Keeneland Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
PUNKIN BOY (2) First up after a break of 44 weeks. Picked up late ground when 3rd last start at Woodbine and can find a nice position from the draw. Winning hope. BACKSIDE (3) Managed to run into 2nd beaten by 9L last run at this venue. Has been a model of consistency since resuming from a break. Can take this out. ADMIRAL HALL (7) First up from a 100 week spell. Strong effort when placing 3rd beaten by almost 8L last run at Belterra Park and was a debutant last start. Well placed and has solid claims. HIGHLIGHTER (1) Improved when 4th last time at Turfway Park and gets the perfect draw. Has scope so do not ignore.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.00 and moved through the field into 4th last time at Turfway Park and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Value play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | HEAVY | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a 44 week break. Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by over 6L last start at Woodbine and has a positive stall. Change in trainer. Has the ratings to win this.
Last Starts 314 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 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $36,100.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Austin Adams | 49.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Austin Adams | 50.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd beaten by 9L last run at the track. More confidence with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr guiding the horse. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Andres Calleja
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and inched into 4th last time at Turfway Park. Shows good early pace. Coming to a new trainer. Should not be left out of your thoughts.
Last Starts 29 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-9-9 | 9 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $36.00 and disappointing run when 7th last start at Turfway Park. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Tough ask.
Last Starts 52 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 | 04/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6-8-8 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 8-8-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 9-8-8-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 8-9-8-8 | 9 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 100 weeks. Finished well when 3rd last run at Belterra Park and was on debut last time. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 702 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 | 23/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 8-8-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |