Oaklawn Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
WESTERN WARRIOR (4) found the line in great style to score by 2.5 lengths at the most recent appearance over 1710m at this track (Dirt) at the second run back from a spell. A third win from three this campaign looks on the cards. BIRD THE LEGEND (6) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1207m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) eight weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and should go on with it. HIGHLY CONNECTED (3) started at $7.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1710m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. JUST LIKE MAX (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1710m at this track. This looks a good race for him so another forward showing looks likely.

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 5 len at this track March 13 over 1207m defeating Maxxus with 54kg at $2.60. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 1 over 1207m, 21 len behind Fancy Fairlane carrying 55.5kg at $52.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.62 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:09.62 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $52.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:11.01 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $58.80 |
| 11/11 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 41.4L | $18.70 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:11.77 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $42.70 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on February 26 over 1710m, 6 len behind Western Warrior carrying 52.5kg at $7.20. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1710m, neck behind Horse Of The Sea with 54kg at $13.20. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $84,165.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 52.5kg | 1:45.44 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $7.20 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $85,592.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:47.07 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/12/2025 | 78 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:11.79 | 10-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 8-10-9 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $76.58 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:21.35 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $28.88 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and scored a big 8 len win at this track January 2 over 1710m defeating Foolish Mortal with 55.5kg at $4.60. Second-up won by 2.5 len at this track February 26 over 1710m defeating Misinformation carrying 55.5kg at $4.70. Racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | 55 | HCP 3 | $84,165.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:45.44 | 9-4-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 98 | MDN CLM 3 | $58,296.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:45.80 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:47.32 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $3.17 |
| 9/12 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 8-9-9 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $12.33 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:37.12 | 10-8-8 | 12 |
| 19.4L | $76.03 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:04.61 | 10-9-9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.77 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track December 27 over 1609m, 2 len behind Herbs Bolt with 54kg at $8.80. On debut eighth of 11 at Ellis Park Turf August 1 over 1106m, 11 len behind Twilight Delight with 54kg at $22.05. Hard to have.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:39.74 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $59,724.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:04.94 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 2 | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:25.06 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.07 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $13.06 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,098.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:19.65 | 9-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.09 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:17.65 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $18.75 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won won by a 0.3 len at Fairgrounds January 29 over 1207m defeating Props carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
Last Starts 56 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 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on February 26 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Western Warrior carrying 50.5kg at $45.60. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1609m, 18 len behind Herbs Bolt carrying 52.5kg at $15.50. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 61 | HCP 3 | $84,165.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 50.5kg | 1:45.44 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $45.60 |
| 11/11 | 27/12/2025 | 44 | HCP 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 52.5kg | 1:39.74 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $15.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.56 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:18.13 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $25.27 |
| 1/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:12.11 | 9-2-1 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.47 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track February 20 over 1710m defeating Dreamofyou with 55.5kg at $2.10. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1710m, 9 len behind Circle Tap with 54.5kg at $16.90. Last-start winner but needs to improve further.
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 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,348.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:46.34 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $16.90 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $35.01 |
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 12-8-7 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $28.64 |