Keeneland Race 8 - Appalachian S. Presented By Japan Racing Association Stakes
SISTER TROIENNE (9) went forward over 1609m in the G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) last time and held on for second. Can spear across from the awkward gate. Expected to be in the finish. IMAGINATIONTHELADY (10) resumes after a break of five months. Did win at her only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1609m at Kentucky. Will be hard to stop. LION LAKE (8) scored last start in the G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Tougher assignment this time but still one of the main contenders. TO A FLAME (4) raced just off the lead before letting down nicely and scoring a 1.5 lengths win over this journey at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) last time. Tackles a much tougher assignment but is ready for the challenge.

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Lion Lake carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Saratoga in the G1 Spinaway Stakes on August 30 over 1408m, 29 len behind Tommy Jo carrying 55.5kg at $21.30. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 126 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN F 2 | $114,155.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:33.87 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $465,116.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:23.39 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $21.30 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf in the G3 Florida Oaks on March 7 over 1710m, 11 len behind Dandona with 54kg at $23.10. Previously second-up scored a big 4 len win at Fairgrounds Turf January 3 over 1710m defeating High Street Pizzaz carrying 54.5kg at $4.10. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/03/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:44.71 | 1-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $23.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:44.64 | 11-2-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $8.95 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf in LR on March 7 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Indigo Woods carrying 53.5kg at $36.60. The start before that won by a nose at Fairgrounds Turf January 18 over 1710m defeating Killa Sally with 54.5kg at $7.90. Faces a tough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | E Nieves | 53.5kg | 1:43.80 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $36.60 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:44.64 | 11-5-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $7.90 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 37 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:37.49 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $55.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.61 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 21.0L | $17.77 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park Turf March 7 over 1609m defeating Kentucky Belle with 55.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kentucky in LR on August 31 over 1609m, 0.2 len behind Meringue carrying 54.5kg at $9.31. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | 188 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 2 | $1,550,388.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:34.61 | 10-2-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.31 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:40.05 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, won by 6 len at Tampa Bay Downs Turf February 7 over 1710m defeating Ati Girl carrying 54kg at $11.90. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf in the G3 Florida Oaks on March 7 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Dandona with 54kg at $2.80. Not keen on her chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:44.71 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | 1:42.67 | 11-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Lion Lake carrying 55.5kg at $25.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on January 31 over 1710m, 7 len behind Sister Troienne with 54.5kg at $8.70. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:32.80 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $25.90 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:40.76 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN F 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:33.42 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.30 |
| 6/9 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN F 2 | $114,155.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | 1:33.87 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 2 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 53kg | 1:35.69 | 7-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.71 |
| 1/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:03.52 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.34 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Puts an unbeaten record on the line. Last appeared won by 2.5 len at Del Mar Turf G3 Jimmy Durante Stakes November 29 over 1609m defeating Latte Luv carrying 54.5kg at $4. Others are better chances.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/11/2025 | 44 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 1:36.78 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:38.15 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.29 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Gulfstream Park Turf G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes February 28 over 1609m defeating Sister Troienne carrying 54.5kg at $12.10. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Gulfstream Park Turf January 30 over 1509m defeating Rules And Regs with 55.5kg at $2.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:32.80 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:30.25 | 8-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 24/12/2025 | 68 | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:41.72 | 9-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:02.83 | 9-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:34.64 | 7-5-4 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $4.68 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Herecomesthebride Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, nose behind Lion Lake carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. The start before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Gulfstream Park Turf LR January 31 over 1710m defeating Spicy Princess carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. With a little improvement can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:32.80 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN F 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:40.76 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:33.42 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:40.53 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 22/10/2025 | 32 | ALLOW F 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:44.30 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.09 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:35.91 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.78 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Del Mar Turf in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf October 31 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Balantina carrying 55.5kg at $7.40. At her first start won by 1.5 len Kentucky September 4 over 1609m defeating Market Chill carrying 54kg at $4.30. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | 1:35.07 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $7.40 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | 1:42.61 | 6-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.08 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:34.74 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Santa Anita Turf January 31 over 1308m defeating Mo Sasha with 55.5kg at $3.20. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Santa Anita Turf LR March 8 over 1609m defeating Hypergamy with 54.5kg at $3.60. Might need easier race.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | LR OPEN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:33.74 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 64 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:14.80 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2025 | 84 | MDN F 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:58.54 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:37.32 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:58.25 | 2-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $38.60 |