Turfway Park Race 10 - TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic S. Stakes
WADSWORTH (8) is a genuine six-year-old gelding who resumed with a solid second last time out at this track (Synthetic) over 1609m. Leading player. MERCANTE (9) has not appeared since he finished third over 1811m in the G3 River City Handicap at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) on November 8. Comes here with definite claims. HONOR MARIE (1) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 4.5 lengths win in Listed grade at this track (Synthetic) over 1710m. Takes on tougher opposition this time but he should be very competitive. ENDLESSLY (7) hasn't been far away lately, beaten 2.25 lengths at his most recent outing when fifth over 2012m in the G3 San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Backmarker who gets home hard. Must be respected.

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track LR February 14 over 1710m defeating Baby Max carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Keeneland in the G3 Fayette Stakes on October 25 over 1811m, 7 len behind Hit Show with 55.5kg at $50.40. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $178,317.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:45.58 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.40 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 2:01.11 | 11-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $7.54 |
| 6/11 | 25/10/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN 3U | $532,725.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:50.39 | 9-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $50.40 |
| 3/6 | 24/09/2025 | 82 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $226,300.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:42.78 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.22 |
| 7/7 | 04/07/2025 | 65 | G2 OPEN 4U | $611,621.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 2:02.97 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 44.4L | $15.70 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 4U | $319,489.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 2:30.56 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Sycamore Stakes October 10 over 2414m, 2 len behind Desvio with 56kg at $3.88. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Aqueduct Turf September 20 2024 over 1710m, 3 len behind Battle Of Normandy carrying 57kg at $7.80. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 162 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 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 2:29.16 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.88 |
| 9/11 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 2:24.72 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $5.52 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 56 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 2:25.04 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $11.70 |
| 7/9 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $311,042.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 2:15.01 | 7-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.09 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $390,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 2414m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 2:26.70 | 8-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.22 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 4U | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 2:29.78 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track in the LR December 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Encino with 55kg at $34.03. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track March 1 2025 over 1308m, 13 len behind Code Omaha carrying 56kg at $4.40. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 90 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 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | V Carrasco | 55kg | 1:36.37 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $34.03 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55kg | 1:48.23 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $13.37 |
| 3/9 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,633.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | V Carrasco | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $197,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:43.77 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $13.93 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | 12 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,529,052.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | V Carrasco | 55.5kg | 1:35.33 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $99.25 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:35.48 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by a 0.1 len at this track January 1 over 1609m defeating Ocean Atlantique with 55kg at $10.37. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len at this track February 20 over 2012m defeating Carcano with 56kg at $4.84. Tested on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 20/02/2026 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $146,067.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56kg | 2:06.78 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.84 |
| 1/12 | 01/01/2026 | 137 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:38.06 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $10.37 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:46.47 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.36 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:40.16 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $4.38 |
| 3/9 | 18/05/2025 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $198,438.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:48.53 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $6.18 |
| 1/12 | 25/04/2025 | 35 | MDN 3U | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Y | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:47.71 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.75 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Fairgrounds in the G3 Louisiana Stakes January 17 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Accelerize carrying 53.5kg at $8.90. Previously first up; second in a small field at Oaklawn Park in the LR December 20 over 1811m, 2 len behind Rattle N Roll carrying 55.5kg at $2.80. Not ready yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $261,584.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.43 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.90 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | 84 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:49.76 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 3U | $764,526.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:49.25 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $11.35 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Charles Town | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:53.26 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $156,575.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | 1:37.98 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $186,625.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:48.79 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.55 |

Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.1 len at this track February 27 over 1609m defeating Wadsworth with 56kg at $12.20. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on December 14 2024 over 1609m, 8 len behind Race Craft carrying 56kg at $9.73. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 22 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 | 27/02/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $162,328.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.91 |
| 4/11 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 2:01.11 | 9-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $16.46 |
| 8/11 | 08/11/2025 | 50 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 11-9-8 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $110.29 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:42.24 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $775,194.00 | Kentucky | 1673m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:36.10 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $39.68 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 San Gabriel Stakes on December 28 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Cabo Spirit carrying 56.5kg at $21.20. Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 San Marcos Stakes on February 14 over 2012m, 2.25 len behind Mondego carrying 56kg at $19.90. Watch for him late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 2012m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 2:00.06 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $19.90 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 120 | G3 OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Good | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | 1:47.34 | 5-9-5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $21.20 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3U | $465,116.00 | Del Mar | 2213m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:16.09 | 3-5-9 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $16.70 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56.5kg | 1:34.57 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,555,210.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Good | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:48.93 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $33.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2025 | 288 | G3 OPEN 4U | $159,744.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:34.42 | 2-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 16 months 2nd of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Tapit Shoes carrying 56kg at $2.14. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track in LR on December 14 2024 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Paros with 55kg at $2.37. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 22 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 | 27/02/2026 | 440 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $151,213.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:38.89 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.14 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $385,208.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:42.22 | 6-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.37 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2024 | 432 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $225,266.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55kg | 1:34.85 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.78 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2023 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $1,545,595.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:32.93 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.84 |
| 1/11 | 05/08/2023 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $299,401.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:46.30 | 10-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.88 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2023 | 45 | LR OPEN 3 | $345,092.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | Good | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:40.96 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Walter A. Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G3 River City Handicap November 8 over 1811m, 4 len behind Wolfie's Dynaghost with 56.5kg at $21.62. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Ellis Park Turf in the LR August 2 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Beach Gold with 56kg at $3.38. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/11/2025 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:45.58 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $21.62 |
| 9/11 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,902,588.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | 1:33.61 | 8-11-9 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $61.57 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 2:24.72 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.59 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3U | $387,597.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:31.76 | 8-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.38 |
| 1/7 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:40.69 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.45 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,562,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Good | Joseph D Ramos | 56kg | 1:48.20 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $14.28 |