Oaklawn Park Race 14 - Race 14 - Maiden Special Weight
OUR VEKOMA RIDE (5) Matt A Shirer trained 3yo by Vekoma having first race start. Luis Saez is a crucial engagement. Watch the market moves. WHITLEY (2) Flashed home late into 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run here and gets a favourable barrier. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Irad Ortiz Jr rates highly. Must be considered. PISTOL PADRE (8) 3yo first starter by Cutting Humor for trainer Danny Pish. Betting as a guide. SEDALIA TRAIL (9) 3yo by Gentlemen's Bet having first race start for trainer Melton Wilson. Joseph C Bealmear adds value. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Good effort to finish 2nd last run at the track and putting a tidy record together. Gains the services of jockey Irad Ortiz Jr and has a positive draw. Serious contender.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 7L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 8-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Luis S. Quinonez
Weight: 56kgs
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Caught the eye when 3rd last run at Delta Downs and having second career run. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1006m | FT | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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At $14.00 faded to finish 7th last run at the track. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo by Vekoma having initial appearance for Matt A Shirer. Jockey Luis Saez is in form. Watch the market.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Kept running on late when 3rd last time at this track. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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At $53.00 improved when 4th last start at the track. Likely to settle back in the field. Seems very unlikely.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 48.700000047683716kg | - | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Huckaby | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 4-4-5-7 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ronnie Huckaby | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 12-12-9 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo by Cutting Humor having first race appearance for Danny Pish. Watch betting.
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54kgs
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3yo by Gentlemen's Bet having first race appearance for Melton Wilson. Joseph C Bealmear is a smart booking. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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At $6.50 came in 5th last start around here. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide barrier. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 27 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 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | - | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |