Will Rogers Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
LIGHTNIN STRIKES (5) was well supported when resuming last time out over 320m at this track (Dirt) and proved too strong, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and looms as the one to beat again. NEHI (6) finished fourth two runs back at Prairie Meadows (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by half a length after being in the firing line on the corner over 320m at Prairie Meadows (Dirt). Must raise the bar but another win beckons. BIG COUNTRY 2 (1) performed above expectations when resuming last time over 274m at this track (Dirt), finishing half a length from the winner in second after starting at huge odds. Top-three aspirations. CHAVEZ LEGACY (4) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of three-and-a-half months and looking to emulate his win at Energy Downs to kick off the last campaign. One of the genuine hopes in the race. Something for the Multiples: AMADEUSS (3)

Jockey: Cordarelton J. Benn
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on September 21 over 274m, 0.5 len behind Emerald Bay with 58kg at $38.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Remington Park on April 26 over 320m, 5.5 len behind Clareets Boy with 57kg at $48.80. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | 64 | OCLM 3U | $23,611.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 58kg | 0:15.52 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $38.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $22,206.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:15.68 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/4 | 27/06/2026 | 62 | CLM 3U | $19,526.00 | Fair Meadows | 302m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 57kg | 0:17.12 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $48,763.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 57kg | 0:17.73 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $48.80 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 144 | ALLOW 3U | $47,051.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 57kg | 0:15.53 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $28,855.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:15.63 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Cody Rodger Smith
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track on September 27 over 366m, 0.9 len behind Famous N Relentless with 57kg at $34.80. Previously second-up won by a 0.3 len at Remington Park on April 24 over 366m defeating Leaving Account with 57kg at $1.60. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 15 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 | 27/09/2026 | 79 | ALLOW 3U | $34,028.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 57kg | 0:19.91 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $34.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $26,125.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 57kg | 0:18.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 4/7 | 24/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $26,125.00 | Fair Meadows | 229m | Good | Jonathan Dominguez | 57kg | 0:13.22 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $6.80 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $40,503.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:16.51 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $15.60 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $24,017.00 | Remington Park | 366m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:20.08 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 138 | ALLOW 3U | $33,708.00 | Remington Park | 366m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:19.78 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Javier Hernandez-Gallardo
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track on September 22 over 229m defeating Vf Wheely Cold carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Fair Meadows on July 19 over 274m, 3 len behind Big Country 2 with 56.5kg at $3.70. Facing a tougher challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 65 | CLM 3U | $22,917.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.33 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $22,206.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:15.68 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 69 | CLM 3U | $18,828.00 | Fair Meadows | 229m | Fast | Gallardo Javier Hernandez | 56.5kg | 0:13.45 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $24,017.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 56.5kg | 0:15.49 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $25.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 136 | CLM 3U | $23,174.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 56kg | 0:15.53 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $10.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 28 | CLM 2 | $21,374.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:15.76 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jacob Cardenas
Weight: 57kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Lake Mac Racetrack July 10 over 302m, 1.3 len behind Hard To Politic carrying 57kg at $12.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len Energy Downs May 29 over 302m defeating Mr Have A Corona D with 58kg at $2.60. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/07/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $25,678.00 | Lake Mac Racetrack | 302m | Fast | Valente Vorrath | 57kg | 0:16.25 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $12.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/05/2026 | 180 | ALLOW 3U | $19,274.00 | Energy Downs | 302m | Fast | Minor Arana | 58kg | 0:17.19 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Zia Park | 366m | Fast | Jacob Cardenas | 58kg | 0:19.31 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $24.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 108 | CLM 3U | $20,992.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Jacob Cardenas | 57kg | 0:15.77 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $21,101.00 | Wyoming Downs | 503m | Fast | Valente Vorrath | 58kg | 0:27.47 | 2-4-7 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $19,907.00 | Energy Downs | 320m | Fast | Valente Vorrath | 58kg | 0:17.74 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Roman Cruz
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months won by 0.8 len at this track on September 22 over 320m defeating Her Name In Lights carrying 57kg at $1.10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 in Group 2 grade at Remington Park at Remington Park on April 17 over 503m, 99 len behind A Sweet Arthur with 57kg at $2.40. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $22,222.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 57kg | 0:17.60 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $35,663.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:17.48 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $18,828.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Jaime Mata | 57.5kg | 0:17.78 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 5/7 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $104,749.00 | Remington Park | 366m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:19.54 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.80 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | G1 OPEN 3U | $139,665.00 | Remington Park | 366m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:19.40 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $13.60 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $72,780.00 | Remington Park | 503m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:26.36 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 100.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Ryder Olmstead
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Prairie Meadows on August 23 over 320m defeating Trs Snot Nose Kid with 56.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at Prairie Meadows on August 1 over 274m, 1.2 len behind El Paisano with 56.5kg at $3.50. Great chance to win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $17,404.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | Fast | Ryder Olmstead | 56.5kg | 0:17.77 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | CLM 3U | $17,404.00 | Prairie Meadows | 274m | Fast | Ryder Olmstead | 56.5kg | 0:15.60 | 8-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $20,319.00 | Prairie Meadows | 366m | Fast | Ryder Olmstead | 56.5kg | 0:20.29 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $20.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 35 | $18,156.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Jorge Torres | 56kg | 0:16.87 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $20.40 |
| 6/8 | 03/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 35 | $20,950.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:17.14 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $25.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | MDN 35 | $21,834.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:17.22 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $10.70 |