Woodbine Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Optional Claiming
BIG SCREEN BOSS (1) sets the standard with seven seconds from 10 runs at Woodbine and was 3rd here over 1408m last start, beaten 5.5L. SHAPOVAL (2) brings solid recent 1609m form from Santa Anita, including a close 3rd beaten 1.8L after racing on speed and a nose 2nd at Del Mar prior. BONGINO WARRIOR (3) has nearby local placings and was narrowly beaten 0.1L over 1408m in November; forgive the latest 5th when back in the run. NOT A CARE (6) has a Woodbine placing at 1674m and may be fitter into this shorter trip. Leading chances: Big Screen Boss (1), Shapoval (2), Bongino Warrior (3).
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark with five placings from his past five runs at Woodbine. Last start 3rd of 8 after settling back at Woodbine over 1408m on 3 May, beaten 5.5L by Believein at $29 with 51.7kg. Prior four starts were all 2nds in maiden company over 1207-1408m, often handy in run. Draws barrier 1 and carries 56kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Kemaire Blackett | 51.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Christoff Douglas | 46.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Pietro Moran | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Pietro Moran | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Pietro Moran | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 3-5-4-6 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 80 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Pietro Moran | 50kg | - | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 9L | $2.05 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.5kg | - | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 75 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Fraser Aebly
Weight: 56kgs
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Back in trip with a 1kg weight drop and a better draw. Last start 3rd of 8 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 15 Mar, beaten 1.8L on firm, $6.50 after moving up to lead late behind Beeblebrox. Previous two at the mile were 8th and 4th in Maiden Special Weight grade. Consistent enough this season and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 57kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | - | 5-4-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 17.85L | $18.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3-5Y MDN SPECIAL WEIGHT | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | - | 9-7-6-4 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | GD | Tyler Baze | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-7-10 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FIRM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.25L | $2.45 |
| 3/11 | 17/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FM | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hoyte
Weight: 54kgs
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Back in trip after a 7.5L 5th of 8 at Woodbine over 1408m on 3 May, with 54.5kg at $4.80, settling back throughout. Notably went close here last November over 1408m, beaten 0.1L into 2nd behind Semper Liber at $17, then 3rd next start by 0.6L behind Call Me Bond. Draws barrier 3 with Jason Hoyte up for Anthony Husbands and carries 54kg. Can feature with a smoother run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Jason Hoyte | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 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: Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Yorkton out of Western Taffy. Draws barrier 4 with 56kg for Rafael Manuel Hernandez and Katerina Vassilieva. Setup looks straightforward and fitness profile is unclear. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Xarel Forde
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Danish Dynaformer out of Secret Of The Sea. Draws barrier 5 with 54kg, ridden by Xarel Forde for trainer Julia Carey. Basic setup only, with blinkers listed. Can improve.
Jockey: Rico W. Walcott
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 161 days. Last start 4th of 6 at Woodbine over 1710m on 7 Dec, beaten 7.1L at $12 after improving late behind Decadent Danish, with 53.5kg. Prior run 3rd of 7 over 1674m on 16 Nov at $51, though beaten 14.3L by Imyourmedicineman. Carries 54kg here from barrier 6 for Michael P. De Paulo with Rico W. Walcott up; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Leo Salles | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-6-3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 63 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1674m | FT | Leo Salles | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Leo Salles | 55kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 2 |
| - | $22.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $65,700.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Leo Salles | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |