Colonial Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
FLAMENCO STAR (10) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 5 lengths away in third over 1710m at Laurel Turf (Turf). Should be prominent in the run despite the wide draw. Has the talent to figure prominently. DARE DEFYING (6) is a four-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. THE FED'S PLOT (7) was well fancied last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth over 1710m at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf (Turf), beaten 3.5 lengths after he got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest. GREAT HUNT (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in second over 1609m at Belterra Park Turf. Nicely placed to take this out.

Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Laurel Turf on May 31 over 1710m, 8 len behind Golf Cart Ryder with 53.5kg at $27.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on June 5 over 1609m, 53 len behind Ufo with 54.5kg at $4.80. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 29 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Mystic Isle carrying 54kg at $16.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 20 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 | 05/06/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,749.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:40.37 | 2-5-5 | 5 |
| 53.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:38.31 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $16.30 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:38.25 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $12.20 |
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:45.23 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:48.07 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.60 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 138 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 3-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at Belterra Park Turf on June 3 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Discombobulaator with 56.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on May 1 over 1710m, 4 len behind Efficacy with 56.5kg at $3.70. Cannot be ruled out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/06/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,644.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:35.81 | 2-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,933.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:44.84 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 4U | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 55.5kg | 1:37.84 | 3-6-D2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $48.70 |
| 8/12 | 28/03/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 57kg | 1:37.24 | 8-8-8 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $60.30 |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 55.5kg | 1:24.92 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $15.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $26,391.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Marleni Noguera | 54.5kg | 1:48.29 | 1-6-7 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $35.70 |

Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Delaware Park Turf on June 11 over 1673m, 7 len behind Galatown Guy carrying 54kg at $10.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at Delaware Park on May 27 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Mentor with 51.5kg at $6.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 54kg | 1:41.64 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $10.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | 59 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,520.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | M | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:42.11 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.60 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,733.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:06.30 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/4 | 12/03/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:12.90 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | J S Jr Rocco | 54.5kg | 1:27.80 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $21.30 |
| 6/7 | 28/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $69,466.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Maikol Matias Molina | 55.5kg | 1:11.80 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $36.20 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Laurel Turf November 2 over 1609m, 19 len behind Wicked Boss with 55.5kg at $173. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Laurel Turf June 27 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Salvo Trigger with 55.5kg at $62. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 235 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,252.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:38.15 | 4-10-12 | 11 |
| 19.7L | $173.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,441.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:45.24 | 4-10-10 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $15.70 |
| 6/10 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 1:37.62 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $15.70 |
| 4/12 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:36.41 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $118.20 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jg Torrealba | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $37.80 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2025 | 146 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,244.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | J D Acosta | 55.5kg | 1:04.04 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $62.00 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Aqueduct on June 12 over 1609m, 5 len behind Ghost Army carrying 54.5kg at $5.43. Before that 4th of 7 at Aqueduct Turf on May 7 over 1710m, 3 len behind Noble One carrying 54.5kg at $10.41. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $59,972.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:40.47 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.43 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,263.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:44.86 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.41 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:46.62 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $16.58 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | 1:45.81 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $21.90 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on June 4 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Underappreciated carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 12 over 1609m, 5 len behind In The Tank with 56kg at $4.50. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/06/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,262.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:43.08 | 9-10-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 12/05/2026 | 61 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,313.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Adam Beschizza | 56kg | 1:37.44 | 8-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 261 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 8-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $5.24 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $46,656.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:46.80 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $46,656.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:43.14 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/12 | 11/05/2025 | 211 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:33.95 | 12-8-6 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $68.47 |

Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on May 28 over 1673m, 0.5 len behind High As The Sky carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1609m, 9 len behind Jinxzi carrying 53.5kg at $38.12. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,441.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:44.43 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 8-3-5 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $38.12 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:25.48 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $20.43 |

Jockey: Jorge Panaijo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently didn't finish the race at Lone Star Park May 10 over 1609m. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Lone Star Park on April 24 over 1207m, 22 len behind Dero's Deputy with 53.5kg at $20.30. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 46 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 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $46,089.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:41.53 | 5-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $18.80 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $18,923.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 53.5kg | 1:11.25 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $20.30 |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2026 | 98 | MDN CLM 35 | $14,045.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 54kg | 1:12.52 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $27.70 |
| 5/5 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | L Panici | 54.5kg | 1:04.62 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $25.20 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $52,067.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:03.66 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $76.70 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $51,908.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:42.40 | 10-8-8 | 8 |
| 31.5L | $73.00 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 10 at Laurel Turf on May 9 over 1710m, nose behind West Mountain carrying 57kg at $1.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Laurel Turf on May 31 over 1710m, 5 len behind Golf Cart Ryder carrying 57kg at $3.30. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,110.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | J Pimentel | 57kg | 1:42.68 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 289 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,229.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | 1:43.17 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/07/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,813.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Carol Cedeno | 56kg | 1:39.98 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2025 | 350 | MDN 3U | $101,089.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 56kg | 1:42.58 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2024 | 17 | MDN 35 | $72,356.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2024 | 45 | MDN 3U | $60,423.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jairo Rendon | 54kg | 1:37.37 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Kingsley
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at Charles Town on June 6 over 1308m, 13 len behind Direct To Heaven carrying 54kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 10 at Charles Town on May 2 over 1308m, 14 len behind Mayorofgreencounty with 56kg at $80.80. Will be tested.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,591.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | J D Acosta | 54kg | 1:21.20 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 56kg | 1:21.39 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $80.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $47,889.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:22.72 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $25.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $46,208.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Justin Lewis | 55.5kg | 1:28.78 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $55.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 79 | MDN CLM 3 | $28,792.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:29.73 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $46,861.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Javier Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:22.17 | 8-10-9 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $155.30 |