Fair Grounds Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
SNARE (1) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1207m at Aqueduct, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. JOE'S CANDY (3) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fifth last time out over 1710m at Del Mar (Turf) following a minor placing at Santa Anita (Turf) when fresh from a spell the run prior. Likely to play a major role. HITCHCOCK (2) is back from a spell and racing on turf for the first time. Generally runs well fresh and has been in the money at two of three runs. Looks a definite winning chance. FIRST SAMARITAN (7) finished 27 lengths from the winner in eighth at his most recent outing over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he got a long way back in the run. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Aqueduct on November 13 over 1207m, 4 len behind Joker On Fire carrying 55.5kg at $3.88. The run before that 4th of 12 at Aqueduct on October 5 over 1207m, 5 len behind Irrelevant carrying 55kg at $3.66.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/11/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,389.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.88 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:08.39 | 11-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $3.66 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:34.51 | 4-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.46 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:35.72 | 3-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $11.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | 1:02.02 | 1-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $20.60 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2025 | 174 | MDN 3U | $132,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:07.43 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.20 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Keeneland October 3 over 1408m, 9 len behind Divine Justice with 55kg at $5.38. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Churchill Downs September 13 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Subito with 55kg at $6.13.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:26.88 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $5.38 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2025 | 182 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.13 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2025 | 184 | MDN 3 | $118,859.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:08.14 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 3-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $14.03 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 61 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on September 26 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Mescalero carrying 56kg at $5.20. Second-up second last in a small field at Del Mar on November 2 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Final Edition carrying 56.5kg at $6.30.
Last Starts 61 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 | 02/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | M Demuro | 56.5kg | 1:42.47 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $6.30 |
| 2/5 | 26/09/2025 | 671 | MDN 35 | $91,743.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:08.82 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 10/10 | 25/11/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $95,912.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:16.55 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $23.40 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 1 over 1710m, 7 len behind Founders carrying 56kg at $22.40. The race before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on September 26 over 1609m, 3 len behind Maki Monarchy carrying 56kg at $7.42.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:42.18 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $22.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,505.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:35.35 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.42 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2025 | 88 | MDN 3U | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56kg | 0:56.31 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.30 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2025 | 532 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:09.79 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $25.03 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $82,956.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:45.80 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $26.50 |
Jockey: Jocelyn Edison
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 9 at Delta Downs on November 15 over 1006m, 6 len behind Gently with 55.5kg at $21.20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Paulina Ramirez | 55.5kg | 0:59.80 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.20 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Oaklawn Park March 16 over 1710m, 4 len behind Rebel Moon carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Oaklawn Park February 14 over 1710m, 6 len behind Lured Away carrying 55.5kg at $26.70.
Last Starts 292 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 | 16/03/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,308.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 54.5kg | 1:47.65 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2025 | 92 | MDN OCLM 3 | $104,670.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:46.62 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $26.70 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $10.67 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $114,162.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:12.11 | 6-7-8 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $49.67 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Hawthorne October 12 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Unbeatable carrying 55kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Kentucky September 7 over 1308m, 6 len behind Atlal carrying 55kg at $13.01.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $47,184.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:05.62 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | 66 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:14.24 | 10-6-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $13.01 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | FM | Alexis Centeno | 54kg | 1:03.30 | 7-3-D2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
| 9/9 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Tyrone Nelson | 55.5kg | 1:44.67 | 4-9-9 | 7 |
| 32.0L | $8.70 |
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at this track on December 4 over 1106m, 15 len behind Valiant Humor with 55kg at $27.70. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Prairie Meadows on September 15 over 1207m, 5 len behind Malibrew carrying 55kg at $7.20.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | 80 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:05.82 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $27.70 |
| 5/6 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $52,752.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 55kg | 1:10.99 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $44,961.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Santiago Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:58.64 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.10 |