Turf Paradise Race 8 - Phoenix Gold Cup H. Stakes
NEIMAN (1) is overdue for a win. Excellent effort last start to finish second in stakes company over 1308m at Sunland Park. This is his optimum trip with five wins from nine starts and is expected to be in the finish. AUGUSTA MELODY (3) dug deep to win by half a length two runs back in Listed grade at Sunland Park (Dirt) then finished fifth over 1308m at Listed level at Sunland Park (Dirt) last time. Will find this easier. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead. Will give a great sight. BOOK SMART (10) finished third over 1207m at Listed level at Santa Anita (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on January 17. Definite top-three chance. MISSION BEACH (5) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: Glenn W. Corbett
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Mission Beach with 55.5kg at $10.30. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 21 over 1207m, 0.6 len behind Departure with 55.5kg at $5. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | O Mojica | 55.5kg | 1:07.58 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.30 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $31,390.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:08.67 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/01/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN 4U | $97,160.00 | Sunland | 1006m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 56kg | 0:56.67 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $32,159.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $19.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $32,725.00 | Century Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56.5kg | 1:11.91 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $16.85 |
| 3/5 | 06/09/2025 | 74 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $32,875.00 | Century Mile | 1207m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56.5kg | 1:10.05 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Sunland Park in LR on February 15 over 1308m, 6 len behind Clovisconnection carrying 56kg at $9.40. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Sunland Park LR January 18 over 1207m defeating Neiman carrying 56kg at $5.70. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Sunland | 1308m | Fast | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:14.91 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $9.40 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:08.76 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:10.39 | 1-2-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.70 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $135,878.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:11.42 | 7-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $5.41 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | 74 | CLM 3U | $118,721.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:11.42 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.48 |
| 6/7 | 16/08/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $124,031.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 55.5kg | 1:08.92 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mission Beach carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 21 over 1207m, nose behind Departure carrying 56kg at $3.90. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:07.58 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $31,390.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:08.67 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | O Mojica | 56kg | 1:15.78 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:09.67 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $45,802.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 56kg | 1:14.81 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $7.20 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $61,162.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 53.5kg | 1:09.10 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track February 28 over 1207m defeating Departure with 56kg at $1.50. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track February 9 over 1308m defeating Coastal Jazz carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 56kg | 1:07.58 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $29,957.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55.5kg | 1:16.11 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 11 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Sunland | 1207m | Fast | Aldo Arboleda | 56kg | 1:08.76 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | 306 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $28,401.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55.5kg | 1:15.78 | 7-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $110,754.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Abel Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:15.64 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $47.80 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $98,387.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:16.03 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Talliyah Timentwa
Weight: 47.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on March 16 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Quebrancho carrying 57kg at $34.20. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on February 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind King And Country carrying 57kg at $17.80. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 5 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 | 16/03/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $16,152.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | Fast | Kiaman McGregor | 57kg | 1:38.31 | 2-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $34.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $12,839.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | Fast | F Garcia | 57kg | 1:37.12 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $17.80 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 10 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | F Garcia | 56kg | 1:36.89 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $80.20 |
| 2/6 | 02/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $12,839.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | Fast | Hannah Leahey | 56kg | 1:38.98 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $15.90 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $16,405.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Hannah Leahey | 56kg | 1:35.97 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $71.70 |
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 9 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Hannah Leahey | 56kg | 1:32.88 | 1-9-9 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $108.10 |

Jockey: Jose Mariano Asencio
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track January 21 over 1207m defeating Diamond Rim with 55.5kg at $10.20. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 28 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Mission Beach carrying 55.5kg at $6.70. Hard to have.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $29,494.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Jose Mariano Asencio | 55.5kg | 1:07.58 | 2-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 266 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $31,390.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Jose Mariano Asencio | 55.5kg | 1:08.67 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $10.20 |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $39,936.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | D P Vergara | 55.5kg | 1:07.59 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $37,242.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | D P Vergara | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $40,128.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | Fast | D P Vergara | 55.5kg | 1:36.92 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $37,842.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 56kg | 1:08.56 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Vicente Del-Cid
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Santa Anita on January 31 over 1308m, 8 len behind Cornucopian carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita on January 2 over 1207m, 2 len behind Red Flag carrying 56kg at $6.10. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:15.68 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/01/2026 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 56kg | 1:08.85 | 8-7-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 133 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 54.5kg | 1:15.33 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:15.92 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $74,924.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:15.47 | 6-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 6/6 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $98,438.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | 1:08.22 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track February 12 over 1207m defeating King Elvis with 56kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track January 15 over 1106m defeating Bruckner with 56kg at $8.90. Impressive win last start and is in the mix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $25,678.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 56kg | 1:09.08 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 15/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 56kg | 1:03.20 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $24,502.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Sofia Barandela | 55.5kg | 1:03.82 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $16,031.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Sofia Barandela | 56kg | 0:52.22 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $16,031.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Sofia Barandela | 56kg | 0:51.88 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $19,787.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Sofia Barandela | 56kg | 0:52.64 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Abel Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Santa Anita in the LR January 17 over 1207m, 11 len behind Man O Rose with 55.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Santa Anita December 28 2024 over 1207m, 25 len behind Bartholdy carrying 56kg at $6.70. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 17/01/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 4U | $186,846.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:08.68 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 30/11/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,672.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 0:56.10 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $7.70 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,207.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | 1:11.07 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.80 |
| 5/12 | 30/08/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $232,558.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Edwin Maldonado | 54kg | 0:55.90 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $25.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2025 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $125,382.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 0:56.64 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:09.71 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |