Fair Grounds Race 9 - Louisiana Broodmare Of The Year Charged Cotton S. Stakes
BRAKEN POPPA (4) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Has scored at her last two, the latest over 1609m at this track (Dirt) winning by 1.75 lengths. Races well here and rates a top chance again. THRILL SEEKER (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 1.75 lengths away in second over 1609m at this track (Dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but she deserves plenty of thought. LITEUPTHENITE (6) was well fancied last start over 1408m in Listed grade at Delta Downs (Dirt) when third, beaten 11 lengths. Will find this much easier. Should measure up in this field. FADE TO GOLD (1) was too good for a maiden field last start over 1509m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), scoring by 4 lengths. Must be respected now that the penny has dropped.
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start scored a big 4 len win at Fairgrounds Turf January 31 over 1509m defeating Nova Nova Nova with 53kg at $2.60. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 4 over 1609m, 8 len behind Braken Poppa carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 28 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 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1509m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53kg | 1:33.37 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:39.97 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:38.39 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:11.56 | 7-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 30 | MDN F 2 | $65,449.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cid Vicente Del | 54.5kg | 1:22.28 | 10-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $1.90 |
| 10/11 | 17/09/2025 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:11.09 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $2.96 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 7 at this track on December 20 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Missin Missy with 54.5kg at $14.30. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track January 17 over 1207m defeating Miss Super Mo carrying 54.5kg at $9. Cannot be taken lightly.
Last Starts 42 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:12.30 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:12.52 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $14.30 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on January 30 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Braken Poppa carrying 54kg at $2.20. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track in LR on December 13 over 1207m, 4 len behind Little Miss Curlin with 55.5kg at $2.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:39.46 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:10.33 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:11.56 | 4-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track January 30 over 1609m defeating Thrill Seeker with 55.5kg at $4.70. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track January 4 over 1609m defeating What's Love carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:39.46 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 38 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:39.97 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:11.39 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months won by 0.8 len at Delta Downs February 11 over 1308m in the wet defeating Mae's Majesty carrying 55kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Lone Star Park on June 29 over 1006m, 5 len behind Cyndi Loper carrying 55kg at $10.20. Facing a tougher challenge.
Last Starts 17 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 | 11/02/2026 | 215 | MDN F 3 | $67,047.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Heavy | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:22.92 | 7-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $50,459.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:05.47 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $51,322.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55kg | 1:00.00 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $10.20 |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $52,877.00 | Evangeline Downs | 905m | Fast | Chris R Rosier | 54.5kg | 0:53.45 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $7.90 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Delta Downs in LR on February 7 over 1408m, 11 len behind Whisper Me A Smile with 55.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track in LR on January 3 over 1207m, 8 len behind Little Miss Curlin with 55.5kg at $8.40. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $178,317.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:26.90 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $173,647.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.64 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:11.45 | 9-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2025 | 92 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 52.5kg | 1:28.00 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54kg | 1:05.86 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 05/07/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,358.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | M | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:05.72 | 12-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Jansen Melancon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Delta Downs February 12 over 1308m defeating Justlikelouise with 53kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Delta Downs January 28 over 1006m defeating High Class Trip with 54kg at $6.20. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $68,474.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:22.20 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 19 | CLM F 3 | $47,833.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54kg | 1:00.00 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.20 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM F 3 | $28,401.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:00.16 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,221.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Lozada | 54.5kg | 1:00.32 | 1-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $7.80 |