Mountaineer Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
ERLAN (2) built on a nice third two starts back at Thistledown (Dirt) with success as public elect over 1106m at this track (Dirt) two weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can make it back-to-back successes. MAJOR CONTENDER (3) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 2.25 lengths over 1207m at Fairmount Park (Dirt). Generally runs well second-up and this looks well within his grasp. GOINGSCENTS (9) turned things around last start and scored by 3 lengths after being in contention on the corner over 1207m at this track (Dirt). This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention. UNPREDICTABLE BAY (4) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1308m at Presque Isle Downs (Synthetic). Warrants plenty of respect.

Jockey: Brandon Tapara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track on October 25 over 1609m, 27 len behind North Warden carrying 56kg at $18.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on September 29 over 1609m, 10 len behind Golden Bandit with 56kg at $12.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/10/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $12,931.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:42.61 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $18.70 |
| 5/9 | 29/09/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:43.44 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $12.90 |
| 7/9 | 20/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $24,251.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Good | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 53kg | 1:27.89 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $26.10 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $24,673.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 55.5kg | 1:20.87 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $25.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $13,529.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Reshawn Latchman | 57kg | 1:27.66 | 2-8-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $32.50 |
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 56 | CLM 3U | $23,743.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jacqueline A Davis | 56kg | 1:20.47 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $22.90 |

Jockey: Erik Barbaran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track on October 27 over 1106m defeating Fifty B M G with 56kg at $2.40. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Thistledown on October 1 over 1106m, 1.0 len behind Big Prankster with 56kg at $13.10. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/10/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $18,678.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Barbaran | 56kg | 1:07.55 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 01/10/2026 | 58 | CLM 3U | $23,851.00 | Thistledown | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:04.90 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2026 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $28,531.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55.5kg | 1:05.99 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/02/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $36,947.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | M | Jose A Bracho | 56kg | 1:06.23 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $16.10 |
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $38,714.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:11.45 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.80 |
| 1/6 | 01/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $18,683.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Barrios | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Alvin Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 2.25 len at Fairmount Park on October 27 over 1207m defeating Khozan's Valentine carrying 56kg at $51.20. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sunland Park on February 22 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Sanger carrying 56kg at $66.60. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/10/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $15,805.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Diego | 56kg | 1:11.53 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $51.20 |
| 8/12 | 25/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $14,265.00 | Fairmount Park | 1673m | Fast | Javour M Simpson | 57kg | 1:44.88 | 6-5-8 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $7.20 |
| 6/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $28,531.00 | Fairmount Park | 2012m | Fast | Javour M Simpson | 56kg | 2:09.19 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $29.20 |
| 5/6 | 21/07/2026 | 59 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Fairmount Park | 1106m | Fast | Javour M Simpson | 56kg | 1:05.23 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $9.80 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $20,950.00 | Fairmount Park | 1609m | Fast | Cory Orm | 56kg | 1:41.72 | 9-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $14.10 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $17,697.00 | Sunland | 1609m | Fast | Erick Medellin | 56kg | 1:36.73 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Jose A. Leon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Presque Isle Downs on October 22 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Jimmy The Hat with 56kg at $68. The race before that 7th of 9 at Mountaineer Park Turf on September 29 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Royal Salute carrying 56kg at $13.90. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 19 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 | 22/10/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $30,172.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose A Leon | 56kg | 1:15.08 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $68.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/09/2026 | 36 | HCP 3U | $20,833.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1408m | FM | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | 1:25.18 | 8-2-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $13.90 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | 1:13.03 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $25,678.00 | Mountaineer Park | 2414m | SP | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | 2:38.76 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $19,594.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1408m | FM | Elijah Greenidge | 56kg | 1:23.88 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1408m | FM | Elijah Greenidge | 54.5kg | 1:22.44 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Javier Tavares
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 10 at Fairmount Park on October 27 over 1207m, 13 len behind Major Contender with 56kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 10 at Fairmount Park on September 8 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Seminole Beach with 55kg at $5.80. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/10/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $15,805.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Tavares | 56kg | 1:11.53 | 1-6-9 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/09/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $13,889.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Johanis Aranguren | 55kg | 1:11.83 | 10-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.80 |
| 8/9 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $38,516.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | E Baird | 56kg | 1:11.33 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $40.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $36,284.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Giles | 56kg | 1:12.01 | 5-8-10 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $17.90 |
| 1/5 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $15,965.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Johanis Aranguren | 52.5kg | 1:10.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | 11 | CLM 3U | $14,644.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Johanis Aranguren | 52.5kg | 1:09.91 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Reynaldo Dumont
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on October 25 over 1609m, 12 len behind North Warden with 54kg at $25.50. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on October 6 over 1106m, 10 len behind Poppy's Pride carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/10/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $12,931.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | J Skerrett | 54kg | 1:42.61 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $25.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/10/2026 | 16 | CLM 3U | $12,931.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Barrios | 56kg | 1:06.91 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2026 | 55 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Barrios | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $31.10 |
| 9/9 | 27/07/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $17,707.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | German Terraza | 56kg | 1:11.58 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $68.30 |
| 8/8 | 01/07/2026 | 237 | CLM 3U | $17,707.00 | Thistledown | 1207m | Fast | German Terraza | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $31.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $19,542.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Fast | Miguel L Martinez | 57kg | 1:41.13 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $32.60 |

Jockey: Maikol Vilchez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on October 20 over 1207m, 8 len behind Bustin Loose carrying 54kg at $5.80. Before that scored a big 4 len win at this track on October 6 over 1106m defeating Mean Tweets with 54kg at $1.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $17,241.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Esteban Isaias Vilchez | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $12,931.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | Esteban Isaias Vilchez | 54kg | 1:06.91 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,545.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Esteban Isaias Vilchez | 54kg | 1:13.03 | 2-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $22,111.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | Esteban Isaias Vilchez | 54kg | 1:00.18 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.40 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 128 | CLM 3U | $17,417.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Esteban Isaias Vilchez | 54kg | 1:13.76 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $28,652.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | Bailey Weatherly | 56kg | 1:14.46 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Renzo Diaz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 7 at this track on October 5 over 1106m, 23 len behind Binging carrying 56kg at $10.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track on October 26 over 402m, 5 len behind Cash Customer carrying 56kg at $65.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 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 | 26/10/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $17,241.00 | Mountaineer Park | 402m | Fast | R Diaz | 56kg | 0:22.21 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $65.60 |
| 7/7 | 05/10/2026 | 69 | CLM 3U | $10,057.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | Fast | R Diaz | 56kg | 1:06.80 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $10.70 |
| 7/7 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $24,673.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | Fast | Victor Severino | 56kg | 1:16.66 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $68.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $14,514.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Alejandro Gomez | 56kg | 1:13.61 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $10.70 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $24,673.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 56kg | 1:08.97 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $11.10 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 56kg | 1:04.40 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Rishawn Blanche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track on October 18 over 1207m defeating Hidden Favor carrying 56kg at $8.60. Before that ran last of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 16 over 1207m, 21 len behind Angel's Legacy carrying 55.5kg at $21.10. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/10/2026 | 32 | CLM 3U | $12,931.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Rishawn Blanche | 56kg | 1:14.34 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 9/9 | 16/09/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,833.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:11.59 | 4-9-9 | 9 |
| 21.1L | $21.10 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $13,695.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | Fast | Luis A Hernandez | 56kg | 0:58.28 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $26,851.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:10.90 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $17.40 |
| 2/9 | 15/06/2026 | 25 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:10.27 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:38.85 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track on September 22 over 1207m defeating Class Actor with 56kg at $7.20. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track on September 8 over 1207m defeating Sneads carrying 56kg at $2.40. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | SP | L Negron | 56kg | 1:13.08 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $12,500.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | L Negron | 56kg | 1:14.34 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 7/9 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | SP | N Arroyo (Jnr) | 56kg | 1:13.29 | 5-9-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2026 | 20 | CLM 3U | $13,062.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:13.53 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $12,552.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:13.14 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 222 | CLM 3U | $10,160.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Tapara | 56kg | 1:14.89 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Charles Town on October 15 over 1308m, 5 len behind Valhalla's Palace with 55kg at $2.20. Before that ran last of 7 at Charles Town on August 27 over 1710m, 14 len behind Blameitonthefun carrying 56kg at $2.70. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/10/2026 | 49 | CLM 3U | $13,937.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Good | Bueno Nomar Arroyo | 55kg | 1:21.33 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 7/7 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $24,964.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:48.12 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $36,284.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:35.90 | 1-4-5 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $36,284.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 56kg | 1:35.72 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $47,559.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Good | Reshawn Latchman | 55.5kg | 1:26.18 | 2-3-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 51 | HCP 3U | $41,785.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | Emanuel Rosario | 52.5kg | 1:25.22 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |