Fair Grounds Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight
MAXIMUM EFFORT (10) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh after being in the firing line on the bend at his latest appearance over 1710m at Fairgrounds (Dirt). Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. MOUNT VERNON (5) is a three-year-old colt by Constitution out of Ayers Rock set to debut for the Cherie Devaux stable. Bold showing expected. Watch betting. COOL CUSTOMER (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1106m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Strips fitter and can feature. CITATUS (2) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in third over 1710m at this track (Turf). Has upside and must be respected. Something for the Multiples: TATERPIE (9)
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Fairgrounds on December 20 over 1710m, 45 len behind Thunder Buck carrying 54.5kg at $83.40. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1710m, 6 len behind Swift Blade carrying 54.5kg at $49.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $49.10 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2025 | 133 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 2-12-12 | 2 |
| 45.3L | $83.40 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:19.90 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $11.90 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | Good | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:18.46 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $6.40 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1710m, 3 len behind Swift Blade carrying 54.5kg at $15.70. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $15.70 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1106m, 4 len behind Restore carrying 53kg at $13.30. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Colonial Downs in LR on August 2 over 1106m, 8 len behind Trendsetter carrying 54kg at $3.80. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 181 | MDN 3U | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 53kg | 1:03.68 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.30 |
| 5/6 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:04.88 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:04.83 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 7th of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1106m, 7 len behind Magic Brew with 54.5kg at $5.60. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1106m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:03.17 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Constitution out of Ayers Rock having his first start. Key runner expected to measure up.
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Raging Bull out of Cajoon purchased for USD $ 95,000 (Keeneland - USA 2024 September Yearling Sale). Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on January 19 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Swift Blade carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1609m, 1.4 len behind Aces Honor carrying 54.5kg at $63.70. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 4-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.40 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 6-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $63.70 |
| 8/12 | 27/11/2025 | 46 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $42.10 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Usa - Keeneland Turf | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:03.08 | 8-11-10 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $72.15 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-starter by Tapit out of Lady's Island. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 9 at this track on December 27 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Bluegrass Town carrying 54.5kg at $11.40. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Magic Brew with 54.5kg at $8.60. Limited galloper who might need an easier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:03.17 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:02.75 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $11.40 |