Fair Grounds Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
VESTURE (7) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at this track (Turf) two starts back then got the job done by 5 lengths as favourite last time out over 1106m at this track (Turf). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MISTER MMMMM (2) turned in a better run last time to finish second over 1106m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. THAT'S RIGHT (3) was in contention on the bend and finished third last start over 1106m at this track (Turf), beaten 8 lengths. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. In the right race and is a key runner. ROCK N ROLL BOLT (4) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by 4 lengths over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Should camp just off the leaders. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 51 days. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Higgins Boat with 54.5kg at $4.40. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on January 24 over 1609m, 5 len behind Flying Mohawk carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $83,707.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Y | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:34.58 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:35.17 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.93 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:17.76 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $5.81 |
| 6/12 | 10/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:13.33 | 12-9-6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.94 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:33.15 | 11-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $9.22 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1106m, 6 len behind Petcoff with 54.5kg at $5.70. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on February 16 over 1106m, 6 len behind Schwarzmeier with 54.5kg at $4.90. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.90 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 81 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:02.58 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $5.70 |
| 8/12 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,263.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 0:55.52 | 4-6-8 | 12 |
| 3.6L | $13.90 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:01.62 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $161,240.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:59.94 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.68 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN 3U | $194,401.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | David Cabrera | 54.5kg | 0:54.91 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Petcoff carrying 54.5kg at $6.10. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on February 16 over 1106m, 8 len behind Schwarzmeier with 54.5kg at $4.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $85,758.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:02.58 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,749.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | W Martinez | 56kg | 1:08.56 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $6.40 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $325,581.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $8.91 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $164,341.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:59.75 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $4.03 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:01.22 | 4-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.71 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Last start won by 4 len at Turfway Park February 19 over 1308m defeating Bruhn with 56kg at $17.58. Before that won by 3 len at this track December 26 over 1609m defeating E Lion with 55kg at $17.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $145,506.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $17.58 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $35,222.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:34.97 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 88 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:00.29 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $4.70 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $14,526.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Nicasio Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 0:57.64 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $31,008.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 53.5kg | 1:46.60 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 41.8L | $6.20 |
| 2/4 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $30,581.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jonuelle Pena | 54kg | 1:46.11 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on February 16 over 1106m, 14 len behind Schwarzmeier with 54.5kg at $4.10. At only start last preparation eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kentucky in the G1 Franklin-Simpson Stakes on September 6 over 1308m, 5 len behind Troubleshooting carrying 54.5kg at $36.25. Solid top-three 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 163 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.24 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $4.10 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | 64 | G1 OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:14.33 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $36.25 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:01.34 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.18 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3 | $219,285.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | M | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 0:57.41 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.56 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2025 | 47 | LR OPEN 3 | $479,233.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:01.76 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.11 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 132 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $85,072.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:05.01 | 9-6-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track February 26 over 1106m defeating Spamalot carrying 54.5kg at $2. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Amoudi Bay carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. No reason he cannot salute again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:03.33 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:03.41 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:02.87 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:05.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 9/12 | 16/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 55kg | 1:02.78 | 6-4-9 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $8.77 |
| 3/12 | 10/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $290,520.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:13.33 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.76 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.3 len at this track January 29 over 1106m defeating Vesture carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on January 4 over 1207m, 11 len behind El Prestigio carrying 54kg at $33.20. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:03.41 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.80 | 1-4-9 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $33.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:09.10 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $29.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:01.78 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $34.58 |
| 8/12 | 16/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | 1:02.78 | 11-8-8 | 12 |
| 5.2L | $34.12 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:02.69 | 9-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.10 |