 9 - Robert Hilton Memorial S. Stakes
SOLITUDE DUDE (3) went forward last start over 1308m in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga (Dirt) and held on well for second, beaten a nose. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. TAB AT ZANZIBAR (7) won last time out over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) and Manuel Franco, who was aboard that day, keeps the ride. Gets some weight relief this time. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Leading contender. SCULCOS FOLLY (6) is racing well, scoring two back at Listed level at Saratoga (Dirt) before finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1710m at Listed level at Finger Lakes (Dirt). Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will be in this for a long way. BRAVARO (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at Colonial Downs. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field in Listed grade at Ellis Park at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1609m, 4 len behind Igniter carrying 53.5kg at $3.43. Before that won by 1.5 len at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1408m in heavy going defeating Volendam carrying 54.5kg at $2.89. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/08/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.56 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.43 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.89 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.26 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $28.95 |
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 8-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.36 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:42.80 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 7 in stakes class at Colonial Downs at Colonial Downs on August 1 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Sabino Canyon carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Before that 4th of 9 in stakes class at Saratoga at Saratoga on June 3 over 1408m, 9 len behind Sculcos Folly carrying 56kg at $1.88. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 59 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:35.24 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $1.88 |
| 4/12 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,091,703.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:51.71 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $8.79 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $10.90 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3 | $392,297.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:44.52 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:35.68 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.78 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga on July 31 over 1308m, nose behind Local Knowledge with 55.5kg at $7.45. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 in the G1 Woody Stephens Stakes at Saratoga on June 6 over 1408m, 20 len behind Englishman carrying 56kg at $11.56. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:14.89 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.45 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:20.40 | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $11.56 |
| 1/4 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:23.00 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.16 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.46 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:09.07 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 3 len at Listed level at Gulfstream Park at Gulfstream Park on June 27 over 1408m defeating One Hundred Kings carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. The run before that came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Gulfstream Park on May 23 over 1207m defeating Noble J carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 62 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 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:23.23 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $90,782.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:09.36 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 3 | $145,560.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:11.01 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $24.70 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:23.46 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $50.70 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:09.07 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $13.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Unbeaten in four career starts. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run won by 10 len in stakes class at this track at this track on July 18 over 1408m defeating Tricks R For Juba carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. The run before that won by 5 len at this track on July 2 over 905m defeating Bold Boomer with 53.5kg at $1.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $108,853.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Good | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:24.49 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $51,234.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 53.5kg | 0:50.92 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 121 | LR OPEN 3 | $104,749.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:51.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:52.79 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Listed level at Finger Lakes at Finger Lakes on July 13 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Talk To Me Jimmy with 56kg at $1.61. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 5.5 len win at Listed level at Saratoga at Saratoga on June 3 over 1408m defeating B Thedonald carrying 56kg at $4.16. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 46 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 | 13/07/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN 3 | $238,026.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:46.67 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.61 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $278,940.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:21.60 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.16 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $291,121.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:16.85 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.02 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 44 | LR OPEN 3 | $189,607.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Good | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:36.94 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.93 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.72 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $75,090.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:05.47 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Saratoga on July 18 over 1207m defeating Caldo Candy carrying 55.5kg at $3.05. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Saratoga on June 5 over 1308m defeating Criteria with 55kg at $4.49. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 41 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 | 18/07/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $174,165.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:09.82 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.05 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $160,391.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:16.34 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.49 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $116,448.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:11.17 | 4-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.11 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1408m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Corona De Oro carrying 54.5kg at $5.75. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Listed level at Laurel at Laurel on April 18 over 1811m, 11 len behind Taj Mahal carrying 53.5kg at $4.40. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/07/2026 | 79 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Yedsit Hazlewood | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.75 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $218,341.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:52.92 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.57 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.02 |