Keeneland Race 8 - UK HealthCare Transylvania S. Stakes
VASY (2) is in great form, lifting strongly to score last start over 1609m at Listed level at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) to make it two on the bounce. Drawn to go forward. Likely to feature. HONEY DUTCH (10) has been freshened up since a narrow defeat last time over 1609m in stakes class at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Right in the mix. PROTON (1) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in second over 1609m in stakes class at Tampa Bay Downs Turf (Turf). Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. REMEMBER MAMBA (7) is a promising type who returns from a spell of ten weeks and remains unbeaten in two runs. Last appeared when he score by 3 lengths over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf. Had plenty in hand last time and looks the testing material again.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 2 len behind Alpyland carrying 55kg at $3.60. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Laurel Turf LR September 27 over 1710m defeating Jutland with 55.5kg at $1.70. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 97 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:37.61 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.42 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:36.53 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 38 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $135,659.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 1:03.13 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf LR February 28 over 1609m defeating Honey Dutch carrying 54.5kg at $9.70. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park Turf January 25 over 1509m defeating Democracy Defender carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:33.22 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 30/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.57 |
| 4/12 | 12/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:03.53 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.82 |
| 2/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:15.34 | 5-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.44 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Aqueduct Turf in the LR November 7 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Attfield with 54.5kg at $2.81. On debut second of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf August 7 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Teddy's Rocket carrying 54kg at $4.50. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.81 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | G2 OPEN 2 | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:42.63 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.4L | $4.96 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 7-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:35.92 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Turfway Park in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 8 len behind Great White with 55.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct Turf in the G3 Futurity Stakes on October 3 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Intricate Spirit with 54.5kg at $6.17. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | 106 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 6-2-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.82 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | 1:07.98 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.17 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:03.31 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $24.70 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 41 day let-up. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Turfway Park LR January 17 over 1609m defeating Fulleffort with 56kg at $3.51. Last start ran last of 11 at Turfway Park in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 39 len behind Great White with 55.5kg at $2.89. Not keen on his prospects.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 1-10-11 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $2.89 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 78 | LR OPEN 3 | $186,846.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:40.57 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.51 |
| 4/14 | 31/10/2025 | 54 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,529,052.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:33.72 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.04 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 2 | $387,597.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:14.40 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.96 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:01.97 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.25 |
Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Laurel February 27 over 1106m defeating Ballinaclash carrying 56kg at $8.80. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
Last Starts 35 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 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,760.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 56kg | 1:05.30 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation scored a big 3 len win at Fairgrounds Turf January 22 over 1609m defeating Casa Cielo carrying 54kg at $1.60. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 4.5 len win at this track October 25 over 1811m defeating Maginnesontap carrying 54kg at $2.76. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 71 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 | 22/01/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.76 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on February 28 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Vasy with 54.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on January 1 over 1609m, 2 len behind Alpyland carrying 53.5kg at $5.80. Tricky assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:33.22 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:31.89 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 12-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $26.07 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Turfway Park in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 10 len behind Great White with 55.5kg at $28.41. Before that won by a nose at Sam Houston Park Turf LR January 24 over 1609m defeating Bohemian carrying 52kg at $3.10. Take on trust.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $28.41 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | Y | Lane J Luzzi | 52kg | 1:38.59 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 52 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.70 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:45.33 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Alexis Achard | 54.5kg | 1:36.64 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on February 28 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Vasy with 54.5kg at $3.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on January 1 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Alpyland with 53.5kg at $2.80. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:33.22 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:31.89 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:43.87 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.82 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 2 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:35.69 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.12 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:34.43 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $11.54 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2025 | 30 | MDN OCLM 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | 1:24.89 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.14 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Oaklawn Park in the LR December 12 over 1106m, 6 len behind Dirty Rich with 56kg at $6.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Churchill Downs September 12 over 1207m defeating Just Deeds carrying 55.5kg at $8.07. May need the run.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:04.11 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.90 |
| 5/7 | 26/10/2025 | 44 | G3 OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:44.67 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.69 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 2 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:10.37 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.07 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 0:58.60 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |