Fair Grounds Race 8 - Nelson J. Menard Memorial S. Stakes
LOTSANDLOTSOFCANDY (9) resumed over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) last start and was too good for her rivals, scoring by half a length. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and happy to have her on top. BIG TROUBLE (1) scored by 2.75 lengths last start over this journey in Listed grade at this track (Turf). Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins and three placings. Among the leading chances. PARTY PAULINE (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.5 lengths at today's course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Going up a level this time but she can get the job done. GAVEA (8) opened this prep last start with a fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1106m at this track. Goes well at this journey with two wins from four starts. Winning claims on best figures. Something for the Multiples: BANTERRA (3)

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track LR November 29 over 1106m defeating Cart Girl Sam with 54.5kg at $5.20. The start before that 4th of 7 at Keeneland on October 19 over 1106m, 3 len behind Velvet Devil carrying 56kg at $4.42.
Last Starts 51 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 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:02.71 | 10-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW FM 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:04.94 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.42 |
| 1/6 | 24/09/2025 | 161 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:03.96 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.45 |
| 3/12 | 16/04/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:02.66 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $4.62 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $160,514.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:05.31 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $161,290.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:05.45 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Zia Park in LR on November 25 over 1207m, 4 len behind Lookinforbargains carrying 54kg at $19.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Remington Park August 9 over 1006m defeating Phunk carrying 54.5kg at $1.30.
Last Starts 55 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 | 25/11/2025 | 108 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:10.41 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $19.40 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 0:56.80 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2025 | 140 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $194,401.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $58,776.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 0:57.27 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $209,677.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:11.71 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $35.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2024 | 24 | ALLOW FM 3U | $200,308.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:12.90 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track December 14 over 1106m defeating Debt Free carrying 54.5kg at $7.40. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Churchill Downs on November 6 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Bunratty Manor carrying 54.5kg at $19.26.
Last Starts 36 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 | 14/12/2025 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:03.36 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 06/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 0:56.17 | 7-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $19.26 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2025 | 46 | ALLOW FM 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55kg | 1:03.96 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $15.05 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 71 | ALLOW FM 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:01.18 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.27 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $89,062.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:04.52 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.47 |
| 12/12 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | 0:55.83 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $17.21 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Ellis Park in the LR August 10 over 1609m, 11 len behind Impel with 55.5kg at $38.08. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Churchill Downs in the LR April 26 over 1207m, 2 len behind Mink's Palace carrying 53.5kg at $2.32.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/08/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $310,078.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:37.63 | 3-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $38.08 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $219,285.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:09.50 | 9-6-7 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.48 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $319,489.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.41 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.32 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | 90 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $86,957.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.22 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/11/2024 | 39 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:15.50 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $10.12 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2024 | 31 | ALLOW FM 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.70 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $16.11 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on November 30 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Great Venezuela with 52kg at $36.80. Before that won by 1.5 len at Laurel November 2 over 1106m defeating J Z's Last Schance with 55kg at $35.30.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 52kg | 1:01.78 | 2-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $36.80 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW FM 3U | $77,099.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:02.91 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $35.30 |
| 8/8 | 05/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $84,320.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:02.44 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2025 | 24 | MDN FM 3U | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:02.64 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:03.31 | 10-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | 40 | MDN FM 3U | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:05.10 | 10-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Last run won by 0.5 len at Churchill Downs November 30 over 1207m defeating Ervadean with 54.5kg at $1.73. At only start last preparation 2nd of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Marmalade Skye carrying 55kg at $1.98.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | 190 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.98 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2025 | 299 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55kg | 1:09.33 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.98 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2024 | 51 | ALLOW FM 3U | $109,774.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | M | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:16.43 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.92 |
| 1/5 | 08/06/2024 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:09.02 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.45 |
| 12/12 | 12/04/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $153,610.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:17.59 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 51.5L | $10.75 |