Mountaineer Park Race 8 - West Virginia Derby Stakes
J J GREY (4) Took charge of the race to win by 1 3/4L last run at Prairie Meadows and drops back to a suitable class. On a winning streak the last 3 attempts. Right in this. WAYNE'S LAW (7) In the money when 3rd last start at Gulfstream Park. Should jump out and bowl along. Diego A Herrera and Amador Merei Sanchez deserve serious consideration as a team. Should go close. TRENDSETTER (3) Rattled home nicely into 3rd last start at Thistledown but facing stiffer opposition. Racing consistently since returning from a break. Can push an each way bet for it. BULL BY THE HORNS (8) Ordinary performance when 6th last run at Thistledown and racing in stronger company. Jockey Micah J Husbands is in top form for this stable. Cracking each way value.

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Good performance to run into 3rd last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and gets the perfect barrier. Likely to settle back in the field. Competing in a higher grade. Hard to see this being competitive today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/07/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/06/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Alex Achard | 54kg | - | 6-6-7-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Pedro Pena | 45.5kg | - | 6-8-7-3 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 11-8-8-3 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 6L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 11-11-9-7 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Zipped home into 3rd beaten by nearly 8L last run at Woodbine and drawn nicely. Jockey Deshawn L Parker and trainer Paul Mcentee link well together. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Emma Jayne Wilson | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-11-11 | 11 |
| 42.8L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 56kg | - | 5-6-8-10 | 3 |
| 22L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 53kg | - | 7-7-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Orlando Bocachica | 53kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Luis Raul Rivera | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.75 |
| 4/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Joseph C Bealmear | 49.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | HEAVY | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 8 |
| 5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 4 1/4L last start at Thistledown but taking on stronger rivals. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Watch the market moves.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | GD | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | - | 4-5-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56kg | - | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout when winning by 1 3/4L last run at Prairie Meadows and dropping in class. Keeping a perfect win record the last 3 attempts. Shows good early pace. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 30 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | WET FAST | Glenn W Corbett | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.85L | $3.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 12 |
| 2L | $2.25 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $18.00 and ran past a few when 4th last time at Horseshoe Indianapolis and competing at a lower class. Recent form of the stable is strong. This is a tough race.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4-8 | 7 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 54kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to place 3rd beaten by 2 1/2L last run at Prairie Meadows and facing less formidable opponents. Should muster plenty of early toe. Showing great form this preparation. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | FT | Mike E Smith | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last start at Gulfstream Park. Diego A Herrera and Amador Merei Sanchez are a promising combination. Should muster plenty of early speed. Should go close.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointing run when 6th last run at Thistledown and racing against tougher rivals. Micah J Husbands and Saffie A Joseph Jr are usually a competitive duo. Possesses good closing speed. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | - | 9-9-9-8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | - | 14-14-13-8 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-8 | 8 |
| 19.75L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-2-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.45 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |