Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
BEACH BALLAD (7) First up after a break. Tidy effort when 2nd last run at Turfway Park. Should muster plenty of early toe. Jockey Juan J Hernandez rates highly. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. EZ CONNECT (4) Career debut 3yo by Connect for trainer Wesley A Ward. Walter A Rodriguez rates highly. Betting is the best guide. MUNNINGS TALKS (8) Ran on strongly when 3rd last run at Gulfstream Park and showing consistent performance in races. Should be swooping on the field late. Tracking very well this preparation. Key player. LADY SYBIL (6) 3yo debutant by Cairo Prince for Jr Thomas Drury. Watch the betting. Something for the Multiples: CORE MEMORIES (11)
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Fresh from a spell. Came on strongly to finish 2nd last run at Tampa Bay Downs and will appreciate a good alley. Will be pushing for a forward position early. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 65 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 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Jesus Lopez Castanon | 54kg | - | 4-2-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 3-1-4-7 | 6 |
| 18L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 44.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.35L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jumped at $14.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last start at Gulfstream Park and gets a favourable alley. Does take a while to get into stride. Highly unlikely to feature here.
Last Starts 36 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-8-8 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First up and finished with intent when 3rd beaten by 5 1/2L first up last preparation at Gulfstream Park. First appearance for a new trainer. A 8 start maiden. Appears tested in this event.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-12-11 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-4-4 | 7 |
| 1L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 17L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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3yo debutant sired by Connect for trainer Wesley A Ward. Good to see Walter A Rodriguez is jumping on. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming from a break. At $9.00 struggled with the pace when 6th last start at Aqueduct. Jockey Flavien Prat adds value. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 6 |
| 15L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Kendrick Carmouche | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Jr Thomas Drury 3yo by Cairo Prince having first race appearance. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at Gulfstream Park and putting a tidy record together. Has a great burst of speed late. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-9-10 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First up. Was $14.00 and faded to finish 7th last run at Churchill Downs. Might have to make up considerable ground. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 155 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 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Chris Landeros | 54kg | - | 5-6-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Chris Landeros | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 8 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Chris Landeros | 54kg | - | 10-10-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Finished well when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last run at Fair Grounds. Possesses very good finishing speed. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 10-7-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 10-11-9-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was $5.00 and came in 5th last run at Gulfstream Park. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione and trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr command respect as a team. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $7.50 |