Charles Town Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
ESSENTIALLY GOLD (6) returns from a spell of nine weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when seventh over 1609m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Has ability and should be right in the finish. HIDDEN FAVOR (8) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1308m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MOMBO JUMBO (5) is a three-year-old colt who is having his first run for the Timothy Shanley stable. Resumes after finishing fourth at Mahoning Valley (Dirt) at his last run three-and-a-half months ago. Hasn't trialled publicly but looks nicely placed. Leading player expected to feature. MAC DADDYNESS (9) is returning from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished fifth at Delaware Park (Dirt) over 1106m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Kevin J Joy.
Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1308m, 18 len behind Camden Hills carrying 55.5kg at $24.40. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Laurel on October 19 over 1609m, 22 len behind My Boy Bud with 53.5kg at $32.80. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 7 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 | 14/02/2026 | 104 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,244.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:24.45 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $24.40 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $55,038.00 | Usa - Laurel Turf | 1710m | FM | Andres Chavez | 53.5kg | 1:45.10 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 40.5L | $102.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 2 | $42,253.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:43.74 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $32.80 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $42,892.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Denis Vicente Araujo | 53.5kg | 1:13.83 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $47.80 |
Jockey: Joe Stokes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1308m, 25 len behind Bahama Village with 55.5kg at $50.60. The run before that 5th of 7 at Delta Downs on December 29 over 1509m, 21 len behind Nate's Focus with 55kg at $5. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 12/02/2026 | 45 | MDN 3 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:22.16 | 1-5-4 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $50.60 |
| 5/7 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,565.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55kg | 1:36.56 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/11/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $65,649.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $59,361.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:35.45 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Javier Rivera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1308m, 14 len behind Camden Hills with 55.5kg at $38.60. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Mountaineer Park on October 22 over 1006m, 33 len behind Colleague with 54kg at $28.10. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 7 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 | 14/02/2026 | 115 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,244.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Javier Rivera | 55.5kg | 1:24.45 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $38.60 |
| 7/7 | 22/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $25,875.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:58.63 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $28.10 |
| 5/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,994.00 | Mountaineer Park | 905m | Fast | B Whitacre | 54kg | 0:53.79 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Shirley Esther Yancapallo Gomocio
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third race start today. At long odds at debut, second last of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1308m, 43 len behind Digital Security carrying 55.5kg at $39.60. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1308m, 37 len behind Camden Hills carrying 55.5kg at $30.10. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 7 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 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,244.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Gomocio Shirle Yancapallo | 55.5kg | 1:24.45 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 37.0L | $30.10 |
| 9/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | J Stokes | 55.5kg | 1:21.76 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 43.3L | $39.60 |
Jockey: Christian Maldonado
Weight: 52kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Turfway Park on December 17 over 1609m, 13 len behind Joropo with 54kg at $24.06. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Laurel Turf on September 19 over 1609m, 21 len behind Screen Test with 55.5kg at $78.40. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | 65 | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,222.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Eddie Jurado | 54kg | 1:39.67 | 11-6-7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $24.06 |
| 8/9 | 13/10/2025 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $54,795.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | O Bocachica | 54.5kg | 1:38.13 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $35.70 |
| 9/10 | 19/09/2025 | 76 | MDN F 2 | $74,924.00 | Usa - Laurel Turf | 1609m | FM | Marshall Mendez | 55.5kg | 1:36.35 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $78.40 |
| 6/11 | 05/07/2025 | 85 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Usa - Ellis Park Turf | 1609m | FM | O Bocachica | 54kg | 1:35.24 | 10-7-6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $57.80 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | M | Angel Serpa | 54kg | 0:52.76 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $27.85 |
Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1308m, 34 len behind Digital Security with 56kg at $17.80. Second-up got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on February 12 over 1308m, 18 len behind Bahama Village with 56kg at $30.40. Likely to find them too smart.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/02/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $46,933.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:22.16 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $30.40 |
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:21.76 | 4-8-7 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $17.80 |
Jockey: Maximo Chilo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1308m, 4 len behind Camden Hills with 55.5kg at $4.70. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on January 23 over 905m, 8 len behind This Is The Life with 55.5kg at $25.20. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 7 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 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $29,244.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 55.5kg | 1:24.45 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 55.5kg | 0:54.18 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $25.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/01/2026 | 176 | MDN 3 | $45,740.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Maximo Chilo | 55.5kg | 1:21.76 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $84,098.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 54kg | 1:05.54 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $21.20 |
Jockey: Jose Montano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Delaware Park August 6 over 1106m, 10 len behind Fowl Mouth carrying 53.5kg at $5. On debut fifth of 9 at Delaware Park July 23 over 1106m, 12 len behind Wall Art carrying 54kg at $4. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 199 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 | 06/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $37,209.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:05.97 | 4-7-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $36,697.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:05.90 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |