Fair Grounds Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
HITCHCOCK (4) finished third first-up at Fairgrounds Turf then couldn't repeat the dose last time when fifth at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) over 1106m when beaten 4 lengths. Has a strong finish. Best figures stack up and looks well placed to get off the mark. CORONA DE ORO (3) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after being in contention on the corner. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. CROMWELL (2) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on August 28, finishing tenth and beaten 8 lengths over 1811m at Saratoga Turf (Turf). Has to be respected. DIAMOND EYED JACK (1) resumes from a spell of a year. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1710m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Has ability so don't underestimate.

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a year break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf March 14 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Tested with 55.5kg at $8.60. On debut third of 8 at this track December 7 2024 over 1207m, 9 len behind Face The Future with 54.5kg at $9.20. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 358 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/03/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,944.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:49.42 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2025 | 40 | MDN OCLM 3 | $46,699.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:45.89 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | MDN OCLM 3 | $51,613.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:46.37 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $49,307.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:10.92 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 10th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on August 28 over 1811m, 8 len behind Johny's Rendezvous with 53.5kg at $16.50. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 3 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Fountain Lake carrying 53.5kg at $6.85. Winning hope.
Last Starts 191 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 | 28/08/2025 | 117 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:47.77 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.34 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.85 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.49 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:46.33 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2024 | 76 | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:45.71 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:24.81 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $3.39 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Noble Affair carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Keeneland on October 16 over 1408m, 6 len behind Confessional carrying 54kg at $17.38. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 100 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 10-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.38 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $27.92 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 2 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Snare carrying 56kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 30 over 1106m, 4 len behind Restore with 56.5kg at $6.70. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 56.5kg | 1:03.68 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 91 | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:03.67 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 8/11 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 3U | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:26.88 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $5.38 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2025 | 182 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.13 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2025 | 184 | MDN 3 | $118,859.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:08.14 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 3-4-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $14.03 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 29 over 1207m, 16 len behind Dazzle D'oro carrying 54kg at $64.48. Returned from break 4th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Trouble Calling carrying 54.5kg at $61.90. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 230 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 4-7-4 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $61.90 |
| 8/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 10-11-8 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $64.48 |