Emerald Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
ABOVE THE ORDINARY (3) comes off a last-start win at Turf Paradise over 1308m, leading throughout to score by 3L, and has prior Emerald Downs placings to back it up. MAXIMUM SPARKLE (6) was 4th at Turf Paradise over 1308m, beaten 2.6L, and owns a 1106m win here with multiple track placings. FLASH THAT SMILE (5) resumed with a 4L Maiden Claiming win over 1207m at Turf Paradise and can be prominent again. ARMY KNIFE (2) brings recent 1207m form with a 3rd at Turf Paradise two back and maps to settle handy with blinkers on.

Jockey: Lenny A. Seecharan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 519 days. Won two back at Pleasanton over 1106m in Maiden Claiming, leading throughout with 54.5kg. Last start at Pleasanton over 1207m in Starter Allowance 71 was 5th of 6, beaten 7.3L after racing handy with 55.5kg. Barrier 1 for Blaine D. Wright and Lenny A. Seecharan; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 520 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up off a 58-day break after a 4th of 6 at Turf Paradise over 1106m on 12 Mar, beaten 11L on FAST going with 57kg at $9. Prior run was a solid 3rd over 1207m there on 24 Feb, beaten 2.3L at $7.50 after racing handy. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 2 with Blake Nunnally staying on; blinkers listed. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 59 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 | 12/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FAST | Blake Nunnally | 57kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 11L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Blake Nunnally | 57kg | - | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 56kg | - | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/02/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | FT | Blake Nunnally | 56kg | - | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 49 | $0.00 | Grants Pass | 1106m | MY | Kiaman Mcgregor | 56kg | - | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | - | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 905m | FT | Connie P Doll | 54kg | - | 5-5 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after breaking through at Turf Paradise over 1308m on 13 Apr, leading throughout to score by 3L with 57kg. Earlier last year placed twice at Emerald Downs, including a front-running 2nd over 1609m on 27 Jun, beaten 0.8L at $7.50. Drops 0.5kg, draws barrier 3, and adds blinkers under Karlo Lopez for Victor M. Trujillo. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 27 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 | 13/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | FT | Adrian Castellanos | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Frank T Alvarado | 55kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 7L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | David J Haldar | 55kg | - | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 26L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 55kg | - | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 55kg | - | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Adrian Castellanos | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 246 days with blinkers on. Best recent effort was 3rd at Emerald Downs over 1207m on 23 Aug, beaten 1L at $7 behind Dynamic Dee Dee. Last start 4th of 5 at Emerald Downs over 1207m on 5 Sep, beaten 8.8L with 55kg on FT. Can feature with a clean jump from barrier 4.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Kevin E Orozco | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | - | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 7L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/06/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2025 | - | Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 52.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Francisco Monroy | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/02/2020 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1600m | C Umesh | 54.5kg | 01:37.11 | - | 8 |
| 7.35L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2020 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Arshad Alam | 56kg | 01:11.32 | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 21/01/2020 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1400m | C Umesh | 55.5kg | 01:23.24 | - | 3 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2020 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1400m | Arshad Alam | 55kg | 01:24.02 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 25/12/2019 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Arshad Alam | 54kg | 01:12.56 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 18/12/2019 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Arshad Alam | 55kg | 01:10.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 27/11/2019 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1400m | Arshad Alam | 56kg | 01:24.09 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 13/11/2019 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | C Umesh | 55kg | 01:11.97 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 19/10/2019 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Arshad Alam | 61kg | 01:16.00 | - | 9 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2019 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Ramandeep Singh Bal | 61kg | 01:10.00 | - | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2019 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1400m | Arshad Alam | 55.5kg | 01:24.00 | - | 7 |
| 8.85L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 11/09/2019 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Arshad Alam | 56kg | 01:10.00 | - | 2 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 31/07/2019 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Mysore | 1200m | Arshad Alam | 62kg | 01:12.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Frank T. Alvarado
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 101-day break after a dominant Maiden Claiming 65 win at Turf Paradise over 1207m on 28 Jan, led throughout to score by 4L with 56kg at $1.40. Prior Santa Anita runs included a close 3rd over 1308m on 3 May when beaten 0.8L behind Maria Tallchief, and a on-pace 4th over 1207m on 4 Apr. Now 6yo mare with blinkers on, drawn 5 for Frank T. Alvarado and Luis N. Ruiz, up 0.5kg. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 102 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 | 28/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Frank T Alvarado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4L | $1.40 |
| 5/7 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 57kg | - | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Tyler Baze | 57kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1106m | FT | Abdul M Alsagoor | 57kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 95 days. Last start 4th of 9 at Turf Paradise over 1308m on 3 Feb, beaten 2.6L with 56kg at $2.05 after improving from back in the run behind Flashy Jezebel. Track record solid at Emerald Downs (7:1-2-3) and has a win and two placings from five at this trip. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | FT | Orlando Mojica | 56kg | - | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $2.05 |
| 8/10 | 05/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Carlos Montalvo | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 7L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1710m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 7-6-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 30/04/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 58 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 57 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 238 days and drops sharply back in trip from recent routes. Last start 4th of 4 at Hastings Park over 1811m on 13 Sep, beaten 15L in Stakes 85 with 56kg after racing last throughout. Prior Emerald Downs runs included a maiden win over 1609m on 27 Jun at $1.60 and a narrow 2nd there two weeks earlier. Can improve back at a shorter trip and with race fitness to build.
Last Starts 239 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 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1811m | FT | Kimal Santo | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1710m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 55kg | - | 3-2-6-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Francisco Duran | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 8L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Manuel Americano | 50.5kg | - | 5-4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Manuel Americano | 50.5kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1609m | FT | Manuel Americano | 50.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 50 | $0.00 | Sunray Park | 905m | FT | Irwin J Rosendo | 55kg | - | 7-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1106m | FAST | Enrique Portillo Gomez | 55kg | - | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1106m | FT | Aldo Arboleda | 55kg | - | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 13L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1207m | FT | Aldo Arboleda | 55kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 13L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Pleasanton | 1106m | FT | Manuel Americano | 50kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |