Remington Park Race 12 - Oklahoma Derby Stakes
SILENT TACTIC (2) was well held over 2012m in the G1 Travers Stakes at Saratoga (Dirt) last time out. Strong record with Cristian Mauricio Torres in the irons, including a win. Fitter and looks sure to play a big role. ZIHNAL (4) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 1811m in the G3 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park (Dirt). Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TRICKY BUSINESS (9) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1811m in stakes class at Saratoga (Dirt). Can cross from an awkward gate. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to take this out. VINTAGE COWBOY (10) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by 0.1 lengths over 1609m at Ellis Park (Dirt). Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Deserves respect on best figures.

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field in stakes class at Fairmount Park at Fairmount Park on August 29 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Sharons Beach with 54kg at $3.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in Listed grade at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 11 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind J J Grey with 52.5kg at $4.70. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Fairmount Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:46.17 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $362,845.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 52.5kg | 1:43.17 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 7/14 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 10-9-7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $10.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.08 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | 110 | ALLOW 3U | $40,449.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:08.17 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 25/11/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.82 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd in a small field in the G2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on August 1 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Renegade with 55.5kg at $11.34. Second-up didn't finish the race at Saratoga in the G1 Travers Stakes August 29 over 2012m. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,783,167.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 2:02.98 | 6-10-PU | 10 |
| 99.0L | $28.54 |
| 3/5 | 01/08/2026 | 126 | G2 OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:49.08 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.34 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,106,742.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:49.70 | 6-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:43.21 | 9-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,426,534.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:44.85 | 12-6-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:45.06 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 in the G3 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park on August 9 over 1811m, 19 len behind Zihnal with 56kg at $1.90. Before that won by 1.75 len at Listed level at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on July 11 over 1710m defeating The Hell We Did with 53kg at $2.50. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:52.47 | 3-7-6 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $362,845.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:43.17 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $69,735.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Heavy | G Corbett | 52.5kg | 1:35.26 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:42.78 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 3-7-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $17.64 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:45.76 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $2.57 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win in the G3 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park on August 9 over 1811m defeating Trendsetter carrying 53.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th in a small field in the G3 Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 11 over 1710m, 4 len behind Leading Change with 53.5kg at $21.30. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 49 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 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $570,613.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:52.47 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN 3 | $435,414.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:41.36 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $21.30 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $44,630.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:40.33 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 9/11 | 25/05/2026 | 53 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:41.71 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $4.41 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | 1:35.98 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |

Jockey: David Cabrera
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 in the G2 Del Mar Derby at Del Mar Turf on August 23 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Proletariat carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 11 in Listed grade at Del Mar at Del Mar on July 31 over 1408m, 6 len behind He's A Knockout carrying 56kg at $4.20. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/08/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3 | $427,960.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:47.66 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/07/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN 3 | $213,980.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:22.71 | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.26 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $8.75 |
| 18/18 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 8-18-18 | 13 |
| 48.4L | $51.52 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:55.18 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $22.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Sunland | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:42.22 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Prairie Meadows in the LR July 11 over 1710m, 6 len behind J J Grey carrying 54.5kg at $57.50. On debut fourth of 12 at this track October 16 over 1207m, 5 len behind The Hell We Did carrying 53.5kg at $6.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $362,845.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 54.5kg | 1:43.17 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $57.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 26 | G3 OPEN 3 | $697,350.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | 1:51.18 | 1-6-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $68.40 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $418,994.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:44.53 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3 | $291,121.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 53.5kg | 1:50.89 | 1-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.90 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 51kg | 1:39.04 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 52.5kg | 1:09.94 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Prairie Meadows in the LR July 11 over 1710m, 8 len behind J J Grey carrying 54.5kg at $29.30. On debut sixth of 12 at Churchill Downs November 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Sure To Appeal with 54kg at $108.23. May need the hitout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $362,845.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:43.17 | 8-6-7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $29.30 |
| 13/14 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 14-13-13 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $30.20 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 3 | $291,121.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:50.89 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.80 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:45.84 | 2-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $16.20 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | 1:46.91 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $17.80 |
| 3/11 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:39.79 | 6-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start won by 3 len in stakes class at Saratoga at Saratoga on August 23 over 1811m defeating Talk To Me Jimmy carrying 54.5kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 7 at Saratoga on August 9 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Onebigbeautfulbill with 55.5kg at $9.09. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $285,307.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | SP | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:49.84 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $149,786.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:23.54 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.09 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $152,395.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:37.88 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $2.22 |
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $174,338.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:44.36 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $111,732.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:34.63 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.07 |

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at Ellis Park on August 21 over 1609m defeating Tre Italiani with 55kg at $17. Before that 7th of 9 at Ellis Park on July 6 over 1408m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Corona De Oro carrying 54.5kg at $21.51. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 37 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 | 21/08/2026 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $145,506.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:37.44 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Heavy | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:23.04 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $21.51 |
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $418,994.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:44.53 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:42.78 | 3-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:40.35 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:09.60 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.20 |