Oaklawn Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
BIRD THE LEGEND (6) Bold effort when winning last time at Fair Grounds and having second race start. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a strong choice aboard and racing over more ground. Should go close. WESTERN WARRIOR (4) Rounded them up when winning last start here and will find this grade more suitable. Strong form this preparation winning 2 from as many attempts. Right in this. TIMBERLINE (8) Finished with purpose when winning last run at this venue and displaying improvement over the past few runs. First appearance for a new trainer. Can go through the gears. Each way value for this race. HIGHLY CONNECTED (3) Didn't find the line when 6th last time at this venue. Expected to rebound and taking on easier opposition. Showing great form since returning from a break. Good prospects.
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated terms in front when winning by 5L last start at this track and back to a rise in trip. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Should be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $2.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | - | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-7-11 | 4 |
| 41.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 11-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $9.00 and gave away some ground when 6th last time around here. Expected to rebound and challenged by less formidable competitors. Putting up notable efforts this campaign. Value runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Abel Cedillo | 52.5kg | - | 4-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.05L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 5-7-6-10 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FAST | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last start at the track and challenged by weaker competitors. Flying this preparation with 2 wins from as many runs. Definite contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 9 |
| 8L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $2.90 |
| 9/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-9 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 11-11-8-8 | 14 |
| 19.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Showed strength on the speed initially before fading at the end 3rd last time at this venue and matched against less formidable competition. Looking to place betting and exotics.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 10.85L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Reeled them in to win last time at Fair Grounds and was on debut last time. Irad Ortiz Jr adds value and racing over extra ground. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Even though being out sprinted still grabbed 3rd last start at this track and matched against a less competitive field. Might be ridden for luck. Prefer to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FAST | Amir Mendoza | 48.200000047683716kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 52.5kg | - | 9-11-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.75L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 8-7-2 | 7 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at this track and on an upward trajectory in recent races. First start for a new trainer. Price in this race is tempting to get involved.
Last Starts 34 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 8-8-12-9 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 12-10-10-8 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $17.00 |