Keeneland Race 9 - Central Bank Ashland S. Stakes
ZANY (3) Finished hard to win last time at Tampa Bay Downs and solid career start. Should jump out and bowl along. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a strong choice aboard. Good chance in this event. FRENCH FRICTION (4) Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a margin of 5 3/4L last run at Oaklawn Park and facing an increased distance. Won't be far away. HOLLYBYGOLLY (6) Ran over the top of them when winning last time at Turfway Park and putting a tidy record together. Has run into the money all attempts this campaign. Worth a ticket. STAR ACTRESS (7) Ran on hard when winning last start at Gulfstream Park. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Finishes off strongly. Could give a show.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Goes well when fresh. Looked good when 3rd last time at Del Mar and showing consistent performance in races. Gets a favourable gate. Will be around the mark at good odds.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FIRM | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.75L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 7-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last time at Tampa Bay Downs and good career start. Should be going forward early. Irad Ortiz Jr is highly regarded. Holds a major chance.
Last Starts 55 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.18 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Controlled the speed to win by 5 3/4L last run at Oaklawn Park and going up in distance. Looks very sharp this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 6L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $18.00 and came in 4th last time at Gulfstream Park and up against stronger opponents. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has to have a lot go its way.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Romped home to win last time at Turfway Park and promising career start. Will be hitting the line strongly. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this preparation. Worthy of strong consideration.
Last Starts 30 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 | 04/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 7-7-12-12 | 9 |
| 39.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-7-7-8 | 3 |
| 23L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dashed home to win last start at Gulfstream Park. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Will be motoring home late. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |