Will Rogers Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
BIG COUNTRY 2 (2) was an emphatic winner last time over 320m at this track (Dirt) with today's rider Cordarelton J Benn engaged. Looks set to go close again. SOCIALLY FUN (6) ran seventh at her latest appearance over 366m at this track, finishing 6 lengths from the winner. Has a sound record here with two wins and a placing from five starts. Will be hard to beat. ONE FAMOUS TIME (7) hasn't been far away lately, beaten one length at his most recent outing when fourth over 229m at this track (Dirt). Overdue for a win and he is a genuine threat. TOXIC DYNASTY (4) is a three-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Samuel Mendoza yard. Finished off last campaign with a win at Retama Park (Dirt) four months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks nicely placed. One of the main chances.

Jockey: Ramiro Haro Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 7th of 10 in Listed grade at this track at this track on October 19 over 402m, 4 len behind Ruse Ticle Knockout with 57.5kg at $59. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on October 5 over 402m, 2.5 len behind Emerald Bay with 57.5kg at $24.80. Hard to make a case on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/10/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN F 3 | $71,839.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 402m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:21.60 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $59.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/10/2026 | 20 | HCP F 3 | $7,184.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 402m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:21.58 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $24.80 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $29,861.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | John Raul Valenzuela (Jnr) | 58.5kg | 0:15.39 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $26.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $24,673.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:15.64 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $18.60 |
| 6/6 | 25/06/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $23,710.00 | Fair Meadows | 302m | SP | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:16.83 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $8.60 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $37,709.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Juan Pulido | 56kg | 0:17.73 | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Cordarelton J. Benn
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on September 21 over 274m, 0.5 len behind Emerald Bay carrying 58kg at $38.80. Second run from a spell won by 2 len at this track on October 12 over 320m defeating Lightnin Strikes carrying 57.5kg at $11.70. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $26,580.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 320m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:17.79 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $11.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Gonzalo Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on October 6 over 274m, 1.3 len behind Prince Dynasty carrying 57kg at $12.10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Sandy Ridge on August 26 over 402m, 0.5 len behind Ss Dreamcatcher with 58kg at $4.30. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/10/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $26,580.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Leandro Jose Sosa | 57kg | 0:15.68 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.10 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $37,660.00 | Sandy Ridge | 402m | Fast | Leandro Jose Sosa | 58kg | 0:21.83 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $23,948.00 | Fair Meadows | 302m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:17.24 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $24,547.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Jasten Pedraza | 57kg | 0:15.75 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $37.40 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 35 | $39,106.00 | Remington Park | 366m | SP | David Alvarez (Jnr) | 57kg | 0:19.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $17.60 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $32,751.00 | Remington Park | 366m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 57kg | 0:19.94 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $63.40 |

Jockey: Bryan Candanosa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Retama Park July 18 over 302m defeating Cie Hombre with 56.5kg at $6.20. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Sam Houston Park April 25 over 274m, 1.3 len behind Lechero carrying 56.5kg at $7.90. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 114 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 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $16,548.00 | Retama Park | 302m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:17.16 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $17,573.00 | Retama Park | 366m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:20.71 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | ALLOW CG 3 | $25,105.00 | Sam Houston | 320m | Fast | Noe Villatoro | 56.5kg | 0:17.87 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.80 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $13,966.00 | Sam Houston | 366m | Good | Oliver E Martinez | 56.5kg | 0:19.35 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 231 | ALLOW 3 | $26,201.00 | Sam Houston | 274m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56.5kg | 0:15.66 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 2 | $24,465.00 | Lone Star Park | 302m | Fast | Luis L Vivanco | 56kg | 0:16.71 | 8-4-10 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Roman Cruz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months won by a nose at this track on September 15 over 274m defeating Godz Speed with 57kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Remington Park on May 23 over 302m, 0.9 len behind Atsi Monday carrying 57kg at $20.90. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 55 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 | 15/09/2026 | 75 | ALLOW 3U | $29,861.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:15.39 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $28,302.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:15.41 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Fair Meadows | 302m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:16.86 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | 37 | ALLOW FM 3U | $40,503.00 | Remington Park | 302m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:16.65 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $20.90 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | 170 | CLM 3U | $24,017.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:17.89 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $7.70 |
| 10/10 | 28/10/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $29,680.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | SP | Roman Cruz | 57kg | 0:15.74 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Cristian R. Esqueda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on October 6 over 229m, 1.0 len behind Mariahs Candy Girl with 56kg at $20.60. The start before that 4th of 8 at Prairie Meadows on September 7 over 366m, 3 len behind Atsi Monday with 57kg at $20.50. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 34 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 | 06/10/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $30,891.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:13.35 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $20.60 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $11,111.00 | Prairie Meadows | 366m | M | Christian Esqueda | 57kg | 0:20.14 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 40 | OCLM 3U | $22,111.00 | Prairie Meadows | 366m | SP | Christian Esqueda | 56.5kg | 0:19.89 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $13.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $11,158.00 | Prairie Meadows | 320m | SP | Christian Esqueda | 56.5kg | 0:17.53 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $11.30 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $40,503.00 | Remington Park | 229m | SP | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:13.14 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $16.60 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $37,846.00 | Remington Park | 366m | Fast | Christian Esqueda | 56kg | 0:20.22 | 3-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Erik N. Esqueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 9 at this track on September 28 over 274m, 4.5 len behind Ima Fancy Eye Opener with 57kg at $42.70. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track on October 20 over 229m, 3.5 len behind Ima Fancy Eye Opener carrying 57kg at $184.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $35,201.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 229m | Fast | Erik Esqueda | 57kg | 0:13.09 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $184.60 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2026 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $34,028.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 274m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57kg | 0:15.27 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $42.70 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $35,663.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Gonzalo Gutierrez | 57.5kg | 0:17.48 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $39.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Fair Meadows | 320m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:17.93 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $25,105.00 | Fair Meadows | 274m | M | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:15.27 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 34 | CLM 3U | $27,235.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Cordarelton J Benn | 57.5kg | 0:15.55 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Cody Rodger Smith
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn ran last of 7 at this track on September 27 over 366m, 3.5 len behind Famous N Relentless with 57kg at $35.60. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Remington Park on March 29 over 320m defeating High Flying Cowgirl carrying 57kg at $12.60. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/09/2026 | 128 | ALLOW 3U | $34,028.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 366m | Fast | Mario Delgado | 57kg | 0:19.91 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $35.60 |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | 54 | CLM 3U | $30,726.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:17.69 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | CLM 3U | $25,983.00 | Remington Park | 320m | Fast | Cody Rodger Smith | 57kg | 0:18.24 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.60 |
| 4/5 | 14/02/2026 | 154 | ALLOW 3U | $17,118.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Martin Arriaga | 57kg | 0:15.53 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3 | $20,183.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 274m | Fast | Martin Arriaga | 57kg | 0:15.46 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $35.90 |
| 6/6 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3 | $20,000.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 320m | Fast | Martin Arriaga | 57kg | 0:17.67 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Randy Vega
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Prairie Meadows September 4 over 302m, 1.5 len behind Gal With Authority carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Remington Park March 14 over 229m defeating Vr El Fenomeno with 57kg at $3.40. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/09/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $21,398.00 | Prairie Meadows | 302m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 57.5kg | 0:17.17 | 4-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $21,398.00 | Prairie Meadows | 302m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 57.5kg | 0:17.22 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $18,868.00 | North Dakota Horse Park | 320m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 57kg | 0:18.11 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $25,140.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 57kg | 0:13.18 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $18,855.00 | Remington Park | 229m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 57kg | 0:13.34 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $21,834.00 | Remington Park | 274m | Fast | Angel O Ramirez | 57kg | 0:15.59 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |