Charles Town Race 7 - John Mckee Memorial S. Stakes
ON A PEDESTAL (4) Was dominant when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last run at this track and having second career run. Has plenty of early speed. Jockey Jose Montano adds value. Respect in this company. CRYSTAL VEIL (2) Controlled the pace when winning by 4 3/4L last start at this track and gets a favourable draw. Jeiron Barbosa and Anthony Farrior are a strong duo. Winning hope. A NOTABLE NATURE (7) Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by close to 15L last time at this venue but back in trip. Denis Vicente Araujo and Ronald G Sigler rate highly together. Can figure. WHALE OF A DREAM (8) Javier Noel Contreras 2yo first starter by Golden Years. Watch betting.
Jockey: Alexis Espinoza
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started at $28.00 and clearly outclassed when 7th last start at the track but having second race start. Likely to settle back in the field. Has the ideal alley. Would not recommend.
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 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Kevin Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Dictated terms in front to win by 4 3/4L last start at this venue and drawn nicely. Jeiron Barbosa is in good form for this stable. Displays good tactical speed. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 36 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Jeiron Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 1-1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Jeiron Barbosa | 54kg | - | 4-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Paynter for trainer Javier Noel Contreras. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Jose Montano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Won by a big margin of 3 1/2L last run at the track and was on debut last time. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Jose Montano | 55.5kg | - | 2-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran 3rd last time here and was a debutant last start. Should race on the speed. Arnaldo Bocachica is an advantage but racing in stronger company. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 36 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Nomar Arroyo Bueno | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 3-2 | 4 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at the track but will be down in distance. Denis Vicente Araujo and Ronald G Sigler work well together. Can go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Antonio Lopez | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Denis Vicente Araujo | 55.5kg | - | 4-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | J D Acosta | 54kg | - | 1-2 | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Gustavo Larrosa | 54kg | - | 3-2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Golden Years 2yo having first race start for trainer Javier Noel Contreras. Betting as a guide.