Fair Grounds Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
HESPER (1) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 13 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 1106m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Marcelino Pedroza gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. SARAH'S RUNNER (5) finds it hard to win with just one success from 12 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1509m at Delta Downs, beaten 5 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. CLASSICAL KNIGHT (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 12 lengths away in fifth over 1106m at this track. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. ROMEO SPIKES (2) scored a 1.5 lengths win on dirt at this track two starts back but then disappointed on turf last time at Fairgrounds Turf over 1609m when 22 lengths from the winner in sixth. Devin H Magnon sticks. Best figures stack up. Something for the Multiples: CHARLES BODIE (6)

Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on February 17 over 1106m, 13 len behind Achromedoutcat carrying 55kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on January 24 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Bandido Deal with 55kg at $8.20. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | D Cannon | 55kg | 1:03.05 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | 1:10.81 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $94,656.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.02 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.25 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $116,208.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:23.81 | 6-9-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $32.44 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2025 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:02.76 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on February 17 over 1106m, 12 len behind Achromedoutcat with 55kg at $16.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on January 24 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Bandido Deal with 55kg at $36. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 20 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 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 4U | $78,459.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:03.05 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $16.20 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 16 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:10.81 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $36.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:37.96 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $62.40 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 154 | MDN CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.76 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/12 | 10/07/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,465.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | SP | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:13.89 | 7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $57.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $24,883.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | J Melancon | 55kg | 1:26.76 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $30.30 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on January 24 over 1207m, 12 len behind Bandido Deal carrying 55kg at $15.60. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Free Scrim with 55kg at $15.30. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:10.81 | 1-4-7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $15.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.30 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $83,969.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | 1:10.01 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $19.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 54kg | 0:59.07 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | SP | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 0:58.94 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 7/10 | 14/05/2025 | 53 | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | E Nieves | 55kg | 1:24.79 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Colby J. Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs on January 30 over 1509m, 5 len behind Poppa Magic carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Delta Downs on January 10 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Same Play carrying 54.5kg at $15.80. Definite chance.
Last Starts 38 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 | 30/01/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $68,759.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 42 | ALLOW 4U | $67,265.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | T G Thornton | 54.5kg | 1:41.06 | 9-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $15.80 |
| 5/6 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53.5kg | 1:41.14 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $66,971.00 | Delta Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53.5kg | 1:41.41 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $54,795.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Fusilier | 52kg | 1:20.42 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.20 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $54,264.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 54kg | 1:05.16 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on February 21 over 1408m, 8 len behind The Monopoly Man with 53kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Delta Downs on February 19 2025 over 1006m, in the wet; 16 len behind Girlie's Max carrying 55kg at $5.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 191 | CLM 4U | $42,083.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 53kg | 1:26.72 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $52,713.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:38.95 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $9.40 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2025 | 49 | MDN 3U | $51,988.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:38.16 | 11-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $10.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1509m | FM | Jose I Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:32.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $54,313.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1308m | Fast | Aubrie Green | 55.5kg | 1:19.92 | 2-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $20.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2025 | 32 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,526.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Aubrie Green | 53kg | 1:12.51 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign second last of 7 at this track on January 2 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Free Scrim carrying 55kg at $12.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 10 at Evangeline Downs on May 29 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Hold My Hat carrying 55kg at $5.20. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 168 | ALLOW 4U | $82,212.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | 1:05.08 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $12.90 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $53,517.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:11.54 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/8 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $52,877.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 1:11.95 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $53,125.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | Joel Dominguez | 55kg | 0:59.12 | 8-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.20 |