Woodbine Race 8 - Race 8 - Optional Claiming
RUNNER EYES (9) ran on strongly but just failed to pick up the winner when first-up as favourite last start over 1207m at Woodbine All Weather. Should tighten right up following that outing. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running another bold race. DECADENT DANISH (6) ran very well when resuming but found one better when second over 1710m at Woodbine All Weather. First look at a turf track this time but worth noting he did score when second-up last preparation. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will play a major role. IMYOURMEDICINEMAN (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1710m at Woodbine All Weather. Another bold showing is expected. DRAW BOOT (8) led throughout last start to score an effortless 4 lengths win over 1408m at Woodbine All Weather. Worth including.

Jockey: Austin Adams
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Woodbine Inner October 26 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind El Cohete with 53kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len this track July 25 over 1811m defeating Magna Time carrying 56kg at $5.40. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 229 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 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $97,108.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | Good | Austin Adams | 53kg | 1:45.08 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2025 | 19 | OCLM 3U | $97,554.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Austin Adams | 53kg | 1:42.90 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,229.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Fraser Aebly | 56kg | 1:41.89 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2025 | 250 | MDN 3U | $175,994.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1811m | Good | Fraser Aebly | 56kg | 1:47.38 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.40 |
| 8/9 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 3U | $169,406.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 1:51.80 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $6.40 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | MDN 3U | $160,838.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 1:43.46 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Eswan Flores
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Woodbine All Weather on May 17 over 1710m, 22 len behind King Rosso carrying 56kg at $14.95. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Woodbine All Weather on June 1 2025 over 1408m, 10 len behind Dark Danger carrying 51.5kg at $15.40. Needs more time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/05/2026 | 163 | CLM 3U | $73,184.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Rico W Walcott | 56kg | 1:46.01 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $14.95 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $80,245.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | 1:47.84 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $50.80 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | CLM 3U | $80,000.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Leo Salles | 55kg | 1:47.16 | 2-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $29.90 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $97,108.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Leo Salles | 54.5kg | 1:51.90 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $10.75 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | OCLM 3U | $97,554.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Leo Salles | 54kg | 1:42.90 | 7-3-D2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $80,122.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Leo Salles | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Emma-Jayne Wilson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Woodbine All Weather June 22 over 1811m, 7 len behind Twowaycrossing carrying 56kg at $40.45. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Woodbine All Weather May 31 2025 over 1710m, 10 len behind Megalodon with 55.5kg at $22.50. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 355 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 | 22/06/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,227.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:51.31 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $40.45 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2025 | 174 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,062.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Daisuke Fukumoto | 55.5kg | 1:44.07 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $22.50 |
| 7/12 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $170,570.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Jeffrey Ian Alderson | 56kg | 1:50.39 | 11-9-7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $38.85 |
| 5/14 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $168,493.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Justin Stein | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 13-9-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $58.50 |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,971.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Justin Stein | 56kg | 1:49.22 | 4-3-8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $16.15 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,971.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 55.5kg | 1:50.20 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $13.25 |

Jockey: Romero Ramsay Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Woodbine All Weather on May 2 over 1408m, 8 len behind Thundermaker carrying 55.5kg at $12.35. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Woodbine All Weather on June 21 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Pierre carrying 53.5kg at $13.95. Likely improver.
Last Starts 41 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 | 02/05/2026 | 163 | OCLM 3U | $89,106.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55.5kg | 1:24.31 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $12.35 |
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | OCLM 3U | $97,405.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:45.48 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $13.05 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | 34 | OCLM 3U | $97,108.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | 1:24.51 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.85 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | OCLM 3U | $97,554.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | 1:44.78 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $15.65 |
| 5/10 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | OCLM 3U | $98,915.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | 1:23.89 | 10-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.30 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | OCLM 3U | $97,554.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | 1:45.38 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kemarie Blackett
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Woodbine All Weather on May 29 over 1408m, 6 len behind Awesome Rainbow carrying 54kg at $8.90. Previously second-up won by a 0.1 len at Woodbine All Weather November 16 over 1408m defeating Bongino Warrior carrying 53.5kg at $14.85. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 14 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 | 29/05/2026 | 194 | HCP 3U | $73,184.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | 1:24.71 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $8.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | MDN OCLM 2 | $75,115.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | 1:26.13 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.85 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $100,000.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Leo Salles | 53.5kg | 1:26.31 | 7-10-10 | 9 |
| 16.0L | $16.25 |

Jockey: Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd in a small field at Woodbine All Weather on May 24 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Don Ique carrying 53.5kg at $9.35. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Woodbine All Weather December 7 over 1710m defeating Noburu carrying 53.5kg at $10.30. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 168 | OCLM 3U | $89,106.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 53.5kg | 1:46.76 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.35 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 57 | MDN OCLM 2 | $100,613.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 53.5kg | 1:47.59 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $74,886.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Da Sean Zavier Gaskin | 53.5kg | 1:12.13 | 1-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $16.25 |

Jockey: David Moran
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Woodbine All Weather on May 31 over 1710m, 22 len behind Lucky Guest carrying 55.5kg at $29.15. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Woodbine All Weather on June 21 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Pierre with 53kg at $7.70. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/05/2026 | 197 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $159,833.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 55.5kg | 1:44.68 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 22.8L | $29.15 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,962.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | D J Moran | 55.5kg | 1:46.71 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.20 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,429.00 | Woodbine Inner | 2213m | Good | Jose Luis Campos | 56kg | 2:19.42 | 6-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $25.60 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,229.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | D J Moran | 55.5kg | 1:41.89 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $18.90 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | OCLM 3U | $98,915.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | D J Moran | 55.5kg | 1:44.44 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.65 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2025 | 23 | OCLM 3U | $98,915.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | D J Moran | 55.5kg | 1:45.66 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $12.35 |

Jockey: Skye Chernetz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months scored a big 4 len win at Woodbine All Weather May 23 over 1408m defeating Celestial Heart with 56kg at $3.85. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Woodbine All Weather on November 15 2024 over 1408m, 5 len behind Rafaroo with 55kg at $37. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 554 | MDN OCLM 3U | $68,715.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | S Chernetz | 56kg | 1:27.26 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.85 |
| 5/8 | 15/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 3U | $169,406.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Jeffrey Ian Alderson | 55kg | 1:24.05 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $37.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/10/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $160,838.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1308m | Fast | Jeffrey Ian Alderson | 55kg | 1:17.52 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $30.15 |

Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Woodbine All Weather on May 10 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Elgin Park with 56kg at $3.30. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on January 16 over 1673m, 17 len behind Cruise The Nile with 55kg at $61.30. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 33 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 | 10/05/2026 | 114 | HCP 3U | $73,184.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:11.35 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | David Egan | 55kg | 1:39.28 | 9-11-11 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $61.30 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 87 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 53.5kg | 1:34.72 | 9-10-11 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $70.20 |
| 8/8 | 10/09/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $137,615.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Good | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | 1:35.99 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $6.70 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3 | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:41.32 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $23.40 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2025 | 279 | ALLOW 3 | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:34.96 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Jose Luis Campos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Woodbine All Weather on May 2 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Thundermaker with 53.5kg at $2.65. Last start 4th in a small field at Woodbine All Weather on May 24 over 1710m, 4 len behind Don Ique with 53.5kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | OCLM 3U | $89,106.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | 1:46.76 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 154 | OCLM 3U | $89,106.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | 1:24.31 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.65 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $381,679.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1811m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 55.5kg | 1:51.90 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $32.05 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN OCLM 2 | $100,305.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1673m | Fast | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | 1:45.05 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:24.99 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $8.65 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd in a small field at Woodbine All Weather on May 17 over 1710m, 6 len behind King Rosso with 56kg at $2.55. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Woodbine All Weather June 1 2025 over 1710m defeating Copper Ghost carrying 56kg at $7.20. Fitter but others appeal more.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/05/2026 | 163 | CLM 3U | $73,184.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Keveh Nicholls | 56kg | 1:46.01 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.55 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $80,245.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Keveh Nicholls | 56.5kg | 1:47.84 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.25 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | OCLM 3U | $97,405.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 53kg | 1:45.48 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $6.80 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2025 | 50 | OCLM 3U | $97,108.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Keveh Nicholls | 55.5kg | 1:24.51 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $177,674.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Keveh Nicholls | 56kg | 1:42.93 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $30.45 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $175,229.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 53.5kg | 1:43.38 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.35 |