Aqueduct Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
TOP PLAYER (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1308m at this track, beaten 10 lengths into fourth. Has the ability to figure prominently. MERCILESANIHILATOR (4) is a three-year-old gelding who is having his first run for the Linda Rice stable. Finished off last campaign with a fourth at Keeneland (Dirt) four-and-a-half months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks well placed. Leading player expected to feature. TAKE A STANCE (1) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by half a length. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he is a solid top-three hope. NEVER SAY UNCLE (6) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when seventh over 1207m at this track, beaten 34 lengths. Should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Luis Rivera, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, second last of 9 at this track on November 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Diliello with 54kg at $30.89. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track January 1 over 1308m defeating Introubleagain with 53kg at $2.64. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 42 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 | 01/01/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Yedsit Hazlewood | 53kg | 1:23.11 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.64 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:09.88 | 6-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $30.89 |
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1308m, 10 len behind Party In The Army with 56kg at $7.45. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on December 11 over 1408m, 16 len behind Time To Roll with 55.5kg at $23.30. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 32 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 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:17.64 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $7.45 |
| 6/6 | 11/12/2025 | 61 | ALLOW 2 | $124,043.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:26.24 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $23.30 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:24.85 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $122,324.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:24.84 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.02 |
| 10/12 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $139,535.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:11.28 | 2-8-10 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run second last of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1207m, 15 len behind Sculcos Folly carrying 56kg at $29.59. At only start last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track October 17 over 1207m defeating Diamond Life carrying 54kg at $6.43. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 97 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $29.59 |
| 1/5 | 17/10/2025 | 75 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,059.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Katie Davis | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.43 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | 1:01.66 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $137,615.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:03.77 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th in a small field at Keeneland on October 9 over 1207m, 4 len behind Smols with 54.5kg at $1.67. Won previous preparation first up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Churchill Downs May 1 over 905m defeating Captain Gabe with 54kg at $2.17. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 126 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 | 09/10/2025 | 96 | CLM 2 | $88,280.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:14.91 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.67 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,905.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | Good | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:05.25 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/5 | 05/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $233,281.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:03.57 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | 0:52.59 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.17 |
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Won on debut tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a 0.3 len at this track November 14 over 1308m defeating The Toy Cannon with 54kg at $6.07. Went for a break before returning 5th of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1207m, 15 len behind Sculcos Folly carrying 56kg at $9.18. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 69 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $9.18 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $73,282.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:19.07 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.07 |
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1207m, 34 len behind Sculcos Folly with 56kg at $31.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at this track December 12 over 1308m defeating Tranquil Sea with 54kg at $5.84. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 3 | $89,686.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 34.8L | $31.10 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $58,193.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $5.84 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $122,137.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:09.88 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $46.05 |
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1308m, 18 len behind Party In The Army carrying 56kg at $49. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Finger Lakes in LR on November 10 over 1207m, 9 len behind Muscle Shoals carrying 55kg at $15.49. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $115,097.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | M | Reyluis Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:17.64 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $49.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $68,702.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | Diego Emanuel De | 55kg | 1:12.91 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $15.49 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 55.5kg | 1:06.11 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.55 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 55kg | 1:13.16 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $74.21 |
| 7/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Diego Emanuel De | 54.5kg | 1:06.89 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $10.68 |