Woodbine Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Optional Claiming
BONGINO WARRIOR (4) appeals as a leading chance after finishing 3rd at Woodbine over 1408m, beaten just 0.6L, and previously 2nd at the same trip, beaten 0.1L. UP N THE ANTE (6) was 3rd at Woodbine last start over 1006m, beaten 3.5L, and steps up in distance. WELL LIT (7) comes off a 3rd at Woodbine over 1308m, beaten 8.3L. AUNTIE'S BAMBINO (1) has placed at this track and trip, finishing 4th and 3rd in recent runs. B THE KING (5) was runner-up at Woodbine over 1308m three starts back and could improve back to this distance. These runners look best suited on recent form.
Jockey: Xarel Forde
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 6 at Woodbine over 1006m on 18 Apr, beaten 9.1L with 54kg at $26. Ran 3rd two starts back over 1674m at the same track, beaten 4.8L at $8.50. Steps up in trip and draws barrier 1. Can improve with the rise in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Jodeien Anderson | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1674m | FT | Chad Lee | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Chad Lee | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Juan Crawford | 53.5kg | - | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.75 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Juan Crawford | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Kirk Johnson | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 6L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FM | Juan Crawford | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jose Luis Campos
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after a 210-day break. Only start was 6th of 9 at Woodbine over 1308m on 5 Oct, beaten 13L behind Streetshavenoname at $8. Steps up in distance and draws barrier 2. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 211 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 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Jose Luis Campos | 55kg | - | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 13L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Finished 10th of 10 last start at Turfway Park over 1609m on 26 Mar, beaten 23.9L with 54.5kg at $16. Previous run was 6th of 10 at the same track and trip, beaten 10.6L at $6.5. Drops 2kg and draws better in barrier 3. Needs to show improvement but can take benefit from the lighter weight.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-8-9 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-8-6 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Jason Hoyte
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed in both recent runs over 1408m at Woodbine, including a close 2nd to Semper Liber two starts back at $17. Last start finished 3rd behind Call Me Bond, beaten 0.6L at $7.50. First-up after 154 days and drops 0.5kg in weight. Can feature with a repeat of his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Jalon L Samuel | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $49,200.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Jalon L Samuel | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Desean Bynoe | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 175 days. Placed 2nd at Woodbine over 1308m three starts ago behind Silver Is Best, then finished 7th in a 1408m stakes before a 4th last start in maiden company. Returns with a weight increase and barrier improvement. Can improve fresh.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Cheyenne Kerr | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $100,000.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Ryan Munger | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Rico W. Walcott
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 7 after leading early at Woodbine over 1006m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.5L by Elgin Park, with 54kg at $7. Drops 0.5kg and steps up in distance today. Lightly raced 3yo gelding with a placing from his only start. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Rico W Walcott | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Romero Ramsay Maragh
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 175 days. Last start 3rd of 7 at Woodbine over 1308m on 9 Nov, beaten 8.3L by Thundermaker with 49.2kg at $6. Finished 4th at previous run, also at Woodbine. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 176 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 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 5-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Ruben Silvera
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes after 161 days following an 11th of 11 at Woodbine over 1106m on debut, starting at $51. Drops 1.5kg and draws two barriers closer this time. Three-year-old colt by Bond Street can improve with added experience. Not without hope.
Last Starts 162 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 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Dane Nelson | 55kg | - | 10-10-11 | 10 |
| - | $51.00 |