Keeneland Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
MERRY MADISON (12) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1308m at Tampa Bay Downs, beaten 2.25 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ONMYWAYTOSAVTHDAY (2) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 16 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1710m at Oaklawn Park, beaten 4 lengths. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to test this field. HALEAKALA (9) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when fourth over 1106m at Sam Houston Park a month ago after being prominent at the turn. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is good enough to take this out. FORMAGGIO (1) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1207m at Aqueduct, beaten 21 lengths. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Aqueduct on March 6 over 1207m, 21 len behind Kadena carrying 56kg at $14.53. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Laurel February 13 over 1207m defeating Pneumo Warrior with 57kg at $1.60. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 4U | $84,270.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:12.21 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $14.53 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $61,120.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 57kg | 1:13.83 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/7 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 4U | $119,581.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:38.82 | 5-3-6 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $7.17 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $130,168.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:22.86 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.11 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | 356 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $86,758.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:25.75 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.16 |
| 10/11 | 08/11/2024 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:38.44 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 28.4L | $7.88 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on February 26 over 1710m, 4 len behind Thea carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 22 2025 over 1646m, 6 len behind Ladys Chant with 55.5kg at $14.50. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 42 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 | 26/02/2026 | 68 | CLM FM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:46.49 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | CLM FM 3U | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:41.07 | 8-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 20/11/2025 | 55 | CLM FM 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:46.63 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.89 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2025 | 9 | CLM FM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:46.42 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.76 |
| 7/8 | 17/09/2025 | 37 | CLM FM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:10.43 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $12.89 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $42,636.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:11.00 | 8-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Turfway Park on March 19 over 1609m, 28 len behind Jerseys Parade with 56.5kg at $19.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at Turfway Park on February 5 over 1609m, 48 len behind Champagne Nights with 56.5kg at $7. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 42 | CLM FM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:39.29 | 3-9-9 | 8 |
| 28.3L | $19.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:41.20 | 3-9-10 | 3 |
| 48.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 27 | CLM FM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:46.51 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $8.60 |
| 8/11 | 19/12/2025 | 50 | CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | La Cruz Guerra Rodolfo De | 53.5kg | 1:38.47 | 1-4-8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $16.37 |
| 3/7 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $94,368.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Amanda Poston | 50.5kg | 1:49.60 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $17.14 |
| 6/11 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $74,581.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Landeros | 53.5kg | 1:12.37 | 1-8-6 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $4.97 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Turfway Park on February 20 over 1308m, 7 len behind Miss Susan B with 56kg at $10.41. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Turfway Park on February 5 over 1609m, 2 len behind Champagne Nights with 56.5kg at $8.04. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | CLM FM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56kg | 1:19.74 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $10.41 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:41.20 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.04 |
| 4/10 | 15/01/2026 | 77 | CLM FM 4U | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:46.51 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.58 |
| 4/7 | 30/10/2025 | 34 | CLM FM 3U | $94,368.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:49.60 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.69 |
| 3/7 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:46.42 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.34 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | 27 | CLM FM 3U | $94,801.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.68 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.24 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last in a small field at Turfway Park on March 18 over 1207m, 5 len behind Lady Virago carrying 56kg at $4.69. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 30 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind All Gas No Brakes with 53.5kg at $4.80. Needs more time.
Last Starts 22 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 | 18/03/2026 | 200 | CLM FM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56kg | 1:12.25 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.69 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | 44 | CLM FM 3U | $77,519.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 1:35.95 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2025 | 306 | CLM FM 3U | $53,517.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:43.22 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2024 | 16 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $96,618.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 1:19.03 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.25 |
| 12/12 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $261,137.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:18.35 | 9-12-12 | 12 |
| 50.0L | $8.26 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1308m, 6 len behind Gal Capone with 53.5kg at $6.37. The race before that 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on February 28 over 1207m, 12 len behind Tiger Division carrying 53.5kg at $63.33. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | CLM FM 3U | $37,640.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:19.42 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.37 |
| 8/12 | 28/02/2026 | 23 | CLM FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:11.93 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $63.33 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 33 | CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:41.20 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $22.78 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM F 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:20.72 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.46 |
| 4/12 | 17/12/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM F 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:39.17 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.70 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM F 2 | $31,298.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:07.15 | 7-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $22.40 |

Jockey: Victor Lebron
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 11 at Turfway Park on February 20 over 1207m, 20 len behind Italian Ivy carrying 56kg at $77.74. Second-up ran last of 10 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1609m, 56 len behind True Class with 56.5kg at $89.65. Wait until she shows something.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 1:38.84 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 56.3L | $89.65 |
| 10/11 | 20/02/2026 | 71 | CLM FM 3U | $37,640.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | O Bocachica | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 3-11-10 | 10 |
| 20.8L | $77.74 |
| 11/11 | 11/12/2025 | 40 | CLM FM 3U | $41,041.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Eddie Jurado | 54.5kg | 1:18.77 | 2-11-11 | 10 |
| 25.8L | $70.95 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | CLM FM 3U | $54,962.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Eddie Jurado | 55.5kg | 1:12.53 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $58.72 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $12,938.00 | Belterra Park | 1106m | Fast | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 1:05.92 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |
| 3/9 | 25/09/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $15,291.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | SP | J Mckee | 56.5kg | 0:58.70 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Sam Houston Park on March 7 over 1106m, 8 len behind Musical Prayer carrying 55kg at $8. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Sam Houston Park on February 14 over 1308m, 10 len behind Super Enticing carrying 55kg at $4.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 33 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 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:04.15 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW FM 3U | $49,215.00 | Sam Houston | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 55kg | 1:17.84 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 24/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW FM 3U | $51,570.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | M | Jose L Alvarez | 56kg | 1:11.91 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 17/12/2025 | 41 | ALLOW FM 3U | $59,724.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 52.5kg | 1:04.73 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 49 | MDN FM 35 | $58,015.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 53.5kg | 1:16.85 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | 368 | MDN FM 35 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose L Alvarez | 53.5kg | 1:05.08 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Turfway Park on February 28 over 1207m, 14 len behind Tiger Division with 53.5kg at $23.36. The start before that 5th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 11 over 1308m, 7 len behind Special Sauce carrying 54.5kg at $20.54. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | CLM FM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:11.93 | 2-8-9 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $23.36 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 25 | CLM F 3 | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:20.24 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $20.54 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM F 3 | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:14.24 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 121 | MDN CLM F 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 0:58.64 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $8.30 |
| 9/9 | 11/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $58,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | A Murgia | 54kg | 1:12.75 | 5-9-9 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $10.68 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on February 19 over 1207m, 11 len behind Kapoor with 55kg at $4.80. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Gridlock with 53.5kg at $2.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 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 | 11/03/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:17.69 | 2-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | 83 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:10.71 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.30 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $6.88 |
| 1/7 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.24 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.31 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:28.64 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.07 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:21.43 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $10.78 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 8 at Oaklawn Park on March 13 over 1207m, 10 len behind Miranda's Rocky with 55kg at $36.90. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park on March 27 over 1207m, 7 len behind She Called with 55.5kg at $18.40. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 13 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 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | CLM FM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:11.77 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $18.40 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 98 | CLM FM 4U | $77,247.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $36.90 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:18.24 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.03 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 57 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:19.58 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $5.82 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $47,401.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:38.14 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $3.10 |
| 10/12 | 06/09/2025 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:35.44 | 2-9-10 | 9 |
| 18.8L | $71.49 |