Charles Town Race 7 - Henry Mercer Memorial S. Stakes
CALL ME MICKY J (2) is a talented colt who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 36 lengths behind Popcorn over 1710m at Listed level at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to hold out. JACK CARSON (3) led all the way to score as favourite on debut over 905m at this track (Dirt) eight weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. CALVIN'S RUN (1) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 905m at this track (Dirt) five weeks ago. Likely improver with bright prospects again. PEDRO'S FANCY MAN (7) accounted for a maiden field over 1308m at this track (Dirt) last start, finishing 10 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Sunday Jr Diaz was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. This is tougher but he is capable of another big run.
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track on August 14 over 905m defeating Pedro's Fancy Man carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:52.96 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 7 in stakes class at Colonial Downs Turf at Colonial Downs Turf on September 7 over 1710m, 36 len behind Popcorn with 54kg at $29.40. The run before that ran last of 8 in Listed grade at Colonial Downs at Colonial Downs on August 2 over 1106m, 15 len behind I Feel Lucky with 54.5kg at $5.60. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
Last Starts 12 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 | 07/09/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $173,611.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | J S Jr Rocco | 54kg | 1:42.37 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $29.40 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $142,653.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | M | J S Jr Rocco | 54.5kg | 1:04.28 | 8-7-8 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $5.60 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN 2 | $313,808.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $23.85 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $67,284.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 54.5kg | 0:54.34 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 3 len at this track on July 24 over 905m defeating Pedro's Fancy Man carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:52.98 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Army Mule out of Saint Penny. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Maximo Chilo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Load To Fire out of Skylar's Trick. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run won by 1.75 len at this track on September 11 over 905m defeating Sights On Juba with 55.5kg at $1.60. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1308m, 10 len behind Pedro's Fancy Man carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
Last Starts 8 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 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $45,694.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:53.19 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:21.82 | 6-1-D1 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:52.96 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $16.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:52.78 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 10 len win at this track on August 29 over 1308m defeating Reportittourlawyer with 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on August 14 over 905m, 5.5 len behind Calvin's Run with 55.5kg at $7.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:21.82 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:52.96 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:52.98 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $28.40 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $47,750.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 0:52.78 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $6.60 |