Fonner Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
FIERCE CAT (2) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when tenth and beaten 23 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CHEERS TO CANDY (7) is back after a break of ten months. Looking to emulate his win at Sam Houston Park to kick off the last campaign. Now under the care of new trainer Jerry Gourneau. Has ability and should be right in the finish. AZTEC GEM (6) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 805m at this track (Dirt). Will enjoy a drop in class so he is likely to play a big role. PAKULA (4) was beaten 10 lengths into seventh over 1207m at this track at his latest appearance. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Army Kid with 55kg at $20.95. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track March 8 over 1207m defeating Jackson's Speaker with 55.5kg at $6.50. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $12,640.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $20.95 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $15,449.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | A Birzer | 55.5kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $15,692.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Mckenna Anderson | 55kg | 0:46.60 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $15.50 |
| 9/9 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:12.72 | 1-8-9 | 9 |
| 35.6L | $10.54 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:12.34 | 6-4-8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $33.81 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:11.81 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.98 |

Jockey: David Cardoso
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1308m, 23 len behind Border Vigil with 56.5kg at $8.35. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 27 over 805m, 4 len behind Mitole's Limit with 56.5kg at $6.10. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/03/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $10,815.00 | Fonner Park | 1308m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56.5kg | 1:19.00 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $8.35 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $10,984.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56.5kg | 0:45.60 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:00.37 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 4U | $26,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | SP | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:22.88 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 4U | $26,158.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | David Cardoso | 56kg | 1:21.56 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 22/12/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,314.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:21.74 | 6-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Xavier Pickner
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Remington Park August 14 over 1207m, 23 len behind To Too Twentytwo with 56kg at $17.10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Fair Meadows July 10 over 1207m defeating Magical Max with 56.5kg at $3.40. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 225 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 | 14/08/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $17,829.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 56kg | 1:12.77 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $17.10 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2025 | 68 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,092.00 | Fair Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Travis Cunningham | 56.5kg | 1:17.77 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 12/12 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:11.58 | 9-11-12 | 11 |
| 28.6L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Alberto Pusac
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1207m, 10 len behind Army Kid carrying 56.5kg at $10.65. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on February 27 over 805m, 4 len behind Mitole's Limit carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $12,640.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | A Pusac | 56.5kg | 1:13.00 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $10.65 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $10,984.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Jose A Medina | 56.5kg | 0:45.60 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 4U | $18,545.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | M | Cid Vicente Del | 56kg | 1:00.01 | 1-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 4U | $16,442.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Nava-Marin | 56kg | 1:00.92 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 9/9 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,971.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 1-9-9 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,901.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Victor Jadhir Bailon
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 8 at this track on February 27 over 805m, 19 len behind Mitole's Limit carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 5 over 805m defeating State School Smart carrying 56.5kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 259 | CLM 3U | $10,984.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | R Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:45.60 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $9,487.00 | Harrah's Columbus Nebraska | 1207m | Fast | L Delorme | 56.5kg | 1:11.01 | 3-7-8 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $7.40 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Legacy Downs | 1106m | Fast | Chris Fackler | 56.5kg | 1:05.60 | 5-3-8 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $4.10 |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $16,562.00 | Fonner Park | 1207m | Fast | Scott A Bethke | 56.5kg | 1:14.00 | 3-8-8 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $7.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $10,543.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Blake Nunnally | 56.5kg | 0:46.80 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 15/03/2025 | 316 | MDN 3U | $15,848.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Blake Nunnally | 56.5kg | 0:47.80 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Travis Cunningham
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track February 14 over 805m defeating Veracruz with 56.5kg at $1.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on March 8 over 805m, 1.5 len behind El Sargento carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. Racing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 08/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $16,433.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Travis Cunningham | 56.5kg | 0:45.60 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 425 | MDN 3U | $15,692.00 | Fonner Park | 805m | Fast | Travis Cunningham | 56.5kg | 0:46.60 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2024 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,817.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | C J McMahon | 56kg | 1:13.42 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 28/11/2024 | 327 | MDN 3U | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:12.12 | 1-5-6 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $11.40 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2024 | 44 | MDN 3U | $76,246.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:11.72 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2023 | 143 | MDN 3U | $81,761.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:11.12 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jose Angel Medina
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Lone Star Park May 30 over 1006m, 8 len behind Road To Eldorado carrying 54kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Sam Houston Park February 21 2025 over 1006m defeating Karanthos carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 301 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/05/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $19,531.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 0:58.70 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $21,565.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 53.5kg | 1:06.00 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $25,357.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Isaiah Wiseman | 54kg | 0:57.91 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $8.20 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2025 | 134 | MDN CLM 3 | $19,324.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 0:58.59 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $36,127.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 1:11.11 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2024 | 24 | MDN 2 | $50,000.00 | Remington Park | 1006m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 53.5kg | 0:58.66 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 |