Fair Grounds Race 11 - Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks Stakes
BELLA BALLERINA (5) raced on the pace before drawing clear to score a half a length win over this course and distance last time. Has a formidable combination with Tyler Gaffalione who has been aboard for her last three wins. Well placed and should be in the finish. LIFE OF JOY (6) opened this campaign last start with a second, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1646m at Tampa Bay Downs. Has an impressive two wins from four career starts. Ready to run well. LUV YOUR NEIGHBOR (4) did a good job last start to finish second in the G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes at this track (Dirt) over 1710m, beaten half a length. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and four minor placings from six starts. Capable of going well. NEWTOWN PIKE (2) ran well despite being friendless in betting last time over 1710m in Listed grade at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), finishing second and beaten 0.3 lengths at $28.90. Among the fringe chances.
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 13 len at Delta Downs February 18 over 1408m defeating Spun Silk with 53kg at $1.20. The race before that second last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 3 over 1609m, 7 len behind Bohemian with 54kg at $45.90. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $57,775.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 53kg | 1:26.67 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $1.20 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54kg | 1:37.20 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $45.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 45 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:34.24 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $53,272.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | 1:27.93 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Oaklawn Park in LR on December 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Counting Stars carrying 53kg at $19.60. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on February 6 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Search Party carrying 53kg at $28.90. In the finish last time and is a player.
Last Starts 43 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 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $28.90 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 83 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 53kg | 1:38.68 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $19.60 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:11.23 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $27.02 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on February 6 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Search Party with 53kg at $19.70. The start before that came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Oaklawn Park January 4 over 1609m defeating Eagle Dance carrying 54.5kg at $6.80. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $19.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 59 | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:39.30 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:45.04 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.45 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.05 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in the G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes on February 14 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Bella Ballerina carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on January 17 over 1673m, 0.3 len behind Taken By The Wind with 55.5kg at $10.70. Winning hope.
Last Starts 35 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 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:43.38 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.60 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $224,215.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:43.58 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:42.97 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.80 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:12.31 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN F 2 | $190,259.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:23.56 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | SP | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | 1:23.85 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes February 14 over 1710m defeating Luv Your Neighbor carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Churchill Downs G2 Golden Rod Stakes November 29 over 1710m defeating Atropa carrying 55.5kg at $5.14. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.38 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 55 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.14 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:11.36 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.45 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on February 7 over 1646m, 2.75 len behind Zany with 55kg at $3.60. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs LR October 26 over 1710m defeating The Grumpy Rabbit with 55.5kg at $1.84. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN F 3 | $178,317.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:40.56 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.50 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.93 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:45.76 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.84 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:38.29 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Just Bluffing with 54.5kg at $3.90. Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track February 17 over 1710m defeating Lady Law with 54.5kg at $2. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 32 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 | 17/02/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.69 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 5-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $3.90 |