Fair Grounds Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Claiming
MATCHING FUNDS (7) is a three-start maiden who is building towards a win, the latest run an encouraging third over 1609m at this track (Turf) after being in contention on the bend. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SKIP FORWARD (11) was never in contention last time over 1609m at this track (Turf) when he finished fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. MORAL MAN (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.25 lengths away in second over 1609m at this track (Turf) when he was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. LI GRAND ZOMBI (9) faced the starter for the first time and finished eighth last start at this track (Turf) over 1710m, beaten 10 lengths. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well.
Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 54.5kgs
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He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf December 20 over 1710m, 26 len behind Boss Henry carrying 54.5kg at $55.10. On debut fifth of 7 at Aqueduct October 4 over 1207m, 12 len behind My World with 54kg at $8.91. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 75 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 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:41.09 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $55.10 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 51.0L | $20.67 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $8.91 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1710m, 47 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $13.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ellis Park on August 2 over 1609m, 12 len behind Blackout Time carrying 54kg at $22.59. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 19 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 | 14/02/2026 | 196 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 10-10-11 | 11 |
| 47.2L | $13.70 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Jamison Mudd
Weight: 52kgs
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First-starter by Fog Of War out of Lure Of The Sea. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Lucky N Lawless carrying 54.5kg at $17.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on January 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Best Known Secret carrying 54.5kg at $7.40. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $17.80 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:37.29 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.40 |
| 6/10 | 01/01/2026 | 35 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 2-12-12 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $31.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:36.19 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 0:58.00 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Catholic Boy out of Mintd. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Lucky N Lawless with 54.5kg at $3.40. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1710m, 8 len behind Swift Blade with 54.5kg at $13.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 1-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $13.10 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 9-8-8 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $30.70 |
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on January 3 over 1207m, 17 len behind Election Night carrying 54.5kg at $11.90. Last start ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 12 over 1207m, 26 len behind Emancipation with 55.5kg at $65.30. This is outside his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $24,251.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 55.5kg | 1:11.08 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $65.30 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:11.92 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $11.90 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, second last of 9 at this track on February 17 over 1710m, 10 len behind Jarrett carrying 54.5kg at $28.70. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $28.70 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on January 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Best Known Secret with 52kg at $32.90. Second-up second last in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Lucky N Lawless carrying 52kg at $9.30. Will prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Hunter Rea | 52kg | 1:38.65 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $9.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Hunter Rea | 52kg | 1:37.29 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $32.90 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start got back early 4th in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Lucky N Lawless with 54.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 11 over 1609m, 11 len behind Banker's Jet with 55.5kg at $1.80. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 5-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:36.17 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 43 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:29.20 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,545.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $12.57 |