Fort Erie Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
STRIKE A CHORD (3) returns from a layoff of nine months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1006m at Woodbine All Weather. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Kevin Whiteley. Rates highly and should take some beating. CHROME'S BIG BREAK (4) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1006m at this track nine months ago. Has a solid record here at the distance with three wins and two placings from seven tries. Well placed and should be in the finish. SOUPER COP (2) lines up for the first time since October 21. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1006m at Woodbine All Weather. Makes plenty of appeal. FAIRHOPECURLY (1) is an imported five-year-old having his first run in this area for the Cindy Mustoe stable. Hasn't raced since she finished sixth over 1106m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) three-and-a-half months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly for the new connections but she is worth including.

Jockey: Michael David
Weight: 56kgs
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Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs February 25 over 1106m, 9 len behind Thee New Beginning with 53.5kg at $8.20. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs January 11 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Lady In Heels with 55.5kg at $3.70. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 4U | $29,244.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Angel Morales | 53.5kg | 1:05.56 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | CLM FM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Angel Morales | 53.5kg | 1:11.14 | 7-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $12.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | CLM FM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Angel Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.56 | 8-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 100 | CLM FM 4U | $28,401.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:06.36 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | 56 | CLM FM 3U | $30,466.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | 0:56.47 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 8/12 | 08/08/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $38,760.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:04.08 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Juan Crawford
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track October 21 over 1106m, a nose behind Forest B carrying 53kg at $10.80. First up last campaign second in a small field at Woodbine All Weather May 10 2025 over 1006m, 3 len behind Silver Bullet Lady carrying 56kg at $8.35. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 236 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 | 21/10/2025 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $23,288.00 | Fort Erie | 1106m | Fast | Cheyenne Kerr | 53kg | 1:05.94 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.80 |
| 9/9 | 06/10/2025 | 49 | CLM FM 3U | $32,339.00 | Fort Erie Turf | 1408m | FM | Edgar Zenteno | 56kg | 1:25.42 | 6-5-9 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $11.90 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $24,419.00 | Fort Erie | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Zenteno | 55.5kg | 0:58.48 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 22/07/2025 | 8 | HCP FM 3U | $36,239.00 | Fort Erie | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Zenteno | 55.5kg | 0:57.73 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $3.35 |
| 4/5 | 14/07/2025 | 20 | HCP FM 3U | $32,569.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | Fast | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 55.5kg | 1:10.77 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.65 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 3U | $38,258.00 | Fort Erie Turf | 1006m | FM | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 55.5kg | 0:57.60 | 2-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $11.45 |

Jockey: Luis R. Reyes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Woodbine All Weather September 18 over 1207m, 11 len behind Ondine Lady carrying 52.5kg at $8.60. Previously first up; second of 7 at Woodbine All Weather May 3 2025 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Stolen carrying 53kg at $3.70. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 269 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 | 18/09/2025 | 39 | HCP FM 3U | $55,505.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Austin Adams | 52.5kg | 1:11.19 | 1-3-8 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $8.60 |
| 5/5 | 10/08/2025 | 31 | HCP FM 3U | $56,279.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:19.04 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $1.95 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2025 | 35 | HCP FM 3U | $62,232.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Dalila A Rivera | 53.5kg | 1:17.54 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $6.95 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | 33 | CLM FM 3U | $44,479.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1106m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 53kg | 1:04.94 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2025 | 219 | HCP FM 3U | $63,594.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1006m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 53kg | 0:58.19 | 6-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 26/09/2024 | 33 | CLM FM 3U | $58,676.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1006m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 0:58.92 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $1.35 |

Jockey: Kirk Johnson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track September 29 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Trevess carrying 54.5kg at $6.65. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at this track May 27 2025 over 1006m, 6 len behind Trevess carrying 56kg at $10.15. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/09/2025 | 6 | HCP FM 3U | $36,927.00 | Fort Erie | 1006m | Fast | M Pinto | 54.5kg | 0:57.44 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.65 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $32,339.00 | Fort Erie | 1006m | Fast | Kirk Johnson | 54kg | 0:57.51 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.45 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2025 | 13 | HCP FM 3U | $33,023.00 | Fort Erie Turf | 1408m | Good | Dalila A Rivera | 52kg | 1:27.72 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 05/08/2025 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $30,698.00 | Fort Erie Turf | 1006m | FM | M Pinto | 55.5kg | 0:59.51 | 1-1-D1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 01/07/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $24,083.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | SP | M Pinto | 55.5kg | 1:11.47 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.70 |
| 2/5 | 10/06/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $24,495.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | Fast | M Pinto | 55.5kg | 1:13.08 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Alexis Sanchez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track October 21 over 1308m, 14 len behind Silent Passion carrying 56kg at $5.60. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Woodbine All Weather May 23 2025 over 1207m, 9 len behind Tivali with 55.5kg at $6.45. Likely to make her presence felt.
Last Starts 236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $23,288.00 | Fort Erie | 1308m | Fast | J Crawford | 56kg | 1:19.35 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/6 | 07/10/2025 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $23,394.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | SP | J Crawford | 56kg | 1:12.61 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.65 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $26,835.00 | Fort Erie | 1106m | Fast | J Crawford | 56kg | 1:04.20 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $14.95 |
| 5/5 | 26/08/2025 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $20,930.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | Fast | Leo Salles | 56kg | 1:13.63 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $5.75 |
| 3/5 | 11/08/2025 | 20 | CLM FM 3U | $34,419.00 | Fort Erie | 1308m | Fast | Leo Salles | 56kg | 1:17.15 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $10.85 |
| 6/7 | 22/07/2025 | 8 | CLM FM 3U | $33,945.00 | Fort Erie Turf | 1408m | FM | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 55.5kg | 1:26.11 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Helen Marie Vanek
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Mountaineer Park November 23 over 1106m, 7 len behind A Real Hero carrying 52.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len this track June 10 2025 over 1207m defeating Chrome's Big Break carrying 56kg at $2.05. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/11/2025 | 13 | CLM FM 3U | $13,740.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Good | Michael Y Pagan | 52.5kg | 1:06.06 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2025 | 49 | CLM FM 3U | $13,740.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Good | Michael Y Pagan | 52.5kg | 1:06.62 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 22/09/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $26,835.00 | Fort Erie | 1106m | Fast | P Mailhot | 55.5kg | 1:04.20 | 5-3-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $7.45 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $26,835.00 | Fort Erie | 1106m | Fast | Kirk Johnson | 55.5kg | 1:04.89 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $17.90 |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2025 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $24,419.00 | Fort Erie | 1006m | Fast | Christopher Husbands | 55.5kg | 0:58.48 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $33,945.00 | Fort Erie | 1106m | Fast | Terry Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:06.23 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.90 |