Mountaineer Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
MY BALBOA (4) returned from a break of seven months and finished second over this course and distance last time out. Should settle handy in the run. Expected to be in the finish. ROARING RAPIDS (5) is resuming from a spell of 11 weeks and having his first run for the J P Silva yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Sam Houston Park Turf (Turf) over 1006m. One of the better hopes despite the layoff. THIS IS THE LIFE (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1006m at this track, beaten 2 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to figure in the finish. GOLDEN COOKIE (8) has not won for a long while. Last raced on June 24 when beaten 5 lengths into sixth at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic) over 1207m. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish.

Jockey: Yuri Yaranga
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Mountaineer Park on July 6 over 1006m, 10 len behind Camp Crystal Lake with 56kg at $21.30. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Mountaineer Park on June 22 2025 over 1207m, 6 len behind Zealous Storm carrying 52.5kg at $12.20. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/07/2026 | 244 | CLM 3U | $16,691.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | M | Y Yaranga | 56kg | 1:01.42 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $21.30 |
| 4/5 | 04/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $17,557.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 51.5kg | 1:06.77 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $27,523.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | L Negron | 53.5kg | 1:42.35 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 41.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/09/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | J Stokes | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $10.60 |
| 6/6 | 31/08/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $27,907.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | J Stokes | 53.5kg | 1:13.89 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $11.90 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,229.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | J Stokes | 53kg | 1:01.84 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Agustin Bracho
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on June 30 over 1006m, 12 len behind Lil Red Beaudette with 56kg at $56.80. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on June 16 over 1006m, 6 len behind Monje Solaia with 54.5kg at $83. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,417.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Miguel L Martinez | 56kg | 0:57.18 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $56.80 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Miguel L Martinez | 54.5kg | 0:57.18 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $83.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $12,570.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | Miguel L Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:44.05 | 3-8-8 | 3 |
| 44.3L | $52.10 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 147 | CLM 3U | $13,100.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Miguel L Martinez | 54.5kg | 1:13.60 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $55.90 |
| 7/9 | 16/11/2025 | 38 | ALLOW 3U | $27,481.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Miguel L Martinez | 56kg | 1:03.98 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 18.1L | $106.10 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Miguel L Martinez | 54kg | 1:05.94 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $48.30 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf May 11 over 1509m, 1.3 len behind Coboch carrying 56kg at $4.30. Previously first up; second of 10 at Sam Houston Park Turf January 23 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Stormy At Midnight carrying 55kg at $10.70. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 76 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 | 11/05/2026 | 9 | CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1509m | FM | Juan P Vargas | 56kg | 1:29.59 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $25,838.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 56kg | 0:56.13 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $17.20 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 42 | CLM 3U | $22,472.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 0:57.08 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $22,825.00 | Sam Houston | 1609m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 1:38.69 | 4-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 77 | CLM 3U | $23,916.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | S Elliott | 55kg | 0:57.66 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.70 |
| 4/12 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $33,588.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:37.54 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Renzo Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Mountaineer Park on July 13 over 402m, 5 len behind Cash Customer with 56kg at $58.20. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field at this track on August 26 over 1006m, 7 len behind Dropkick Murphy carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Expecting improvement and is among the better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 224 | CLM 3U | $21,045.00 | Mountaineer Park | 402m | Fast | Jorge A Jr Monserrate | 56kg | 0:22.27 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $58.20 |
| 5/8 | 01/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $13,017.00 | Mountaineer Park | 905m | Fast | Ricardo Barrios | 57kg | 0:53.26 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $44.80 |
| 4/5 | 09/11/2025 | 39 | CLM 3U | $12,977.00 | Mountaineer Park | 905m | SP | Jason Simpson | 57kg | 0:53.54 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:07.42 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $27,523.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 0:57.35 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Tapara | 54.5kg | 0:55.92 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Presque Isle Downs on June 24 over 1207m, 5 len behind Ready Set Cairo with 56kg at $6.90. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Presque Isle Downs on June 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Braggart Joe carrying 56kg at $4.20. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $30,479.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Victor Severino | 56kg | 1:11.19 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $30,479.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56kg | 1:10.07 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $29,330.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:04.04 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 314 | CLM 3U | $22,346.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 52kg | 1:06.60 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.20 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $29,549.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:10.30 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.40 |
| 2/3 | 16/05/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $35,938.00 | Penn National | 1207m | M | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | 1:10.70 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track on June 16 over 1006m, 19 len behind Monje Solaia carrying 54.5kg at $74. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Mountaineer Park on June 21 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Game Maker with 56kg at $60.20. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/06/2026 | 5 | CLM 3U | $12,552.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:08.32 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $60.20 |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 235 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Kevin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 0:57.18 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $74.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,504.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | SP | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54kg | 1:17.23 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 21.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $33,486.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Travis Cunningham | 55.5kg | 1:17.30 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $37.70 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Travis Cunningham | 55kg | 1:04.24 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $23.60 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2025 | 30 | CLM 3U | $34,109.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Travis Cunningham | 55kg | 1:30.99 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 54.0L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on July 21 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Ante Antman with 56kg at $5.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on June 16 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Monje Solaia with 54.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance.
Last Starts 5 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 | 21/07/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $21,045.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | SP | N Arroyo (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:13.05 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $16,736.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Tapara | 54.5kg | 0:57.18 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,760.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | SP | N Arroyo (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:41.63 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $13,966.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 54.5kg | 1:12.67 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $14,556.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:14.34 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 5/5 | 29/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,219.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:11.31 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |