Keeneland Race 9 - Central Bank Ashland S. Stakes
ZANY (3) puts an unbeaten record on the line after three straight wins, the latest over 1646m at Listed level at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Comfortable winner last time and can measure up again. FRENCH FRICTION (4) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten from two runs, the latest success coming over 1207m in Listed grade at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Effortless win last start and sure to be in the finish again. PERCY'S BAR (2) is back at the races for the first time since October 31. Scored over 1207m at Churchill Downs to launch the last campaign. Has never tasted defeat when fresh from a spell in two attempts. Worth plenty of thought. NYCON (1) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish second last time out over 1609m in Listed grade at Aqueduct (Dirt). Stiffer assignment here but is ready for the challenge. Something for the Multiples: STAR ACTRESS (7)
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies October 31 over 1710m, 4 len behind Super Corredora carrying 55.5kg at $8.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Churchill Downs LR June 29 over 1207m defeating Jaboss carrying 54.5kg at $4.44. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 154 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 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.90 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $993,884.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:44.69 | 1-1-D1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.46 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | 62 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $465,116.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:23.39 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.25 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN F 2 | $349,922.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:09.71 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.44 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 0:52.54 | 8-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.39 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after two months came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at Tampa Bay Downs LR February 7 over 1646m defeating Life Of Joy carrying 55kg at $1.20. Previously second-up scored a big 8 len win at Aqueduct G2 Demoiselle Stakes December 6 over 1811m defeating Jumping The Gun carrying 53.5kg at $1.75. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 55 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 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN F 3 | $178,317.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:40.56 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:50.55 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:16.98 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Looking to keep her unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, scored a big 6 len win at Oaklawn Park December 27 over 1207m defeating Joke Maker carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Last start came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Oaklawn Park LR February 14 over 1207m defeating Have Faith carrying 53kg at $3.20. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN F 3 | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:10.18 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by 0.8 len at Gulfstream Park December 28 over 1207m defeating Paradise Street carrying 54.5kg at $7.30. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Davona Dale Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 9 len behind She Be Smooth carrying 54kg at $16.70. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $16.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:11.51 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Turfway Park March 4 over 1609m defeating Queenstown carrying 53.5kg at $2.25. Before that 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park in LR on February 7 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Coco Connect with 53.5kg at $14.99. Will find this too difficult.
Last Starts 30 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 | 04/03/2026 | 25 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $143,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:41.45 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN F 3 | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 53.5kg | 1:18.82 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $14.99 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | 158 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:11.78 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $5.96 |
| 12/12 | 03/08/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:40.86 | 8-12-12 | 9 |
| 39.6L | $24.20 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:35.24 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $7.54 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park on February 8 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Betty's Pearl with 55.5kg at $8.70. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gulfstream Park March 15 over 1710m defeating Song Of Sarah carrying 55.5kg at $1.60. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:45.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |