Colonial Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Allowance
THE BRIGADE (3) built on a nice third when fresh from a spell two starts back at Colonial Downs Turf (Turf) with a win over 1609m at this track (Turf) three weeks ago, getting home by 2.75 lengths. Samuel Marin scored on him last time and retains the mount. Steps up a level but he is worth serious consideration. PATRICK'S PROMISE (11) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish second, beaten 4 lengths, over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has a terrific record here with two wins and three minor placings from five starts. Sure to go well. LONGHI (6) has been in great form, winning two on end before back-to-back placings, the latest when beaten 4 lengths into third over 1609m at this track (Turf) when he was prominent throughout. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ORATOR (9) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth over 1710m at Delaware Park Turf (Turf). Minor claims.

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park on August 7 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Bourbon Flight with 54.5kg at $6.17. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1609m defeating Susan's Boy with 54.5kg at $6.65. Among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $65,977.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:35.98 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.17 |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $61,684.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SP | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:37.73 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.65 |
| 1/12 | 20/06/2026 | 57 | CLM 3U | $86,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:34.38 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.23 |
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $94,614.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:34.85 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $4.70 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.20 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM 3 | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:34.20 | 11-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Colonial Downs Turf on July 6 over 1710m, 4 len behind Patrick's Promise with 55.5kg at $3.30. Last start won by 2.75 len at this track on August 7 over 1609m defeating Promissio carrying 56kg at $4.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | 32 | OCLM 3U | $59,914.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | 1:35.78 | 8-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.70 |
| 3/6 | 06/07/2026 | 74 | OCLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 57kg | 1:40.32 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | ALLOW 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | 470 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:35.44 | 1-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Presque Isle Downs on July 15 over 1673m defeating Diver with 56kg at $5.30. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Delaware Park on May 30 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Try To Make Cents with 55.5kg at $3.80. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 45 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 | 15/07/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $31,930.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:42.17 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 57 | HCP 3U | $30,726.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:48.35 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56kg | 1:44.58 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $16.80 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $39,326.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:44.66 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 1:41.23 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $34.10 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 1:41.73 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1609m, 5 len behind City Of Oscars with 56kg at $33.30. At only start last preparation ran second last of 12 at Laurel Turf on April 19 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Zevon carrying 56kg at $18.80. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/08/2026 | 105 | ALLOW 3U | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Y | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:37.58 | 3-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $33.30 |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2026 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $86,507.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:42.51 | 9-7-11 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $18.80 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $83,323.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Fast | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:45.14 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 52.3L | $18.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $42,351.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:50.01 | 8-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $40,700.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Johan Rosado | 57kg | 1:43.84 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $30,581.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:41.51 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Colonial Downs Turf on July 6 over 1710m, 7 len behind Patrick's Promise with 55.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 6th of 8 at Saratoga Inner Turf on June 4 over 2213m, 4 len behind Right To Vote with 57kg at $10.30. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 32 | OCLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:41.87 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $167,364.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 2:13.81 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $10.30 |
| 4/12 | 19/04/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $86,507.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:42.51 | 10-9-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $49,929.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.81 | 8-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $42,879.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:42.45 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:42.14 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Taylor Kingsley
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months scored a big 5 len win at Colonial Downs Turf on August 7 over 1811m defeating Shirley's Boyz carrying 53kg at $49.70. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Fair Hill May 25 over 3219m. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/08/2026 | 74 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 53kg | 1:50.91 | 10-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $49.70 |
| 10/10 | 25/05/2026 | 16 | ALLOW STPLE 4U | $41,899.00 | Fair Hill | 3219m | Good | Virginia Korrell | 68kg | 3:27.80 | 2-10-LR | 7 |
| 99.0L | $14.10 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 181 | ALLOW STPLE 4U | $27,933.00 | Willowdale Steeplechase | 3621m | Good | Paddy Barlow | 66kg | 4:53.60 | 1-7-LR | 1 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/11/2025 | 71 | ALLOW STPLE 4U | $38,168.00 | Charleston | 3822m | Good | Stephen Mulqueen | 67kg | 4:25.80 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $46,512.00 | Fair Hill | 2615m | Good | Taylor Kingsley | 67kg | 2:53.00 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $20.90 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW STPLE 4U | $54,264.00 | Colonial Downs | 3621m | FM | Freddie Procter | 63.5kg | 4:05.58 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Delaware Park Turf on August 13 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Ennis Town carrying 54.5kg at $46.50. The run before that 4th in a small field at Monmouth Park Turf on July 31 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Frankie G carrying 55kg at $8.70. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 16 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 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $65,621.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:45.66 | 8-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $46.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $31,883.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 55kg | 1:38.45 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,078.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 55kg | 1:42.78 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $69,916.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | Good | Jose E Vargas | 55kg | 1:50.13 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 209 | MDN STPLE 4U | $55,788.00 | Great Meadow | 4023m | Good | Evan Dwan | 67kg | 5:06.60 | 6-10-PU | 2 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 05/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | 1:56.58 | 8-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $4.83 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Colonial Downs Turf on July 12 over 1811m defeating Joy Division with 53.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Delaware Park Turf on June 11 over 1673m, 1.1 len behind Galatown Guy carrying 54kg at $1.70. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $65,312.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:48.77 | 8-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $33,473.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:41.64 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/05/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,004.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.06 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 29/03/2026 | 37 | MDN OCLM 3 | $70,225.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:28.37 | 10-6-8 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.90 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:36.17 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on August 2 over 1609m, 4 len behind City Of Oscars with 56.5kg at $3.80. Before that won by a nose at Colonial Downs Turf on July 6 over 1710m defeating Izzy D'oro carrying 56kg at $8.40. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/08/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Y | H Karamanos | 56.5kg | 1:37.58 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $58,055.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:41.87 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $52,022.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 57kg | 1:41.52 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.40 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $53,492.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:42.62 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 36 | CLM 3U | $55,822.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 57kg | 1:41.93 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.90 |
| 6/6 | 19/03/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:40.64 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $14.20 |