Oaklawn Park Race 9 - Honeybee S. Stakes
EXPLORA (9) is racing well. Scored in Listed grade at Santa Anita (Dirt) two back then finished second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1609m in stakes class at Santa Anita (Dirt) at the latest appearance three weeks ago. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Expecting a bold showing. SNEAKY GOOD (2) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Rates strongly and can feature on best form. TAKEN BY THE WIND (10) displayed plenty of early toe over 1673m in Listed grade at Fairgrounds (Dirt) when resuming last time and defied all challengers to score by 0.3 lengths. Likely to press forward from wide out. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is up to the challenge. SEARCH PARTY (6) scored last start in Listed grade at this track (Dirt) to make it two wins and two placings from four starts this campaign. Takes on tougher opposition this time but is ready for the challenge.

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind French Friction carrying 54.5kg at $8.40. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track February 8 over 1710m defeating Dare Greatly carrying 55kg at $6.70. Hard to get too enthused.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Forward Gal Stakes on January 31 over 1408m, 3 len behind On Time Girl with 54.5kg at $7. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Tampa Bay Downs LR December 6 over 1207m defeating Blazing Brat with 55kg at $2.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:24.59 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN F 2 | $191,424.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55kg | 1:10.70 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:11.54 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Kelsi Harr
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track in LR on February 6 over 1710m, 10 len behind Search Party with 55.5kg at $30.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track LR January 4 over 1207m defeating Knickleandime carrying 54kg at $16.20. One of the roughies.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $30.80 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $224,215.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 54kg | 1:10.79 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $16.20 |
| 4/9 | 14/12/2025 | 85 | LR OPEN F 2 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $28.20 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 2 | $45,872.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Good | Kelsi Harr | 54kg | 1:11.12 | 7-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $35,659.00 | Canterbury Park | 1106m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:05.42 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track in LR on February 6 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Search Party with 53kg at $20.20. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track in LR on January 4 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Grace Is Free carrying 54kg at $10.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $20.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/01/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN F 3 | $224,215.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | 1:10.79 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $10.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM F 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:45.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $10.85 |
| 10/11 | 10/10/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:18.31 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 45.2L | $6.97 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $58,104.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:13.45 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at this track LR February 6 over 1710m defeating Newtown Pike carrying 53kg at $5.10. The start before that scored a big 6 len win at this track December 27 over 1710m defeating Rockin Robin with 54.5kg at $2.80. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:45.56 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:45.01 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:43.99 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.48 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 79 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:45.70 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.52 |
| 2/6 | 08/08/2025 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:38.48 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.49 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:16.99 | 1-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $5.28 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track in LR on February 6 over 1710m, 60 len behind Search Party with 55.5kg at $1.60. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at this track LR December 27 over 1609m defeating Newtown Pike carrying 55.5kg at $2.20. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 60.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,709.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:38.68 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 51 | LR OPEN F 2 | $206,738.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN F 2 | $380,518.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:11.80 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $3.76 |
| 1/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:16.99 | 9-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.77 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last in a small field at Fairgrounds in the G2 Rachel Alexandra Stakes on February 14 over 1710m, 11 len behind Bella Ballerina carrying 55.5kg at $61.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Kentucky on September 4 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Imaginationthelady carrying 54kg at $12.81. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 83 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $427,960.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.38 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $61.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 32 | ALLOW F 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:46.22 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.01 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | 48 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:48.37 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.46 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:34.74 | 10-4-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $12.81 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:35.99 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $30.83 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 5 len at Santa Anita LR January 10 over 1408m defeating La Wally carrying 56kg at $1.05. Last start 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita in LR on February 8 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Meaning carrying 56kg at $1.80. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:38.39 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 10/01/2026 | 71 | LR OPEN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:22.05 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.05 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.13 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $458,716.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:23.05 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:03.15 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months won by a 0.3 len at Fairgrounds LR January 17 over 1673m defeating Luv Your Neighbor with 55.5kg at $5.40. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at Churchill Downs G3 Pocahontas Stakes September 13 over 1609m defeating Miss Complicated with 55.5kg at $7.05. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 126 | LR OPEN F 3 | $224,215.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.58 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.05 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:25.37 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $14.10 |