Charles Town Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
TAP IN FORMATION (10) drifted well back then came with a powerful run to finish 1.3 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 905m at this track (Dirt). Will be tough to hold out again. HEAVEN STREET (2) was far too good first up last start when he scored by 12 lengths over 1207m at Penn National (Dirt). Fitter for that last hitout and is expected to run well again. HEAD LAD (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 4 lengths away in second over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Should settle handy in the run. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ABSOLUTE GRIT (1) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when third over 1106m at Mahoning Valley (Dirt). Finds a suitable race and can fill another top-three spot.

Jockey: Angel Cruz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; scored a big 12 len win at Penn National February 19 over 1207m defeating Gentle Breeze with 55.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up in a small field at Aqueduct on June 15 over 1207m, 15 len behind Creditworthy with 56kg at $8.10. Another win looks on the cards. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | 69 | CLM 3U | $24,251.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Good | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:09.17 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $18,377.00 | Penn National | 1207m | Fast | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:10.35 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 17 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SP | Angel Cruz | 56kg | 1:12.02 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/11/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $48,855.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | A R Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:37.11 | 3-12-12 | 8 |
| 26.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $28,631.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | FM | Fernando Jara | 56kg | 0:56.08 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |
| 6/6 | 26/09/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $35,550.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | Good | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 0:57.04 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1308m, 9 len behind Pay Zone carrying 53kg at $14.70. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Tampa Bay Downs March 23 2024 over 1408m defeating Curlins Cruzin carrying 54.5kg at $1.80. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 196 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,511.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Michael Y Pagan | 53kg | 1:21.52 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $14.70 |
| 6/8 | 01/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $44,496.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | SP | Jhorma Cespedes | 51.5kg | 1:45.98 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $18.80 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $45,566.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | John Hiraldo | 54.5kg | 1:47.41 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.40 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | CLM 3U | $28,771.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:19.98 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $33,616.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 57kg | 1:39.51 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 10/05/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $32,812.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 57kg | 1:46.29 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 4 len behind Rick'swarmheart with 54kg at $2. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track January 3 over 1710m defeating Centavo carrying 54kg at $3.80. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $36,234.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 1:50.67 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | HCP 4U | $35,426.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Moises Santaella | 54kg | 1:48.41 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 55kg | 1:47.54 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $43,817.00 | Charles Town | 1710m | Good | Juan Belisario | 52kg | 1:47.79 | 1-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.10 |
| 2/4 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,161.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 51.5kg | 1:28.74 | 1-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $34,709.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Juan Belisario | 51.5kg | 1:26.43 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1308m, 4 len behind Tour Guide carrying 55.5kg at $35.60. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track on February 18 over 1308m, 14 len behind Dance For Green with 55.5kg at $8.90. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $34,807.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:20.68 | 5-3-6 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $8.90 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 63 | HCP 4U | $32,382.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:21.22 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $35.60 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $34,763.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:20.30 | 7-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/11/2025 | 17 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,290.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:21.31 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $8.40 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $34,551.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | Sunday Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:20.22 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 70 | CLM 3U | $22,324.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Marshall Mendez | 56kg | 1:27.36 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on February 25 over 905m, 6 len behind Hey Boots carrying 55.5kg at $46. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind Tour Guide with 55.5kg at $35.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,511.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Jose Montano | 55.5kg | 0:52.22 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $46.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $32,382.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:21.22 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $35.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $41,405.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 0:52.04 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $37.40 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $41,405.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | V Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:21.03 | 5-3-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $12.70 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $39,204.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Heavy | Luis Raul Rivera | 56kg | 1:09.51 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $24.70 |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $42,290.00 | Charles Town | 905m | M | V Rodriguez | 57kg | 0:52.23 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on February 25 over 905m, 1.3 len behind Hey Boots carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. At only start last preparation 2nd of 8 at Parx on December 23 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Easy Action with 55.5kg at $3.10. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/02/2026 | 64 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $42,511.00 | Charles Town | 905m | Fast | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | 0:52.22 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $39,816.00 | Parx | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | 1:04.66 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/5 | 13/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $45,662.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Melvis Gonzalez | 58kg | 1:17.58 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $7.40 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $152,905.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:16.23 | 9-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $45,872.00 | Parx | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 58kg | 1:11.04 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2025 | 10 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $155,039.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56.5kg | 1:15.55 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |