Charles Town Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
HAMDOUN (2) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 17 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1308m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Makes plenty of appeal. VEKOMA VELOCITY (1) is back from a break of ten weeks. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when fifth over 1609m at Timonium (Dirt). Should be hard to stop. WHATCHASAYNOW (5) could only manage sixth on dirt over 1811m at Laurel Turf two back then couldn't find the top-three on turf over 1710m at Laurel Turf more recently. In the mix on his best efforts. LET 'ER SIZZLE (6) was beaten 16 lengths into sixth over 1609m at Laurel four weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last in a small field at Timonium on August 29 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Lomax carrying 52.5kg at $2.40. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park on January 8 over 1207m, 3 len behind My Man Money with 55.5kg at $4.30. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/08/2026 | 71 | CLM 3U | $22,432.00 | Timonium | 1609m | Fast | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 52.5kg | 1:43.13 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,319.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | 1:41.77 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,804.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54.5kg | 1:40.18 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,296.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54kg | 1:25.23 | 4-6-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,485.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jg Torrealba | 54.5kg | 1:39.35 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.90 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $45,124.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Kleiner A Mejias | 52.5kg | 1:42.74 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $19.70 |
Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on October 21 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Municipal with 55kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on October 1 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Axel Foley with 55kg at $3.20. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 17 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 | 21/10/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $19,109.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55kg | 1:20.50 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,109.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55kg | 1:28.39 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $18,472.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:20.52 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 9/9 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | CLM 3U | $18,973.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | 1:28.07 | 5-1-DQ | 6 |
| 99.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $27,960.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53kg | 1:20.54 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $19,303.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:21.01 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Larry C. Reynolds
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on October 16 over 1408m, 14 len behind Rock Of Ages carrying 55kg at $23.30. The run before that 4th of 7 at Colonial Downs on August 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Gigline carrying 51.5kg at $2.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/10/2026 | 61 | CLM 3U | $31,466.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | L C Reynolds | 55kg | 1:26.92 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $23.30 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Taylor Kingsley | 51.5kg | 1:36.65 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,639.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:37.30 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,639.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 53.5kg | 1:37.43 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,630.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:37.08 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $63,110.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $27.50 |
Jockey: J. D. Acosta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run 9th of 12 at Laurel Turf on October 25 over 1710m, 12 len behind Grey Biggsy with 51.5kg at $69.20. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Laurel Turf on October 3 over 1811m, 27 len behind Play It Cool with 54kg at $16.40. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/10/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $47,356.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Emanuel Rosario | 51.5kg | 1:44.90 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $69.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/10/2026 | 51 | CLM 3U | $40,690.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Good | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:57.04 | 1-6-6 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $16.40 |
| 7/9 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $49,215.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54.5kg | 1:35.75 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $78.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/07/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,125.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Jomar Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.30 |
| 12/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,476.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:03.32 | 10-12-12 | 7 |
| 49.0L | $20.30 |
| 6/6 | 31/05/2026 | 218 | MDN CLM 3 | $35,160.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $14.80 |
Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno
Weight: 51.5kgs
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At the latest run ran last in a small field at Laurel on October 10 over 1609m, 16 len behind Lucky Tin Tin with 51kg at $10.70. The start before that 11th of 13 at Delaware Park on September 12 over 1106m, 13 len behind Dip Fantasia carrying 51.5kg at $11. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/10/2026 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $29,914.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 51kg | 1:42.19 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $10.70 |
| 11/13 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $31,944.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.5kg | 1:05.79 | 9-9-11 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $21,398.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.5kg | 1:13.90 | 1-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.40 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 51.5kg | 1:14.94 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $19,971.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 54kg | 1:07.45 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 22/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $20,319.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Sarah Hess | 54kg | 1:13.33 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at this track on October 23 over 1408m defeating Mustwinagenda with 56kg at $5.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on September 12 over 1308m, 6 len behind Awegod with 54.5kg at $7.90. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 15 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 | 23/10/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,109.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 56kg | 1:29.28 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.70 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,472.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 54.5kg | 1:21.56 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.90 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $36.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/08/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:36.49 | 1-8-10 | 12 |
| 20.6L | $32.80 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Carlos Montalvo | 53.5kg | 1:37.84 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $62.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 176 | MDN 3U | $126,996.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:02.49 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $29.50 |
Jockey: Warren Ebow Iii
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Laurel Turf on October 2 over 1106m, 16 len behind Gimme Two Shots carrying 55.5kg at $75.30. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 12 at Laurel Turf on October 25 over 1710m, 11 len behind Grey Biggsy with 55.5kg at $110.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/10/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $47,356.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martina Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:44.90 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $110.80 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2026 | 84 | CLM 3U | $45,517.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:04.49 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $75.30 |
| 10/12 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $62,591.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 56kg | 1:36.87 | 5-11-10 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $57.70 |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $39,498.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Sarah Hess | 55.5kg | 1:48.95 | 1-7-7 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $31.40 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $24,233.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $32.70 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $47,196.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | 1:40.95 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $64.10 |
Jockey: Carlos J. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently ran second last of 7 at this track on October 21 over 1308m, 11 len behind Municipal with 53.5kg at $8.60. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track on October 2 over 1308m defeating Royces Ride carrying 53.5kg at $5.70. Fully tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 17 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 | 21/10/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $19,109.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 53.5kg | 1:20.50 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $8.60 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,109.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 53.5kg | 1:20.56 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.70 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,472.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 53kg | 1:27.15 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $4.70 |
| 9/11 | 28/08/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 53.5kg | 1:34.81 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $73.20 |
| 7/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $39,943.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:10.07 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $41.30 |