Aqueduct Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming
MO SPICE (6) Placed 2nd last start at the track and returning to an increased distance. First appearance for a new trainer and promising career start. Should race on the speed. Winnable race. PRETTY BOY MIAH (7) Was very impressive when winning by a margin of almost 7L last start at the track and good career start. In fine form this preparation. Genuine winning chance. ANYWAY (8) Inched into 4th last time around here but facing a stronger grade. Jockey Flavien Prat adds value. A win wouldn't surprise. JUST ASAP (2) First up and made every post a winner when winning by a margin of 7L first up last preparation at Ellis Park. Should muster plenty of early toe. Looks promising in this race.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and went to the front and never looked back to win by 7L first up last preparation at Ellis Park. Displays good tactical speed. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 155 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 | 22/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4-7 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 5 |
| 37.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FIRM | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.00 moved ahead of some to finish 5th last start around here but up in class. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last start at this track but racing in stronger company. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Has some claims.
Last Starts 30 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Luis R Rivera Jr | 56kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | SY | Luis R Rivera Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Luis R Rivera Jr | 54kg | - | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 2nd last start here and putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. First start for a new trainer and returning to a longer distance. Good chance at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | HEAVY | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-3-5-6 | 4 |
| 10L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by a big margin of close to 7L last start at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. In good shape this preparation. Solid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $4.50 and improved late to finish 4th last time at the track but racing against tougher rivals. Jockey Flavien Prat rates highly aboard. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 30 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | GD | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | MY | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $2.62 |