Emerald Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Mdn Special Weight
LEAD THE CHARGE (3) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Emerald Downs over 1106m last start, beaten 0.3L after leading throughout. LOVE DA GIG (1) brings three recent 2nds, including at Turf Paradise over 1006m when running on from just off the pace. CROSSBONE (2) was 2nd at Turf Paradise over 1308m two back and wasn’t far away when 4th here over 1106m. VINO VIKING (4) resumes and was 2nd in a 1674m stakes here last start; fitness is the query dropping sharply in trip.
Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with three straight seconds at Turf Paradise, latest 2nd over 1006m on 22 Apr, beaten 2.8L by Now Cato after racing handy with 57kg. Two back ran 2nd over 905m on 8 Apr behind Reno, beaten 5L. Earlier switched riders and was 2nd over 1207m on 9 Mar at $3.90 after leading, beaten 4L by Twelfth Night. Maps from barrier 1 with 56.5kg and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 38 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FM | Adrian Castellanos | 57kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | FT | Adrian Castellanos | 57kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Alex M Cruz | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | - | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 56kg | - | 1-1-3-4 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 56kg | - | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 17L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Kyle Frey | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.05L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up he held 4th at Emerald Downs over 1106m on 9 May, beaten 6L in a Maiden Special Weight with 55kg after racing handy from barrier 4. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Turf Paradise over 1308m on 9 Apr, beaten 4L by Dutton's Song after improving from midfield. Draws barrier 2 and sticks with Adrian Castellanos for Howard F. Gibson. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Adrian Castellanos | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 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: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Emerald Downs over 1106m on 9 May, led throughout and was beaten 0.3L in Maiden Special Weight 82 with 55kg. Prior runs included 3rd in Stakes grade over 1674m on 7 Sep at $4.20 and 3rd over 1308m on 17 Aug at $3.30, both at Emerald Downs. Consistent profile with 5 placings from 5 starts and 2-from-2 placing at this trip. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 21 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 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: Frank T. Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 264 days. Last start 2nd of 10 at Emerald Downs over 1674m on 7 Sep, beaten 2.8L by Robin Racer, with 55kg at $17 after running on from back in the field. Prior runs at Emerald Downs were 5th over 1308m and 6th over 1106m in stakes grade. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 265 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 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1674m | FT | Frank T Alvarado | 55kg | - | 9-8-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Julien Couton | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Julien Couton | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Kevin E. Orozco
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Dialed In for trainer David B. Martinez. Draws barrier 5 with Kevin E. Orozco up and carries 55kg. Set-up looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 285 days. Last start 3rd of 7 at Emerald Downs over 1710m on 17 Aug (Stakes 93), beaten 10.3L by He's Not Talking with 56kg at $21. Prior runs were back-to-back seconds in Maiden Special Weight 1207m, leading throughout and beaten 1L and 1.5L. Steps back in trip here and has place claims if near peak.
Last Starts 286 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1710m | FT | Manuel Americano | 56kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | FT | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | - | 2-2-9 | 7 |
| 20L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | - | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Kevin Krigger
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Smiling Tiger out of Midnight Sunrise. Draws barrier 7 with 55kg under Kevin Krigger for trainer Blaine D. Wright. Setup looks straightforward on paper. Can feature with the right run.