Oaklawn Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
RIPPLE'S ROCKET (2) brings consistent recent form, having placed in three of his last five starts at this trip and track, and draws the inside barrier with blinkers on. DAWSON JAMES (8) and BRASS NUCKS (9) both come off solid efforts, each finishing second at their latest run over this distance. GO GO RO RO (7) has also been competitive in similar company and holds a fitness edge. These four shape as the main contenders in a competitive maiden.
Jockey: Walter De La Cruz
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Win Win Win, drawn barrier 5 for John Haran and Walter De La Cruz. Placed three times from 12 starts but yet to break through. Has placed once from seven runs at this distance. Each-way claims if he finds his best.
Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 3rd of 10 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 11 Apr, beaten 1.1L after racing handy. Prior run was a 2nd over the same trip, beaten 4L at $26. Has placed three times from six starts, all at this track and trip. Can feature with the right run from barrier 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Alexander Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Alexander Castillo | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | - | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6-9 | 6 |
| 49.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 10L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 5L at $5 after settling on speed. Has placed once from six starts, all at this distance or further. Returns from a 41-day break and draws well in barrier 2. Not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 55kg | - | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Amir Mendoza | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 8-7-6 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 3-3-8 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Tekton making his debut for John Alexander Ortiz. Draws barrier 3 with Erik Asmussen aboard. Unraced profile. Keep safe on debut.
Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 5th of 11 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 12 Apr, beaten 11L after settling back. Placed 2nd twice from last four runs at this distance, including a close 2nd at $2.2. Has three seconds from nine runs at the trip. Can feature if he runs to his best recent form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 54.5kg | - | 11-8-5 | 7 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 56kg | - | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Cruz Walter De La | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $2.80 |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 53kg | - | 1-4-8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/11 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Cruz Walter De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Cruz Walter De La | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 22.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 0/14 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Cruz Walter De La | 53.5kg | - | - | 7 | - | $0.00 |
Jockey: David Cabrera
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Last start 9th of 11 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 5 Mar, beaten 17.8L after leading early at $9.5. Previous runs were 8th and 7th over this trip. Drops back to 1207m and gets a significant barrier change. Needs to improve but not without a chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Luis S Quinonez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-6 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 9-4-6 | 10 |
| 18.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 54kgs
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Four-year-old colt by Improbable for John Haran and Amir Mendoza. Has placed twice from nine starts but yet to figure at this track and trip. Draws barrier 10. Needs to find more but could improve with blinkers on.