Keeneland Race 8 - Appalachian S. Presented By Japan Racing Association Stakes
SISTER TROIENNE (9) Was agonizingly close last start at Gulfstream Park but facing a stronger group of contenders. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Looks promising in this race. JUST ALOOF (7) Racing fresh after a break. Chimed in with a win by 2 1/2L last time at Del Mar but challenged by a tougher grade. Definite claims. TO A FLAME (4) Picked up nicely to win last time at Gulfstream Park and putting a tidy record together. Competing at a higher level of competition. Can get the job done. SPIRIT DOLL (1) Came in 4th last run at Gulfstream Park but drawn beautifully. Saffie A Joseph Jr stable are on fire recently but racing in stronger company. Up to these.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.00 and finished 4th last run at Gulfstream Park but has drawn to do little work. Saffie A Joseph Jr has been training plenty of winners recently. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 10 |
| 2.85L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $23.00 and didn't attack the line when 8th last time at Tampa Bay Downs but gets a favourable gate. Should be going forward early. Up against stronger competition. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 7-5-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 12 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Fair Grounds but up against a higher level of opposition. Does take a while to get into stride. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-7-5 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 21L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran home strongly to win last time at Gulfstream Park and showing consistent performance in races. Competing in a higher grade. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at Tampa Bay Downs but testing ability against stronger contenders. Will be motoring home late. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Has some claims.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 3-2-1-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jevian Toledo | 54kg | - | 12-11-3-1 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground late when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last time at Gulfstream Park but matched against tougher rivals. Running with confidence this preparation. A demanding task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.85L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 53kg | - | 7-9-7-6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Scored a victory by 2 1/2L last time at Del Mar but rising in grade. More confidence with jockey Flavien Prat guiding the horse. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on strongly to win last start at Gulfstream Park and putting a tidy record together. Can't knock the form winning 2 in a row but facing formidable competition. Most likely not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | GD | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7-4 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-5 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last start at Gulfstream Park but matched against a stronger field. Gains the services of jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.28 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 22/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FAST | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 6.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 22 weeks and charged home to win first up last preparation at Kentucky Downs. Has the speed to overcome the wide gate. Promising career start. Looking to place betting and exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-6-4 | 9 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dashed home to win last run at Santa Anita and solid career start. Very tidy this campaign winning 2 from as many starts but facing a stronger class. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.75 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.05L | $0.00 |