Will Rogers Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Handicap
CLASSY EMPIRE (3) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second in Listed grade at Remington Park (Dirt) over 1609m, beaten 0.3 lengths. Should be at his peak now. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and a minor placing from three starts. Should prove tough to beat. WITHOUT A TRACE (4) showed good early dash at the first run after a spell last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing half a length away in second over 1673m at Sam Houston Park (Dirt). Sure to give a sight. TEXAS HOLDEM (8) was below his best last time, finishing tenth and beaten 17 lengths over 1609m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Nicely placed to turn things around. OKIE CLIPPER (6) is a distance specialist who improved sharply last time out to score by 8 lengths over 1609m at this track (Dirt) three weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Jockey: David Cabrera
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Remington Park on December 19 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Okie Smoke with 54.5kg at $2.90. Before that 5th of 7 at Remington Park on November 28 over 1609m, 11 len behind Spoiler carrying 56kg at $32.20. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,348.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:40.10 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $61,069.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo Jr Triana | 56kg | 1:37.65 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $32.20 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $41,221.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:29.96 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/4 | 02/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $61,162.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:43.30 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $5.90 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:38.82 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.70 |
| 1/10 | 06/07/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $51,223.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Good | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:39.69 | 3-7-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Obed Sanchez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on February 2 over 1207m, 13 len behind Big Muckity carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Before that ran last in a small field at Remington Park on December 19 over 1673m, 14 len behind Love Pack carrying 54.5kg at $4.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 45 | ALLOW 4U | $22,825.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1207m | Fast | Obed Sanchez | 56.5kg | 1:12.36 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | ALLOW 3U | $30,628.00 | Remington Park | 1673m | Fast | Erik Mcneil | 54.5kg | 1:44.31 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 10/12/2025 | 5 | ALLOW 3U | $30,628.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Obed Sanchez | 54.5kg | 1:09.76 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $19,908.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Emanuel Castillo Zabala | 55kg | 1:23.62 | 8-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $30,441.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | SP | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:38.39 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $19,787.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 55kg | 1:09.67 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Weston Hamilton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Remington Park in LR on December 20 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Mister Omaha with 55kg at $15.70. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Remington Park December 12 over 1207m defeating Missing Code with 54kg at $3.30. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | LR OPEN 3 | $76,570.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 55kg | 1:37.89 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $15.70 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | 38 | CLM 3U | $45,942.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:11.08 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 04/11/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 3U | $83,969.00 | Zia Park | 1207m | Fast | F S Valdez | 55.5kg | 1:08.52 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.60 |
| 1/4 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $36,434.00 | Canterbury Park | 1106m | Fast | F S Valdez | 54kg | 1:05.41 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $36,434.00 | Canterbury Park | 1509m | FM | F S Valdez | 55.5kg | 1:29.40 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.20 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $36,547.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Y | F S Valdez | 54kg | 1:38.97 | 1-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Sam Houston Park on January 18 over 1673m, 0.5 len behind Dimatic with 55kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Lone Star Park on April 26 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Victory For Vets carrying 54.5kg at $8. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 73 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $54,559.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55kg | 1:42.86 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 32 | ALLOW 3U | $67,176.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | Inosencio Diego | 55kg | 1:29.57 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $47.90 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2025 | 16 | ALLOW 3U | $64,220.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | Inosencio Diego | 55.5kg | 1:43.78 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/5 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park | 1710m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.30 | 1-5-5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $12.30 |
| 2/5 | 28/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW 3U | $65,116.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:37.93 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $59,633.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | F Wethey Jr | 55.5kg | 1:36.91 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Richard Eramia
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on December 26 over 1609m, 14 len behind Couperin carrying 56kg at $18.30. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on December 12 over 1811m, 16 len behind Money Run with 56.5kg at $52.70. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $55,130.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56kg | 1:38.12 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $18.30 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $68,913.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | 1:50.09 | 11-7-7 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $52.70 |
| 12/13 | 15/11/2025 | 18 | ALLOW 3U | $190,840.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:22.01 | 13-12-12 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $41.05 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $27,397.00 | Fairmount Park | 1710m | SP | Javier Tavares | 57kg | 1:45.79 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW 3U | $50,228.00 | Hawthorne | 1673m | Good | Javier Tavares | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 3U | $91,743.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:52.29 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $23.20 |

Jockey: Alfredo Triana, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 8 len win at this track January 20 over 1609m defeating Missing Code carrying 57kg at $2.40. The race before that ran last of 8 at Remington Park on December 3 over 1106m, 8 len behind Perfect Magic with 55kg at $57.30. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 21 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 | 20/01/2026 | 48 | CLM 3U | $32,885.00 | Will Rogers Downs | 1609m | Fast | A Pusac | 57kg | 1:38.71 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | 47 | ALLOW 3U | $61,256.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Richard E Eramia | 55kg | 1:04.20 | 3-8-8 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $57.30 |
| 11/11 | 17/10/2025 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:24.31 | 3-10-11 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $41.92 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $46,512.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FM | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:36.25 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.90 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2025 | 16 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $55,810.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 56kg | 1:37.85 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $5.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2025 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $56,765.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Kevin Roman | 54.5kg | 1:10.28 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Alberto Pusac
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Remington Park on December 20 over 1207m, 10 len behind Ryvit carrying 55.5kg at $55.70. The start before that second last of 7 at Remington Park on December 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind C W Prize carrying 55.5kg at $17.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $67,381.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | Fast | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $55.70 |
| 6/7 | 05/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $64,319.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | Fast | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:40.08 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $17.30 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $63,927.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:29.77 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $22.20 |
| 3/7 | 18/09/2025 | 66 | ALLOW 3U | $67,278.00 | Remington Park | 1509m | FM | L Quinonez | 54.5kg | 1:30.99 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $37.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $55,810.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:10.52 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.80 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2025 | 254 | CLM 3U | $35,770.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:10.53 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Curtis Kimes
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on December 14 over 1609m, 17 len behind Bright Spark with 53kg at $41.10. The run before that 4th of 8 at Delta Downs on November 21 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Mo Moves with 54.5kg at $11.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 53kg | 1:38.56 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $41.10 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $23,664.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | 1:26.84 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |
| 6/10 | 25/10/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $31,202.00 | Delta Downs | 1308m | M | Jarred Journet | 54.5kg | 1:20.34 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $53.40 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN 3U | $58,915.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Giles | 58kg | 1:26.06 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/07/2025 | 30 | LR OPEN 3U | $42,813.00 | Gillespie County Fairground | 1106m | Fast | Victor Manuel Jr Urieta | 58kg | 1:08.32 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2025 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $52,100.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | Rene Diaz | 56kg | 1:18.27 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.70 |