Keeneland Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MERIT BADGE (5) Spaced the field to win by a margin of nearly 15L last run at Canterbury Park and good career start. Won last 2 in a row. Can give this a shake. TAKE A PICTURE (9) Racing fresh after a break. Strong performance to win by 1 1/4L last start at Del Mar but racing against tougher rivals. First race for a new trainer. Will be there at the finish. MCCOY (11) Rocketed home when winning last run Parx At Philadelphia and was on debut last time. Competing at a higher level of competition. Strong chance. FUSTA (7) Bolted in when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last start at Churchill Downs and having second career run. Change in trainer but up against stronger competition. Will be around the mark at odds.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Romped home to win last run at this track and was on debut last time. Has a good draw. Competing at a higher class. Watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Disappointing display when 11th last start at Kentucky Downs and matched against tougher rivals. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 09/09/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 12-12-12-12 | 12 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was dominant when winning by a margin of just short of 15L last run at Canterbury Park and putting a tidy record together. Rising in grade. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 56 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | Stakes 67 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | FT | Manuel Americano | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last start at Churchill Downs and fitter for debut run. First start for a new trainer. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 37 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 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Showed promise when winning by 1 1/4L last start at Del Mar but up in class. Coming to a new trainer. Good prospects.
Last Starts 70 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SY | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Solid run when finishing 2nd beaten by 3 1/4L last start at the track and showing consistent performance in races. Has a nice turn of foot. Great chance.
Last Starts 28 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 | 03/10/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Julio E Felix | 53.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | MY | Julio E Felix | 54kg | - | 1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Rocketed home when winning last run Parx At Philadelphia and was a debutant last start. Competing in a higher grade. Gets a chance against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |