Fair Grounds Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
KELZ (2) was prominent at the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1710m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MARAUDER (3) wasn't far off maiden success before a 12 weeks break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Can pick up where he left off. Nicely placed and expected to go well. SILVER SHOT (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1710m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. AWESOME GUN (8) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 6 lengths away in sixth over 1710m at this track. No surprise to see him in the frame.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 7th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $29.80. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Reagan's Honor with 54.5kg at $87.10. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1710m, 14 len behind Thunder Buck carrying 54.5kg at $18. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $87.10 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 12-9-9 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 20 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Chip Honcho with 54kg at $46.93. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Ellis Park on August 11 over 1408m, 14 len behind Vost carrying 54kg at $15.33. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/11/2025 | 101 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $46.93 |
| 11/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $15.33 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
At debut, 5th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Knock It Off carrying 54.5kg at $12.40. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $12.40 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 6th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Knock It Off with 52kg at $24.20. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Hunter Rea | 52kg | 1:09.47 | 5-3-6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $24.20 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 24 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $26.80. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 8-9-11 | 10 |
| 24.4L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Churchill Downs November 29 over 1710m, 7 len behind Liberty National with 54kg at $9.97. On debut ninth of 12 at Churchill Downs October 26 over 1207m, 11 len behind Stradale with 54kg at $21.57. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 12-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.97 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 11-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $21.57 |
Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1710m, 6 len behind Thunder Buck carrying 54.5kg at $22.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on October 26 over 1710m, 6 len behind White Tiger carrying 54kg at $12.69. Can make amends.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $22.70 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:45.56 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $12.69 |
| 8/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $5.67 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Constitution out of Embossed. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 7 over 1710m, 6 len behind Mesquite carrying 54kg at $7.55. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 5 len behind Reagan's Honor with 54.5kg at $9.40. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 12-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $9.40 |
| 5/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:45.21 | 9-5-5 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $7.55 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Ellis Park August 2 over 1609m, 12 len behind Blackout Time carrying 54kg at $22.59. On debut third of 11 at Churchill Downs June 29 over 1207m, 10 len behind Dazzle D'oro with 54kg at $17.12. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 196 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 | 02/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $22.59 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.12 |