Aqueduct Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming
BIG HAT WILLIE (5) gets a change of rider and has been freshened up since finishing sixth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) last start. Forgive the last run; worth following up. FORGIVING SPIRIT (1) returns from a break of 11 weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1207m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. BRESLAU (3) returns from a spell of ten weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Sure to make his presence felt. TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (2) is a six-year-old entire who is having his first run for the Chad Summers stable. Scored at his latest appearance at Parx (Dirt) nine weeks ago. Not seen at the trials but has a very good first-up record. Shapes as a top-three chance.

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track November 28 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Gatsby carrying 55.5kg at $3.67. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Saratoga July 6 over 1207m defeating Rithm Nic with 56kg at $6.30. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 75 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 | 28/11/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $83,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | R Silvera | 55.5kg | 1:09.73 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.67 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $114,155.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 56kg | 1:22.22 | 2-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.37 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $58,104.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:10.06 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.17 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $72,868.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | 1:11.54 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2025 | 72 | CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:11.27 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2025 | 16 | CLM 4U | $91,054.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:10.53 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.35 |

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Parx December 9 over 1207m defeating Final Shot with 56.5kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Penn National July 11 over 1207m defeating Sheriff Ronnie with 55kg at $3.40. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 64 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 | 09/12/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $53,599.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Abner Adorno | 56.5kg | 1:10.77 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 4/5 | 27/10/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $53,272.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 56.5kg | 1:38.45 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,676.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:10.04 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $6.90 |
| 5/6 | 19/08/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN 4U | $116,279.00 | Parx | 1609m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:36.15 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.80 |
| 1/4 | 11/07/2025 | 220 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,046.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 55kg | 1:08.74 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 03/12/2024 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $80,123.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | F Pennington | 55.5kg | 1:11.16 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track December 4 over 1408m, 10 len behind Light The Way carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len this track October 18 over 1207m defeating Acoustic Ave with 56kg at $14.38. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 04/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $140,888.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | 1:22.44 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $136,986.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:09.06 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $14.38 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $97,674.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:23.54 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:08.62 | 1-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $10.88 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $203,125.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | 1:09.59 | 7-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $7.70 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 4U | $206,022.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 53.5kg | 1:10.96 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Jose Gomez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track November 22 over 1408m, 16 len behind Knightsbridge carrying 54.5kg at $23.10. First up last campaign second last of 8 at this track September 19 2024 over 1308m, 30 len behind Little Vic carrying 56kg at $3.50. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/11/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:22.07 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $23.10 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:34.73 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $14.85 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $229,358.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:15.41 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $18.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $113,178.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:23.23 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $183,486.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:22.41 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $16.10 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $143,079.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:13.86 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Luis Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on January 9 over 1207m, 21 len behind One Nine Hundred carrying 55kg at $8.07. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track December 5 over 1207m defeating Trust Issues carrying 55.5kg at $1.86. On his best form has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $128,550.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:09.84 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $8.07 |
| 1/4 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $99,541.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.86 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | 45 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,405.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | M | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:22.07 | 7-2-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $19.69 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | 143 | HCP 3U | $48,706.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:11.23 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2025 | 19 | CLM 4U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:08.60 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.79 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | 96 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $57,508.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:03.71 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track December 5 over 1207m, 2.25 len behind Big Hat Willie with 55.5kg at $2.58. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ellis Park July 28 2024 over 1106m, 5 len behind Elegant Trip carrying 54kg at $2.79. Looking to others.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/12/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $99,541.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.58 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $134,351.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:21.39 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.15 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $98,935.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:15.75 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.66 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $99,388.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:09.61 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $116,279.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:16.26 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $114,679.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:10.34 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. Churchill Downs November 22 over 1207m defeating Shan with 53.5kg at $2.61. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 12 len win. Fairmount Park April 29 over 1106m defeating Truist carrying 53kg at $1.30. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 81 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 | 22/11/2025 | 48 | CLM 3 | $94,809.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Walter A Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:11.70 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.61 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2025 | 45 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 53.5kg | 1:11.02 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2025 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $48,062.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:09.95 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 12/08/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $43,411.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | M | Julio Felix | 54.5kg | 1:12.47 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Centeno | 54.5kg | 1:11.16 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2025 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $49,767.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:04.72 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |