Oaklawn Park Race 8 - Hot Springs S. Stakes
DESERT GATE (1) Made up ground when 4th last start at Santa Anita and up against a less competitive field. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Gets the perfect gate. One of the top hopes. BRICKLIN (3) Came in 3rd last time at Sunland Park and promising career start. Should be going forward early. Has run into the money all attempts this preparation. Could pose a threat and looks promising. TOP LEVEL (5) Was agonizingly close last time at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Should get going late. Running with confidence this campaign but up against tougher rivals. Open to improvement and has a show in this field. RACE READY (4) Pulled away to win by 3 1/2L last time around here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Displays good tactical speed. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $3.50 and improved late to finish 4th last start at Santa Anita and matched against a less competitive field. Likely to be well placed early. Stamps its reason for consideration.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FAST | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.75L | $1.15 |
| 1/4 | 13/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.25L | $1.50 |
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comprehensive victory when winning by 3 1/2L last time here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Should jump out and bowl along. Could go close.
Last Starts 26 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 10-6-7 | 4 |
| 9L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Just short of the win last time around here and good career start. Running with confidence since returning from a spell but stepping up to a higher level. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 7-7-8-3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55kg | - | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and kept chasing when 5th last time here and competing at a lower grade. Has shown early pace in races to date. This will be a test.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 9-8-7-5 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 6 |
| 9L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |