Fair Grounds Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
BERLAINE (3) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) when she was always up in the leading division. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HITTIN MY STRIDE (1) was a placegetter on dirt over 1207m at this track two back but missed the frame on turf over 1106m at this track last time. Better placed here and expecting she will make amends. SLAM DIEGO (5) had been in great form winning two on end before missing the frame last time when fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Has a high cruising speed. Will be in this for a long way. MAMBA OUT (7) bounced back last start and scored by a nose over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Well placed to feature in the finish again.

Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1207m, 6 len behind De' Ans Eighty with 54kg at $12.40. The run before that won by a 0.3 len at this track January 1 over 1207m defeating Zoom Erin with 56kg at $1.90. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | CLM FM 4U | $31,390.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jamison Mudd | 54kg | 1:12.11 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $12.40 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | CLM FM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:12.22 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:11.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $21,374.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:12.41 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | 72 | CLM FM 3U | $28,244.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:21.86 | 3-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2025 | 54 | CLM FM 3U | $24,806.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | T G Thornton | 56kg | 0:57.57 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on January 25 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Izzy's Monster carrying 54.5kg at $5.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 0.6 len behind Mamba Out carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | HCP FM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:40.98 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:11.49 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 276 | HCP FM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:12.04 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2025 | 21 | HCP FM 4U | $28,892.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Devin H Magnon | 56kg | 1:41.91 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $4.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2025 | 25 | HCP FM 4U | $28,986.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 56kg | 1:39.22 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | HCP FM 4U | $32,258.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Devin H Magnon | 54.5kg | 1:48.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 7 at this track on January 8 over 1006m, 11 len behind Bayou Bertie carrying 54kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Churchill Downs on April 30 2024 over 1207m, 5 len behind Dreamster with 53.5kg at $3.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 30 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 | 08/01/2026 | 581 | CLM FM 4U | $35,874.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 0:57.12 | 3-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $6.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2024 | 37 | CLM FM 4U | $93,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.62 | 3-1-DQ 1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.59 |
| 3/5 | 30/04/2024 | 53 | CLM FM 4U | $104,455.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:09.44 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2024 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $216,923.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Martin Chuan | 54.5kg | 1:39.24 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $21.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2023 | 22 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $226,244.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:05.72 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/8 | 08/12/2023 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $211,161.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.27 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track December 14 over 1207m defeating Berlaine with 54.5kg at $5.20. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mamba Out with 55.5kg at $3.70. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Harry Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.49 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 85 | HCP FM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:12.04 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |
| 1/14 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $19,113.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:24.85 | 6-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2025 | 239 | CLM FM 3U | $20,155.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:19.60 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2024 | 36 | CLM FM 3U | $21,572.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 0:59.48 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2024 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $59,361.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:17.73 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.17 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on December 14 over 1207m, 11 len behind Slam Diego carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis November 10 over 1106m defeating Honey Red carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 34 | HCP FM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:12.04 | 3-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2025 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $26,718.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:05.31 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2025 | 102 | CLM FM 3U | $25,229.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:11.61 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | HCP FM 3U | $27,994.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 56kg | 1:10.88 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.80 |
| 4/5 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | CLM FM 3U | $25,661.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:05.18 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2025 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $25,781.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 1:12.56 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a nose at this track January 10 over 1207m defeating Hittin My Stride with 55.5kg at $17.40. Before that second last of 8 at this track on December 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Slam Diego with 56kg at $9.40. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | HCP FM 4U | $28,401.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:11.49 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.40 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | HCP FM 3U | $30,628.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:12.04 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $9.40 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | CLM FM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 56kg | 1:12.01 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $14,885.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.82 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2025 | 31 | CLM FM 3U | $14,840.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.20 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | CLM FM 3U | $17,584.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.96 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |