Turfway Park Race 12 - Jeff Ruby Steaks Stakes
STARK CONTRAST (11) went to the paddock after scoring at his only appearance last prep ten weeks ago over 1609m at Listed level at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Has the speed to overcome the draw. Best form puts him right in this. MEDICI (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1609m in stakes class at Santa Anita Turf (Turf). Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. FULLEFFORT (2) is knocking on the door after just missing last time over 1710m in Listed grade at this track (Synthetic). Tougher assignment this time but looks up to the task. ARGOS (10) has switched yards since finishing fifth three weeks ago over 1609m at Gulfstream Park Turf. Can measure up for the new barn.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on January 31 over 1710m, 5 len behind Thousandsticks carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kentucky August 28 over 1609m defeating Ciborio carrying 54kg at $3.17. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 92 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:40.23 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/14 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 5-6-6 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $49.10 |
| 2/12 | 05/10/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:42.51 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $13.01 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 6-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.17 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:03.36 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.65 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Street Beast carrying 53.5kg at $2.26. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Great White carrying 55.5kg at $3.08. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.08 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 86 | LR OPEN 3 | $186,846.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:40.57 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.26 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.09 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.01 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:34.04 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.92 |
| 3/11 | 17/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.77 |
| 4/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:40.74 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.35 |

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 3 len behind Great White carrying 55.5kg at $113.38. The race before that second last of 12 at Oaklawn Park in the G3 Southwest Stakes on February 6 over 1710m, 29 len behind Silent Tactic with 53kg at $124.40. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $113.38 |
| 11/12 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,426,534.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 53kg | 1:44.85 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.1L | $124.40 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 72 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 53kg | 1:45.06 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $85.30 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:43.09 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $24.46 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 2 | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:42.63 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $55.56 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,529,052.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:33.72 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.18 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 10 len behind Great White with 55.5kg at $5.42. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Woodbine LR August 16 over 1308m defeating Casson carrying 54.5kg at $2.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/02/2026 | 161 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 11-7-9 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $5.42 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.55 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $232,558.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1308m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:15.91 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $175,994.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:10.47 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Fairgrounds Turf LR February 28 over 1710m defeating Touch Of Fire with 53.5kg at $8.40. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds Turf February 5 over 1710m defeating Mischief Ride with 54.5kg at $8.60. Last-start winner worth including
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 53.5kg | 1:44.03 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:45.05 | 7-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.60 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 7-1-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $26.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:46.39 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:39.65 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:58.00 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Mirco Demuro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita Turf in LR on February 22 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Greenwich Village carrying 54.5kg at $8.10. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita Turf December 29 over 1609m defeating House Of Mischief with 55.5kg at $4.90. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 54.5kg | 1:34.72 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $8.10 |
| 1/10 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:35.83 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2025 | 31 | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | 4-2-4 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $13.30 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2025 | 54 | MDN 2 | $91,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:36.44 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | M Demuro | 55.5kg | 1:36.96 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $8.30 |
| 6/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:10.17 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track in LR on February 21 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Great White carrying 55.5kg at $89.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 14 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Mendels Mate with 54.5kg at $6.09. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $89.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.09 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather February 5 over 1710m defeating Scope with 55.5kg at $12.10. Unlikely to be contesting the finish despite that strong debut.
Last Starts 44 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 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:43.65 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track February 28 over 1609m defeating Helpful Howie carrying 54.5kg at $7.36. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Empire West carrying 54.5kg at $11.87. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:40.05 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.36 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:48.10 | 9-4-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $11.87 |
| 4/12 | 12/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:10.37 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.95 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:24.63 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $11.64 |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $6.60 |
| 6/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:14.64 | 7-8-6 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $4.66 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on February 28 over 1609m, 3 len behind Vasy carrying 56kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Woodbine in LR on August 16 over 1308m, 1.75 len behind Two Out Hero with 54.5kg at $5.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 120 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:33.22 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 8/14 | 31/10/2025 | 48 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 9-13-8 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $764,526.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 1-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.85 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 2 | $232,558.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1308m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:15.91 | 9-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.70 |
| 1/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:02.64 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.39 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Santa Anita Turf LR January 8 over 1609m defeating Brigante carrying 55.5kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign 4th in a small field at Del Mar on August 3 over 1207m, 11 len behind Buetane with 55.5kg at $18.80. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 72 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 | 08/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:35.38 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/14 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN CG 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 2-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $59.20 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:34.77 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:36.96 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.17 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Fairgrounds in the G3 Lecomte Stakes January 17 over 1710m, 6 len behind Golden Tempo with 55.5kg at $5.90. On debut won by 1.75 len Keeneland October 24 over 1207m defeating The Town carrying 54kg at $8.62. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:35.36 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.17 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:12.57 | 5-7-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.62 |