Turfway Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
IMPERIAL RULER (6) returns from a substantial spell and tackles a synthetic track for the first time. Opened last prep with a sixth at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1811m. In for a good campaign, starting here. COCKTAILS N DREAMS (3) resumed over 1006m at this track (Synthetic) last start and after showing little early speed hit the line hard to finish third, beaten 5 lengths. Well placed and expected to go well. MALEVAJE (8) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 4.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1609m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. BIG NELSON (4) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 10 lengths when fifth over 1609m at this track (Synthetic). Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.
Jockey: J.j. Meza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 17 len behind Veneno Futuro carrying 53.5kg at $42.62. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1207m, 3 len behind Penitent with 54.5kg at $39.77. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/03/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jj Meza | 53.5kg | 1:40.68 | 2-9-10 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $42.62 |
| 5/12 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jj Meza | 54.5kg | 1:14.45 | 2-5-5 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $39.77 |
| 10/11 | 11/12/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 2 | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jj Meza | 54.5kg | 1:10.82 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $95.56 |
| 5/7 | 05/11/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jj Meza | 54kg | 1:11.74 | 1-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $11.81 |
| 7/11 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,098.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jj Meza | 54kg | 1:19.65 | 6-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $72.90 |
| 11/11 | 07/09/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:14.64 | 8-11-11 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $100.71 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 16 len behind Veneno Futuro with 54.5kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf on October 27 over 1609m, 9 len behind Jr Sweet Feet carrying 54.5kg at $63.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/03/2026 | 78 | MDN CLM 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:40.68 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 16.9L | $13.40 |
| 4/11 | 18/12/2025 | 52 | MDN CLM 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:40.46 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $16.32 |
| 7/10 | 27/10/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,140.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $63.10 |
| 9/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $44,343.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 1:37.49 | 9-9-9 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $41.20 |
Jockey: Gabriel Lagunes
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at this track on February 28 over 1006m, 5 len behind Go Go Jelly Roll with 56.5kg at $8.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Belterra Park Turf on September 18 over 1006m, 18 len behind Rancho with 55kg at $3.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 163 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 56.5kg | 0:59.70 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.10 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $17,584.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1006m | FM | Gabriel Lagunes | 55kg | 0:56.99 | 3-9-9 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2025 | 96 | MDN 3U | $21,407.00 | Belterra Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 55kg | 1:11.84 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $88,647.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:03.27 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $23.56 |
Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1609m, 10 len behind Rachael's Wagon with 57kg at $5.02. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 1207m, 11 len behind Delta Tau Chi with 54.5kg at $20. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 7-8-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $5.02 |
| 8/12 | 07/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 54.5kg | 1:11.21 | 3-9-8 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $20.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 55kg | 1:44.26 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 47.0L | $48.21 |
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1207m, 28 len behind Mister Positivity with 54.5kg at $14.54. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1207m, 11 len behind Horsetron Supreme with 54.5kg at $24.29. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/02/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:14.06 | 1-6-8 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $24.29 |
| 12/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:13.24 | 8-10-12 | 7 |
| 28.1L | $14.54 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Churchill Downs June 20 over 1408m, 14 len behind Mobster carrying 53.5kg at $17.57. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Keeneland April 11 over 1811m, 26 len behind Tavern Time with 51.5kg at $18.90. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 272 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 | 20/06/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:22.53 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $17.57 |
| 2/10 | 25/05/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:10.41 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $13.27 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2025 | 132 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,665.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:53.24 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $18.90 |
| 11/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:37.53 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 18.0L | $37.90 |
Jockey: Constantino Roman
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1308m, 45 len behind Colonel Compton carrying 56.5kg at $45.47. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 27 over 1207m, 19 len behind Mr Oklahoma with 50kg at $65.30. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/02/2026 | 241 | MDN CLM 3U | $25,535.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | 1:19.85 | 1-10-10 | 10 |
| 45.8L | $45.47 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,995.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cesar Orantes | 51.5kg | 1:11.21 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $53.30 |
| 8/9 | 27/05/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $27,344.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 50kg | 1:12.19 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $65.30 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $55,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:11.08 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 34.0L | $27.64 |
Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 24 len behind Profound with 51.5kg at $79.90. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Consolidated with 55kg at $69.57. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Julio Felix | 55kg | 1:41.02 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $69.57 |
| 12/12 | 26/12/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 51.5kg | 1:37.66 | 3-12-12 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $79.90 |
| 5/12 | 22/10/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Jj Meza | 55.5kg | 1:43.66 | 9-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $34.90 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1710m | FM | Jj Meza | 55kg | 1:43.55 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $16.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Belterra Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Cesar Orantes | 52.5kg | 1:39.43 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $26.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,196.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | 1:10.65 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $9.30 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 40 days. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 13 len behind Frosty Beer with 56.5kg at $50.11. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 29 over 1673m, 27 len behind Sweet Freedom carrying 54.5kg at $35.80. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/02/2026 | 254 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | A Murgia | 56.5kg | 1:13.21 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $50.11 |
| 6/6 | 29/05/2025 | 158 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Barcenas Javier Padron | 54.5kg | 1:43.23 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $35.80 |
| 12/12 | 22/12/2024 | 120 | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:45.97 | 10-12-12 | 11 |
| 22.0L | $22.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:10.56 | 1-10-10 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $11.99 |
Jockey: Kevin J. Jimenez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 20 over 1207m, 24 len behind Ryu Mo carrying 56.5kg at $5.37. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Southern Bullet with 55.5kg at $34.63. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 56.5kg | 1:13.12 | 7-6-9 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $5.37 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | 1:20.32 | 3-3-7 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $34.63 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 55.5kg | 1:10.48 | 2-1-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $44.56 |
| 9/11 | 03/12/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Julio Felix | 55.5kg | 1:17.23 | 1-1-9 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $57.84 |
| 7/8 | 07/11/2025 | 134 | MDN 3U | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Amanda Poston | 52kg | 1:24.03 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 32.0L | $99.63 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2025 | 47 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:04.15 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $18.70 |
Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1308m, 22 len behind Vex carrying 56.5kg at $60.24. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:17.95 | 7-11-11 | 8 |
| 22.6L | $60.24 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 14 len behind Frosty Beer carrying 53.5kg at $32.45. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1609m, 28 len behind Petoskey Stones with 54.5kg at $41.33. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $41.33 |
| 9/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:13.21 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $32.45 |