Fair Grounds Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
DEAL ME TRIPS (5) just missed last time when 0.3 lengths away in second at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Great chance to score. PLAYBOY ROCKET (8) is a six-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 1609m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. MAKE ME A DEAL (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1207m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. SLY JACK (1) closed last prep ten weeks ago when he finished seventh over 1207m at this track. Worth plenty of thought. Something for the Multiples: CLOSING WITH HONOR (6)
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 9 at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 22 len behind Respectheconnect carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Sultan's Pride with 54.5kg at $10.10. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:12.58 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $10.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Sultan's Pride with 54.5kg at $14.30. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 10 len behind Respectheconnect carrying 54.5kg at $44.50. An inside stall is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:12.58 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $14.30 |
| 6/9 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $44.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $10.80 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Tombigbee with 53kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Sultan's Pride carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53kg | 1:06.35 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:12.58 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:06.17 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:12.62 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $2.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:11.64 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Chris R. Rosier
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 21 over 1308m, 4 len behind Parole Drama carrying 55kg at $4.50. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 55kg | 1:24.19 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 6 over 1006m, 14 len behind Lafitte's Legacy carrying 53kg at $20.10. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 31 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 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1006m | FM | E Nieves | 53kg | 0:56.83 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $20.10 |
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1609m, 10 len behind Robbiesstormangel with 55kg at $21.90. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1207m, 15 len behind Bubby carrying 54.5kg at $13. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:42.00 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $21.90 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:11.80 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $41,854.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:22.35 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $14.20 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,878.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 53kg | 1:21.47 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $22.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:21.50 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 30.8L | $45.40 |
| 3/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $52,752.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54kg | 1:00.81 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on January 21 over 1509m, 16 len behind Double Deals with 55kg at $17.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Delta Downs on December 23 over 1509m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mogumbeaux with 52.5kg at $22. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 47 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 | 21/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $65,770.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | SP | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:34.52 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $17.10 |
| 4/9 | 23/12/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | Kelvin Arana | 52.5kg | 1:35.38 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Kelvin Arana | 53kg | 1:42.36 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $10.80 |
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by My Pal Charlie out of Empty Basket. Sure to be better for this hitout.
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Delta Downs on December 23 over 1509m, on a wet track; 77 len behind Mogumbeaux carrying 55kg at $21.70. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 76 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 | 23/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $65,850.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Heavy | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:35.38 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 77.0L | $21.70 |