Woodbine Race 8 - Ruling Angel S. Presented By Ketel One Stakes
DIXIE LAW (4) First up. Was found wanting late when 4th last start here and showing consistent performance in races. Jockey Rafael Manuel Hernandez has a high strike rate on board. Every chance today. LUSTER (2) Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 5L last start at Keeneland and has a positive draw. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Matched against tougher rivals. Looks a great place bet. MEILANI (6) Hit the line well when 3rd beaten by over 6L last start at Gulfstream Park but dropping in distance. Taking on stronger rivals. One of the hopes. LAKOTA LADY (5) Came on strongly when 2nd last run at this track and promising career start. Showing great form this preparation but competing at a higher level of competition. Keep in mind.
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $22.00 ran 4th last run at Churchill Downs but gets a favourable stall. Shows good early pace. Competing in a more challenging class. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | SY | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 5 |
| 10L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Julio E Felix | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FAST | Orlando Bocachica | 54kg | - | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Xavier Perez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Orlando Bocachica | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-8 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 55kg | - | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 10L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FAST | Angel Serpa | 54kg | - | 7-8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a comprehensive winner by 5L last start at Keeneland and drawn nicely. Rising in class. Back to a shorter distance. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 38 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 9 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 76 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | YL | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 6.25L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Slade Jones
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $10.00 and weakened to finish 5th last start at this track. Should improve from the last run but facing a stronger group of contenders. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FAST | Slade Jones | 53.5kg | - | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $9.50 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Slade Jones | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Slade Jones | 53.5kg | - | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Started at $3.38 and peaked on the run when 4th last start at this venue. Should get going late. Major chance.
Last Starts 169 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 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $150,000.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 6-5-4-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |
| 6/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 4-3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | GD | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by 1L last run here and good career start. Showing good ability this campaign but testing ability against stronger contenders. Some respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FAST | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $4.75 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Flashed home late into 3rd last start at Gulfstream Park but back in trip. Matched against a stronger field. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 1-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 77 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | YL | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FM | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |