Turf Paradise Race 5 - Turf Paradise Derby Stakes
INDEPENDENCE RISE (2) Made no mistakes when winning by 12L last time at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. Putting a tidy record together. Facing a stronger class. Should be in the finish. PICK IT UP (1) Ran away with a win by a margin of just short of 12L last start at this track and will appreciate a good gate. Must respect in this event. ROBIN RACER (4) Fresh from a break of 27 weeks. Strong effort to the line to win last run at Emerald Downs and up against a less competitive field. Winnable race. DANEYKO (7) Moved through the field into 4th last start at Sunland Park and facing weaker opposition. Jockey Kiaman Mcgregor and trainer Edward J Kereluk are a promising combination. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Kevin Krigger
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Found another gear when winning by almost 12L last start at the track and drawn well. Kevin Krigger and Mike Chambers must be respected when they team up. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FT | Kevin Krigger | 55kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Tiago Josue Pereira | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-8-7 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | David Cohen | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.85L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | David Cohen | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 15L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of 12L last time around here and drawn nicely. Has early speed and positions nicely. Solid career start. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 31 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 12L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.62 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Guillermo Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Karlo Lopez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Flew home to win last time around here and going over more ground. Looking at others.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1106m | FT | Karlo Lopez | 55kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1106m | FT | Alfredo L Bautista | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Pablo E Castillo | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 27 weeks. Romped home to win last run at Emerald Downs and stepping down to a lower level. Showing consistent performance in races. Should go very close.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/09/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1674m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1308m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | Stakes 72 | $0.00 | Emerald Downs | 1106m | FT | Carlos Montalvo | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Manuel Americano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Rocketed home when winning last time around here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Likely to be well placed early. Can't entertain a bet.
Last Starts 26 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 | 23/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | FT | Manuel Americano | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1609m | FT | Hannah Leahey | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 68 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1207m | FT | Hannah Leahey | 55kg | - | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Daylor Berrios Lopez | 55kg | - | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 95.3L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | Leandro D Goncalves | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8-9 | 7 |
| 28.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | GD | Karlo Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-6-7 | 5 |
| 38.8L | $22.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | FT | Karlo Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 14L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 11 weeks and finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L first up last preparation at Remington Park. Back in an easier grade. Others much better.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 53kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 2 |
| 41.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1674m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.75 |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| - | $1.75 |
| 3/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Kiaman Mcgregor
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $10.00 and chased well when 4th last start at Sunland Park and facing less formidable opponents. Jockey Kiaman Mcgregor and trainer Edward J Kereluk are an appealing combination. Value runner.
Last Starts 34 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1710m | FT | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | Stakes 81 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1609m | FT | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/12/2025 | - | Stakes 76 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1308m | FT | Manuel Americano | 55kg | - | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Manuel Americano | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Turf Paradise | 1509m | FM | Kiaman Mcgregor | 55kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Zia Park | 1006m | FT | Jose L Torres | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| - | $7.00 |