Emerald Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming
OLE'S SURPRISE (2) brings the sharpest last-start win, scoring at Emerald Downs over 1106m by 0.3L when on speed, and looks the one to beat at the same trip. CANTCATCHTHISCAT (6) has strong local credentials, having won the 1308m Stakes here last August and was 4th in a 1207m AOC at Turf Paradise last start. ROBIN RACER (4) is a stakes winner at Emerald Downs over 1674m and can feature dropping back in trip. BLACKBERRY JAM (5) took the Emerald Downs 1106m Stakes last July and is a knockout if reproducing that peak. CHASE (3) was a dominant 7.8L Maiden Claiming winner over 1006m here and rises in grade.
Jockey: Kevin E. Orozco
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 264 days. Last start 6th of 10 at Emerald Downs over 1674m on 7 Sep, beaten 13.1L in Stakes 83 at $9.50 after racing handy. Won prior at Emerald Downs over 1006m on 9 Aug, led throughout from barrier 1. Back to a shorter trip and draws the rail; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1674m | FT | Kevin E Orozco | 55kg | - | 3-2-2-8 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Kevin Krigger
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after winning at Emerald Downs over 1106m on 9 May by 0.3L, sitting handy throughout with 55kg. Prior effort was 2nd of 4 at Hastings Park over 1308m on 20 Sep, beaten 2.3L at $3.40. Draws barrier 2 again and carries 54kg for Kevin Krigger for Mark Cloutier. Progressive profile; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 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: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 54kgs
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Returned with a dominant win at Emerald Downs over 1006m on 17 May, leading and drawing clear by 7.8L with 55.5kg. Third at Hastings Park two back over 1207m, then fifth next start at the same trip at $3.30. Three-year-old gelding for Steve Henson; track record now 1:1-0-0 and drops 1.5kg from last win. In with a chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Kevin Krigger | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1207m | FT | Antonio Ambrosio Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Hastings Park | 1207m | FT | Antonio Ambrosio Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 69-day break after finishing 4th of 7 at Turf Paradise over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 15.8L with 55kg at $5.50. Prior won at Emerald Downs over 1674m on 7 Sep by 2.8L after settling back, with 55kg at $3.70. Also placed 2nd at Emerald Downs over 1308m on 17 Aug, beaten 1.5L at $9.50. Three-year-old colt drawn 4 with Carlos Montalvo up for Tom Wenzel; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 70 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1710m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 6-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1674m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 285 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Emerald Downs over 1308m on 17 Aug, beaten 7.8L in Stakes 77 with 55kg at $2.75 after racing handy. Won prior over 1106m at Emerald Downs on 20 Jul in Stakes 72 by 1.8L with 54kg, defeating Lead The Charge. Back in trip and down 1kg; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 55kg | - | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Kiaman Mcgregor | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after finishing 4th at Turf Paradise over 1207m on 7 Apr, beaten 7.5L after racing handy with 55kg. Prior Emerald Downs form solid, including a Stakes win over 1308m on 17 Aug and a 3rd at 1106m in July. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 6 with Isaias D. Enriquez staying on for Frank Lucarelli. Proven at the track and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 53 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 | 07/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1674m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 7-7-7-3 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | FT | Isaias D Enriquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1006m | FT | Manuel Americano | 55kg | - | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | FAST | Isaias D Enriquez | 55kg | - | 2-2 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 278 days. Last start won after settling 2nd then leading at Emerald Downs over 1106m on 24 Aug by 3L on FT, with 54.5kg at $3.60, defeating Little Minnie Mo. Unbeaten at track and trip from one attempt for trainer Marshall Allen. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 279 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 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Javier Matias | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3L | $3.60 |