Colonial Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
YES CHEF (4) Led throughout when winning by 1 1/4L last run around here. Definite claims. ESOOOO (6) Resuming from a break. Was well beaten when 6th last run at Gulfstream Park and up in grade. Has shown early pace in races to date. Deserves consideration. RYU MO (10) Felt the pinch late when 2nd last run at Presque Isle Downs but racing in stronger company. Won't be far away during the run. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. DANCING BEAR (3) Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd last start at Laurel Park but facing stiffer opposition. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Each way appeals best.

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Jumped at $7.50 and didn't attack the line when 5th last time at Gulfstream Park but has a nice advantage with a good gate. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 120 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 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 52.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 44 weeks. Odds of $11.00 and came in 5th last run at this track but will try to take advantage of the alley. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 310 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/09/2025 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2025 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | GD | Gavin Ashton | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2024 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Denis Vicente Araujo | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Forest Boyce | 54kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1006m | MY | J G Torrealba | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Horacio Karamanos | 56kg | - | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Despite being overrun still placed 2nd beaten by 5L last start at Laurel Park but competing at a higher level of competition. Likely to be well placed early. Good chance at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Yedsit Hazlewood | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 57kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 57kg | - | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/04/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Taylor Kingsley | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 56kg | - | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/01/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-7 | 1 |
| 34L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 23L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $20.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 18L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2024 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1106m | FT | Romero Ramsay Maragh | 54kg | - | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a margin of 1 1/4L last run at this venue. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | MY | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 25L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-10 | 12 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Jumped at $4.00 and faded to finish 6th last run at Gulfstream Park and up against a more competitive field. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Yolber Torres | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 7L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Yolber Torres | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.05 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. At $3.25 struggled with the pace when 4th last run at Gulfstream Park but will find this grade more suitable. Down in distance. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 01/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | - | 3-2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/10/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $125,000.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $3.75 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-6-10 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Patrick Husbands | 55kg | - | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Took charge of the race to win by a head last start at Laurel Park and form has been improving over recent runs. Expecting to settle positively. Watch betting.
Last Starts 56 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 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | SY | Taylor Kingsley | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Matilda Burnham | 57kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 20L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | MY | Luis Angel Batista | 57kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Angel Batista | 57kg | - | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 10L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Luis Angel Batista | 53.799999952316284kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Matilda Burnham | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 10L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Matilda Burnham | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | GD | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | GD | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | MY | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Treylon S Albert | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1408m | FT | Tais Lyapustina | 56kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started off strong but faded towards the end when 2nd last run at Presque Isle Downs but competing at a higher class. Will be positive in the run early. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Constantino Roman | 56kg | - | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Constantino Roman | 56kg | - | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Constantino Roman | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | GD | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 11/12 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-7-11 | 5 |
| 27.4L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Sergio Figueroa | 55kg | - | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 |