Woodbine Race 5 - Race 5 - Optional Claiming
WILD CARD (1) has strong claims, having won over this track and trip last campaign and finishing runner-up twice from his last four runs before a spell. DIGITAL SECURITY (2) has been consistent, placing at his last three starts in the US, including a last-start 3rd at Charles Town over 1308m. THUNDERMAKER (4) resumes after a maiden win at Woodbine over 1308m and was 2nd at this distance prior. IMYOURMEDICINEMAN (5) was 3rd in stakes grade last start and won his previous outing at Woodbine. STRATUS (6) has placed twice in his last five, including a 2nd at this distance in October. BALBONI'S CREW (8) has placed at his last two and won three starts back. Wild Card (1) and Digital Security (2) look the leading hopes, with Thundermaker (4) and Imyourmedicineman (5) also in the mix.

Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 153 days, having last raced when 6th of 9 at Woodbine over 1408m on 30 Nov, beaten 12.3L at $5.50. Won over this trip three starts back and has placed in four of nine overall. Returns with a significant weight rise but draws barrier 1. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 88 | $63,800.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 6-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1509m | GD | Sahin Civaci | 54kg | - | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 9L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 53.5kg | - | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in all three runs since breaking maiden at Charles Town in January. Last start 3rd of 6 at Charles Town over 1308m on 21 Mar, beaten 5.3L by Irish Jubalee with 55.5kg at $9. Drops 2kg and steps up to 1408m here. Consistent type who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Justin M Lewis | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1408m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | - | 3-4-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1308m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1674m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FAST | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.85L | $2.15 |
| 7/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Rico W Walcott | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Sahin Civaci
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 4 at Aqueduct over 1408m on 15 Mar, beaten 0.8L with 57kg at $6.50, behind Three Little Birds. Won four runs back at Aqueduct over 1207m in Maiden Claiming company. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 3. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 15/03/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 57kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 56kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 12L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Ruben Silvera | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | - | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Geovanni Franco | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-9-9 | 6 |
| 81.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Geovanni Franco | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.55L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Geovanni Franco | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | MY | Julien R Leparoux | 56kg | - | 9-11-10 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FAST | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 8.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 19/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-11 | 3 |
| 45.4L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Woodbine over 1308m on 9 Nov by 3.5L with 49.2kg at $2.70, leading throughout to defeat Eubank. Steps up 100m in trip and rises 4.3kg. Has placed at this distance and is consistent at this track. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-3-8 | 8 |
| 38.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Sofia Vives | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | GD | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jose Luis Campos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 154 days. Last start finished 3rd of 9 behind Fire And Wine in a Stakes 87 at Woodbine over 1811m, beaten 6.8L at $29. Won his previous run at Woodbine over 1674m by 2.8L. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | Luis Contreras | 55.5kg | - | 8-9-8-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 63 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1674m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Daisuke Fukumoto
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 148 days, having last raced at Woodbine when 5th of 8 over 1710m, beaten 2.1L with 56kg at $4.33. Placed twice in five runs last season, including a 2nd over this trip three starts back behind Mohaymen Diamond. Has a consistent record at Woodbine with six placings from 14 starts. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Daisuke Fukumoto | 54kg | - | 3-5-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 84 | $63,800.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FM | Daisuke Fukumoto | 54kg | - | 10-10-10-7 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Daisuke Fukumoto | 54.5kg | - | 12-11-6-1 | 12 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1509m | GD | Daisuke Fukumoto | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/12/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sofia Vives | 53.5kg | - | 7-10-10 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $111,301.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Daisuke Fukumoto | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 163 days. Last start finished 5th of 8 at Woodbine over 1710m on 20 Nov, beaten 4.6L with 54.5kg at $13 behind Holiday Snooze. Placed third two runs back over 1408m at this track. Has a win and a placing from four runs at this distance and can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 85 | $63,800.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | - | 8-7-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | - | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 85 | $63,800.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 81 | $63,800.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-8-8 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2024 | - | 02 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1709m | FAST | Sahin Civaci | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 82 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-11 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 07/07/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $65,699.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Sofia Vives | 49.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 9L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Austin Adams
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd of 7 last start at Woodbine over 1308m on 6 Dec, beaten 4L by Gone With Duwyn with 49.2kg at $11. Ran 3rd two back over 1408m, finishing 2.3L from Kentucky Bill. Won three starts ago at this track and has placed in three of his last five. Can feature with a repeat of his best recent form.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Austin Adams | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 4L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Austin Adams | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Austin Adams | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Austin Adams | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 7-6-5-8 | 7 |
| - | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | 02 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FAST | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 18.75L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 68 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |