Emerald Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
LEAD THE CHARGE (7) brings the best local credentials, having run 2nd over 1106m at Emerald Downs then 3rd in two subsequent stakes, and appeals fresh back to this trip. CROSSBONE (4) was 2nd at Turf Paradise over 1308m in MSW company last month, closing from midfield, and looks the main danger dropping in distance. OLE'S SURPRISE (2) was runner‑up on debut in a 1308m stakes and adds blinkers, while KRIS'S GOLD (1) maps well from the rail after a string of minor placings.
Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 203 days, draws barrier 1 for Patty Leaney with Alex M. Cruz up and 56.5kg. Last start 3rd of 5 at Hastings Park over 1308m on 18 Oct (SY), beaten 4.3L by Prime Directive at $61 with 49.7kg after settling back. Prior runs included consecutive 2nds in Maiden Optional Claiming company over 1710m and 1308m, beaten 3.3L and 3.5L. Consistent placer who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 18/10/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | SY | Richard Balgobin | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 53kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | SY | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | GD | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | SY | Kimal Santo | 53kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $20,000.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Stakes 66 | $50,000.00 | Hastings Park | 1710m | FT | Kerron Khelawan | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 6L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1207m | FT | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2024 | - | Stakes 71 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | SY | Kerron Khelawan | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Krigger
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up here after 231 days. Last start 2nd of 4 at Hastings Park over 1308m on 20 Sep, beaten 2.3L by Debrusk, with 54.5kg at $3.40 on FT. Drops 202m and draws barrier 2; now carries 55kg with Kevin Krigger for Mark Cloutier and adds blinkers. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 69 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1308m | FT | Amadeo Perez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Rise Up out of Grand Yodeler. Draws barrier 3 with Carlos Montalvo riding for trainer Faustino Patino at 55kg. No recent run details provided. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nd of 10 at Turf Paradise over 1308m on 9 Apr, beaten 4L by Dutton's Song on FT, after improving from 8th mid-race; carried 55kg with Adrian Castellanos up. Three-year-old gelding from barrier 4 for Howard F. Gibson, wearing blinkers. Drops back 202m and holds the same weight. Can feature with further improvement second start.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | FT | Adrian Castellanos | 55kg | - | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose Elias Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Union Rags out of Voltarra. Draws barrier 6 with Jose Elias Rodriguez riding for Frank Lucarelli at 56.5kg. Limited exposed data provided on recent runs or records. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 244 days. Consistent at Emerald Downs with 4 placings from 4 runs, including 3rd over 1674m in Stakes 83 on 7 Sep at $4.20, beaten 2.8L with 55kg. Earlier ran 2nd over 1106m in Stakes 72 on 20 Jul, beaten 1.8L at $3.60. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1674m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Francisco Duran | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Smiling Tiger out of Lutess. Draws barrier 8 with Isaias D. Enriquez riding for Frank Lucarelli at 56.5kg. Setup looks straightforward without notable gear or weight changes. Can feature with the right run.