Turf Paradise Race 2 - Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming
SAINT BENJI (1) has been in the money at both runs this campaign, finding the line strongly last time to finish second over 1207m in Listed grade at this track (Dirt). Among the leading chances. MR MATIC (4) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over this course and distance when first-up from a spell last start. Likely to be there at the finish again. MARKING BROADWAY (5) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1207m at Listed level at this track (Dirt), beaten 10 lengths when in the market. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give backers a great sight. HEY PARDNER (3) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth in a 1308m contest at this track last time out. Suitably placed so can turn things around. Something for the Multiples: MR. MATIC (4) COURT OF APPEAL (2)
Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track in LR on December 30 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Mischief Maker carrying 55kg at $13.30. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track in LR on February 2 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Cactus League with 55.5kg at $4.10. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/02/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $71,327.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | G Corbett | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 9-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 30/12/2025 | 114 | LR OPEN 2 | $45,942.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | Fast | G Corbett | 55kg | 1:17.87 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.30 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $76,453.00 | Emerald Downs | 1673m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $16.68 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $77,519.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | 1:16.62 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.07 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $24,465.00 | Emerald Downs | 1006m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 54.5kg | 0:58.36 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.43 |
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on January 9 over 1207m, 8 len behind Marcos Performance carrying 55.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Churchill Downs September 17 over 1710m defeating Consequential with 54kg at $4.42. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/01/2026 | 90 | HCP 3 | $52,317.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.01 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:45.94 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $31.01 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:45.98 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.42 |
| 7/12 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis Turf | 1609m | FM | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:36.19 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Jose Mariano Asencio
Weight: 55kgs
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Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Returned last time out ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track January 22 over 1207m defeating Independence Rise carrying 55kg at $2.60. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/01/2026 | 172 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $26,158.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | Jose Mariano Asencio | 55kg | 1:09.34 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $53,488.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | Fast | Elvin Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:58.29 | 5-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Silvio Ruiz Amador
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track in LR on February 2 over 1207m, 10 len behind Cactus League carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Assiniboia Downs in LR on August 19 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Omaha Warrior with 54.5kg at $2.05. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 02/02/2026 | 145 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $71,327.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | Fast | S R Amador | 55.5kg | 1:09.98 | 1-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $76,453.00 | Assiniboia Downs | 1106m | Fast | Shavon Townsend | 54.5kg | 1:07.18 | 1-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $77,519.00 | Assiniboia Downs | 1006m | Fast | Shavon Townsend | 54.5kg | 0:59.81 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.05 |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | 117 | MDN 2 | $31,008.00 | Assiniboia Downs | 905m | Fast | Shavon Townsend | 55.5kg | 0:54.41 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.05 |
| 6/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | HCP 2 | $33,546.00 | Turf Paradise | 905m | Fast | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | 0:51.99 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $19.60 |