Fair Grounds Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
WESTERN RUN (4) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish 12th over 1609m at this track (Turf). Has the talent to find the winners' list. MAKI MONARCHY (7) pushed forward from a wide draw last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1710m at this track (Turf). Nicely placed to play a major role. BATTLE DRUM (3) was well in commission last start over 1710m at this track (Turf) when fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Blinkers removed. One of the main hopes. ARTHUR'S COURT (8) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into sixth. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on October 29 over 1811m, 35 len behind Curvino with 55.5kg at $27.93. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 2024 over 1609m, 4 len behind Thornbury carrying 54.5kg at $19.83. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | 65 | CLM 3U | $115,677.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:54.61 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $27.93 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:35.83 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.70 |
| 8/11 | 16/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $54,264.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | 1:42.46 | 1-3-8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Heavy | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 56kg | 1:39.64 | 2-7-10 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $83.58 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $128,125.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:36.38 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $10.25 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 8 len behind Rock N Roll Bolt with 55kg at $7.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1710m, 10 len behind Mary's Boy Bolt with 55kg at $4.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:34.97 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $7.90 |
| 3/9 | 04/12/2025 | 61 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Ben Curtis | 55kg | 1:47.47 | 9-3-3 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $38,052.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 55kg | 1:36.36 | 6-9-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $13.40 |
| 2/5 | 15/08/2025 | 70 | HCP 3U | $44,961.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.88 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2025 | 84 | HCP 3U | $45,101.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Good | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 0:58.01 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 4U | $85,072.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jeiron Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:05.66 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 4 len behind Rock N Roll Bolt carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Lucky Mischief with 55.5kg at $2.20. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:42.33 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 98 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:34.97 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:42.08 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.97 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $85,271.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.06 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.05 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:41.61 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,871.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:08.47 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.45 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on December 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Lebowski with 54kg at $4.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track December 4 over 1710m defeating Denizen carrying 56kg at $2.10. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:36.12 | 6-4-12 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $4.10 |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:46.35 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:42.18 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.09 |
| 2/12 | 28/08/2025 | 46 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.67 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:34.89 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.23 |
| 9/12 | 26/05/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56.5kg | 1:41.07 | 10-5-9 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $10.79 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Lucky Mischief with 55.5kg at $71.30. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 10 len behind Rock N Roll Bolt carrying 55kg at $59.10. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:42.33 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $71.30 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55kg | 1:34.97 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $59.10 |
| 9/9 | 04/12/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:47.47 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $38.80 |
| 10/12 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $45,802.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:41.79 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $31.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/09/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,758.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 1:37.65 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/08/2025 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Carlos Barbosa | 56kg | 1:49.10 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $22.74 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 15 len behind Maximum Bourbon with 54.5kg at $73.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs on May 24 over 1609m, 13 len behind Fact with 53.5kg at $21.30. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/01/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:09.58 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $73.30 |
| 4/6 | 02/11/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $116,031.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $11.13 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55kg | 1:10.26 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 11/12 | 01/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:01.42 | 7-10-11 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.32 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.17 |
| 9/11 | 24/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:34.97 | 1-7-9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming didn't finish the race at this track December 26 over 1609m. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Lucky Mischief carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:42.33 | 3-2-D1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.80 |
| 10/10 | 26/12/2025 | 91 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:34.97 | 3-10-PU | 4 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,505.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:35.35 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.46 |
| 8/11 | 07/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 2:06.82 | 3-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $17.66 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:35.72 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $14.40 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:02.02 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on January 10 over 1710m, 8 len behind You Belong Here carrying 55kg at $15.10. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on December 27 over 1609m, 5 len behind Lebowski carrying 53kg at $11.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:44.81 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $15.10 |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | 1:36.12 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 5/11 | 20/11/2025 | 151 | ALLOW 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Fernando Jara | 53kg | 1:41.36 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $18.80 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $75,622.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Fernando Jara | 54kg | 1:43.59 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.20 |
| 3/5 | 10/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $74,219.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 54kg | 1:44.63 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3 | $103,834.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:11.20 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Hunter Rea
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 14 len behind Lucky Mischief with 53kg at $123.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Canterbury Park on July 12 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Midcat carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 92 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Hunter Rea | 53kg | 1:42.33 | 5-9-10 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $123.40 |
| 10/12 | 16/10/2025 | 49 | CLM 3U | $22,831.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | Good | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:39.45 | 4-11-10 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $8.60 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $38,760.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Jorge L Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:39.52 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $66.10 |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $62,016.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Sebastian Saez | 55.5kg | 1:41.01 | 1-9-9 | 4 |
| 33.5L | $83.30 |
| 4/11 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,407.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | FM | Kelsi Harr | 55.5kg | 1:36.16 | 3-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/06/2025 | 132 | CLM 3U | $21,773.00 | Canterbury Park | 1509m | Good | Kelsi Harr | 55.5kg | 1:31.56 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on December 4 over 1710m, 6 len behind Mary's Boy Bolt carrying 53.5kg at $13.60. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1710m, 8 len behind Lucky Mischief carrying 55.5kg at $49.30. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
Last Starts 21 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 | 16/01/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $34,380.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 55.5kg | 1:42.33 | 11-8-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $49.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/12/2025 | 86 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 53.5kg | 1:47.47 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $13.60 |
| 1/9 | 09/09/2025 | 60 | MDN 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:45.21 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 98 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:40.12 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $47,923.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1710m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 55kg | 1:46.62 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $5.60 |
| 8/9 | 15/02/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:44.49 | 4-8-8 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $47.00 |