Colonial Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Handicap
WOLFIE'S DYNAGHOST (6) saluted at Laurel two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in contention on the corner before finishing second over 1911m at Saratoga, beaten 2 lengths. Won't find this as tough so he can recapture winning form. MISSION NORTH (3) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths over this journey at Listed level at this track (Turf). Is yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Rates highly and can measure up. KING'S RIVER (8) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1710m at this track, finishing 5 lengths from the winner. Ticks all the right boxes. WOW WHATA SUMMER (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on August 20 when beaten 7 lengths into sixth at this track (Turf) over 1710m after he was well back on straightening. Best figures measure up nicely. Capable of a strong performance.

Jockey: Gavin Ashton
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on August 15 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Class Photo with 55.5kg at $32.60. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on June 22 over 1811m, 3.5 len behind Papa Yo carrying 53.5kg at $21.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 15/08/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $62,016.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | 1:41.01 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $32.60 |
2/7 | 22/06/2025 | 24 | CLM 4U | $93,313.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:49.36 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $21.70 |
5/6 | 29/05/2025 | 67 | CLM 4U | $85,938.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:22.77 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $10.57 |
8/9 | 23/03/2025 | 147 | CLM 4U | $103,011.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:43.53 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $10.50 |
6/6 | 27/10/2024 | 153 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,370.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:16.43 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $19.80 |
7/7 | 27/05/2024 | 46 | G2 OPEN 3U | $305,810.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 2:03.01 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $41.80 |

Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on August 20 over 1710m, 7 len behind Dripping Gold carrying 55.5kg at $33.90. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on July 26 over 1911m, 2.75 len behind Raptor's carrying 55.5kg at $9.40.
Last Starts 24 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 | 20/08/2025 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,031.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.19 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $33.90 |
2/7 | 26/07/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1911m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:54.45 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.40 |
7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,331.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:36.53 | 6-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $24.00 |
3/9 | 16/05/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,031.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:40.58 | 8-6-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $8.30 |
6/8 | 03/05/2025 | 197 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,438.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:34.29 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $84.90 |
7/8 | 18/10/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $81,792.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:34.37 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track LR August 16 over 1710m defeating Gigante with 56kg at $2.40. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Air Recruit carrying 56kg at $3.90.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 16/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $193,798.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:40.67 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
3/10 | 11/07/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:41.40 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $75,469.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Forest Boyce | 57kg | 1:34.82 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
1/3 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN STPLE 4 | $78,125.00 | Great Meadow | 4023m | FM | Graham Watters | 68.5kg | 5:03.60 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $2.40 |
1/6 | 05/04/2025 | 169 | MDN STPLE 4U | $47,923.00 | Old Dominion Hounds | 3621m | Good | Graham Watters | 66kg | 4:02.00 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
1/7 | 18/10/2024 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $77,616.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Forest Boyce | 54.5kg | 1:40.62 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1710m, 7 len behind Public Defender with 56kg at $42.80. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track in LR on July 18 over 1710m, 19 len behind Repo Rocks carrying 55.5kg at $9.70.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:39.92 | 7-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $42.80 |
3/6 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,131.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:42.11 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $9.70 |
1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 55 | CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | Good | T Pompell | 56kg | 1:30.65 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
3/5 | 03/05/2025 | 57 | HCP 3U | $45,312.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T Pompell | 54.5kg | 1:39.53 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.70 |
4/8 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | CLM 4U | $36,918.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:48.00 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.80 |
4/9 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $37,037.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.40 |

Jockey: Antonio Gallardo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Saratoga on August 20 over 1609m, 6 len behind Loco Abarrio with 56kg at $5.50. The run before that of 10 at Woodbine in G2 on July 20 over 1408m, 12 len behind Cruden Bay carrying 55kg at $64.80.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 20/08/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $105,426.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
9/10 | 20/07/2025 | 59 | G2 OPEN 3U | $267,584.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1408m | Good | Jalon L Samuel | 55kg | 1:21.98 | 9-8-9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $64.80 |
5/7 | 22/05/2025 | 201 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $188,594.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:22.95 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.95 |
6/6 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 35.5L | $17.90 |
2/8 | 12/10/2024 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $180,646.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:47.84 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 31/08/2024 | 65 | ALLOW 3U | $230,415.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:41.98 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Saratoga on August 1 over 1911m, 2 len behind Goldeneye carrying 56.5kg at $1.65. The race before that came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Laurel LR June 28 over 1811m defeating Crystal Quest with 54.5kg at $7.10.
Last Starts 43 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 | 01/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $193,798.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | 1:54.36 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.65 |
1/7 | 28/06/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $194,401.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 54.5kg | 1:45.83 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.10 |
5/9 | 01/06/2025 | 435 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $187,714.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1509m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:29.29 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $5.80 |
7/11 | 23/03/2024 | 98 | G3 OPEN 4U | $461,538.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:49.33 | 2-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $2.90 |
1/8 | 16/12/2023 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $188,537.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Conner | 56kg | 1:43.51 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.99 |
1/6 | 05/11/2023 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3U | $275,157.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:42.52 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.85 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1609m, 11 len behind Dear Dad with 55.5kg at $101.60. Second-up ran last of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1106m, 7 len behind Whenigettoheaven carrying 53.5kg at $106.90.
Last Starts 14 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 | 30/08/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 53.5kg | 1:01.74 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $106.90 |
8/9 | 06/08/2025 | 277 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Weston Hamilton | 55.5kg | 1:35.95 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $101.60 |
8/11 | 02/11/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $82,953.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 55kg | 1:49.11 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $35.10 |
5/10 | 13/10/2024 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $78,324.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 54.5kg | 1:41.86 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $98.50 |
10/10 | 03/10/2024 | 33 | LR OPEN 3 | $195,087.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 54.5kg | 1:35.64 | 8-10-10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $97.00 |
4/9 | 31/08/2024 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $230,415.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 53kg | 1:41.98 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $47.70 |

Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1710m, 5 len behind One Time Willard with 56kg at $23.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1710m, 5 len behind Public Defender with 56kg at $13.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 21/08/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $135,659.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:41.96 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $23.80 |
2/8 | 09/08/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:39.92 | 4-5-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 20/06/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $74,650.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Fast | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:53.28 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
5/7 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $75,469.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:34.82 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $129,609.00 | Pimlico | 1811m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:49.04 | 8-3-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
2/8 | 25/04/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $43,898.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:36.03 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $24.80 |

Jockey: Victor Carrasco
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently in a small field at Delaware Park on August 13 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Understudy Kitty carrying 51kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on July 18 over 1106m, 5 len behind Showstopper Copper with 53.5kg at $3.20.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 13/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $72,868.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Yan Rodriguez | 51kg | 1:45.12 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
2/5 | 18/07/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,131.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:03.69 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
7/10 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,947.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 53kg | 1:01.83 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $18.80 |
6/7 | 17/05/2025 | 189 | LR OPEN 3 | $156,250.00 | Pimlico | 1609m | Good | V Carrasco | 53.5kg | 1:40.25 | 1-5-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $14.40 |
5/5 | 09/11/2024 | 20 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:10.45 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $20.50 |
1/8 | 20/10/2024 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $71,676.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:03.36 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |