Churchill Downs Race 13 - Longines Kentucky Oaks Stakes
EXPLORA (1) brings outstanding consistency, winning last start at Oaklawn Park over 1710m by 0.8L and never missing the quinella in her seven runs. COUNTING STARS (4) is a key danger, coming off a dominant 5.5L win at Oaklawn Park and finishing 2nd to Explora two starts back. ZANY (2) has won three of four starts and was runner-up at Keeneland last time. MEANING (5) is in top form, winning three of her last four, including a 2L victory at Santa Anita. ALWAYS A RUNNER (9) is unbeaten in two starts, most recently scoring over 1811m at Aqueduct. PERCY'S BAR (11) also comes off a Stakes win at Keeneland, defeating Zany. PROM QUEEN (10) is progressive, winning her last two at Gulfstream Park. These fillies bring strong recent form and look the leading chances.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start won after settling handy at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 Mar by 0.8L with 55kg at $1.95, defeating Counting Stars. Runner-up at Santa Anita two back behind Meaning, then scored a dominant 5.3L win there prior. Has won 4 of 7 starts and draws barrier 1 for Bob Baffert. In with a strong chance.
Last Starts 62 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 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.95 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 10/01/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.14 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $1.28 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
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Has won three of four starts, including a dominant 8.5L win at Aqueduct two runs back. Last start 2nd of 6 at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Apr, beaten 2.3L by Percy's Bar, after settling midfield. Steps up 100m in trip and remains with Irad Ortiz, Jr. Can feature with a repeat of her best form.
Last Starts 29 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.18 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 2nd of 5 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 27 Mar, beaten 5.5L by Counting Stars in Stakes 95 with 55.5kg at $4. Won two of her last five, including a Stakes 89 at this trip three runs back. Consistent filly with 2 wins and 4 placings from 8 starts. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 3-3-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6L | $1.91 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 5-7-7-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start won by 5.5L after settling handy at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 27 Mar, carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Runner-up to Explora two back in a Stakes 97, then bounced back with a dominant win. Has won four of seven overall and is unbeaten in one run at Churchill Downs. In strong form and can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 6-7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-8-8 | 5 |
| 60.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 8 |
| 6L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.75L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Comes off a strong win at Santa Anita over 1710m on 4 Apr, scoring by 2L after settling just off the pace. Has won three of four starts, including a Stakes win two runs back at Santa Anita over 1609m. Drops 1kg from last start and remains in top form. Can feature again with a similar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-3-4-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.85L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Runner-up last start at Colonial Downs over 1710m, beaten 4.3L by Bottle Of Rouge at $2.80 after leading early. Won three of her previous four, including a dominant 11.5L win at Aqueduct two back. Consistent 3yo filly for Brittany T. Russell with 4 wins from 6 starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Kevin Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1-4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 52.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.35 |
| 1/4 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Jevian Toledo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
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Unbeaten filly who comes off a strong win at Aqueduct over 1811m on 4 Apr, scoring by 1.25L after settling midfield. Previously bolted in by 6.5L on debut at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m as a short-priced favourite. Drops 1kg and draws wider here. Progressive type who can feature again.
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 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 5-6-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 5-5-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
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Prom Queen comes off a strong win at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 28 Mar, scoring by 2.8L with 55.5kg at $3.90 after settling just off the pace. She also won her previous start by 8L at the same track and trip at $1.95. Has finished top two in all three career runs. In top form and can feature again.
Last Starts 35 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-4-1 | 3 |
| 8L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start won at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Apr by 2.3L after settling just off the pace, defeating Zany. Has placed in all five runs this season, including a close 2nd to Tommy Jo at Keeneland two starts back. Proven at Churchill Downs with a dominant win last year. In strong form and can feature again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.75L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 7-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Consistent filly who was runner-up last start at Aqueduct over 1811m, leading throughout before being caught late by Always A Runner, beaten 1.25L. Placed in three of her last four, including a third in stakes grade at Sunland Park two runs back. Won her maiden at Fair Grounds in November by a big margin. Can feature with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-7 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed in three of her last four, including a last start 2nd at Santa Anita over 1710m, beaten 2L by Meaning. Won two starts back at Santa Anita over 1609m, leading throughout at $3.90. Steps up 100m in trip and drops 1kg from last run. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 3-4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.35L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has placed in her last three starts, including a last start 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 0.8L by Lorelei Lee at $4.50. Also finished 2nd at the same track and trip prior, beaten 2.8L at $6. Steps up 100m in distance and draws wider today. Consistent recent form suggests she can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | SY | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has placed in both recent stakes runs, last start 3rd of 9 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 2.3L by Lorelei Lee at $13. Won two in a row prior, including an allowance race over 1609m. Steps up 100m in trip and draws much wider today. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54kg | - | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |