Turfway Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming
SHANKAR (10) went forward from the low draw last start and sat on the pace before sticking on well to finish second over 2012m at this track (Synthetic). This is a nice drop in grade so he is one of the primary contenders. FOUNTAIN RUN (12) lifted strongly to score by a nose two runs back at Churchill Downs (Dirt) then ran sixth over 1811m in Listed grade at this track (Synthetic) last time in tougher grade. Danny Sheehy who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Best form puts him right in this. FURIOUS ANGER (1) settled well back last time out then found the line strongly to finish 4 lengths away in fourth over 1207m at this track (Synthetic). Outsprinted in the run home but kept coming and looks suited by the extra ground. Among the chances. AZOI (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Luis Contreras
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1207m, 4 len behind Scotty's On Edge carrying 54.5kg at $15.02. Before that 5th of 8 at Churchill Downs on November 28 over 1308m, 8 len behind Five O' Somewhere carrying 54.5kg at $5.55. The inside gate is a real bonus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/01/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $63,229.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Contreras | 54.5kg | 1:10.63 | 11-9-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $15.02 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $97,710.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:15.66 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $5.55 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 54 | CLM 3U | $131,298.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:22.66 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $119,266.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:10.26 | 1-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.14 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $294,574.00 | Kentucky | 1207m | FM | C Lanerie | 55kg | 1:09.11 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $28.75 |
| 4/5 | 20/07/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $155,963.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Good | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:35.07 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $6.93 |

Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Weight: 55kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 3 len behind Mackadoo carrying 55kg at $3.38. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 5 over 1811m, 2.25 len behind I Lucked Out with 55kg at $4.93. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $64,778.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:39.05 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.38 |
| 4/10 | 05/12/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $58,806.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:49.72 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.93 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:45.47 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $36,697.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | SP | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:41.15 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $14.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | 17 | ALLOW 3U | $110,092.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | 1:35.48 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $85,271.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:45.76 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on December 23 over 1673m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Hemp Heaven carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Churchill Downs on November 8 2024 over 1408m, 13 len behind Kosher Capone carrying 55.5kg at $9.36. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 65 | ALLOW 3U | $26,953.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1673m | Heavy | Deshawn L Parker | 56kg | 1:44.49 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/10/2025 | 10 | ALLOW 3U | $50,228.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Good | Olaf Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $22,831.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 56kg | 1:41.51 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $21,407.00 | Hawthorne | 1710m | Fast | Olaf Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:43.28 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $21,705.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Fast | Julio Felix | 55.5kg | 1:41.66 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $21,705.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Fast | Julio Felix | 55.5kg | 1:42.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track January 16 over 1710m defeating Some R Blessed carrying 54.5kg at $5.29. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1710m, 11 len behind Shankar carrying 52.5kg at $6.50. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $32,436.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:48.20 | 9-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.29 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $52,833.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52.5kg | 1:44.06 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 03/12/2025 | 66 | CLM 3U | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:43.98 | 10-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $3.73 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2025 | 101 | CLM 3U | $68,807.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:44.62 | 8-9-PU | 1 |
| 99.0L | $6.13 |
| 2/4 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:43.18 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.47 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2025 | 20 | CLM 4U | $69,984.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:50.85 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $34.71 |

Jockey: Samuel Bermudez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on January 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind What Say Thee with 54.5kg at $32.97. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on December 18 over 1710m, 8 len behind Time For Trouble with 55kg at $12.32. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 09/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $68,759.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 54.5kg | 1:37.69 | 9-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $32.97 |
| 6/11 | 18/12/2025 | 33 | CLM 3U | $70,444.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:43.57 | 11-7-6 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $12.32 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $267,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Andres Calleja | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $107.99 |
| 3/9 | 22/10/2025 | 66 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,795.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Good | Andres Calleja | 55.5kg | 1:36.03 | 9-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $58.90 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $158,140.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:46.47 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $30.72 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $77,519.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:39.67 | 8-9-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.76 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 55kgs
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Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind First Strike carrying 55kg at $7.60. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on January 7 over 1609m, 2 len behind J P Hellish with 54.5kg at $3.76. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $57,399.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 55kg | 1:40.63 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/01/2026 | 33 | CLM 4U | $51,570.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:39.42 | 9-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.76 |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 26 | CLM 3U | $58,806.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | V Carrasco | 54kg | 1:49.72 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $20.72 |
| 4/12 | 09/11/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $48,855.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | Good | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:37.11 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.10 |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $46,423.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 54kg | 1:41.72 | 9-6-8 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $45,872.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 1:35.85 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Santiago Gonzalez
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on January 15 over 2012m, 0.1 len behind Sugoi with 55kg at $9.48. Before that won by 6 len at this track December 18 over 1710m defeating Count Of Amazonia with 55kg at $3.38. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | 2:05.34 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.48 |
| 1/10 | 18/12/2025 | 15 | CLM 3U | $52,833.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:44.06 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.38 |
| 1/11 | 03/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55kg | 1:43.98 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/12 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $24,353.00 | Hawthorne | 1509m | Good | Santiago Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:32.05 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2025 | 162 | CLM 3U | $25,229.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.50 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $7.10 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2025 | 59 | HCP 4U | $49,521.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | 1:40.55 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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Last start ran last of 11 at this track on January 15 over 2012m, 11 len behind Sugoi carrying 55kg at $20.61. The run before that won by 8 len at this track December 11 over 1710m defeating Nine Questions carrying 55kg at $9.39. He can atone.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 2:05.34 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $20.61 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 50 | CLM 3U | $52,833.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:43.53 | 10-1-1 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $9.39 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $31,963.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | A Bowman | 55.5kg | 1:48.60 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $11.40 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2025 | 56 | CLM 3U | $32,110.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | F Pennington | 55kg | 1:36.54 | 11-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/08/2025 | 16 | CLM 3U | $24,806.00 | Penn National | 1710m | FM | F Pennington | 56kg | 1:46.04 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 22/07/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $35,168.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 53kg | 1:46.44 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Rafael Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track January 8 over 1710m defeating Tres Soles carrying 55kg at $2.41. The start before that won by 2 len at this track December 5 over 1811m defeating Righthere Rightnow with 55kg at $5.87. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $57,399.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:46.74 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.41 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2025 | 58 | CLM 3U | $58,806.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:49.72 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.87 |
| 7/7 | 08/10/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $35,008.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56kg | 1:44.65 | 1-7-7 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $41,284.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 2012m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56kg | 2:03.20 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2025 | 18 | CLM 3U | $44,343.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 56.5kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $49,612.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:41.43 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $13.20 |