Fair Grounds Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
DIRECT STRIKE (4) resumes from a spell of six months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Looks the one to beat. MARAUDER (5) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track (Dirt), finishing seventh and beaten 19 lengths over 1710m after being in contention on the bend. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DOUBLE ENTENDRE (6) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing, finishing 8 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1710m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. TIERNANOGUE (8) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 10 lengths into fourth over 1710m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Independence Hall out of Morning Belle purchased for USD $ 310,000 (Keeneland - USA 2024 September Yearling Sale). Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1207m, 14 len behind Trouble Calling carrying 54.5kg at $69.90. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 5-3-5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $69.90 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 7th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 13 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $29.80. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 16 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $11.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $11.90 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Churchill Downs September 14 over 1710m, 4 len behind I Did I Did carrying 54kg at $3.62. On debut fifth of 11 at Ellis Park August 11 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Vost with 54kg at $5.58. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 188 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 | 14/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:46.04 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.62 |
| 5/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 3-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $5.58 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 19 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $3.90. At only start last preparation 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 20 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Chip Honcho with 54kg at $46.93. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 86 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 20/11/2025 | 101 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $46.93 |
| 11/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $15.33 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $12.40. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 8 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $4.60. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 9-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $12.40 |
Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, second last of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 41 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $56. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 6-9-10 | 9 |
| 41.7L | $56.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 10 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $15.20. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 29 over 1710m, 7 len behind Liberty National carrying 54kg at $9.97. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $15.20 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 12-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.97 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 11-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $21.57 |