Presque Isle Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
YES CHEF (6) appeals back to 1207m after a forgive run at Keeneland; was 3rd at Turfway over 1207m two back, beaten 1.8L after leading. GRAMP'S LEGACY (1) draws the rail and was 3rd here over 1207m on debut, then wasn’t far away at Turfway, 5th beaten 3.6L. TODO MEN (7) has multiple placings and was runner‑up at Turfway two back; drops to 1207m. STANZ COMING (3) showed pace when 4th here over 1106m on debut and can give a sight up in trip.
Jockey: Gaddiel A. Martinez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 158 days. Best run was 3rd at Presque Isle Downs over 1207m on 7 Oct, beaten 5L at $14. Last start 5th of 11 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 11 Dec, beaten 3.6L at $14. From barrier 1, can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 159 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 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | GD | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-7 | 6 |
| 40.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 210 days. Last start 6th of 8 at Finger Lakes over 1207m on 20 Oct, beaten 22L on SY, with 55.5kg at $7.50 behind Sunday’s Currency. Drops 1kg to 54.5kg and draws barrier 2 again for Edwin Gonzalez for Michael A. Lecesse. Can improve with the break and lighter weight.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SY | Andre Shivnarine Worrie | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 22L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Victor Severino
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 278 days. Debuted 4th of 9 at Presque Isle Downs over 1106m on 13 Aug, beaten 4L in a Maiden Special Weight, after racing handy from barrier 1 at $8 with 54.5kg. Draws barrier 3 and stays at 54.5kg for J. Michael Rogers with Victor Severino aboard. Can improve.
Last Starts 279 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 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | FT | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Barbosa
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 223 days. Only run was 4th of 6 at Presque Isle Downs over 1207m on 7 Oct, beaten 13.5L on FT, sitting 4th throughout at $26 in a MSW70 won by Squad Goals. Draws barrier 4 and carries 54.5kg for Carlos Barbosa for trainer Katy Cheeks. Can improve.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Huber Villa-Gomez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Four-year-old colt by Astern out of Smartlee Away. Draws barrier 5 with Huber Villa-Gomez riding for Regulo G. Rodriguez at 56.5kg. Limited exposed data provided. Can improve.
Jockey: Johan Rosado
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back to 1207m after a tough last start 11th of 12 at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 28.3L from barrier 12 on FT. Best run this prep was two back at Turfway Park over 1207m when 3rd, led throughout and held on, beaten 1.8L at $10 behind Nuck Chorris. Has placed at the trip and draws barrier 6 with 54.5kg for Johan Rosado. Can feature with a more economical run back in distance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-10 | 12 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 9 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up run at Turfway Park on 28 Feb was a solid 2nd over 1308m in Maiden Claiming 85 at $8.50, making ground from 6th to finish 6.5L behind Vex. Last start at Turfway on 25 Mar in a stronger Maiden Special Weight 89 he was 7th of 12 over 1308m, beaten 9.1L at $11 after racing midfield. Prior New Orleans turf efforts included a close 3rd over 1609m at Fair Grounds, beaten 1.9L at $17. Barrier 7 today and back slightly in trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 3-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Dylan Machado | 56kg | - | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | MY | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $52,000.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | GD | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Antonio A. Gallardo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Practical Joke out of Sun Disk. Draws barrier 8 with Antonio A. Gallardo riding for Eoin G. Harty at 54.5kg. Profile is unexposed and setup looks straightforward. Can improve.