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Fort Erie Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming

ERNIE'S MARTINI (5) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest fifth at Woodbine over 1308m. Likely improver who should be in the finish this time. WILBERFORCE (7) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Woodbine over 1207m on December 8. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. PAPERBACK HERO (6) is back after a break of seven months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1408m at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims. CUPID'S CLAWS (1) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at Woodbine over 1710m.

Race Time:10:36 PM

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1308m

Cupid's Claws (1)565x16887x

Trainer: Daniel Wills (USA)12 mths 56: 6-5-7

Jockey: Kirk Johnson

Weight: 56kgs

10 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KITTEN'S JOY (USA)

Dam: PRIMETIMEVALENTINE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Affirmed

Stats

Prize Money$475,847.00

Avg $$8,497.27

Win %10.71%

Place %32.14%

Career56: 6-5-7

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up8: 2-1-0

2nd Up8: 0-1-0

Firm4: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic19: 3-1-2

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Laurel February 22 over 1710m, 9 len behind Morning Thoughts carrying 51.5kg at $20.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Woodbine November 1 over 1710m defeating H C Holiday with 55kg at $6.50.

Last Starts 95 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	22/02/2025	52	CLM 4U	$33,172.00	Laurel Park	1710m	Fast	Darwin L Rodriguez	51.5kg	1:48.41	1-6-7	1	1. Morning Thoughts 2. Winged Foot 3. Gambling Tzar	9.4L	$20.50
8/9	01/01/2025	17	CLM 4U	$29,032.00	Parx	1673m	M	Julio A Hernandez	55.5kg	1:49.88	3-7-8	1	1. Grand Pick 2. Mucho Macho Eddie 3. Title Shot	20.6L	$6.10
8/9	15/12/2024	21	HCP 3U	$62,712.00	Woodbine Mohawk	2414m	Fast	Fraser Aebly	55kg	2:31.68	3-8-8	6	1. Soulmate 2. Nonno's Little Boy 3. Media Sensation	33.0L	$8.05
6/10	24/11/2024	23	HCP 3U	$55,251.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	Eswan Flores	56.5kg	1:45.05	10-6-6	8	1. C C's Kingdom 2. Media Sensation 3. Taranto Titan	9.4L	$8.10
1/11	01/11/2024	103	CLM 3U	$44,749.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	Eswan Flores	55kg	1:45.88	8-1-1	3	1. Cupid's Claws 2. H C Holiday 3. Frank's Art	4.3L	$6.50
5/11	21/07/2024	21	HCP 3U	$54,586.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	Daisuke Fukumoto	55kg	1:45.24	9-8-5	10	1. C C's Kingdom 2. Great Faces 3. Infamous Covert	4.8L	$7.95

Gus's Gamble (2)170x32614x

Trainer: Ken Albu 12 mths 19: 3-3-1

Jockey: Ismael Mosqueira

Weight: 55.5kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: GAMBLE'S EXCHANGE (CAN)

Dam: TREE POSE (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Old Forester

Stats

Prize Money$73,956.00

Avg $$3,892.42

Win %15.79%

Place %36.84%

Career19: 3-3-1

Track11: 0-2-0

Distance6: 0-2-0

Tr / Dist4: 0-2-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 2-1-1

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 1-0-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at this track September 9 over 1106m, 9 len behind Palace Prince carrying 55.5kg at $38.30. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track May 28 over 1006m, 2 len behind Anarchy carrying 55.5kg at $13.05.

Last Starts 261 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	09/09/2024	27	CLM 3U	$32,647.00	Fort Erie	1106m	SP	Amanda Vandermeersch	55.5kg	1:04.28	6-5-4	5	1. Palace Prince 2. Truly Mischief 3. Grand Ambition	9.9L	$38.30
1/9	13/08/2024	15	CLM 3U	$32,710.00	Fort Erie	1408m	Good	Kirk Johnson	55.5kg	1:26.71	1-1-1	7	1. Gus's Gamble 2. Sensible Portions 3. Street Serenade	1.8L	$5.00
6/8	29/07/2024	27	CLM 3U	$33,383.00	Fort Erie	1308m	Fast	Kirk Johnson	55.5kg	1:17.28	5-5-6	3	1. Bait N Switch 2. Beyond Talented 3. Street Serenade	14.3L	$22.50
2/9	02/07/2024	35	ALLOW 3U	$36,992.00	Fort Erie	1408m	Good	Kirk Johnson	55.5kg	1:27.13	7-2-2	3	1. Wilberforce 2. Gus's Gamble 3. Thy Kingdom	3.8L	$13.20
3/8	28/05/2024	214	CLM 3U	$30,275.00	Fort Erie	1006m	Good	I Mosqueira	55.5kg	0:58.32	6-3-3	6	1. Anarchy 2. Reload Bullet 3. Gus's Gamble	2.0L	$13.05
13/13	27/10/2023	43	CLM 3U	$43,876.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1308m	Fast	Kirk Johnson	55.5kg	1:17.28	3-13-13	9	1. Stylish Gent 2. Spanish Prince 3. Maximus Momentus	17.2L	$61.10

Palace Prince (3)1336355x32

Trainer: Julie Robillard (USA)12 mths 66: 13-4-13

Jockey: Terry Husbands

Weight: 55.5kgs

8 yo Chestnut G

Sire: PALACE MALICE (USA)

Dam: CHRISTIE VILLAGE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Deputy Minister

Stats

Prize Money$256,489.00

Avg $$3,886.20

Win %19.70%

Place %45.45%

Career66: 13-4-13

Track9: 3-0-3

Distance5: 1-0-2

Tr / Dist3: 1-0-1

1st Up9: 1-0-4

2nd Up7: 1-1-1

Firm2: 0-1-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Mountaineer Park on April 21 over 1006m, 3 len behind Foreman with 56kg at $8.90. Last start 2nd of 8 at Mountaineer Park on May 18 over 1207m, 4 len behind Foreman carrying 56kg at $17.70.

Last Starts 10 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	18/05/2025	27	CLM 3U	$18,906.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Fast	Bailey Weatherly	56kg	1:13.46	7-5-2	2	1. Foreman 2. Palace Prince 3. Call Me Gusto	4.3L	$17.70
3/6	21/04/2025	132	CLM 3U	$13,259.00	Mountaineer Park	1006m	Good	Bailey Weatherly	56kg	1:01.74	5-3-3	5	1. Foreman 2. Bazoo 3. Palace Prince	3.0L	$8.90
5/7	10/12/2024	27	CLM 3U	$16,949.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	SP	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	1:13.33	7-7-5	3	1. Drive By Layover 2. Gates Of Heaven 3. Flat Lucky	8.1L	$21.30
5/9	13/11/2024	21	CLM 3U	$21,613.00	Mountaineer Park	1207m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	1:11.79	8-6-5	6	1. Orb Of The Boro 2. Goodluckchuck 3. Malibu Cowboy	10.8L	$23.60
3/5	23/10/2024	8	ALLOW 3U	$20,520.00	Mountaineer Park	1106m	Fast	Mauro Cedillo	54.5kg	1:06.44	5-4-3	2	1. Holy Saint 2. Crafty Conquest 3. Palace Prince	1.0L	$8.80
6/8	15/10/2024	14	HCP 3U	$30,780.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Kirk Johnson	55.5kg	1:11.80	8-8-6	3	1. Paperback Hero 2. Mister Banjoman 3. Four Aces High	4.0L	$13.45

Kiddie Holiday (4)618303035x

Trainer: Sharon Ceccato 12 mths 37: 6-7-7

Jockey: Melanie Pinto

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: AMI'S HOLIDAY (CAN)

Dam: KID'S COLLECTION (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Prize Money$255,399.00

Avg $$6,902.68

Win %16.22%

Place %54.05%

Career37: 6-7-7

Track5: 2-0-2

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up4: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 0-1-2

Firm7: 0-2-0

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic22: 4-4-4

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Woodbine December 5 over 1710m, 9 len behind Avoman with 55kg at $7.75. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Woodbine May 5 2024 over 1207m, 6 len behind Echo With Laughter carrying 55.5kg at $12.35.

Last Starts 174 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	05/12/2024	20	CLM 3U	$45,300.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	J Crawford	55kg	1:46.24	4-5-5	3	1. Avoman 2. U S Army Corps 3. Anselmo	9.5L	$7.75
3/10	15/11/2024	12	CLM 3U	$40,944.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1408m	Fast	J Crawford	56kg	1:23.96	5-3-3	6	1. Mannix 2. Jimmies Big Day 3. Kiddie Holiday	4.8L	$17.25
11/11	03/11/2024	12	HCP 3U	$55,251.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	FM	Luis Contreras	55kg	1:44.17	6-11-11	2	1. Taranto Titan 2. Media Sensation 3. Desolator	27.8L	$41.20
3/8	22/10/2024	11	HCP 3U	$35,549.00	Fort Erie	3283m	Fast	J Crawford	55.5kg	3:33.01	5-3-3	5	1. Nonno's Little Boy 2. Phantom Jewel 3. Kiddie Holiday	27.8L	$3.50
11/11	11/10/2024	17	CLM 3U	$42,486.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1811m	Fast	Leo Salles	56kg	1:52.11	6-10-11	10	1. Confusing 2. Ask In My Name 3. Desolator	8.2L	$22.65
3/6	24/09/2024	22	HCP 3U	$31,324.00	Fort Erie	1710m	M	Leo Salles	55.5kg	1:43.35	4-3-3	4	1. Hiatus 2. Four Aces High 3. Kiddie Holiday	11.8L	$4.40

Ernie's Martini (5)323213xl75

Trainer: Kevin Buttigieg 12 mths 20: 3-4-5

Jockey: Christopher Husbands

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: SKY MESA (USA)

Dam: AQUINNAH (USA)

Dam's Sire: City Place

Stats

Prize Money$88,758.00

Avg $$4,437.90

Win %15.00%

Place %60.00%

Career20: 3-4-5

Track8: 2-3-2

Distance6: 2-1-1

Tr / Dist5: 2-1-1

1st Up4: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic4: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start second last in a small field at Woodbine on May 4 over 1308m, 6 len behind Kid Forester with 56kg at $9.05. The start before that second last of 8 at Mahoning Valley on April 8 over 1207m, 7 len behind Reinvest with 56kg at $6.50.

Last Starts 24 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	04/05/2025	26	CLM 3U	$45,938.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1308m	Fast	Leo Salles	56kg	1:19.23	6-6-5	2	1. Kid Forester 2. Bet N Win 3. Hey Cue	6.1L	$9.05
7/8	08/04/2025	20	CLM 3U	$28,115.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Good	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:12.79	4-7-7	2	1. Reinvest 2. Morethanreadyeddie 3. Star Entertainer	7.0L	$6.50
6/7	19/03/2025	81	CLM 3U	$25,843.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	57kg	1:12.97	3-7-LR	3	1. Game Boy Benny 2. Star Entertainer 3. Morethanreadyeddie	99.0L	$3.00
3/5	28/12/2024	51	ALLOW 3U	$42,373.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:12.37	4-3-3	3	1. Notso Mischievous 2. Atlantic Firestorm 3. Ernie's Martini	9.5L	$7.20
1/8	07/11/2024	16	ALLOW 3U	$40,183.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Luis A Gonzalez	56kg	1:13.03	5-1-1	4	1. Ernie's Martini 2. Charleston 3. Cloak And Dagger	2.3L	$5.70
2/8	22/10/2024	28	ALLOW 3U	$35,549.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Edgar Zenteno	55.5kg	1:10.73	5-2-2	5	1. Heat Merchant 2. Ernie's Martini 3. Always A Way	3.0L	$5.90

Paperback Hero (6)313231261x

Trainer: Roy George Agostino (Canada)12 mths 35: 8-11-8

Jockey: O Moreno

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: SPEIGHTSTER (USA)

Dam: PAGE DANCER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Hennessy

Stats

Prize Money$124,336.00

Avg $$3,552.46

Win %22.86%

Place %77.14%

Career35: 8-11-8

Track25: 8-9-5

Distance10: 3-4-2

Tr / Dist9: 3-4-2

1st Up5: 2-0-1

2nd Up4: 1-0-2

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-2

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 0-2-1

Comments

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len this track October 15 over 1207m defeating Mister Banjoman carrying 54.5kg at $3.35. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track June 4 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Hiatus with 56kg at $14.75.

Last Starts 225 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	15/10/2024	15	HCP 3U	$30,780.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	J Crawford	54.5kg	1:11.80	7-3-1	4	1. Paperback Hero 2. Mister Banjoman 3. Four Aces High	0.8L	$3.35
6/8	30/09/2024	13	CLM 3U	$32,647.00	Fort Erie	1408m	Y	Marklee Z Buchanan	55.5kg	1:30.71	7-4-6	6	1. Society Joe 2. Wilberforce 3. Quarky	14.8L	$6.70
2/5	17/09/2024	15	CLM 3U	$32,647.00	Fort Erie	1308m	Fast	Marklee Z Buchanan	55.5kg	1:16.40	5-4-2	3	1. Blue Max 2. Paperback Hero 3. Palace Prince	5.0L	$2.70
1/4	02/09/2024	15	CLM 3U	$29,118.00	Fort Erie	1308m	Fast	Marklee Z Buchanan	55.5kg	1:17.14	4-1-1	1	1. Paperback Hero 2. Brady O'Brady 3. Summer Retreat	4.0L	$1.30
3/7	18/08/2024	19	HCP 3U	$32,719.00	Fort Erie	1710m	Good	Shane Ellis	54.5kg	1:47.10	5-4-3	4	1. Four Aces High 2. Jack The Cat 3. Paperback Hero	4.3L	$9.25
2/4	30/07/2024	23	HCP 3U	$32,030.00	Fort Erie	1710m	Fast	Marklee Z Buchanan	54.5kg	1:45.50	3-2-2	2	1. Hiatus 2. Paperback Hero 3. Mayito	2.5L	$2.30

Wilberforce (7)241342162x

Trainer: Sharon Ceccato 12 mths 18: 4-5-2

Jockey: Juan Crawford

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: KITTEN'S JOY (USA)

Dam: AMAZE ME GRACE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Stormy Atlantic

Stats

Prize Money$78,559.00

Avg $$4,364.39

Win %22.22%

Place %61.11%

Career18: 4-5-2

Track5: 1-1-1

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 1-0-0

Firm4: 0-2-0

Good3: 2-0-0

Soft1: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 1-1-0

Comments

Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Woodbine December 8 over 1207m, 5 len behind Jimmies Big Day with 56.5kg at $11.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Woodbine April 28 2024 over 1106m, 12 len behind Fast Boat To Skye with 56kg at $37.95.

Last Starts 171 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	08/12/2024	21	CLM 3U	$45,300.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1207m	Fast	J Crawford	56.5kg	1:10.09	2-6-2	4	1. Jimmies Big Day 2. Wilberforce 3. Told It All	5.0L	$11.50
6/10	17/11/2024	23	HCP 3U	$55,251.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1408m	Fast	J Crawford	56.5kg	1:23.79	5-6-6	1	1. Echo With Laughter 2. Lapochka 3. Hank Ollie	8.3L	$16.50
1/9	25/10/2024	25	CLM 3U	$42,486.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1408m	Fast	J Crawford	55kg	1:23.44	9-2-1	1	1. Wilberforce 2. Stylish Gent 3. Salvator Mundi	0.8L	$9.30
2/8	30/09/2024	28	CLM 3U	$32,647.00	Fort Erie	1408m	Y	J Crawford	55.5kg	1:30.71	3-3-2	2	1. Society Joe 2. Wilberforce 3. Quarky	0.8L	$1.80
4/9	02/09/2024	38	LR OPEN 3U	$44,118.00	Fort Erie	1710m	FM	O Moreno	55.5kg	1:45.10	6-5-4	4	1. Society Joe 2. Four Aces High 3. Quarky	3.3L	$3.20
3/9	26/07/2024	24	HCP 3U	$61,203.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1609m	FM	J Crawford	55kg	1:35.96	8-1-3	9	1. Alley Oop Johnny 2. Classy Whisper 3. Wilberforce	1.0L	$35.45

Classy Whisper (8)752645442x

Trainer: Paula Loescher (USA)12 mths 24: 3-4-3

Jockey: Leo Salles

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: SILENT NAME (JPN)

Dam: TWO KLASSY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Two Punch

Stats

Prize Money$223,902.00

Avg $$9,329.25

Win %12.50%

Place %41.67%

Career24: 3-4-3

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance3: 0-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 0-1-1

2nd Up4: 2-0-1

Firm8: 1-1-0

Good4: 1-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic9: 1-3-0

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Woodbine November 22 over 1710m, a 0.1 lengths behind Bet N Win carrying 56kg at $2.25. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Woodbine June 16 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Quite Ready with 56kg at $15.45.

Last Starts 187 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	22/11/2024	19	CLM 3U	$39,878.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	Luis Contreras	56kg	1:45.40	1-1-2	2	1. Bet N Win 2. Classy Whisper 3. Prideofdistinction	0.1L	$2.25
4/11	03/11/2024	17	HCP 3U	$55,251.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	FM	Kazushi Kimura	55kg	1:44.17	5-6-4	6	1. Taranto Titan 2. Media Sensation 3. Desolator	3.0L	$8.00
4/6	17/10/2024	19	HCP 3U	$52,457.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	Sofia Vives	55kg	1:44.98	1-3-4	3	1. Chancel 2. This Dude A Breeze 3. Prideofdistinction	2.8L	$7.75
5/8	28/09/2024	20	HCP 3U	$59,853.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Fast	Sofia Vives	55kg	1:45.12	1-5-5	1	1. Embrace My Uncle 2. Swaggish 3. Peja Du	8.6L	$7.45
4/8	08/09/2024	14	HCP 3U	$59,853.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	Good	Sofia Vives	55kg	1:42.52	4-4-4	7	1. Peja Du 2. Sailor's Passion 3. A Rose For Raven	6.0L	$9.50
6/8	25/08/2024	30	CLM 3U	$83,257.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1710m	FM	Justin Stein	55kg	1:41.77	3-7-6	4	1. Steak And Cheese 2. Hank Ollie 3. Too Much Talk	6.8L	$12.65