Fair Grounds Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
PAUL'S RECOVERY (1) 3yo by Independence Hall first starter for trainer Kenneth G Mcpeek and gets the perfect stall. Watch the market moves. DOUBLE ENTENDRE (6) Solid run when placing 3rd beaten by over 8L last run at the track. Finishes off strongly. Has the ability to figure. DIRECT STRIKE (4) First up from a 26 week break. Made up ground when 4th last time at Churchill Downs. Flavien Prat is a pivotal booking. Can go on with it. MARAUDER (5) Gave away some ground when 7th last time around here. Should improve. Must be considered.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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3yo by Independence Hall having initial appearance for trainer Kenneth G Mcpeek and gets a favourable draw. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At $28.00 finished 5th last run at this venue but having second career run. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can find a nice position from the draw. This field likely to be too good.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 14L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was $14.00 and ran 6th last start around here. Others are more appealing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-5-7 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First run back from a 26 week break. Odds of $6.00 and ran past a few when 4th last time at Churchill Downs. Flavien Prat rates highly aboard. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 188 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 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 9-9-6 | 11 |
| 3.65L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At $5.00 didn't attack the line when 7th last time at this track. Should improve. Definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 4-6-10 | 2 |
| 14.95L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by over 8L last run at this venue. Will be trying to topple them late. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 10-11-9-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at $28.00 and faded away to finish 10th last start at this venue but having second race start. Has shown early pace in races to date. This won't be easy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-10-9 | 9 |
| 41.7L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was $14.00 and picked up some ground to run 4th last time at this track. Should be swooping on the field late. Looking to place betting and exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 12-12-10-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 10-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |