Charles Town Race 7 - Henry Mercer Memorial S. Stakes
JACK CARSON (3) Blitzed its rivals when winning by 3L last time at this track and having second race start. Won't be far away during the run. Arnaldo Bocachica is a pivotal booking. Big chance. CALVIN'S RUN (1) Dominant winner by 5 1/2L last time here and was a debutant last start. Should jump out and bowl along. Recent form of the stable is strong. Can get the job done. HUNDLEY (4) Initial race appearance 2yo by Army Mule for trainer Anthony Farrior. Gains the services of Jeiron Barbosa. Respect the betting. PEDRO'S FANCY MAN (7) Gave nothing else a chance when winning by just short of 14L last time at this track and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Facing stiffer opposition. Contender in this event.
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Spaced the field to win by a margin of 5 1/2L last time at the track and fitter for debut run. Likely to be well placed early. Solid chance.
Last Starts 37 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 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | - | 3-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Eduardo Lopez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Started $18.00 and faded to finish 7th last start at Colonial Downs but taking on easier opposition. Will be positive in the run early. Has a positive gate. Lines up against a competitive field.
Last Starts 13 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 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jr Joseph Rocco | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 4 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | MY | Jr Joseph Rocco | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | FT | Jr Joseph Rocco | 54.5kg | - | 1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was a comprehensive winner by 3L last time here and having second career run. Expecting to settle positively. Arnaldo Bocachica is a suitable booking. Stamps its reason for consideration.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Arnaldo Bocachica | 55.5kg | - | 3-1 | 9 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 55.5kgs
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2yo by Army Mule having first race start for Anthony Farrior. Jockey Jeiron Barbosa is highly regarded. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Victor Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Led from start to finish when winning by 1 3/4L last time here but up against stronger rivals. Can go through the gears. Keep safe.
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 | 11/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Victor Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Victor Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Victor Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 7-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Victor Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Gave them a lesson when winning by almost 14L last time here and good career start. Displays good tactical speed. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Contender at a nice price.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Sunday Diaz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Sunday Diaz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Sunday Diaz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-4 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 905m | FT | Sunday Diaz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-5 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |