Emerald Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
LEAD THE CHARGE (7) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of eight months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1673m at Listed level at this track (Dirt). Has ability and can get off the mark. CROSSBONE (4) will find this a little easier than his second on debut a month ago, beaten 4 lengths at the end of 1308m at Turf Paradise (Dirt). Promising type with improvement to come so he should be in the finish again. OLE'S SURPRISE (2) has not raced since he finished second on debut over 1308m at Hastings Racecourse on September 20. Best figures stack-up nicely. WHISKEYTHENWINE (5) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1207m at Turf Paradise (Dirt). Can pick up where he left off. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Hastings Racecourse October 18 over 1308m, 4 len behind Prime Directive with 52kg at $21.20. Previously first up; third in a small field at Hastings Racecourse May 18 over 1308m, 6 len behind Rondelito with 54.5kg at $2.75. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 204 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 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3 | $30,441.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | SP | Richard Balgobin | 52kg | 1:16.15 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $21.20 |
| 2/5 | 21/09/2025 | 15 | MDN OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | Fast | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | 1:17.43 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.05 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | Fast | Amadeo Perez | 53kg | 1:45.52 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 15/08/2025 | 20 | MDN OCLM 3U | $31,008.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | SP | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | 1:45.04 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 26/07/2025 | 35 | MDN OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | Fast | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | 1:45.79 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.95 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | MDN OCLM 3U | $31,104.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | Good | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | 1:47.13 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Kevin Krigger
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 2nd in a small field at Hastings Racecourse in LR on September 20 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Debrusk with 54.5kg at $3.10. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | LR OPEN CG 2 | $114,679.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | Fast | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | 1:17.67 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Rise Up out of Grand Yodeler. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 55kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 10 at Turf Paradise on April 9 over 1308m, 4 len behind Dutton's Song carrying 55kg at $10. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $24,745.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 55kg | 1:14.67 | 9-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jose Elias Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding (Union Rags - Voltarra) at the races for the first time. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track in the LR September 7 over 1673m, 2.75 len behind Robin Racer with 55kg at $3.99. On debut third of 7 at this track June 22 over 1006m, 4 len behind Cantcatchthiscat carrying 54.5kg at $1.99. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $76,453.00 | Emerald Downs | 1673m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.99 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $77,519.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | Fast | S R Amador | 54.5kg | 1:16.62 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.13 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $76,453.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | S R Amador | 54.5kg | 1:03.45 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.66 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,770.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | F Duran | 54.5kg | 0:57.05 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.99 |
Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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This Smiling Tiger gelding is a five-year-old having his first start. Likely to come in for support.