Fair Grounds Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
VITRUVIUS (8) started at $2.70 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths at this track (Turf) over 1106m. Nicely placed to turn things around. RESCUE SQUAD (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 10 lengths when seventh in a 1609m contest at this track five weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. JUS SURPRISE ME (5) is a three-start maiden who finished fifth after being prominent at the corner at his most recent appearance over 1509m at this track (Turf). Finds the right race and is worth consideration. SASSI ROYAL (1) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when third over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be thereabouts.
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Delta Downs on November 15 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Gently carrying 54kg at $4.90. Last start 3rd in a small field at Delta Downs on January 14 over 1006m, 8 len behind Wholelottadeal carrying 56kg at $7.50. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 60 | MDN 4U | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.08 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,435.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:59.80 | 8-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Modernist out of Music Teacher. Maybe later.
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at this track on January 1 over 1609m, 10 len behind Cajun Moviestar carrying 54kg at $17.80. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1609m, 28 len behind Bob's Channel with 56kg at $51.90. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 5-4-7 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $17.80 |
| 11/11 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:37.89 | 3-11-11 | 8 |
| 28.5L | $51.90 |
| 9/12 | 21/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | E Nieves | 56kg | 1:10.90 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $50.30 |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2025 | 231 | MDN 3U | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lozada | 56kg | 1:21.11 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $15.20 |
| 10/11 | 27/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 1:05.97 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $73.70 |
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Palace Malice out of Smart Alex. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on December 18 over 1207m, 15 len behind Mister Banderas with 55.5kg at $18.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1509m, 6 len behind Thebabeslayer with 56.5kg at $14.80. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:30.63 | 4-2-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $14.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/12/2025 | 334 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:10.06 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $18.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:11.97 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 28.8L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by El Deal out of Shytoe Lafeet. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Clearly Now out of Spartanburg. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on December 19 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Dr My Eyes carrying 54.5kg at $5.20. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1106m, 6 len behind Magic Brew with 53kg at $2.70. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 1:03.17 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:02.64 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Carpe Diem out of Escalady. Likely to come in for support.