Oaklawn Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
IRISH GUARD (1) was beaten 6 lengths into third at this track two starts ago then finished 13 lengths from the winner in fourth last time at this track (Dirt). Has the pace to be thereabouts early. Best figures stack up and looks well placed to get off the mark. MANDATORY MISSION (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 13 lengths away in third over 1811m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ARKANSAS DAVE (7) finished third over 1609m at this track two back then missed the frame last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Backmarker who keeps coming. Well placed here and among the winning hopes. MY RUSSIAN (8) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 1609m at this track (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out.

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1811m, 13 len behind God's Country carrying 51.5kg at $2.70. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1710m, 6 len behind Arky Road carrying 51kg at $7.60. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51.5kg | 1:53.33 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 51kg | 1:46.04 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.60 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 48.5kg | 1:10.49 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $10.20 |
| 4/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 48.5kg | 1:11.46 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Luis S. Quinonez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1710m, 13 len behind Arky Road with 53kg at $76. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1207m, 10 len behind Bigwrigdude with 53.5kg at $108.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | L Quinonez | 53kg | 1:46.04 | 11-8-5 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $76.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 53.5kg | 1:12.65 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $108.30 |
| 11/12 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Danilo Grisales Rave | 53kg | 1:11.38 | 12-11-11 | 7 |
| 24.3L | $92.20 |

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1811m, 17 len behind God's Country carrying 56kg at $8.80. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 5 over 1710m, 7 len behind Taken On The Run with 53.5kg at $11.80. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:53.33 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $8.80 |
| 3/11 | 05/03/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,056.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Joshua J Radosevich | 53.5kg | 1:48.51 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $42,796.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 54kg | 1:10.96 | 10-8-7 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $44.80 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1811m, 13 len behind God's Country carrying 56kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 5 over 1710m, 5 len behind Taken On The Run with 56.5kg at $17.50. Winning hope.
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 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:53.33 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,056.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:48.51 | 1-5-2 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/02/2026 | 290 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Chel C Bailey | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 4-7-6 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $24.60 |
| 4/12 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | L Quinonez | 54kg | 1:45.66 | 12-5-4 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $80.90 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $71,885.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 56.5kg | 1:13.07 | 7-10-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $33.90 |
| 10/12 | 07/02/2025 | 62 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,530.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:41.15 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1207m, 20 len behind Gray Taps carrying 52kg at $58.40. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 52kg | 1:12.15 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $58.40 |

Jockey: Walter De La Cruz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Rebel Ridge carrying 54kg at $8.20. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Global Heat Wave with 51.5kg at $6.10. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:11.17 | 8-6-5 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $8.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 51.5kg | 1:40.34 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Barcenas Javier Padron | 51.5kg | 1:10.62 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $14.20 |
| 6/9 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 53kg | 1:11.02 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $55.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 50 | MDN 3U | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Barcenas Javier Padron | 53.5kg | 1:12.42 | 6-5-5 | 11 |
| 13.0L | $11.10 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 1:12.98 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Kelsi Harr
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1609m, 8 len behind Na Pali Joe carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1710m, 9 len behind Arky Road carrying 56.5kg at $8.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 54.5kg | 1:41.93 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 56.5kg | 1:46.04 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.30 |
| 4/12 | 16/02/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 56kg | 1:12.32 | 1-4-4 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $4.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/01/2026 | 285 | MDN CLM 4U | $47,833.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 56kg | 1:47.97 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |
| 7/12 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,239.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 54.5kg | 1:11.87 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $33.30 |
| 8/11 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:11.16 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $85.30 |

Jockey: Amanda K. Poston
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1207m, 24 len behind Rebel Ridge with 51kg at $48.60. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amanda Poston | 51kg | 1:11.17 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $48.60 |