Turf Paradise Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
WHISKEYTHENWINE (2) resumes from a spell of five months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1308m at Emerald Downs (Dirt). Opened last prep with a minor placing at Emerald Downs over 1106m. Looks the one to beat. PROWLING CAT (5) returned last time with a solid third at this track (Dirt) over 1207m after being in the firing line on the corner. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. GRINNELL (8) is a 10-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Expected to feature in the finish this time. BOUNDLESS OPTIMIST (3) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 7 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.
Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Weight: 56kgs
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This Violence gelding is a six-year-old having his first start. Maybe later.
Jockey: Silvio Amador
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Emerald Downs September 6 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Atmospheric River with 55kg at $6.14. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Emerald Downs May 18 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind G G Gilley with 55kg at $6.64. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 151 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/09/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,465.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | Fast | Manuel Americano | 55kg | 1:15.93 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $6.14 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex M Cruz | 55kg | 1:10.56 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.52 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:03.60 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.44 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $35,770.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:09.22 | 1-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $9.36 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $35,770.00 | Emerald Downs | 1207m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:09.63 | 6-6-8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $8.86 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2025 | 259 | MDN 3U | $35,938.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | Fast | S R Amador | 55kg | 1:03.81 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.64 |
Jockey: Frank Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Hela Forever with 56kg at $20.70. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Los Alamitos Qh on April 13 over 914m, 10 len behind Hezaspanishdancer carrying 57kg at $3.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/01/2026 | 281 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | F Alvarado | 56kg | 1:09.98 | 10-6-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $20.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/04/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $28,754.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:52.79 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,682.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 57kg | 0:53.22 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Pontiff out of St Somewhere on debut. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Adrian Castellanos
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after about 18 months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 6 len behind Hela Forever with 56kg at $35. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Pleasanton on June 23 2024 over 1006m, 6 len behind Pole To Pole with 55.5kg at $3.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/01/2026 | 527 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 56kg | 1:09.98 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $35.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2024 | 48 | MDN 2 | $38,402.00 | Santa Rosa | 1106m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:06.07 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.10 |
| 3/4 | 23/06/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $24,169.00 | Pleasanton | 1006m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55.5kg | 0:59.94 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,404.00 | Golden Gate | 905m | Fast | Ebifanio Garcia | 55kg | 0:52.38 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Jose Asencio
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Del Mar August 2 over 1207m, 26 len behind Charlie Foxtrot carrying 54.5kg at $26.10. On debut ran last of 9 at Del Mar July 19 over 1006m, 18 len behind Arrakis carrying 54.5kg at $39.10. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,713.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 1:11.51 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $26.10 |
| 9/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | 0:57.03 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $39.10 |
Jockey: Allyssa Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at this track on December 29 over 1106m, 10 len behind Winning Heart carrying 55kg at $20.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind Hela Forever with 56kg at $26.30. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Allyssa Morales | 56kg | 1:09.98 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $26.30 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 294 | MDN OCLM 3U | $26,034.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Allyssa Morales | 55kg | 1:03.75 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $20.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2025 | 86 | MDN OCLM 3 | $33,708.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Luis A Valenzuela | 55kg | 1:05.11 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 70.3L | $12.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $60,092.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | 1:10.08 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 37.3L | $18.30 |
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Del Mar on November 29 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Dirty Words with 55.5kg at $2.60. Second-up 6th of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 11 len behind Hela Forever with 56kg at $3.20. Ready to find peak form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/01/2026 | 51 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 56kg | 1:09.98 | 8-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 3U | $30,534.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.58 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3 | $35,168.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:09.93 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2025 | 117 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:03.60 | 2-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2025 | 79 | MDN OCLM 35 | $54,688.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:15.33 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $29.80 |
| 3/5 | 14/02/2025 | 40 | MDN OCLM 3 | $54,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Good | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:18.03 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months 7th of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1207m, 12 len behind Hela Forever with 56kg at $31.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 3 len behind Bob's Decision carrying 55kg at $4.10. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/01/2026 | 270 | MDN OCLM 4U | $25,411.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Karlo Lopez | 56kg | 1:09.98 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $31.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | LR OPEN 3 | $84,724.00 | Turf Paradise | 1710m | Fast | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:43.92 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $31.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $33,546.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:38.57 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2025 | 20 | MDN OCLM 3 | $33,281.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Neville Stephenson | 55kg | 1:37.74 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2025 | 37 | MDN OCLM 3 | $33,708.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FM | Neville Stephenson | 55kg | 1:39.39 | 3-1-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $33,871.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | Fast | Neville Stephenson | 55.5kg | 1:03.23 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $10.30 |