Oaklawn Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SPECIAL OPS (3) Bolted in when winning by a margin of just short of 9L last time at this track and putting a tidy record together. Form has been improving over recent runs. Worth consideration. NOBLE AFFAIR (7) Fresh from a break. Was much too speedy in front to win by a margin of 1/2L last run at Fair Grounds. Has very good closing speed. Will be competitive. MCFASTY (6) Rocketed home when winning last run around here and showing improvement in recent outings. First start for a new trainer. Won't be far away. VIOLENCE IN RED (5) Went to the front and never looked back when winning by 4 1/2L last run at the track. Won't be far away during the run. One at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 25 weeks and set the pace when winning by a margin of 3 3/4L first up last preparation at Remington Park. Rough chance today.
Last Starts 181 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 | 28/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FAST | Rene Diaz | 53kg | - | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Rene Diaz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 4 1/2L last run here and will be well suited at the distance. Lining up against easier rivals. Solid career start. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 42 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 51.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2L | $2.80 |
| 7/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-1-3 | 12 |
| 10.85L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of just short of 9L last time at this track and promising career start. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 35 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 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-8 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $22.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led from start to finish when winning by a margin of 4 1/2L last run at the track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
Last Starts 37 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 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Stormed home to win last run here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Change in trainer. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 51 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 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.10 |
| 6/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 8-3-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $22.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-4-1 | 14 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-6 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-8 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Gave them all something to chase to win by a margin of 1/2L last run at Fair Grounds. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 63 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last run here. Will need to elevate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Richard E Eramia | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Richard E Eramia | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | - | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FAST | Richard E Eramia | 53kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Richard E Eramia | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 905m | FT | Ezequiel Lara | 56kg | - | 3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |