Colonial Downs Race 7 - Kitten's Joy S. Stakes
POPCORN (4) Flew home to win last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and fitter for debut run. Jonathan Thomas stable are having a great run of late but up against tougher rivals. Can win. MIGHTILY (3) Rounded them up to win last time around here and was on debut last time. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Worth a ticket. FRIDAYNIGHTCLUB (9) Set the pace to win by 3 3/4L last run here and putting a tidy record together. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Facing a rise in trip. No shock to see a win. PERFECT DREAM (2) Flew home to win last run at Monmouth Park and gets a favourable draw. Jorge Delgado has been training plenty of winners recently but competing at a higher class. Solid place bet prospects.
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 52kgs
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Assumed control from the start when winning by a margin of a nose last time here and has drawn the rails. Going up in trip. Rising in class. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | SOFT | Sheldon Russell | 53.55kg | - | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Ran home strongly to win last run at Monmouth Park and will try to take advantage of the draw. Jorge Delgado stable are on a hot streak. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53kgs
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Finished well when winning last time at this track and having second race start. Facing a stronger grade. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Ran on hard when winning last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and was on debut last time. Have to respect the recent stable form but facing formidable competition. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Started at $6.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 8th last start at the track but facing an increased distance. Competing in a higher grade. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 34 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 | 02/08/2026 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | MY | Jr Joseph Rocco | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FT | Jr Joseph Rocco | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Picked up nicely to win last time around here and having second race start. Jockey Jorge Ruiz and trainer H Graham Motion are usually competitive together. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 5-6-3-1 | 9 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a break. Was eating up the ground late when winning last run at Gulfstream Park and having second career run. Paco Lopez is a bonus. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Was $53.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last run at this venue and racing in stronger company. Likely to settle back in the field. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 54kg | - | 3-3-5-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 31.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Jorge Panaijo | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Led and controlled the pace when winning by a margin of 3 3/4L last run at the track and good career start. Racing over a longer distance. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54kg | - | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 905m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 5-5 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |