Fair Grounds Race 11 - Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks Stakes
BELLA BALLERINA (5) Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last run here and promising career start. Will be positive in the run early. Won't be far away. LIFE OF JOY (6) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last run at Tampa Bay Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Displays very good finishing speed. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . LOVE AND TRUST (7) Dictated terms in front to win by 3 1/2L last run here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Possesses the talent and has some chance. MISS METOYER (1) Showed a clean pair of heels when winning by a margin of nearly 14L last start at Delta Downs and has the ideal draw. Expecting to settle positively. Keep in mind.
Jockey: Edward Santiago
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout to win by just short of 14L last start at Delta Downs and drawn well. Should come to hand quickly. Has won 2 from 4 starts this campaign. Could go close.
Last Starts 31 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Edward Santiago | 53kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $1.57 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Edward Santiago | 54kg | - | 1-3-3-5 | 4 |
| 7L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 12L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 55 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Edward Santiago | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last start at Oaklawn Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign and has a good draw. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53kg | - | 6-7-4-4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 7 |
| 6L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and ran 4th last start at Oaklawn Park and competing in a higher grade. Won't be far away during the run. Needs to find a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 1-2-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run around here. In good racing form since resuming from a break. Place at best.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | - | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $125,000.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | SY | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fighting out the finish when winning by 1/2L last run at this track and putting a tidy record together so far. Shows good early pace. Stamps its reason for consideration.
Last Starts 35 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-4-1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last run at Tampa Bay Downs and solid career start. Expected to be flashing home. Jockey Flavien Prat rates highly. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 7-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-6-4 | 6 |
| 3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-1-1 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated the tempo when winning by a margin of 3 1/2L last run here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Respected competitor.
Last Starts 32 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 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |