Oaklawn Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Optional Claiming
BACKSIDE (5) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Winning chance. C MCGRIFF (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1710m at this track (Dirt) after being in contention on the corner. Ready to go one better. FERAL (6) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when fifth, beaten 14 lengths. Extra trip is important. Worth another chance. FATGUYINLITTLECOAT (1) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1207m at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th in a small field at this track on February 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Special Ops carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs on October 29 over 1408m, 14 len behind Big Apple Patrick carrying 54kg at $2.25. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | MDN OCLM 3 | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:10.61 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 11/11 | 13/12/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:11.77 | 5-11-11 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:26.66 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:18.11 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $4.75 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on February 21 over 1207m, 8 len behind Special Ops with 55.5kg at $8.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 27 over 1609m, 7 len behind Six String Prince with 54.5kg at $6.40. Recent form not good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 56 | MDN OCLM 3 | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:10.61 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.40 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | MDN OCLM 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:39.44 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $6.40 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 12-10-8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $12.04 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:18.19 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.93 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds on January 17 over 1207m, 24 len behind Knock It Off carrying 54.5kg at $26.80. Last start 9th of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1710m, 41 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $57. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 28 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 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 5-11-9 | 6 |
| 41.6L | $57.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 8-9-11 | 10 |
| 24.4L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs on November 19 over 1207m, 5 len behind Brilliant Bomb with 54kg at $47.13. Returned from break ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Race Ready with 55.5kg at $7.30. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 101 | MDN OCLM 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:44.56 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.75 | 9-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $47.13 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 16 over 1509m, 12 len behind Dr Saikali with 55.5kg at $4.90. Returned from break 2nd of 8 at this track on February 19 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Magical Wish with 56.5kg at $3.90. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 95 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:46.10 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:29.93 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months second last in a small field at this track on February 21 over 1207m, 14 len behind Special Ops carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 23 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Bottas carrying 54kg at $4.60. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 182 | MDN OCLM 3 | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.61 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:41.70 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $42.25 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track December 27 over 1710m, 21 len behind Circle Tap with 54.5kg at $10.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs October 26 over 1710m, 9 len behind White Tiger with 54kg at $25.03. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 77 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 | 27/12/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $10.80 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:45.56 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $25.03 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 1-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.99 |
| 7/11 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:08.65 | 4-5-7 | 11 |
| 15.3L | $29.70 |