Fair Grounds Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
LITTLE DITTY (2) ran below expectations last time at this track (Dirt), finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $2.70. Likely improver with strong prospects. STEEL VENOM (6) was in contention on the bend and finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in third last start at this track (Dirt) over this distance. Has never been out of the money in four starts at this trip, including two wins. Should park just off the speed. Best figures should see him run well. GOLDEN BANDIT (5) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but disappointed last time when out of the placings at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) over the same trip after he had travelled in a rearwards position. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. YOU'RE ON MUTE (10) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing sixth last start over 1408m at Delta Downs (Dirt) five-and-a-half weeks ago. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. In the mix.

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 11 at Oaklawn Park on December 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Blessed Vision with 55kg at $5.80. When resuming last campaign 5th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on February 14 2025 over 1609m, 4 len behind Nepal Up with 53kg at $9.20. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 19/12/2025 | 64 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:11.54 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/10/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $27,397.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:15.96 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $31,651.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Ronnie Huckaby | 52.5kg | 1:37.89 | 1-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $14.40 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $27,597.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 56.5kg | 1:09.86 | 1-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.70 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2025 | 56 | CLM 4U | $24,159.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:10.92 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2025 | 9 | CLM 4U | $32,344.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:37.76 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Hunter Rea
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1710m, 6 len behind Ben Dreaming carrying 55kg at $2.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Hey Boss carrying 56kg at $4.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 09/01/2026 | 26 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 56kg | 1:45.65 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 46 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Good | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | 1:44.55 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | CLM 3U | $30,441.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:41.27 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.10 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $11,468.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53.5kg | 1:45.58 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $12,232.00 | Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:45.57 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Filemon T. Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1710m, 8 len behind Ben Dreaming with 55kg at $109.10. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on January 16 over 1673m, 14 len behind Daryl's Bolt with 55kg at $111.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis A Huaman | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 9-10-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $109.10 |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 44 | CLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | J Riquelme | 55kg | 1:43.60 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $111.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $33,231.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | R Mojica Jr | 55kg | 1:37.75 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $26.94 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $18,626.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | Fast | C Oliveros | 57kg | 1:41.61 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $13,699.00 | Fairmount Park | 1673m | SP | Julio Felix | 56kg | 1:46.03 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $7.90 |
| 9/9 | 21/10/2025 | 77 | CLM 3U | $18,265.00 | Fairmount Park | 1207m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:13.18 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $19.90 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 23 over 1609m, 22 len behind Summer In Adriane carrying 55kg at $3.90. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 2 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Bizzee Channel with 55kg at $3.50. A better showing than last start is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:36.55 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 22.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:35.88 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/12/2025 | 69 | CLM 3U | $42,879.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:45.16 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 52.5L | $2.30 |
| 11/11 | 28/09/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $229,358.00 | Hawthorne Turf | 1609m | FM | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.03 | 1-11-11 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $42.30 |
| 1/3 | 28/08/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Hawthorne | 1710m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2025 | 329 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $50,459.00 | Hawthorne Turf | 1609m | FM | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:34.90 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 31.8L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Ben Dreaming with 56kg at $6.10. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at this track January 4 over 1673m defeating License To Steal carrying 55kg at $1.70. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 1:45.58 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/5 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $20,927.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:44.59 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $21,440.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Good | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:44.55 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $21,374.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:44.62 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf | 1710m | Good | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:43.66 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 17/09/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,394.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:36.23 | 5-10-9 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $7.95 |

Jockey: Erica M. Murray
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1710m, 12 len behind Hey Boss with 55kg at $111.10. The run before that 8th of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on December 11 over 1710m, 10 len behind Boitano carrying 54.5kg at $80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | E M Murray | 55kg | 1:45.65 | 5-4-6 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $111.10 |
| 8/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $29,096.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | E M Murray | 54.5kg | 1:43.06 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $80.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/11/2025 | 64 | HCP 3U | $29,008.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | E M Murray | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $105.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,291.00 | Canterbury Park | 1408m | Fast | E M Murray | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $32.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW 3U | $36,697.00 | Canterbury Park Turf | 1509m | Good | E M Murray | 55kg | 1:31.04 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $32.70 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $18,349.00 | Canterbury Park Turf | 1609m | FM | Harry Hernandez | 56kg | 1:36.64 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 22 over 1710m, 6 len behind Boitano carrying 54.5kg at $21.60. The start before that second last of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 1 over 1710m, 11 len behind Boitano with 54.5kg at $11.40. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 30 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 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $28,401.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | 1:42.97 | 2-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $21.60 |
| 9/10 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $28,401.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.12 | 9-8-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $11.40 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | 54 | HCP 3U | $29,096.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:43.06 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 92 | HCP 3U | $36,530.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 54.5kg | 1:38.98 | 9-2-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $39.40 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:38.23 | 1-4-6 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $7.40 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $49,767.00 | Evangeline Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.49 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1710m, 6 len behind Ben Dreaming carrying 55kg at $18.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1710m, 23 len behind Hey Boss carrying 55kg at $14.10. Can do a lot better than that last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | C J McMahon | 55kg | 1:45.58 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $18.20 |
| 10/12 | 09/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:45.65 | 1-5-10 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $14.10 |
| 9/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $29,096.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:43.06 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $11.30 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $29,008.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:36.17 | 5-2-5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $76,104.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:53.22 | 8-9-10 | 8 |
| 34.0L | $59.25 |
| 6/10 | 24/09/2025 | 266 | ALLOW 3U | $91,743.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:52.29 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $20.01 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Delta Downs on January 15 over 1408m, 11 len behind Ranch Water with 54.5kg at $8.40. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Delta Downs on December 29 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Steauxlit carrying 56kg at $2.80. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 37 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 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $30,643.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:26.09 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.40 |
| 2/10 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $22,205.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 56kg | 1:27.82 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $20,674.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:40.85 | 6-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,611.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 54.5kg | 1:40.31 | 8-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 31 | CLM 3U | $20,548.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Perez | 52kg | 1:40.64 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/09/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $13,761.00 | Usa - Louisiana Downs Turf | 1710m | FM | Jamison Mudd | 56kg | 1:43.36 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on January 9 over 1710m, 15 len behind Hey Boss with 55kg at $77.90. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1710m, 7 len behind Ben Dreaming with 52.5kg at $100.70. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | W Meeks | 52.5kg | 1:45.58 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $100.70 |
| 7/12 | 09/01/2026 | 114 | CLM 4U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55kg | 1:45.65 | 11-7-7 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $77.90 |
| 5/5 | 17/09/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 55.5kg | 1:45.28 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $13,178.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 56.5kg | 1:40.38 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $12,997.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Fast | Kylie Wellington | 56kg | 1:42.43 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $15,443.00 | Belterra Park | 1673m | Fast | Kylie Wellington | 56kg | 1:47.54 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |