Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
ROYAL CRESCENT (8) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) over 1609m. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. MAGINNESONTAP (1) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1710m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Set for a bold return. MR MIRACLE (6) returned last time with a solid third at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) over 1710m after being in contention on the corner. Finds a tougher race but a big run will not surprise. SPARTACUS (4) was well in commission on his debut over 1609m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) back on January 25 and finished fifth, beaten 17 lengths. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Turfway Park January 17 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Empire West carrying 54.5kg at $2.64. On debut third of 10 at Ellis Park Turf July 21 over 1609m, 0.9 len behind Gloves Off with 54kg at $3.41. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:48.10 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.64 |
| 2/11 | 21/12/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:44.80 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.71 |
| 2/12 | 25/10/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 8-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.59 |
| 2/12 | 04/09/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:34.43 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.19 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $3.41 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming eased back early on second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Class President carrying 54.5kg at $25.30. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on February 7 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Easterly with 55.5kg at $11.90. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 61 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 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:46.52 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.90 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2025 | 64 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:38.33 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $25.30 |
| 10/11 | 24/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | 1:45.20 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.18 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:09.66 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $21.36 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 4th of 11 at Fairgrounds on January 17 over 1207m, 9 len behind Knock It Off with 54.5kg at $53.60. Returned from break raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 5 len behind Not To Worry carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $53.60 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park on January 25 over 1609m, 17 len behind Canaletto carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:36.28 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 9 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1609m, 14 len behind Steel with 55.5kg at $6.60. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on February 7 over 1710m, 8 len behind Easterly with 55.5kg at $43. Last start 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 20 over 1710m, 14 len behind Make My Day carrying 54.5kg at $12.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | SP | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:42.57 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:46.52 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $43.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:21.63 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $104.22 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on January 25 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Code Review carrying 55.5kg at $19.30. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Steel with 55.5kg at $5.80. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:39.40 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $19.30 |