Oaklawn Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
MULA (6) finished second last time out when resuming over 1673m at Fairgrounds (Dirt), making it four career minor placings. Goes well here with two top-three finishes to his credit. A maiden win looks imminent. BON TEMPS (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 6 lengths away in second over 1710m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Likely improver with strong prospects. MINGO (2) was prominent until they straightened last time but weakened to finish fourth over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. TAPTASTIC (4) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Steven Asmussen. By Tapit from Valadorna. Watch the market closely. Something for the Multiples: DAWN AT NORMANDY (7)

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on February 15 over 1710m, 6 len behind Publisher carrying 56kg at $15.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 11 len behind Nu What's New carrying 55.5kg at $67.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:43.97 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $67.80 |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:29.93 | 5-9-9 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/10/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Amanda Poston | 51.5kg | 1:43.54 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 37.8L | $6.53 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2025 | 46 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,505.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Amanda Poston | 50kg | 1:35.35 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $11.79 |
| 2/12 | 11/08/2025 | 59 | MDN CLM 3U | $62,016.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Amanda Poston | 49kg | 1:39.09 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $9.15 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Tapit out of Valadorna. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at this track December 26 over 1609m, 21 len behind Nu What's New carrying 55.5kg at $15.10. On debut sixth of 12 at Kentucky August 28 over 1609m, 10 len behind Montador with 54.5kg at $22.97. Not without claims.
Last Starts 73 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 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:35.52 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $15.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:29.93 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:10.13 | 12-10-7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $7.28 |
| 7/12 | 13/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 11-9-7 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $14.40 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:34.30 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $22.97 |

Jockey: Israel Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after seven months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at Fairgrounds on January 24 over 1673m, 0.3 len behind Special Awakening with 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on June 7 over 1710m, 5 len behind Daiquiri Sommelier with 53.5kg at $22.29. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 194 | MDN OCLM 3U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:43.84 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 11/11 | 14/07/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $61,162.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:36.05 | 10-11-PU | 10 |
| 99.0L | $7.18 |
| 2/11 | 07/06/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $104,199.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:44.68 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $22.29 |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2025 | 81 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:30.83 | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $12.50 |
| 2/11 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $67,633.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:46.56 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $34.10 |
| 3/10 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,530.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:12.53 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Walter De La Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on December 21 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Poppa Echo with 56kg at $6.80. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1207m, 4 len behind Semper Invictus carrying 56.5kg at $64.90. Prefer others.
Last Starts 78 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 | 21/12/2025 | 253 | MDN CLM 3U | $67,381.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 56kg | 1:11.07 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $6.80 |
| 4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 63 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56.5kg | 1:10.79 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $64.90 |
| 9/11 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 56.5kg | 1:10.13 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $39.20 |