Mountaineer Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
COMETOTHEDARKSIDE (1) Back from a break. Tailed off to finish 6th last start around here. Overlooking the last run and drawn the rails. Winning claims. SPRINGS (6) Resuming. Fairly underwhelming when 10th last start at Mahoning Valley. Expecting improvement. Francisco Garcia and Juan Pablo Silva are consistently competitive when paired. Has a nice turn of foot. Respect in this event. R ELLIOT (3) Not competitive when 4th last start Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and back in trip. One of the hopes. CRIME LORD (5) Resumes from a break. Below par when 9th last time at Del Mar and will be dropping in distance. Should race on the speed. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Odds of $8.00 and looked outclassed when 6th last start at this track. Overlooking the last run and drawn beautifully. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 166 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 | 28/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1106m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | - | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | FAST | Kirk Johnson | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.85L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Fort Erie | 1308m | FAST | Kirk Johnson | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 12.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Fort Erie | 1308m | FAST | Kirk Johnson | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Fort Erie | 1308m | FT | Kirk Johnson | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 18L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 53 | $18,900.00 | Fort Erie | 1207m | FT | Kirk Johnson | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 14/14 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $36,100.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Amanda Vandermeersch | 54kg | - | 13-14-14 | 11 |
| 31.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Gomez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell. Started $14.00 and moderate showing when 5th last start Parx At Philadelphia but will try to take advantage of the draw. Change in trainer. Difficult to warm to at present.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 47 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1106m | FT | Ajhari Williams | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Ajhari Williams | 56.5kg | - | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | GD | Luis M Ocasio | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Jr Franklin Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-7-7 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Jr Franklin Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FIRM | Julio Correa | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 15L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 52.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Abner Adorno | 56.5kg | - | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 56kg | - | 3-4-7-8 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Abner Adorno | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Dylan Davis | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Abner Adorno | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4-4 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Abner Adorno | 54kg | - | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Mychel J Sanchez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Bailey Weatherly
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and appeared lacklustre when 4th last start Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and back to a shorter distance. One for the value hunters.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1710m | FT | Warren Ebow Iii | 50.799999952316284kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Santiago Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 7 |
| 19.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Jann N Hernandez | 55kg | - | 6-7-10-10 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Miguel L. Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and gave away some ground when 7th last run Parx At Philadelphia and dropping in distance. First race for a new trainer. Should be going forward early. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1308m | MY | Francisco Martinez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $20.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | MY | Melvis Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-10 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1674m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-5-9 | 6 |
| 37.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1408m | FT | Francisco Martinez | 55.5kg | - | 2-5-8 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1207m | FT | Eliseo Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Luis Negron
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a spell. Odds of $16.00 and unimpressive effort when 9th last time at Del Mar and down in trip. Won't be far away during the run. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 156 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 26.35L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-7 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FAST | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 40.25L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Francisco Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Jumped at $7.00 and performed below standard when 10th last start at Mahoning Valley. Expecting improvement. Francisco Garcia and Juan Pablo Silva command respect as a pairing. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | GD | Deshawn L Parker | 57kg | - | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 18.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | GD | Luis Negron | 55kg | - | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1207m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 55kg | - | 4-2-5 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $2.75 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 37.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1207m | FT | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FIRM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.85L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 7L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/11/2024 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | - | 11-9-7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Michael Y. Pagan
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 32 weeks. Didn't attack the line when 9th last run at Louisiana Downs but will appreciate the drop in weight. Hard to take.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $0.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Jose Ariel Rodriguez | 56kg | - | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 50 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 805m | FT | Victor Manuel Urieta Jr | 58kg | - | 4-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 54 | $0.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1106m | FT | Luis L Vivanco | 58kg | - | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1106m | FT | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Ronnie Huckaby | 51kg | - | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel A Perez | 56kg | - | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 32L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Miguel A Perez | 55.5kg | - | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 44.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | Leandro D Goncalves | 56kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 8 |
| 999L | $0.00 |