Colonial Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
CAP'N DUSTY (3) was ridden quietly then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 4 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1609m at this track a month ago. Steps up in journey today. Jorge Ruiz sticks. Likely to feature. NEON NIGHTS (2) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Oaklawn Park when returning from a spell last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. DEADPAN (1) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at Laurel (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1710m at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by 0.3 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Finds a tougher race but another win beckons. CURLY LARRY AND MO (4) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start over 1710m at Laurel (Turf), beaten 5 lengths. Should be peaking. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track July 18 over 1710m in the wet defeating Keen Surge with 56kg at $1.80. Before that ran last in a small field at Laurel on May 24 over 1710m, 7 len behind Traffic Master with 56kg at $2.30.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 18/07/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Heavy | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
6/6 | 24/05/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $80,008.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |
3/6 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $78,275.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Good | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:55.43 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
2/5 | 15/03/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $126,783.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 56kg | 1:41.52 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.80 |
3/7 | 03/01/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $69,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:28.08 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.70 |
8/12 | 07/12/2024 | 174 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,991.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:40.14 | 11-11-8 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Churchill Downs May 18 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Dai Vernon carrying 56kg at $16.27. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Oaklawn Park March 2 over 1710m defeating Django carrying 52.5kg at $9.90.
Last Starts 82 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 | 18/05/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $16.27 |
7/8 | 13/04/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $107,029.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56kg | 1:44.88 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 02/03/2025 | 79 | CLM 3U | $99,518.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 52.5kg | 1:44.34 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.90 |
9/9 | 13/12/2024 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $103,236.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:38.87 | 3-8-9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $12.20 |
1/7 | 10/11/2024 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:36.88 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.26 |
4/9 | 20/09/2024 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,235.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:22.32 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $19.92 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at Laurel on June 15 over 1106m, 6 len behind Barzini carrying 56kg at $16.20. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track on July 10 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mister Abarrio with 56kg at $14.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 10/07/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:35.94 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
8/10 | 15/06/2025 | 274 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,947.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:01.83 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $16.20 |
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $90,441.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | P Morales | 55kg | 1:43.87 | 12-12-9 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $11.30 |
1/9 | 16/08/2024 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $134,409.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:42.43 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
1/10 | 27/07/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 35 | $69,932.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jamie Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:41.62 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
2/9 | 06/07/2024 | 34 | MDN CLM 35 | $65,782.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:34.32 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Laurel on June 27 over 1710m, 5 len behind Naptown with 57kg at $3.10. The run before that 5th of 9 at Pimlico on May 16 over 1609m, 6 len behind Sharp Tones carrying 56kg at $26.90.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 27/06/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $64,075.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 57kg | 1:39.95 | 9-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
5/9 | 16/05/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,031.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $26.90 |
10/10 | 09/04/2025 | 327 | ALLOW 4U | $207,668.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:03.85 | 5-10-10 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $44.14 |
7/7 | 17/05/2024 | 189 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $91,804.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 37.8L | $5.90 |
8/10 | 10/11/2023 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,786.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:40.94 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $10.60 |
1/8 | 09/09/2023 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $89,645.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 53kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 55 days. Resuming 5th of 7 at Pimlico in LR on May 17 over 1609m, 6 len behind Reagan's Wit carrying 53.5kg at $6.20. Second-up second last of 10 at Laurel on June 15 over 1106m, 14 len behind Barzini carrying 53.5kg at $9.20.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,947.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:01.83 | 3-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $9.20 |
5/7 | 17/05/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $156,250.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:40.25 | 5-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.20 |
4/6 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $160,514.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:45.73 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $13.20 |
2/8 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $161,290.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:38.96 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
1/4 | 26/12/2024 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $90,909.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53kg | 1:47.30 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
2/12 | 28/11/2024 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $89,802.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | David Cohen | 53kg | 1:39.48 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Lone Star Park June 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Dominant Spirit with 55.5kg at $28.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Sam Houston Park January 18 over 1673m defeating Jute Box with 55.5kg at $5.90.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:35.58 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $28.30 |
6/7 | 24/05/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $52,344.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:40.56 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $19.80 |
7/7 | 27/04/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,112.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 54kg | 1:11.14 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $12.40 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3 | $54,675.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | M | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:40.79 | 8-6-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |
7/10 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $55,377.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:38.74 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $42.20 |
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $55,377.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:43.20 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $58.20 |

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Delaware Park on June 14 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Light Mood with 54.5kg at $24.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on May 28 over 1673m, 9 len behind Mika with 54.5kg at $5.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $102,644.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:43.59 | 7-5-8 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $24.30 |
2/6 | 28/05/2025 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $71,875.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | SP | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
7/7 | 10/05/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN 3 | $159,375.00 | Monmouth Park | 1673m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 53kg | 1:41.06 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $35.10 |
6/6 | 04/03/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3 | $120,385.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:52.71 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 05/02/2025 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $80,515.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:50.06 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
1/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $77,042.00 | Parx | 1408m | SP | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:28.58 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Laurel on June 27 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Naptown carrying 55.5kg at $19. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on June 16 over 1673m, 6 len behind Drunk On Sake with 56kg at $5.40.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 27/06/2025 | 11 | CLM 3U | $64,075.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 55.5kg | 1:39.95 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
3/6 | 16/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $32,659.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | H Villa-Gomez | 56kg | 1:42.06 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $5.40 |
2/6 | 26/05/2025 | 212 | CLM 3U | $32,812.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | H Villa-Gomez | 56kg | 1:38.64 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
4/10 | 26/10/2024 | 15 | CLM 3U | $40,434.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:43.44 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
1/10 | 11/10/2024 | 20 | CLM 3U | $39,306.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:43.98 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
4/12 | 21/09/2024 | 23 | CLM 3U | $40,882.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 57kg | 1:48.29 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on June 29 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Irideo with 52.5kg at $77.90. Second run from a spell second last of 8 at this track on July 12 over 1811m, 9 len behind Goldeneye carrying 55.5kg at $50.50.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $122,324.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Good | D E Centeno | 55.5kg | 1:49.23 | 6-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $50.50 |
5/10 | 29/06/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $62,208.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Yolber Torres | 52.5kg | 1:34.00 | 9-7-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $77.90 |
6/7 | 19/04/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $87,061.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:35.02 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.80 |
8/10 | 19/03/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $86,677.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $31.30 |
1/9 | 19/02/2025 | 82 | ALLOW 4U | $85,346.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | SP | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 1:45.25 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.10 |
8/10 | 29/11/2024 | 54 | ALLOW 3U | $80,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:42.94 | 7-10-8 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.70 |