Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
PITKIN (4) Was strong late when 2nd last start at Gulfstream Park. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Worth a ticket. SHANGRALA ROAD (2) Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by just over 9L last run at Gulfstream Park and was a debutant last start. Has a positive draw. Should go close. LAST MAN STANDING (7) Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last start at Tampa Bay Downs and having second career run. Displays very good closing speed. Will be competitive. INTERCEPTOR (12) Caught the eye when 2nd beaten by 5 1/2L last time at Aqueduct. Great to see jockey Flavien Prat taking the ride. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished 6th last start at Turfway Park but has the ideal draw. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 40 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 | 23/02/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1688.40. | 9-6-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 12.75L | $11.23 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2025 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $45,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1659.10. | 6-4-4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 24/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $65,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 53.5kg | 1696.30. | 5-4-5-8-8 | 10 |
| 12.6L | $2.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/10/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $90,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Firm | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | 1160.30. | 9-9-7-7 | 3 |
| 4.75L | $11.30 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Flashed home late into 2nd last run at Gulfstream Park and fitter for debut run. Luis Saez and Brad H Cox are a promising combination. Has a good draw. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/0 | 30/03/2025 | - | 03 | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 | - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1382.20. | 3-5-3-2 | 4 |
| 9.25L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Picked up some ground to run 5th last time at Gulfstream Park and having second race start. Racing over a longer distance. Would rather look at others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1159.30. | 6-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished with intent when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last start at Gulfstream Park. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1625.40. | 7-5-4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1391.30. | 9-8-4-5 | 9 |
| 1.25L | $20.30 |
Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At 11/1 couldn't maintain the pace when 8th last run at Gulfstream Park but having second race start. Looks optimistic.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/0 | 30/03/2025 | - | 03 | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 | - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1382.20. | 6-6-7-8 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $11.60 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Advanced late into 5th last time at Turfway Park and fitter for debut run. Does take a while to get into stride. Facing an increased distance. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 27 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 | 08/03/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 52.5kg | 1213.10. | 7-7-5-6 | 4 |
| 8.25L | $6.47 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Made some ground late when 2nd last start at Tampa Bay Downs and having second race start. Shows very good closing speed. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Great chance.
Last Starts 34 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 | 01/03/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $53,000.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1709m | Fast | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | 1736.0. | 7-7-7-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Sophie Doyle
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Fresh after break of 34 weeks. Was making up some late ground when 5th last start at Ellis Park and was a debutant last start. Modest contender.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $44,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1413.40. | 5-6-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.74 |
Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Tidy run when 3rd last time at Gulfstream Park and fitter for debut run. Expecting to settle positively. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/03/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1632.30. | 2-3-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $12.50 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was 9/2 and pushed past some when 5th last start at Fair Grounds and fitter for debut run. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Rising in distance. A long shot.
Last Starts 48 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 | 15/02/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $55,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | Fast | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | 54.5kg | 1175.10. | 8-8-7-6 | 8 |
| 9L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Narrowly denied a win last run at Oaklawn Park. Prefer a race with softer competition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/02/2025 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $65,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1709m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1777.0. | 2-4-4-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.25L | $51.60 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2025 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $68,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A. Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1652.20. | 6-6-7-5-6 | 12 |
| 20.25L | $64.20 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $110,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1709m | Muddy | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1746.50. | 4-7-8-8-6 | 6 |
| 29.25L | $43.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $43,520.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1670.10. | 5-4-3-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $15.60 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
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Managed to place 2nd last time at Aqueduct. Flavien Prat is a strong choice aboard. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 40 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 | 23/02/2025 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $80,000.00 | Aqueduct | 1810m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1891.50. | 5-4-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.20 |
| 5/7 | 03/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $90,000.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1613.50. | 6-6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.75L | $10.80 |