Keeneland Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
CANDY ILLUSION (5) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf) when second, beaten 1.3 lengths. Has plenty of upside so a big run is anticipated. PEARL LAKE (1) was unwanted in betting on debut last start but ran a strong race, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths over 1308m at Kentucky (Turf). Has upside and can open her account. JOY OF LIFE (8) was lining up for just the second time last start when fourth over 1408m at Saratoga, beaten 8 lengths. Backmarker who keeps coming. Debut run was encouraging so she is worth another chance. IT'S THE LAW (9) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Peter Eurton. By Tiz The Law from Kathy's Clown. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, 3rd of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Fancy Ferrari carrying 54kg at $33.65. Probable improver with bright prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 8-6-3 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $33.65 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tiz The Law out of Live Young. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 51kgs
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At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs on September 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind Loaded For Bear with 51kg at $12.88. The start before that 6th of 12 at Kentucky on August 30 over 1609m, 8 len behind Quibbler with 51.5kg at $12.75. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/09/2026 | 18 | MDN F 2 | $127,778.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51kg | 1:11.17 | 9-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $12.88 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 51.5kg | 1:37.97 | 6-6-6 | 12 |
| 8.9L | $12.75 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 51kg | 1:03.69 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $51.40 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Saratoga on July 11 over 1106m, 16 len behind Angel Of Kirk with 56kg at $8.90. Others rate better.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:05.35 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1308m, 1.3 len behind Malibu Dancer with 54kg at $5.79. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:18.32 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.79 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Pinehurst out of Cinch. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 9th of 11 at Kentucky on August 29 over 1308m, 6 len behind Malibu Dancer with 54kg at $62.76. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $242,511.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:18.32 | 8-10-9 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $62.76 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Saratoga on August 8 over 1308m, 13 len behind Summer Starlet carrying 56kg at $17.48. Last start 4th of 10 at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m, 8 len behind Rum Twist carrying 56kg at $9.74. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:24.28 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.74 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $164,051.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:16.62 | 1-3-3 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $17.48 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran second last of 7 at Ellis Park Turf on July 25 over 1106m, 13 len behind Epernay with 50kg at $8.19. Second-up 6th of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Fancy Ferrari with 54kg at $25.33. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 09/09/2026 | 46 | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $25.33 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | H Luke Hoskins | 50kg | 1:02.83 | 1-6-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $8.19 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Kentucky on September 9 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Fancy Ferrari carrying 54kg at $14.26. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $236,111.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $14.26 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Epicenter out of Spirit Of The Dawn. Sure to be well fancied.