Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
GOLD SOVEREIGN (10) closed last prep with a disappointing fifth over 1911m at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic). Back for a new campaign with a change of rider. Big chance to kick this campaign off with a win. GO FOR ROCKET (4) showed good early dash when resuming last start and held on well to finish 1.5 lengths back in second over 1710m at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic). Meets some better types this time but a big run will not surprise. MORTAL LOCK (6) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic) over 1710m. Another big run expected. BULL SHOALS (12) started at big odds on debut last start but ran a bold race, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths over 1509m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Improver worth including.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Colonial Downs Turf July 23 over 2012m, 5 len behind Zevon carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. On debut fifth of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf May 26 over 1710m, 7 len behind Esmark carrying 53.5kg at $13.80. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 274 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 | 23/07/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 2:03.28 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:50.07 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $8.60 |
| 5/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 6-8-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.80 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 4 over 2012m, 1.75 len behind Kicking Clear with 57kg at $2.43. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Turfway Park on February 18 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Sumood with 57kg at $5.77. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 50 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 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 2:06.99 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.43 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.77 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:37.66 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $6.54 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2025 | 320 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,148.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:43.36 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $4.14 |
| 6/10 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 8-10-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $12.90 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 28 2024 over 1207m, 11 len behind Terrapin Station carrying 54kg at $6.88. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 572 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 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.48 | 5-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $6.88 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 29 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Donegal Rocks carrying 55.5kg at $2. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf on November 29 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind No Joke Joe carrying 54kg at $13.97. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 25 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 | 29/03/2026 | 120 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:43.55 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 4-6-4 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $13.97 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:49.97 | 6-5-5 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $32.05 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after about 18 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 4 len behind Ancient History carrying 56.5kg at $7.28. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on October 25 2024 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind Executor carrying 54kg at $9.46. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/03/2026 | 516 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $7.28 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:49.41 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $9.46 |
| 6/11 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:23.96 | 11-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $12.39 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 13 over 1710m, 4 len behind Love'm Or Liam carrying 57kg at $11.10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on January 30 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Three Percent carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:43.17 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.10 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 7/8 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 4U | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1911m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:54.39 | 8-7-7 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $13.90 |
| 8/12 | 19/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 3U | $85,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:34.94 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $10.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:43.69 | 10-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $17.43 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1911m | FM | Eric Cancel | 54.5kg | 1:56.58 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $9.54 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start got back early second last in a small field at Fairgrounds on January 11 over 1609m, 15 len behind Rothko carrying 56kg at $7.70. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 18 over 1710m, 3 len behind Dienekes with 57kg at $8.08. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 36 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 | 18/03/2026 | 66 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:46.69 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.08 |
| 4/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:37.46 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 1 over 1811m, 0.5 len behind Kravitz with 55.5kg at $76.20. Before that 6th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 17 over 1710m, 8 len behind Congressional with 55.5kg at $36.50. Not far away of late. Worth including.
Last Starts 53 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 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | L Panici | 55.5kg | 1:46.65 | 11-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $76.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $36.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:41.09 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a 18 months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Delaware Park Turf October 12 2024 over 1609m, 2 len behind Whizbang with 54.5kg at $5.10. On debut fourth of 8 at Delaware Park September 13 2024 over 1106m, 11 len behind Mo Money Mo Money carrying 54.5kg at $4. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 558 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 | 12/10/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $57,803.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.80 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $58,824.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:07.73 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on January 9 over 1911m, 8 len behind Operation Overlord with 56kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at Kentucky on September 7 over 2112m, 1.1 len behind Chapman's Peak with 55kg at $4.19. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 104 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 | 09/01/2026 | 93 | MDN 4U | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1911m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:54.39 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:50.89 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.32 |
| 3/11 | 07/09/2025 | 65 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 2:06.82 | 10-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.19 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:33.21 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $11.45 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 6th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Small Town with 54.5kg at $11.43. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Celtic Flame with 54.5kg at $5.71. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:39.33 | 8-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.71 |
| 6/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 10-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $11.43 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 22 over 1509m, 0.8 len behind Sheriff Bart with 55.5kg at $68.40. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:27.91 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $68.40 |