Fair Grounds Race 8 - Black Gold S. Stakes
RAMBLIN (2) broke through for his maiden win over 1609m at this track (Turf) last time, scoring comfortably. Looks well placed and he is a key runner. CASA CIELO (8) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 3 lengths away in second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. TOUCH OF FIRE (5) impressed when successful on debut over 1710m at this track (Turf) seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Will come on following that run and looks a definite threat. SWIFT BLADE (3) is a last-start winner five-and-a-half weeks ago, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 1710m at this track. Should be involved in the finish. Something for the Multiples: BEEKMAN STREET (6)

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track February 5 over 1710m defeating Mischief Ride with 54.5kg at $8.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at Fairgrounds on December 20 over 1710m, 9 len behind Thunder Buck with 54.5kg at $26.50. Will find this too difficult.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:45.05 | 7-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.60 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 7-1-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $26.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | 51 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:46.39 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:39.65 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 0:58.00 | 6-3-2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track February 12 over 1609m defeating Prince Of Light carrying 55.5kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 16 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Easy Munnings carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. Can go right on with the job now.
Last Starts 16 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 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:37.25 | 10-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 11-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $18.10 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/10/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:50.59 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $68.07 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:37.24 | 5-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Won on debut won by 0.5 len at Delaware Park Turf October 11 over 1509m defeating Andolin carrying 55.5kg at $20.10. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Remember Mamba carrying 54kg at $10.70. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $10.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:32.77 | 8-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 7 len win at this track January 8 over 1710m defeating Robert Lee carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Can keep the momentum up.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1609m, 6 len behind Remember Mamba with 54kg at $3.70. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track November 27 over 1609m defeating Cruisin Chuck with 54.5kg at $6.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 47 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:35.73 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:32.77 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:37.24 | 9-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:05.02 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start second last of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 11 over 1710m, 10 len behind Thousandsticks carrying 55.5kg at $16.90. The start before that second last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather in LR on November 28 over 1673m, 6 len behind Glorious Boy carrying 53.5kg at $7.70. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/01/2026 | 44 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:40.50 | 5-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $16.90 |
| 6/7 | 28/11/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:40.74 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Laurel | 1710m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:44.43 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:44.24 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:44.55 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.30 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1609m, 3 len behind Remember Mamba carrying 54kg at $8.40. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 3 over 1106m, 6 len behind Ketchum carrying 54kg at $5.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |
| 6/9 | 03/01/2026 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:03.17 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:32.83 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $10.50 |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:42.51 | 7-4-12 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $20.46 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:43.25 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:36.93 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |