Fair Grounds Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
FAKE SMART (7) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.3 lengths over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and a bold showing is expected. ARABIA WILD (8) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last start over 1710m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to bounce back to form. CARDINAL CUSHING (4) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 8 length win over 1509m at Delta Downs (Dirt) last time. Should be prominent again and has sound claims on his best figures. DIFFERENT GRAVY (3) was comfortably accounted for when fifth last time out over 1710m at this track, beaten 12 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can figure prominently.
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 16 over 1609m, 2 len behind Easy Munnings with 54.5kg at $6. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Fairgrounds Turf February 12 over 1609m defeating Moral Man with 54.5kg at $2.80. Will find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:37.25 | 7-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at this track in the G2 Risen Star Stakes on February 14 over 1811m, 24 len behind Paladin carrying 55.5kg at $103.70. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Jackson Hole carrying 54kg at $22.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Fairgrounds | 1811m | Fast | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:49.14 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $103.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:44.71 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $22.70 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:46.48 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $24.27 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 15 | CLM 2 | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:25.06 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.97 |
| 9/10 | 23/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:43.09 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $63.24 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:38.75 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 12 len behind Jackson Hole carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Before that scored a big 8 len win at this track December 21 over 1673m defeating Flash Of Chaos carrying 54.5kg at $3.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:44.71 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:43.18 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:21.63 | 4-9-8 | 12 |
| 23.5L | $47.61 |
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start scored a big 8 len win at Delta Downs February 4 over 1509m defeating Captain Blood with 55kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at Delta Downs on January 17 over 1006m, 7 len behind Awesome Magic with 55kg at $3.10. Can go on with it.
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 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,362.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $53,812.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:00.24 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $53,599.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | A Birzer | 55kg | 1:21.34 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.90 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Keeneland October 24 over 1308m, 9 len behind Misinformation carrying 54.5kg at $3.59. At his first start won by 2 len Colonial Downs Inner Turf August 2 over 1609m defeating No Hay Dos carrying 54kg at $1.90. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $3.59 |
| 7/12 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $611,621.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:42.51 | 2-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $25.17 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 2 | $1,529,052.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:33.72 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $3.26 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $85,271.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 5-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Not seen since winning by nose Fairgrounds Turf January 1 over 1609m defeating Fast Connection with 55.5kg at $3.80. On debut seventh of 11 at Churchill Downs September 21 over 1710m, 11 len behind Very Connected carrying 54kg at $34.64. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | 40 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 22/11/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:46.39 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:44.57 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:46.09 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $34.64 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at this track February 17 over 1710m defeating Street Party with 55.5kg at $4.30. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 8 over 1710m, 11 len behind Touch Of Fire with 54.5kg at $6. Another win is on the cards.
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 | 17/02/2026 | 40 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 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: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 47 days. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track November 22 over 1710m defeating Black Hornet with 54.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell got back early 4th in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 9 len behind Jackson Hole carrying 54kg at $3.70. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:44.71 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | 74 | MDN 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:46.39 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:40.20 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:40.36 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |