Fair Grounds Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Optional Claiming
FLASH OF CHAOS (5) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1673m at this track (Dirt). Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PROPS (3) wound up strongly only to just miss last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Nicely placed to go one better. FAKE SMART (6) drifted back and never threatened at his latest appearance on January 8, finishing fifth over 1710m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Expecting a better run. TWENTY TWO BLACK (1) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 10 lengths into fifth over 1207m at this track. Strips fitter and can improve.
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1207m, 10 len behind Noble Affair with 54.5kg at $10.20. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 1 over 1408m, 22 len behind Commandment with 54kg at $10.93. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $10.20 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:24.63 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $10.93 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:10.27 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $4.77 |
Jockey: Oriel Chavez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on November 28 over 1106m, 62 len behind Archimedes with 54.5kg at $77.30. Last start second last of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 22 len behind Reagan's Honor with 54.5kg at $168.50. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Oriel Chavez | 54.5kg | 1:45.03 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $168.50 |
| 11/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1106m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:03.28 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $77.30 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on January 29 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind Bird The Legend with 55.5kg at $15.20. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 4 len behind Election Night carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
Last Starts 19 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 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:11.89 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $15.20 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:11.92 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.70 |
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:45.28 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 26.4L | $14.75 |
| 5/10 | 29/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:26.66 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $17.77 |
| 4/6 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:46.33 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.11 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $21.70 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Churchill Downs Turf November 29 over 1609m, 20 len behind Gairloch with 54kg at $16.23. On debut second last of 12 at Churchill Downs October 26 over 1207m, 20 len behind Stradale carrying 54kg at $24.91. May need the run.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:36.64 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $16.23 |
| 11/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $24.91 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 24 over 1673m, 3 len behind Special Awakening carrying 53kg at $3.90. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on December 21 over 1673m, 8 len behind Different Gravy carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/01/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:43.84 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.18 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $22.86 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:28.91 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.19 |
| 5/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:18.17 | 10-9-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $17.75 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 8 over 1710m, 11 len behind Touch Of Fire carrying 54.5kg at $6. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on December 4 over 1710m, 11 len behind Carson Street with 54.5kg at $3.70. Can make amends.
Last Starts 40 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 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:47.45 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:12.57 | 10-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $16.79 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on January 24 over 1673m, 10 len behind Special Awakening with 53kg at $12.90. Before that 8th of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 1 over 1609m, 17 len behind High Go with 55.5kg at $25.70. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | MDN OCLM 3U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:43.84 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $12.90 |
| 8/10 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $25.70 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:13.02 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $8.70 |