Oaklawn Park Race 11 - Fantasy S. Stakes
EXPLORA (6) has two wins and one placing from three races this preparation. Scored last start by 0.8 lengths in the G3 Honeybee Stakes at this track (Dirt) over 1710m after being racing in the leading division. Must raise the bar but she has the talent to test this line-up. COUNTING STARS (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1710m in the G3 Honeybee Stakes at this track (Dirt). Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Expected to be in the finish. TAKEN BY THE WIND (4) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight, beaten 22 lengths into eighth. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. SEARCH PARTY (1) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins but last start missed the frame when fourth over 1710m in the G3 Honeybee Stakes at this track (Dirt). Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Solid claims on best form.
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at this track in the G3 Honeybee Stakes on March 1 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Explora with 56kg at $6.30. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at this track LR February 6 over 1710m defeating Newtown Pike with 53kg at $5.10. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:43.52 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:45.01 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:43.99 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.48 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 79 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.52 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:38.48 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.49 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start won by 1.5 len at this track March 14 over 1207m defeating Lake Louise with 53kg at $18.20. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 16 over 1207m, 10 len behind River Wind carrying 53.5kg at $17.30. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:10.51 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $18.20 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kylee R Jordan | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $17.30 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:12.38 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track in the G3 Honeybee Stakes on March 1 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Explora with 55kg at $12.30. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track in LR on February 6 over 1710m, 60 len behind Search Party with 55.5kg at $1.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:43.52 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $12.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 60.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:38.68 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN F 2 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 2 | $380,518.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:11.80 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $3.76 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:16.99 | 9-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.77 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up won by a 0.3 len at Fairgrounds LR January 17 over 1673m defeating Luv Your Neighbor carrying 55.5kg at $5.40. Second-up second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Honeybee Stakes on March 1 over 1710m, 22 len behind Explora with 56kg at $6. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:43.52 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 22.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 126 | LR OPEN F 3 | $224,215.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.58 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.05 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:25.37 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $14.10 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track February 26 over 1710m defeating Scot's Law with 54kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Churchill Downs November 29 over 1710m defeating Miss Milky Way with 54kg at $4.24. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 29 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 | 26/02/2026 | 89 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $178,317.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:44.24 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 38 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:43.99 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.24 |
| 3/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:29.19 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.81 |