Colonial Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
NIGHT OF MAGIC (3) Fresh from a spell. Struggled with the pace when 4th last start at Tampa Bay Downs. Happy to overlook that run but taking on stronger competition. Has to be strongly considered. RIVER CITY RUNNER (7) Lost ground in the run home when 12th last start here. Expected to rebound and matched against lesser competition. Gets a chance to win. POWER AURA (1) Picked up late to win last run at this venue and gets the perfect alley. Jockey Emmanuel Esquivel and trainer Mark Simms Jr command respect as a team. Must respect. MASTER SCHEMER (5) Underperformed when 8th last time Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races but up against a less competitive field. This field suits.

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last run at this track and drawn beautifully. Jockey Emmanuel Esquivel and trainer Mark Simms Jr are a strong team. Shows very good finishing speed. Looks good for a place at least.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 21.55L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Kingsley
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and ran out of steam towards the end when 2nd first up last preparation at Camden. Likely to be well placed early. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming -97 | $0.00 | Fair Hill | 3219m | GD | Freddie Procter | 71kg | - | 2-2-1-1-5 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming -97 | $0.00 | Great Meadow | 4023m | GD | Freddie Procter | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming -97 | $0.00 | Camden | 3420m | GD | Freddie Procter | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming -97 | $0.00 | Camden | 3420m | GD | Freddie Procter | 66kg | - | 1-1-3-2-3 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/08/2024 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose Riquelme | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2024 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | YL | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-9-9 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/06/2024 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-7-10 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/03/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Hector Rafael Diaz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | GD | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 7-6-7-7 | 4 |
| 15L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 5-8-6 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/10/2023 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 14L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Augusto A Marin | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Augusto A Marin | 54kg | - | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 16L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/07/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Was $5.00 and faded away to finish 4th last start at Tampa Bay Downs. Happy to overlook that run but testing ability against stronger contenders. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 93 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Wesley Ho | 56kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Ademar Santos | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | GD | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos D Lugo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos D Lugo | 56.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 56.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1L | $1.83 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 55kg | - | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $53.00 and not up to scratch when 10th last time at the track but goes down in class. Likely to settle back in the field. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 33L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | SY | Gaddiel A Martinez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 1 |
| 48.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-8-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.50 was ordinary when 8th last time Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races but going down in grade. Should run a competitive race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/07/2026 | - | Allowance 76 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | MY | Angel Cruz | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Jean Gregor Briceno | 54kg | - | 10-10-9-9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Horacio Karamanos | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Jose E Vargas | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jose E Vargas | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Jose E Vargas | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Jose E Vargas | 49.799999952316284kg | - | 6-6-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Matilda Burnham | 56kg | - | 8-5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Matilda Burnham | 56kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2-4 | 6 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Matilda Burnham | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $16.00 and mediocre display when 10th last time at Gulfstream Park and facing a stronger group of contenders. Will be around the mark at good odds.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | - | 11-11-10-10 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | - | 5-5-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | - | 8-6-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 3 |
| 10L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 4-5-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Luca Panici | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 10-8-7-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 9-9-6-7 | 10 |
| 18.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 11L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and didn't attack the line when 12th last start at this track. Expected to rebound and lining up against easier rivals. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 10/07/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | - | 10-12-12-12 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jose E Vargas | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Angel Cruz | 53kg | - | 8-9-10-11 | 10 |
| 19L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | MY | Angel Cruz | 56kg | - | 5-5-6-6 | 3 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Ismerio Villalobos | 56kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $3.90 |