Fair Grounds Race 9 - New Orleans Classic S. Presented By Hagyard Stakes
TOUCHUPONASTAR (2) has been in great form recently, the latest effort a dominant win by 11 lengths over 1710m in stakes class at Delta Downs (Dirt) to make it four victories in a row. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is capable of another big performance. WESTWOOD (1) went fast early over 1811m in the G2 San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita (Dirt) when resuming last time and defied all challengers to score by 2.75 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. ACCELERIZE (3) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten a nose, over 1710m in the G3 Mineshaft Stakes at this track (Dirt). Will push forward and is among the chances. NOT THIS BOY (5) is a smart galloper who won at his last run before a spell over 1710m in stakes class at this track (Dirt) in an easier race than this. Has a strong record when fresh from a break. Should be prominent from the outset. Sure to be thereabouts.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Santa Anita G2 San Pasqual Stakes January 31 over 1811m defeating Getaway Car with 54.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on October 11 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Firmus carrying 54.5kg at $2.60. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | 70 | G2 OPEN 4U | $285,307.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:50.52 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 53.5kg | 1:48.35 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.60 |
| 2/11 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 11/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:36.83 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | 1:36.27 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/4 | 08/06/2025 | 64 | LR OPEN 3 | $155,521.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:41.92 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by 11 len at Delta Downs LR February 7 over 1710m defeating Mangum with 56kg at $1.05. The race before that won by 8 len at this track LR December 13 over 1811m defeating Sippin On Gin carrying 56kg at $1.05. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 4U | $213,980.00 | Delta Downs | 1710m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:44.03 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $1.05 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:49.46 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 53.5kg | 1:36.94 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $1.05 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 138 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,207.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:24.27 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.10 |
| 5/10 | 26/05/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3U | $625,000.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | SP | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:38.29 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $93,750.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 56kg | 1:36.06 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.05 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Fred W. Hooper Stakes on January 24 over 1609m, 8 len behind Knightsbridge with 53.5kg at $2.70. The start before that won by 6 len at Aqueduct December 6 over 1609m defeating Dreamlike carrying 56kg at $1.79. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:35.12 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:35.32 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.79 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | 1:35.51 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $12.30 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len at this track LR December 20 over 1710m defeating Sir Greylind carrying 53.5kg at $2.80. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 2 over 1609m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Moonlight with 55.5kg at $3.20. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 91 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 | 20/12/2025 | 83 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:42.69 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 28/09/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $215,596.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:41.84 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $310,078.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.63 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.02 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2025 | 264 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Heavy | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:34.85 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 11/08/2024 | 38 | LR OPEN 3 | $422,427.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:35.86 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.24 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last outing won by 1.3 len at this track February 19 over 1710m defeating Conquest Warrior with 54.5kg at $6.70. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Aqueduct in LR on November 3 2024 over 1811m, 8 len behind Generous Tipper carrying 54.5kg at $5. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 473 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $79,886.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.18 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |
| 5/8 | 03/11/2024 | 71 | LR OPEN 3 | $228,311.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:50.05 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2024 | 36 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,920,123.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 2:01.79 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $20.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2024 | 62 | LR OPEN 3 | $203,008.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/05/2024 | 36 | LR OPEN 3 | $152,905.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | M | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:44.98 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2024 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $125,960.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | SP | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:48.84 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.65 |