Charles Town Race 7 - John Mckee Memorial S. Stakes
CRYSTAL VEIL (2) landed her maiden success over this course and distance last time, scoring by 5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and she looks certain to measure up again. A NOTABLE NATURE (7) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 14 lengths away in third over 1308m at this track (Dirt) when she was always up in the leading division. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within her grasp. ON A PEDESTAL (4) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 905m at this track (Dirt) eight days ago. Has upside and is well placed to feature again. KICKIN' WITH CAITY (5) had admirers on debut last time out over 905m at this track (Dirt) but was safely held in third, beaten 10 lengths. Better for that outing and is expected to run well.
Jockey: Alexis Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1308m, 26 len behind Pedro's Fancy Man carrying 54kg at $30.40. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:21.82 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $30.40 |
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 905m, 6 len behind Jack Carson with 54kg at $3.90. Last start scored a big 5 len win at this track on August 14 over 905m defeating A Notable Nature carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 0:52.98 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 0:52.98 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Paynter out of Goodness Gracious. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Jose Montano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at this track on September 10 over 905m defeating Ghost Busta carrying 55.5kg at $2.10. Can make it two-for-two.
Last Starts 9 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $45,694.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jose Montano | 55.5kg | 0:52.88 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on August 14 over 905m, 10 len behind Crystal Veil carrying 53kg at $4.20. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening her account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 53kg | 0:52.98 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1308m, 14 len behind Pedro's Fancy Man carrying 54kg at $3.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on August 14 over 905m, 5 len behind Crystal Veil with 55.5kg at $2.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Lopez | 54kg | 1:21.82 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 55.5kg | 0:52.98 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | J D Acosta | 54kg | 0:52.98 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | G Larrosa | 54kg | 0:52.78 | 7-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Golden Years out of Follow The Whales. Happy to watch and learn this time.