Fair Grounds Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Optional Claiming
SHARP MINDSET (12) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at Churchill Downs, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Strips fitter and can make amends. CLICK (4) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished fourth after being in the firing line on the bend at her last appearance over 1609m at this track (Turf) on December 11. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. GUS'S GAL (11) was well in the market on debut last start but could only manage fifth at this track (Dirt) over 1207m. Has upside and can measure up. AUNTIE VODKA (9) lines up on the back of a 2 length fifth over 1106m at this track. Best figures stack-up nicely.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Collected out of Artistic Quality. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Volatile out of Lyrical Lady. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1106m, 7 len behind Hidden Map carrying 54.5kg at $71.60. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:04.15 | 10-12-11 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $71.60 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Chat Room carrying 54.5kg at $34.50. The race before that 8th of 10 at Keeneland on October 22 over 1710m, 14 len behind Classic Glide carrying 54kg at $10.85. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 50 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:36.90 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $34.50 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:48.37 | 3-6-8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $10.85 |
| 4/11 | 17/09/2025 | 45 | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.09 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.44 |
| 6/11 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:11.18 | 10-6-6 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $18.52 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Keeneland on October 11 over 1106m, 12 len behind Map Of The Moon with 54kg at $72.07. Second-up 8th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1609m, 17 len behind Chat Room carrying 54.5kg at $74.80. This race looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/12/2025 | 61 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:36.90 | 2-7-8 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $74.80 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | Good | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:03.17 | 11-9-11 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $72.07 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, second last of 8 at this track on December 13 over 1609m, 20 len behind Custom Ruby carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:42.06 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Twirling Candy out of Clairenation. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 10th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Nelson's Penny with 54.5kg at $6.30. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1609m, 18 len behind Chat Room with 54.5kg at $18.80. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:36.90 | 3-8-11 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $18.80 |
| 10/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:03.69 | 9-11-10 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 at this track on December 19 over 1106m, 2 len behind P O S H Posh with 54.5kg at $4.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on November 28 over 1106m, 3 len behind The Town Tempter with 54.5kg at $21.40. Can take this out.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:03.70 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 28/11/2025 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $21.40 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $47,184.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | Fast | O Mojica | 54.5kg | 0:59.07 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Central Banker out of Binary Bourbon. Looks ready to run a big race.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1207m, 4 len behind Maddie's Garden carrying 54.5kg at $4.90. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:13.23 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 5th of 9 at Saratoga on July 30 over 1106m, 5 len behind Snow Face Princess carrying 54kg at $6.70. Returned from break 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 26 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Just A Minute with 54kg at $2.98. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 49 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 | 26/11/2025 | 119 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 0:58.28 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.98 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:02.27 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $6.70 |