Prairie Meadows Race 7 - 1m 1/2f Hcap
DESERT GATE (5) Lost momentum when 4th last time at Thistledown but stepping up to a higher level. Shows good early pace. Worth a ticket. OUTMATCH (6) Shot away to win by 5 1/4L last time at this venue and going up in trip. Elvin Gonzalez and Kevin Eikleberry deserve serious consideration as a team. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . J J GREY (4) Won easily by 3 3/4L last time around here but challenged by more formidable competitors. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Emmanuel Esquivel is a plus. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. BRICKLIN (7) First up and controlled the speed when winning by 3 1/4L first up last preparation at Oaklawn Park. Should muster plenty of early speed. Challenged by a tougher grade. Has the ability to figure.

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $12.00 and ran 7th last time at Laurel Park but solid career start. Jockey Ramon A Vazquez and trainer Todd W Fincher link well together. Not hopeless.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 11-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1207m | FT | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | - | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 13L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | FT | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $43.00 and folded up in the straight when 13th last run at Laurel Park but can find a nice position from the draw. Competing in a more challenging grade. Needs too much luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 12-12-11-13 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 2-6-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Mike Smith
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye when 3rd last run at Lone Star Park. Mike E Smith and Steven M Asmussen demand respect when they team up. Displays good tactical speed. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Thrashed the field when winning by 3 3/4L last time at this venue but up against stronger opponents. Unbeaten last 2 starts. Emmanuel Esquivel rates highly aboard. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | WET FAST | Glenn W Corbett | 52.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-8-7 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.85L | $3.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FIRM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-2 | 12 |
| 2L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $3.00 and peaked on the run when 4th last time at Thistledown but competing at a higher grade. Should jump out and bowl along. Definite claims for punters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.75L | $1.60 |
| 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: Elvin Gonzalez
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a comprehensive winner by 5 1/4L last time at the track and facing a rise in trip. Jockey Elvin Gonzalez riding for trainer Kevin Eikleberry command respect. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 20 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 | 21/06/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | WET FAST | Cruz Walter De La | 54.5kg | - | 7-4-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 52.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 53kg | - | 6-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | FT | Elvin Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 4L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and showed a clean pair of heels to win by 3 1/4L first up last preparation at Oaklawn Park. Likely to be well placed early. Facing stiffer opposition. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 10/05/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1674m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Good run when placing 2nd last time at the track but competing at a higher level of competition. Should come to hand quickly. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | WET FAST | Jr Alfredo Triana | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Jr Alfredo Triana | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Alfredo Triana, Jr.
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $36.00 and came in 5th last time at Thistledown and up in grade. Others much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Alexander Chavez | 57kg | - | 5-7-8-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Ronnie Huckaby | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-8-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ronnie Huckaby | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 52.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jr Alfredo Triana | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Alfredo Triana | 53kg | - | 6-5-8-7 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Stakes 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Iram Vargas Diego | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $8.50 |