Turfway Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
MAXIMUS PRIME (9) returned from a break last start with a moderate ninth over 1207m at this track (Synthetic) after giving away a big start. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. MENDELS MATE (11) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished tenth over 1308m at this track (Synthetic), beaten 20 lengths. Must respect recent market confidence so give him another chance. MAGAMAK (14) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1710m at this track (Synthetic). Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. PENN STAR (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 11 lengths away in ninth over 1609m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 30 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Student Regent with 54kg at $4.03. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1609m, 8 len behind Kilo Tango with 54.5kg at $28.51. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $28.51 |
| 2/11 | 30/11/2025 | 87 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:46.59 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.03 |
| 6/11 | 04/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 4-3-6 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $7.06 |
| 4/4 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.68 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at this track December 5 over 1609m, 22 len behind Khetam carrying 54kg at $5.85. On debut ninth of 11 at Kentucky September 7 over 1308m, 12 len behind Vintur carrying 54kg at $9.32. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 05/12/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $5.85 |
| 2/7 | 29/10/2025 | 52 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Good | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:45.33 | 7-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 9/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:14.64 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $9.32 |
Jockey: Joseph Ramos
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 6 len behind Small Town with 54.5kg at $10.88. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $10.88 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1609m, 11 len behind Kilo Tango with 54.5kg at $16.99. Before that 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs on November 29 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Gairloch with 54kg at $27.20. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 12-11-9 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $16.99 |
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 7-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $27.20 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Samuel Camacho Jr | 54kg | 1:03.53 | 11-9-10 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $48.53 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start. First start second last of 7 at Keeneland on October 23 over 1408m, 14 len behind Time For Music carrying 54kg at $10.99. Returned from break 4th of 11 at this track on January 7 over 1609m, 3 len behind Gray Is Okay with 54.5kg at $7.21. Needs more time.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.21 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:28.91 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $10.99 |
Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on January 2 over 1308m, 3 len behind Gnome carrying 54.5kg at $14.08. The race before that second last of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 29 over 1710m, 28 len behind Liberty National carrying 54kg at $121.55. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:17.97 | 11-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $14.08 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 6-11-11 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $121.55 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:47.65 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 28.8L | $16.46 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:47.32 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 31/08/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:44.24 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $11.30 |
| 5/5 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:04.42 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1308m, 12 len behind Envision carrying 54kg at $11.64. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:18.08 | 2-7-9 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $11.64 |
Jockey: Walter Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 10 len behind Small Town carrying 54.5kg at $7.56. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs in the G3 Iroquois Stakes on September 13 over 1609m, 10 len behind Spice Runner carrying 55.5kg at $22.42. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.56 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:47.65 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $3.07 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:36.59 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $22.42 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2025 | 115 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:38.76 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.40 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $390,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 0:58.32 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $11.65 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:52.76 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $30.07 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 12 at this track on January 10 over 1207m, 7 len behind Small Town carrying 54.5kg at $47.96. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:11.82 | 12-9-7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $47.96 |
Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 30 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Arbiter with 54kg at $8.59. Last start second last of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1308m, 20 len behind Envision carrying 54kg at $3.89. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:18.08 | 5-8-10 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $3.89 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.59 |
Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Medaglia D'oro out of Mahasen. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Empire West carrying 54.5kg at $10.25. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Spirit Of A Walkon with 54kg at $6.67. Can atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:48.10 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $10.25 |
| 2/12 | 05/12/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54kg | 1:38.04 | 10-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.67 |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:12.57 | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $7.83 |