Colonial Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Claiming
I AM PEPE (3) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when eighth at Colonial Downs (Dirt) over 1308m, beaten 9 lengths. Watch for a much better performance this time. TASKER (2) is yet to break through after six career starts. Could only manage to finish fifth last time out over 1710m at Laurel Turf (Turf) following a minor placing at Laurel Turf (Turf) when fresh from a spell the run prior. Cannot be left out of calculations. SHAKIN MY HEAD (8) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 11 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1710m at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Has a decent record at this trip with three minor placings from four tries and is expected to run well. DIVINE SWAGGER (4) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 4 lengths away in second over 1710m at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf). Hard to leave out.
Jockey: Taylor Kingsley
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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Last start ran second last of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 24 over 1710m, 14 len behind Dynacito carrying 56kg at $16.40. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on June 28 over 1609m, slow going 11 len behind Se Thar Barr with 56kg at $20. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $126,996.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:41.56 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $16.40 |
| 4/9 | 28/06/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $122,036.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Soft | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $68,424.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $66.10 |
Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 51 days. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Laurel Turf on May 10 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Vaya Jeffe with 57kg at $5.20. Last start 5th of 8 at Laurel Turf on June 26 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Orator with 55kg at $3. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,078.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 55kg | 1:42.78 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | 249 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,004.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:43.06 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 6/6 | 03/09/2025 | 81 | MDN 3U | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:36.58 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $5.10 |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $73,561.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Johan Rosado | 57kg | 1:48.24 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $15.90 |
| 2/12 | 27/04/2025 | 455 | MDN CLM 3U | $68,371.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 57kg | 1:44.86 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $70,828.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | SP | Jean Gregor Briceno | 56kg | 1:12.17 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 23.3L | $36.20 |
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Colonial Downs on July 24 over 1308m, 9 len behind Compatriot with 54kg at $52.60. Improver who looks well placed and can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $101,597.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:16.57 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $52.60 |
Jockey: Forest Boyce
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Colonial Downs Turf on July 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Coco No Loco carrying 56kg at $3.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Laurel on June 19 over 1609m, 9 len behind Vekoma Velocity with 57kg at $3.30. Drawn well and is among the chances.
Last Starts 40 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 | 06/07/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Forest Boyce | 56kg | 1:43.87 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,319.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:41.77 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,763.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jean Gregor Briceno | 57kg | 1:49.85 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $45,950.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Christian Maldonado | 57kg | 1:26.88 | 1-8-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $24.40 |
| 4/12 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,501.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:03.03 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,329.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Gomez | 57kg | 1:13.14 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Long River out of Prepare The Way. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at Laurel on June 13 over 1207m, 7 len behind Country Bumpkin carrying 54kg at $15.40. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Colonial Downs on July 13 over 1207m, 13 len behind J C's Boys carrying 54kg at $15.50. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/07/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 1:09.32 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $15.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2026 | 91 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,134.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | 1:12.81 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $15.40 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $70,225.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:10.42 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $32.30 |
| 4/6 | 15/02/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:07.21 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $66,114.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Good | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $22.90 |
Jockey: Brittany Scampton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Penn National Turf on July 22 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Whatchasaynow with 56.5kg at $27.20. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Charles Town on July 9 over 905m, 16 len behind Silver Saber carrying 57kg at $20.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,125.00 | Penn National | 1609m | FM | Brittany Scampton | 56.5kg | 1:36.30 | 9-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $27.20 |
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,303.00 | Charles Town | 905m | M | Brittany Scampton | 57kg | 0:51.54 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $20.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,275.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | 1:36.15 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $58.50 |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 238 | MDN CLM 3U | $34,749.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | SP | X Perez | 57kg | 1:06.98 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $35.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $41,437.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Yan Rodriguez | 50.5kg | 1:03.63 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $41.70 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,294.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 51kg | 1:43.60 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $65.30 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 24 over 1710m, 11 len behind Dynacito with 53.5kg at $7.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Laurel Turf on June 26 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Orator carrying 53kg at $6.30. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $126,996.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:41.56 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,078.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53kg | 1:42.78 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,110.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | 129 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,004.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:43.06 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $10.10 |
| 5/6 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:47.45 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $11.40 |
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Laurel Turf on June 27 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind It's Electric with 55.5kg at $21. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Our Ham Sandwich carrying 56kg at $12.50. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:37.84 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $12.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/06/2026 | 230 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,463.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:43.93 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 54 | MDN CLM STPLE 3U | $30,534.00 | Charleston | 3319m | Good | Graham Watters | 70kg | 3:53.00 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,936.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FM | L Negron | 57kg | 1:36.62 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $8.20 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,229.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FM | L Negron | 56kg | 1:37.09 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 8/11 | 17/07/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:37.73 | 6-6-8 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Colonial Downs Turf on July 9 over 1106m, 4 len behind Flying To Work with 56kg at $4.10. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Our Ham Sandwich with 56kg at $2.50. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:37.84 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/07/2026 | 242 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:02.89 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $4.10 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | 431 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,573.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:04.66 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $110,294.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | 1:03.74 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $22.90 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 6th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1609m, 11 len behind Our Ham Sandwich with 53.5kg at $87.30. At only start last preparation 11th of 14 at Laurel Turf on May 15 over 1106m, 21 len behind Golden Descent with 54kg at $108.60. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Urbardo Casique | 53.5kg | 1:37.84 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $87.30 |
| 11/14 | 15/05/2026 | 68 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,546.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | X Perez | 54kg | 1:03.19 | 11-12-11 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $108.60 |
| 5/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $70,632.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | M | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | 1:38.79 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 44.5L | $30.30 |
Jockey: Ubardo Casique
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Colonial Downs on June 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Axel Foley with 54kg at $12.70. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Cptbobsbtwentynine with 53.5kg at $17.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $46,444.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 53.5kg | 1:36.44 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $17.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 173 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,052.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:10.60 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.70 |
| 7/11 | 05/01/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,864.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 2-4-7 | 11 |
| 12.3L | $11.80 |
| 2/5 | 12/11/2025 | 67 | MDN CLM 2 | $29,008.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Silvestre Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:16.00 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:03.65 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $20.30 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at Saratoga Inner Turf on July 25 over 1710m, 12 len behind Leave Me with 57kg at $9.91. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Aqueduct Turf on June 26 over 91710m, 4 len behind Levi Warrior with 57kg at $4.93. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $81,277.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:43.10 | 6-4-9 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $9.91 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,183.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 91710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:43.38 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.93 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,946.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:43.03 | 2-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.26 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,039.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:44.82 | 6-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $16.86 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 328 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 57kg | 1:25.32 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $8.24 |
| 8/12 | 26/05/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $125,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 53.5kg | 1:08.58 | 8-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.70 |