Oaklawn Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
PAPA YO (1) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Scored over 1710m at Churchill Downs to launch the last campaign. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. DETERMINEDLY (3) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track (Dirt) with a win as public elect over 1710m at this track (Dirt) four weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. NOTARY (6) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished seventh when fresh from a spell two starts back at this track (Dirt) then improved and scored over 1609m at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. CONQUERING CAT (2) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into eighth over 1609m at this track. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation post a big 3.5 len win. This track December 28 over 1609m defeating Barricade carrying 55kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Churchill Downs May 18 over 1710m defeating Tiger Moon with 53.5kg at $4.04. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 69 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 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $73,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 55kg | 1:37.44 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $76,570.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Asa Espinoza | 54.5kg | 1:37.30 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $10.30 |
| 5/11 | 16/11/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:43.86 | 8-3-5 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $4.59 |
| 9/9 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 3-9-9 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $3.83 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $116,208.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:35.12 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $9.18 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | CLM 3U | $97,859.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | M | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:44.22 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Black Powder with 53.5kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park on March 6 over 1609m, 9 len behind Urban Planner carrying 53.5kg at $8.61. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 108 | CLM 4U | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:38.26 | 2-5-8 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.80 |
| 4/5 | 06/11/2025 | 48 | CLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:44.25 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.44 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $96,330.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:44.01 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.91 |
| 6/7 | 27/07/2025 | 31 | CLM 3 | $129,969.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | SP | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:38.27 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $54,432.00 | Penn National | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Conner | 55kg | 1:38.41 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 7/11 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3 | $129,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.71 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $19.62 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track February 7 over 1710m defeating Lear with 53kg at $3.40. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1609m, 7 len behind Riddle Solver with 54.5kg at $10.80. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 57 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:45.20 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $91,884.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:37.83 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $10.80 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 111 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,542.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 53.5kg | 1:45.89 | 10-7-8 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $182,326.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 08/06/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:36.74 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.75 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2025 | 383 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $137,500.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | M | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56kg | 1:09.50 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up. Finished off last campaign post a big 5 len win. Turfway Park December 26 over 1609m defeating Mission Improbable carrying 53.5kg at $26.75. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Prairie Meadows June 1 over 1207m defeating Ante Meridiem with 53.5kg at $3.70. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/12/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:37.84 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $26.75 |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $96,183.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53.5kg | 1:17.09 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $47.10 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 27 | CLM 3 | $109,589.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:18.60 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $10.19 |
| 5/8 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $152,905.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53.5kg | 1:43.12 | 2-7-5 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $29.20 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $70,988.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1673m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | 1:43.81 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $71,978.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently second last of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1710m, 24 len behind Otello with 53.5kg at $16.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on December 28 over 1710m, 12 len behind Duke Of Duval carrying 54kg at $7.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $179,743.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:43.99 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $16.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 46 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,173.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:43.63 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $7.70 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 74 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,580.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:43.51 | 7-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $29.56 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $111,628.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:36.14 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 09/08/2025 | 83 | CLM 3U | $77,519.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:48.89 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 18/05/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $121,875.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56kg | 1:42.74 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $16.27 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track on January 4 over 1710m, 12 len behind Seize The Night carrying 54kg at $37.60. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track February 14 over 1609m defeating Sara's Shaman carrying 53.5kg at $6. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1710m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $64,194.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | 1:38.46 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/01/2026 | 102 | ALLOW 4U | $179,372.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:44.12 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $37.60 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $226,300.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:42.78 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $12.85 |
| 1/4 | 25/08/2025 | 548 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $58,140.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:38.55 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/02/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $910,470.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | 1:43.57 | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $10.90 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2024 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $208,211.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:45.42 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Remington Park in the LR November 7 over 1308m, 11 len behind C W Prize carrying 55.5kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Remington Park Turf August 23 over 1509m, 16 len behind Excaping The Blues carrying 54.5kg at $5. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 120 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 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $76,336.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 55.5kg | 1:17.07 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $13.50 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN 3U | $197,869.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.60 | 2-9-9 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $5.40 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | 110 | ALLOW 3U | $68,217.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:29.70 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2025 | 332 | ALLOW 3U | $78,125.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 56kg | 1:38.58 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2024 | 231 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,136.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:09.34 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2023 | 26 | LR OPEN 3U | $203,101.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54kg | 1:45.37 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |