Oaklawn Park Race 11 - Southwest S. Stakes
LITMUS TEST (5) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 1.3 lengths over today's journey in the G2 Los Alamitos Futurity (Dirt). Has a sound record at this journey with a win and one minor placing. Expected to measure up. BUETANE (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 1408m in the G2 San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita (Dirt). Drawn to go forward again. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. STRATEGIC RISK (9) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Recorded back to back wins with a 4.5 lengths success over 1710m at Listed level at this track (Dirt) last time. Unbeaten here and is among the chances. D'CODE (2) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 8 lengths on debut last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Do not underestimate.
Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 11 at this track on December 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind D'code carrying 54.5kg at $20.40. Second-up won by 4 len at this track January 3 over 1207m defeating Biloba with 55kg at $7.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $20.40 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 8 len at this track December 14 over 1207m defeating Silver Prince with 54.5kg at $2.90. Drawn perfectly and he is a top chance.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita in the G2 San Vicente Stakes on January 10 over 1408m, 2 len behind So Happy carrying 54.5kg at $1.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Saratoga in the G1 Hopeful Stakes on September 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Ted Noffey carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | 131 | G2 OPEN 3 | $298,954.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:21.12 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:22.35 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.17 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track in LR on January 3 over 1710m, 10 len behind Strategic Risk carrying 54kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Keeneland October 11 over 1710m defeating Infiltrate with 55.5kg at $3.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/01/2026 | 84 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:45.06 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:45.94 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.46 |
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Los Alamitos G2 Los Alamitos Futurity December 13 over 1710m defeating Blacksmith carrying 54.5kg at $1.60. The start before that 4th in a small field at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile on October 31 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Ted Noffey carrying 55.5kg at $22.70. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 2 | $306,279.00 | Los Alamitos | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:42.38 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 4/6 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:42.25 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $22.70 |
| 3/6 | 04/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 2 | $989,346.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:43.98 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.59 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:21.92 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:03.64 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track December 27 over 1710m defeating Meanstepper with 54.5kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 23 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Mob carrying 54kg at $9.89. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 23/11/2025 | 38 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:17.34 | 7-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.89 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $4.65 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.62 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 8-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.52 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds in LR on December 20 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Chip Honcho carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. The run before that came from midfield and won by 4 len at Churchill Downs November 29 over 1710m defeating Stirring Words carrying 54kg at $5.35. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.76 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/11/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.35 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $13.81 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track January 2 over 1609m defeating Dragones with 54.5kg at $5.20. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 13 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Fifty Four Yarder carrying 54.5kg at $11.60. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 2-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:11.77 | 4-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.60 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $32.49 |
| 9/12 | 26/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 3-6-9 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $3.76 |
| 12/12 | 22/08/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:10.61 | 12-12-LR | 6 |
| 99.0L | $4.23 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:58.10 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.71 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run scored a big 4.5 len win at this track LR January 3 over 1710m defeating Silent Tactic with 54kg at $3.50. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 9 len win at Gulfstream Park LR November 29 over 1710m defeating The Town carrying 53.5kg at $7.30. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:45.06 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $458,015.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:44.85 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $304,414.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 9-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.90 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2025 | 54 | G3 OPEN 2 | $271,318.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | 1:41.75 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $14.70 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $267,584.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.65 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,426.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 0:58.29 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 3 len at this track January 3 over 1609m defeating Misinformation carrying 53kg at $8.30. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis October 6 over 1106m defeating Canterville with 54.5kg at $6.50. This will test.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $171,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:38.13 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $304,414.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:44.67 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $55.57 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:05.93 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:05.06 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $5.43 |
Jockey: Cristian Torres
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track in LR on January 3 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Strategic Risk carrying 53kg at $15.10. Before that 2nd of 7 at Woodbine in the G3 Grey Stakes on November 2 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind The Big Con carrying 54kg at $6.15. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/01/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:45.06 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $15.10 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | 1:46.57 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.15 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $175,190.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1710m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:47.62 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.85 |
Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track in LR on January 3 over 1710m, 5 len behind Strategic Risk with 53kg at $85.30. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Churchill Downs on May 23 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Spice Runner with 51.5kg at $6.21. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/01/2026 | 72 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 53kg | 1:45.06 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $85.30 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:43.09 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $24.46 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 2 | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:42.63 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $55.56 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,529,052.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:33.72 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.18 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 2 | $232,558.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1308m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:15.91 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $18.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:35.87 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Churchill Downs in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes November 29 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Further Ado with 55.5kg at $8.37. On debut won by 0.3 len Saratoga July 26 over 1207m defeating Accost carrying 54kg at $1.95. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 69 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 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.37 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,303.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.70 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.36 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:22.35 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $12.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track in LR on January 3 over 1710m, 9 len behind Strategic Risk carrying 53.5kg at $5.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Churchill Downs November 22 over 1710m defeating Vitruvian Man with 54.5kg at $1.96. Rather invest elsewhere.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:45.06 | 2-6-4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.96 |
| 1/11 | 11/10/2025 | 132 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:18.16 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.84 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 0:58.46 | 1-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.32 |