Fonner Park Race 9 - Grasmick S. Stakes
PAYNTED BLUE (3) saluted at Delta Downs two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in the firing line on the corner before finishing second over 1308m at Delta Downs, beaten half a length. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. AXEL STEEL (5) finished a 10 length seventh when resuming last start over 1207m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Has a very strong second up record. Expected to run well. INDIA INK (8) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the turn over 1006m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to figure in the finish. UNDER OATH (1) is back at the races for the first time since December 3. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1207m at Arapahoe Park. Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Nathan Haar
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Remington Park December 3 over 1308m, 10 len behind J P Race with 56kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at Arapahoe Park in the LR September 13 over 1207m, 2 len behind Quicktrip Van with 56kg at $3.60. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 80 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 | 03/12/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $41,348.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 56kg | 1:16.26 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $26,565.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | Nathan Haar | 56kg | 1:10.18 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $34,247.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1408m | Fast | Nathan Haar | 56kg | 1:24.76 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/09/2025 | 120 | LR OPEN 3U | $33,257.00 | Arapahoe Park | 1207m | Fast | Nathan Haar | 56kg | 1:10.19 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $40,000.00 | Legacy Downs | 1006m | Fast | Nathan Haar | 56.5kg | 0:58.60 | 5-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 3U | $49,201.00 | Fonner Park | 1308m | Fast | Nathan Haar | 56.5kg | 1:18.80 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Adrian B. Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Prairie Meadows September 21 over 1106m, 14 len behind Drill's Li'l Man with 55kg at $1.40. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Prairie Meadows August 9 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Bolt Forty Five with 55kg at $2.80. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 153 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 | 21/09/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $31,651.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 55kg | 1:03.92 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $23,242.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 55kg | 1:10.21 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $23,566.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 54.5kg | 1:10.77 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 09/08/2025 | 140 | CLM 4U | $28,682.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:02.76 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $33,122.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | Ronald Hisby | 56.5kg | 1:13.00 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $10.95 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $21,188.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Good | Ronald Hisby | 56.5kg | 1:14.20 | 4-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Jose Angel Medina
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Delta Downs on January 10 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Lambo with 56kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a 0.3 len at Delta Downs December 17 over 1006m defeating Our Favorite Son carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Leading player.
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 | 10/01/2026 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $56,801.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 56kg | 1:19.46 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:59.11 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $35,878.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.11 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $56,489.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/7 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 0:58.28 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $11,315.00 | Arapahoe Park | 905m | Fast | L Delorme | 56kg | 0:51.39 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Belen Quinonez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after nine months 10th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 8 over 1207m, 11 len behind Scotty's On Edge carrying 54.5kg at $7.61. Previously second-up scored a big 7 len win at Turfway Park February 28 over 1308m defeating Speed Warning carrying 56kg at $3.43. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/01/2026 | 263 | CLM 4U | $63,229.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Bendezu | 54.5kg | 1:10.63 | 7-6-10 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $7.61 |
| 6/6 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | CLM 4U | $31,949.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:43.69 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $4.90 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $20,919.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Medina | 56.5kg | 1:13.80 | 4-2-6 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.65 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 62 | CLM 3U | $44,767.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:18.86 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.43 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2024 | 316 | ALLOW 3U | $39,908.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | J Stokes | 56kg | 1:12.85 | 8-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $18.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/02/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $80,425.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Timmothy Tarasenco | 56kg | 1:23.23 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Travis Cunningham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 23 over 1207m, 10 len behind Mor Spring Spirit carrying 54kg at $31.60. Previously second-up won by 5 len at Lone Star Park LR November 8 2024 over 796m defeating Run Bubba Run carrying 58kg at $2.20. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $41,854.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:09.92 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $31.60 |
| 5/5 | 07/09/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $29,817.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | G Corbett | 56.5kg | 1:10.33 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $13.60 |
| 3/4 | 09/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $30,233.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | G Corbett | 56kg | 1:08.78 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $46,656.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | Fast | Jermaine Marlon Bridgmohan | 56kg | 0:57.56 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $14.10 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $33,748.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | G Corbett | 56kg | 1:03.35 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/5 | 16/05/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 3U | $40,000.00 | Legacy Downs | 1006m | Fast | B Quinonez | 55.5kg | 0:58.60 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Prairie Meadows September 15 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind I Got No Munny carrying 55kg at $10.50. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at this track March 22 over 1207m, 14 len behind Ships Log with 56.5kg at $4.20. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 159 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 | 15/09/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2025 | 22 | CLM 4U | $28,682.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 56kg | 1:02.76 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $31,651.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 55kg | 1:10.11 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/06/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $23,639.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 54.5kg | 1:10.09 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $23,750.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Ken S Tohill | 53.5kg | 1:04.51 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $16.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $19,169.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | Nathan Haar | 56.5kg | 1:13.20 | 3-1-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Xavier Pickner
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Prairie Meadows September 15 over 1106m. Previously first up; third of 7 at Prairie Meadows July 18 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Circle Back Jack carrying 55kg at $8.90. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 159 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 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:03.50 | 3-6-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $4.10 |
| 5/5 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $37,984.00 | Canterbury Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Jermaine Marlon Bridgmohan | 56kg | 0:56.40 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $11.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:02.96 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2025 | 146 | CLM 3U | $31,651.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:10.11 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.90 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 140 | LR OPEN 3U | $33,655.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Travis Cunningham | 55.5kg | 0:45.80 | 3-3-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $17.40 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $11,199.00 | Fort Pierre | 1308m | Good | Travis Cunningham | 58kg | 1:23.30 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: David Cardoso
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Most recently won by 1.75 len at Delta Downs January 31 over 1006m defeating Wild Bert with 54.5kg at $3.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Delta Downs on December 20 over 1006m, 11 len behind Double Edge Sword with 54.5kg at $17.60. Big chance again.
Last Starts 21 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 | 31/01/2026 | 42 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 0:59.96 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $31,394.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 0:58.13 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $17.60 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $17,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 0:59.43 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/9 | 24/10/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $34,247.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $16.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $27,132.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Carlos Perez | 54kg | 0:57.60 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $27,216.00 | Evangeline Downs Turf | 1006m | Good | C J McMahon | 55.5kg | 0:56.23 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |