Keeneland Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
QUALITY SPIRITS (4) finished 11th two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf, beaten a nose after being in the firing line on the corner. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. BACKSIDE (3) made progress last time out, finishing 9 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1710m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PUNKIN BOY (2) is back after a break of ten months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1609m at Woodbine Inner. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at Woodbine All Weather over 1207m. Among the chances while fresh. HIGHLIGHTER (1) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at Turfway Park (Synthetic) over 1710m, beaten 5 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 5 len behind Hyperbolize with 57kg at $8.05. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 15 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Skibidi Rizz carrying 54.5kg at $6.40. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 35 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 | 20/03/2026 | 248 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.05 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $31,346.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | SP | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:47.48 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $6.40 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $40,435.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:35.28 | 10-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $42.70 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Woodbine Inner June 15 over 1609m, 6 len behind Lost Star carrying 54kg at $3.10. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Woodbine All Weather May 3 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Awe Inspired with 52.5kg at $17.75. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 313 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 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,143.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 54kg | 1:37.03 | 2-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3U | $76,875.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Austin Adams | 51.5kg | 1:46.78 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $8.80 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | 258 | MDN OCLM 3 | $76,875.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Austin Adams | 52.5kg | 1:11.19 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $17.75 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $100,922.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Jose Luis Campos | 55kg | 1:12.20 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.45 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1710m, 9 len behind Flash Of Chaos carrying 57kg at $7.47. Before that second last of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 14 over 1710m, 13 len behind C Mcgriff carrying 56kg at $8.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $7.47 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | MDN OCLM 3U | $84,270.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:45.48 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 95 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:46.10 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:29.93 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on February 21 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Mystandards with 54.5kg at $4.65. Last start 4th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1609m, 12 len behind State Of Attack with 54.5kg at $5.37. Cannot make a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:39.34 | 6-9-4 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $5.37 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:42.49 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.65 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Turfway Park on March 4 over 2012m, 12 len behind Kicking Clear with 53.5kg at $46.58. The run before that 5th of 11 at Turfway Park on January 7 over 1609m, 5 len behind Gray Is Okay carrying 54.5kg at $12.43. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 2:06.99 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $46.58 |
| 5/11 | 07/01/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 1-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $12.43 |
| 4/12 | 05/12/2025 | 58 | MDN CLM 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:38.04 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $51.50 |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2025 | 45 | MDN CLM 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 10-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $28.04 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 25.8L | $68.41 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd of 10 at Belterra Park on May 23 2024 over 1673m, 7 len behind Brio carrying 54kg at $6.20. May need this run.
Last Starts 701 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 | 23/05/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $25,535.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $6.20 |