Keeneland

Keeneland · April 3, 2026 · Race 1

dirt · 4 1/2 Furlongs

Start (+) Horse comfort (+) Ground saving trip (-)

Was 12-1 ML. He was off 1+L slow (last) leaving the gate, responded to urging and showed useful speed to keep pace while also dealing with some MILD DISCOMFORT (in spots) from the sloppy kickback in the early and middle stages, and after getting some help from a ground saving trip and being driven up the fence in the stretch, was (briefly) ridden with caution to slip past a tiring pacesetter while glued to the fence, and then driven out in the final furlong. A tough trip on debut, she's deserving a MILD UPGRADE headed into start #2.

Pace: The pace was SLOW.

Ellis Park · August 2, 2026 · Race 5

dirt · 5 1/2 Furlongs

Good trip / Ground saving trip (-) Horse comfort (+) Jockey upgrade (+)

Was 12-1 ML. He showed useful speed to settle into a good enough spot by (mostly) himself as the backstretch progressed, began gaining as he saved ground and worked forward on his own in the far turn, and after appearing to have a chance at the 3/16 and eventually working off the rail and into the clear with 1F remaining, stalled in the late stages. Yes, this was a good enough trip on debut, but he also gave the impression of having some talent while lacking fitness! We believe he deserves a MILD NUDGE FORWARD headed into start #2!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Churchill · May 30, 2026 · Race 8

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Pace pressure (+) Mild pace beneficiary (-) Jockey downgrade (-)

He was urged for speed and did well to make the lead while being prompted by the race favorite to his outside down the backstretch, was urged to keep up the pace as he was fully engaged and put to a drive at the 5/16 to hold him off, but after being overtaken and left chasing into the stretch, he faltered in the lane. Yes, he took some pace pressure in this race, but he also benefited from fractions that should have helped speed types, leading us to a NEUTRAL designation moving forward.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL / SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Parx · September 20, 2025 · Race 12

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Pace pressure (+) Flow (-)

He showed solid speed to earn the lead while being prompted by a 50-1 longshot down the backstretch, was quietly ridden despite receiving moderate pressure on the front end throughout, and after being coaxed into the lane and cutting the corner while being driving to sprint, edged away from the field to seal the deal upset score! A nice win to overcome some pressure on the front end would normally be given a push forward, but when longshots runners (23-1, 50-1 & 80-1) all stick around to fill the trifecta, it's hard to give too much credit despite reaching the finish line first.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Oaklawn · April 12, 2025 · Race 8

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Prolonged pace pressure (+) Bias aided (-)

He earned a short lead while being prompted by an outside rival down the backstretch, continued to be pestered by the runner to his outside through the far turn as these (2) leaders raced ~6L clear of the others in the far turn, and after a quiet ride and finally being sent to kick leading into the stretch, gained a short advantage and stayed on gamely to barely reach the finish first as a trio of outside rivals furiously closed the gap in the final furlong! Yes, he was aided from a track that favored speed (the other speed finished 3rd), but he was also hounded throughout, which deserves some bonus points for overcoming the persistent pressure!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Slight / Strong front running

Oaklawn · February 11, 2024 · Race 3

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Mild traffic (+) Finish / Gallop out (+) Jockey upgrade (+)

She showed nice speed to secure a spot in a tight pocket late on the backstretch, appeared to be traveling VERY WELL in the far turn as this rider began trying to push his way off the inside leading into the stretch, but after being hemmed in and idling to allow the others to clear off, eased into the clear, and then showed a big burst to blow past while being lightly handled, and then showed off a MASSIVE gallop out after the race, fleeing the scene and the leave the pack far, far behind! There was clearly more under the hood after a trip that we'll call neutral overall. Upgrade this performance!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Dirt: None

Churchill · June 29, 2025 · Race 10

dirt · 7 Furlongs

He raced just off the pace while a bit wide down the backstretch, inched forward as the backstretch progressed and appeared strong into the far turn and he raced 3-3+W while in hand and circling, and after a confident ride and finally being driven to kick at the top of the lane, finished willingly through the lane to drive clear and score convincingly. A neutral trip overall, he takes on his toughest competition to date and looks to extend his unbeaten streak!

Pace: The pace was EVEN.

Colonial Downs · March 15, 2025 · Race 6

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Was 5-2 ML. He settled just off the pace while following the outside stalker down the backstretch, eased 3-4W and began circling the leaders with a little more than 5/16 remaining, and when driven to kick leading into the stretch, POWERED away from the others while showing off BIG ENERGY and STRONG BODY LANGUAGE on the gallop out. A neutral trip overall, he returns from a short freshening to try winners for the first time.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: None

Gulfstream · November 8, 2025 · Race 6

dirt · 1 Mile

He settled at the back of a compact field while with the outer flow in the early stages, did well to begin circling when MILDLY COAXED to gain through the far turn (3-3+W), and after being driven to finish with a little less than 1/4 remaining, did the best work when it mattered to overhaul (2) runners to his inside in the final furlong; a NEUTRAL TRIP throughout.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Gulfstream · March 29, 2025 · Race 3

turf · 7 1/2 Furlongs

Good trip (-)

He raced under a snug hold at the inside while targeting open air and HONEST FRACTIONS from a ground saving position throughout, and after gaining steam and looking like a VERY GOOD THING in the far turn, eased 2-3-4W to quickly circle foes into the stretch, and then finished well through the lane to barely drive past an inside foe that had done all of the heavy lifting on the front end! A good trip throughout will be DOWNGRADED moving forward!

Pace: The pace was HONEST.

Gulfstream · February 6, 2025 · Race 8

synthetic · 1 1/16 Miles

Start (+) Good trip (-) Jockey downgrade (-)

An inward break and negative bump could have cost him a little quickness, which is not mentioned in the PPs. He showed nice speed to prompt a leader to his outside through the first turn, idled to take control of the pocket leading onto the backstretch and rating kindly through the middle stages, and when a lineup of (3) evolved in front of him in the far turn, he drafted behind rivals before making an split and aggressive move for the front leading into the stretch. A good trip throughout, he cuts back in distance and changes surfaces today!

Pace: The pace was a DAWDLE THROUGHOUT.

Gulfstream · May 3, 2024 · Race 1

dirt · 4 1/2 Furlongs

Good trip (-) Dominant (+) Jockey upgrade (+)

Was 7-2 ML. He was urged to keep pace to stalk in the early stages, began to get moving in the far turn and inched forward to move alongside and then past at the 5/16, and after more hand urging when he hit the front, powered away in the lane under good strides before coasting late. A clean trip in victory, added ground could be a bonus.

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Churchill · November 30, 2024 · Race 7

dirt · 1 Mile

Jockey upgrade (+)

He was outquicked early and settled wide down the backstretch, was idled to allow a couple of runners to clear off to allow an inward path headed into the far turn, but after saving ground and being nudged along to quicken as the far turn progressed, continued to fail to respond when put to whip urging, and was eventually given a token ride in the final furlong. An uneventful and neutral trip in defeat, he returns from a short layoff and draws the inside post.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Saratoga · August 24, 2024 · Race 7

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Bias aided (-)

He settled off the pace and on the faster part of the track down the backstretch, continued 3-3+W through the turn with open air to his outside, and was never involved in the stretch. A trip that was bias-aided in defeat, we'll downgrade this performance moving forward.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: Slight / strong outside

Saratoga · August 3, 2024 · Race 5

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Start / More speed (+) Pace pressure (+)

Not only did he veer inward pretty bad at the start, but he awkwardly hit the gate while blasting off for the front! This runner is QUICK AND FAST! He was prompted by an outside foe down the backstretch, was forced to resist near the 5/16 as a second rival joined the fray, but after willingly fighting to hold in the lane, he weakened a bit when it mattered. A solid debut given the start and consistent pressure, it was also nice to see him win the battle of the speed types!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: OFF Dirt: Slight front running

Saratoga · July 25, 2026 · Race 9

dirt · 6 Furlongs

The bump at the break that is noted in the PPs was MINOR. Take this comment lightly or ignore it completely! He showed useful speed and was guided inward to stalk the SLOW-PACED leader from a ground saving spot throughout, was ridden quietly into the far turn appeared to have a say as he was put to increased pressure outside of the 1/4 pole, but after tipping off the rail and being driven to sprint in the final 3/16 he was unable to reach a winner that enjoyed a PERFECT STALKING TRIP throughout. A NEUTRAL TRIP overall, this was also a solid performance to reach and tag an original pacesetter that enjoyed a SWEET TRIP on the front end throughout!

Pace: The pace was SLOW.

Track bias: Dirt: None Turf: UNKNOWN

Laurel · June 27, 2026 · Race 10

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Outer flow & vs pace (+) Horse comfort (+) Dominant (+) Gallop out (+)

He raced under a SNUG HOLD as he followed "prompting leaders' that got away with DAWDLING FRACTIONS on the lead down the backstretch, and after inching forward while 2+W through the far turn and LEANING INWARD when approaching the stretch drive, was STEERED OUTWARD while CONTINUING TO LUG inward, and was never able to level off WHILE cautiously pulled outward to avoid causing trouble for the runners that he was overtaking at his inside! A MASSIVE EFFORT in victory, he EXPLODED LATE once freed and put to a drive, and galloped out HUGE after the race, hinting that it he hadn't lugged in for most of the stretch drive, he might have won by a VERY BIG MARGIN!

Pace: The pace was a DAWDLE THROUGHOUT.

Oaklawn · April 10, 2026 · Race 9

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Bad spots (+) Game (+)

He showed nice speed to inch his way into a drafting position from just behind the leaders as the backstretch progressed, dealt with in-between spots into the far turn and responded to urging to gain and work 3W and into the clear by the time he led into the stretch, and after driving past to take the lead in the lane, was DEAD GAME to resist an outside rivals that leveled off STRONGLY down the middle of the track! A big effort in victory, we'd recommend calling this NEUTRAL or even offering A MILD UPGRADE moving forward!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Oaklawn · April 19, 2025 · Race 6

dirt · 1 1/8 Miles

Good trip (-)

he broke best and showed beautiful natural speed to take control without being asked into the first turn, continued unopposed through the middle stages while getting a bit of a breather as the pace slowed before heading into the far turn, but when coaxed as the outside rivals approached, he was unable to hold his lead despite initially responding to the pressure. A good trip throughout, he cuts back a bit in distance and a new jockey takes over.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL & SLOW IN THE MIDDLE STAGES.

Churchill · May 25, 2025 · Race 8

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Jockey upgrade (+)

He broke well and showed good quickness early before being slightly and steadily outpaced down the backstretch, and when urged to stop the bleed while wide headed into the far turn, failed to respond while racing 4+W before being allowed to drift 6+W when conceding defeat. A neutral trip overall offered no visual clues. The drop in class makes sense.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Keeneland · April 6, 2025 · Race 4

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Good trip (-) Bias aided (-)

He broke running and earned a good stalking spot down the backstretch while keep an eye on a clear pacesetter and second choice on the tote board, was urged and given a strong hand ride as the turn progressed as the leader looked to be traveling the better of the two for the majority of the race, and after staying on gamely (2+W) and grinding away in the lane, eventually moved alongside and past to get the win. A good stalking trip throughout, it's also worth mentioning that this track favored speed, which certainly helped both runners separate themselves from the pack.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Gulfstream · February 28, 2025 · Race 7

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Good spot (-) Wide (+)

He raced wide while stalking a trio of leaders that pressed one another down the backstretch and into the far turn, responded to urging and began gaining despite being stuck 4W throughout the far turn, and after successfully circling the embattled duo and claiming a short lead before reaching the 3/16 pole, POWERED AWAY in the lane to run up the score through the lane. A wide trip that also benefited from a good position, we'll call this trip neutral overall as he takes on winners for the first time.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Gulfstream · January 11, 2025 · Race 4

dirt · 6 Furlongs

VS pace (+)

We have nothing to add for this trip. He was outquicked early, showed mild discomfort from the kickback for a couple of brief moments (early and entering the far turn), and failed to get involved while being driven to play catch up. He takes a meaningful drop in class and changes gears while 'routing on grass.'

Pace: The pace was SLOW.

Churchill · November 17, 2024 · Race 1

dirt · 6 1/2 Furlongs

Game (+)

He raced from just off the pace while in the clear and 3+W down the backstretch, was urged to pick up the pace and put to a STRONG RIDE to try and gain while 3W throughout the far turn, and although he didn't reach the front by the finish line, he gained steadily for the entire stretch and was dead game to come up just a touch short. A neutral trip in defeat, he draws an inside post and takes on MSW company today.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL & SLOWED IN THE MIDDLE STAGES.

Saratoga · August 30, 2024 · Race 1

turf · 5 1/2 Furlongs

Good trip (-)

He was urged for speed but outquicked early, encouraged leaving the backstretch and began to gather some steam while saving ground through the far turn, and after idling and peeking outward leading into the stretch, found room at the inside and cut towards the rail for the stretch drive. A good trip turf trip from the off the pace, he did well in the lane to maneuver off the rail in the late stages to earn place money.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Churchill · June 23, 2024 · Race 4

dirt · 4 1/2 Furlongs

He was slightly tightened up while being outquicked early, and after lacking speed and settling at the back, was never asked for anything through the far turn and stretch.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Keeneland · October 3, 2025 · Race 7

dirt · 6 Furlongs

He lacked quickness and settled at the back early, got a little help as the backstretch progressed as a runner that blew the start EXPLODED up the inside to quicken the pace a bit entering the far turn, and after racing 2+W through the far turn while being coaxed to get involved, was urged 3-4W leading into the stretch and then finally tipped off cover and into the clear to level and spring with 1F remaining. A NEUTRAL TRIP throughout, he makes start #2 off of the short break and a new jockey takes over.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Saratoga · July 19, 2025 · Race 11

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Wide vs pace (+) Jockey upgrade (+)

He settled near midpack in a compact field down the backstretch, was asked to circle as the pace picked up through the far turn, but after traveling 4-5W throughout and covering the most ground in a race that benefited those in front of him, he stalled in the lane despite gamely out-touching a runner to his inside on the finish line to earn show money. A decent effort after a difficult trip overall deserves some bonus points moving forward!

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: None

Saratoga · June 7, 2025 · Race 7

dirt · 6 1/2 Furlongs

Bad start (+) Jockey downgrade (-)

The only thing worth considering is captured in the PPs, and that is that he shook his head badly as the gate was being opened, and he lost 4+L at the start, which spelled D-E-F-E-A-T. He kept pace at the inside down the backstretch (under coaxing), was gradually eased 2-3-4W after racing all by himself through the far turn, and finished willingly through the lane despite failing to threaten, but clearly this outcome would have been different if not for being eliminated at the start! UPGRADE or EXCUSE this effort moving forward!

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: OFF Dirt: None

Del Mar · November 2, 2024 · Race 10

dirt · 6 Furlongs

He was outquicked in the early going, coaxed along intermittently throughout, and after being put to increased pressure near the back through the far turn (3W), picked off some positions from the inside in the stretch without threatening. A neutral trip throughout, he returns from A SOLID PERFORMANCE overseas.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: None

Keeneland · October 4, 2024 · Race 7

dirt · 6 Furlongs

VS pace (+) VS bias (+) Bad spots (+)

There are several things to note for this runner: 1) He targeted SLOW FRACTIONS from off the pace, which put him at a distinct disadvantage. 2) He lost ground when the pace picked up through the far turn, which gave him a TON of work to do in the last 5/16. 3) After easing to the 2-path leading into the stretch and driven to finish, he grinded through a tight in-between spot at the 3/16, and then drove through another in-between spot at the 1/16 pole! 4) This track STRONGLY favored speed! There appears to be much upside here!

Pace: The pace was SLOW EARLY.

Track bias: Turf: None Dirt: Strong front running

Saratoga · July 27, 2024 · Race 6

dirt · 6 Furlongs

He raced at the slower inside while following a clear race favorite down the backstretch and into the far turn, eased to the 2-path to take aim and begin gaining through the far turn, and after a solid stretch drive that saw him finishing strongly down the lane, edged clear to score convincingly. A neutral trip in victory, he's been rested for today's performance.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: Slight / Strong outside

Tampa Bay Downs · February 10, 2024 · Race 8

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Start (+) Horse comfort (+) Traffic (+)

There are a few things worth noting for this runner: 1) He was off a hair slow (nearly1L) from the rail spot, which is not mentioned in the PPs. 2) After being slightly outpaced down the backstretch, he was gaining a little into the far turn when a Closer to his outside moved past, which resulted in some caution and "an idle." 3) After saving ground through the far turn, he looked to close through traffic in the lane, but these were tight quarters and he didn't exactly FLY through these spots! A tough trip overall, we recommend an UPGRADE on some level.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: Slight front running

Keeneland · October 6, 2023 · Race 7

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Wide (+)

He targeted open air and a contested lead entering the far turn, which was a good thing, but then had no real options but travel 4-5-6W through the entire far turn! A wide trip in defeat, he stayed on well to sustain his kick and grind in the stretch, but couldn't reach the winner while also appearing to lean inward a bit. A solid try after covering so much ground, a new rider takes over in start #2 off of the bench.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: None Dirt: None

Saratoga · July 16, 2023 · Race 8

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Good trip (-)

He followed a pair of leaders (from just of the pace and inward) that vied for command down the backstretch, drafted behind the leaders in the far turn as a new challenger squared off with a race favorite that had already been challenged through the early stages, and when room was available at the inside leading into the stretch, finished well to earn the position and draw away in the final furlong. A good trip throughout, he attracts a top rider after the loss of his previous jockey to another rival.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: None

Pimlico · May 20, 2023 · Race 11

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Start (+) VS pace (+) Gallop out (+)

He was off 1L slow and dead last leaving the gate, raced mostly 3W through the far turn as she began to gain a bit while trying to make his way through the pack, and finished WELL through the lane while being steered through the pack and to the outside, barely missing place money before galloping out STRONGLY. A solid try after a tough trip (start, vs pace, gallop out) deserves an extra look as he takes on more ground.

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Churchill · September 13, 2025 · Race 10

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Bad spots (+)

He raced in a neutral spot from just off the pace early, dealt with some 'loose and in-between spots' in the far turn and lost a little ground to the leaders through the middle stages, but although he never appeared to be a threat in this race, he finished willingly when freed up to level in the last 1/4 mile, barely snatching place money right on the finish line. A mostly NEUTRAL TRIP overall, he draws the outside post position and meets a couple of common opponents from this race.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Keeneland · April 8, 2025 · Race 7

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Start (+) Pace beneficiary (-)

he broke inward and appeared to brush the gate, losing ~2L at the start, which is somewhat captured in the PPs. He was patiently handled early while benefiting from VERY FAST FRACTIONS in front of him, was coaxed to pick up the pace while saving good enough ground through the far turn (mostly 2W), and after cutting to the rail leading into the stretch, was outfinished. Yes, the start was bad, but he did get some help to recover as a result of the pace, but was unable to do anything with it.

Pace: The pace was VERY FAST THROUGHOUT.

Churchill · September 14, 2024 · Race 9

dirt · 6 Furlongs

Good trip (-)

He raced in hand while following a race favorite that got away with an uncontested lead through common splits throughout, appeared to be traveling well enough through the middle stages as he raced 2-3W through the far turn, and after leveling to try and pick up the leader but losing his spot to an eventual winner that rolled home down the middle of the track, he cut inward in the late stages to finish up by himself while earning show money in the process. A good trip throughout, he draws an inside while looking to become a millionaire.

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Turfway Park · March 9, 2024 · Race 7

synthetic · 6 Furlongs

Pre-race nerves (+) Start (+) Excused (+) Jockey upgrade (+)

He was VERY FRACTIOUS in the gate, shaking his head violently and even rearing up pretty bad, and not surprisingly, he was off 1+L slow (last) and lost every potential position. He was outquicked early and relegated to a lag and rally trip, raced 2-3-4-5W while gaining through the far turn, but after reaching contention at the top of the lane, flattened. It seems quite safe to draw a line through this race given his pre-race antics off of the bench!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Keeneland · April 8, 2023 · Race 5

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Start (+) Wide / Sustained rally (+) Game (+)

He was off 1L slow at the start, which is noted correctly in the PPs. He showed a strong recovery down the backstretch while wide on the course, continue to gain while traveling 4-5+W through the entire far turn, and after being ridden quietly approaching the stretch and looking good, finished gamely to barely get past the runner to his inside to secure the win. A big effort after a tardy beginning and wide journey deserves some praise!

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Saratoga · June 4, 2026 · Race 1

dirt · 5 1/2 Furlongs

Start (+) VS pace (+) Clean trip (-) Bias aided / Ground saving trip (-)

Was 15-1 ML. She was off 1L slow leaving the gate before settling off the pace and on her own in the early stages, remained at the FASTER INSIDE throughout and was urged to pick up the tempo to gain through the far turn, and although she finished willingly in the lane, she was unable to close the gap on a wire-to-wire winner that had everything her own way on the front end. A trip that we believe was MOSTLY NEUTRAL, she received a little more ground and a new jockey takes over in start #2.

Pace: The pace was SLOW EARLY.

Track bias: Dirt: Slight / Strong inside Turf: UNKNOWN

Saratoga · August 8, 2026 · Race 6

dirt · 6 1/2 Furlongs

Good trip (-) Wide (+) Dominant (+)

Was 6-1 ML. She was allowed to settle well off of the pace while IN HAND and while benefiting from VERY FAST FRACTIONS in the early stages, gained into the far turn while continuing to catch the eye as she inched forward without being asked a the 5/16, and when finally asked to get moving in the second half of the far turn run, she BLITZED 4-5+W leading into the stretch (widest) and then drew away from the pack after striking the front with 1F still left to go! A GOOD TRIP and DOMINANT victory also, we'll call this NEUTRAL OVERALL as she looks to validate this SMASHING DEBUT!

Pace: The pace was FAST EARLY & "SLOWED A LOT" IN THE MIDDLE STAGES.

Track bias: Dirt: Slight late running and slight outside Turf: UNKNOWN

Churchill · June 13, 2026 · Race 5

dirt · 1 3/16 Miles

Good trip (-) Jockey upgrade (+)

He earned a clear and unopposed lead while DAWDLING on the front end through the clubhouse turn and down the backstretch, responded to urging to pick up the pace as outside rivals gained and forced him to quicken as the far turn progressed, but despite staying on and willingly sprinting in the stretch, he was overtaken with 1F to go and weakened further in the late stages. A PERFECT TRIP on the front end should be DOWNGRADED as he cuts back in distance. A more skilled jockey takes it from here.

Pace: The pace was a DAWDLE THROUGHOUT.

Saratoga · July 13, 2025 · Race 1

dirt · 1 1/8 Miles

Bias aided (-) Ground saving trip (-)

Although he paused a bit early, it was merely as a result of A DAWDLING PACE, not as a result of defiance. He settled fine while following from a tight position near the inside early, had to have benefited a bit from the position as this track favored inside runners, and after following a lineup of runners for the majority of the race and then finally tipping into the clear for the stretch drive, finished willingly through the lane to try and drive past the leaders, but came up just a bit short vs a winner that had the run of the race on the front end. A good trip overall and nice performance also, blinkers are added, and he cuts back in distance.

Pace: The pace was a DAWDLE THROUGHOUT.

Track bias: Turf: Unknown Dirt: Slight/ Strong inside

Churchill · May 3, 2025 · Race 1

dirt · 1 1/16 Miles

Wide & slightly vs pace (+)

He displayed useful speed into the first turn despite getting stuck 4-3+W throughout, continued in the clear while similarly wide as he targeted COMMON FRACTIONS and the outside stalker through the middle stages, and after being coaxed to circle early in the far turn and being put to increased pressure as the far turn progressed (3+W throughout), finished willingly through the lane and looked like a winner, but was repelled by the stubborn, wire-to-wire winner, that enjoyed a very good trip on the front end.

Pace: The pace was SLOWER THAN NORMAL.

Keeneland · April 8, 2025 · Race 5

dirt · 1 1/16 Miles

Jockey upgrade (+)

He drafted just behind the leader from a neutral path early, was patiently handled from a similar position through the middle stages, and after moving to the rail and picking up the pace nicely to protect the inside and gain while receiving some urging along the way, was driven up the rail to sneak through a tight opening to take a short lead at the top of the stretch. A journey that was mostly neutral overall, he'll have to contend with a difficult outside post position today.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Gulfstream · March 1, 2025 · Race 6

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Was 5-1 ML. We have nothing to add for this runner. He was outquicked early, raced through open air down the backstretch before diving into the far turn to save ground and keep his speed up, but after failing to advance when urged "ONLY A LITTLE" to get moving was given a token ride for a very long time, which increased the margin of defeat. He'll need to improve in start #2.

Pace: The pace was HONEST.

Churchill · September 19, 2025 · Race 5

dirt · 7 Furlongs

Poor start (+)

Was 20-1 ML. Aside from a slightly tardy start that cost him 1-2L at the start, we have nothing to add for this runner. He raced at the inside while in tandem with a runner to his outside down the backstretch and into the far turn (midpack), and weakened in the final 5/16. A NEUTRAL TRIP after the mistake at the start, it might be a good idea to take the performance of a debut runner that breaks slowly from the rail with a grain of salt.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Turfway Park · February 21, 2026 · Race 5

synthetic · 6 1/2 Furlongs

Horse comfort (+) Wide(st) (+)

Was 10-1 ML. He lacked speed and settled off the pace and with the outer flow, which was fine, but he then had to be URGED to run through kickback that he hated as he raced high-headed and lost ground despite being urged in the first 1/4 mile. He eventually settled down and attempted a wide rally through the far turn (3-4-5W and widest), but failed to get involved at all. We'll be taking this running line with a grain of salt moving forward.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Fairgrounds · January 11, 2026 · Race 6

dirt · 1 Mile

Start (+) Jockey intent (+)

Was 4-1 ML. He broke outward by about 5-6 paths, which had to cost him 2L or so. He lagged at the back into the clubhouse turn, was nursed along by himself headed into the far turn and was given some brief, moderate encouragement to pick up the pace, but when the stretch drive arrived, he was basically allowed to do his own thing for the entire stretch drive. This looked like a race that 'was needed' on debut. Take this running line with a grain of salt!

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Kentucky Downs · August 31, 2025 · Race 6

turf · 1 Mile

Good trip (-) Bad spots (-)

He was outquicked early and guided to the inside to save ground from well off the pace, was patiently handled at the inside before suddenly being worked on to gain with 3F remaining, and after working to the outside and dealing with some brief tough spots before reaching the stretch drive, was outfinished in the lane. A good trip early still made for a better trip than most (despite the mild traffic leading into the lane).

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Kentucky Downs · September 5, 2024 · Race 3

turf · 1 1/2 Miles

Good trip (-)

This was a VERY INTELLIGENT RIDE. He saved ground through the first turn and was stalking a pair of leaders that were pressing through VERY FAST SPLITS onto the backstretch, held a 'gapped position' but was allowed to idle to let the pack reach him before he edged back into a measured leading position vs the others as the backstretch progressed, and after stalking through the turn and eventually being driven to reel in the 'winner of the pace battle' at the top of the stretch, he finished willingly through the lane but came up a bit short vs a winner that was clearly best. This was a great ride and good trip overall.

Pace: The pace was VERY FAST THROUGHOUT.

Churchill · May 30, 2026 · Race 5

turf · 1 1/8 Miles

Bad spot / Early traffic trouble not in the PPs (+) Ground saving trip (-)

He was in a BAD SPOT and had to be WRANGLED BACKWARDS to lose 1+L and some fuel in the early stages, recovered well through the clubhouse turn as he raced 2W before taking to the inside for a ground saving journey onto the backstretch, and after following the leader down the backstretch and getting some coaxing to keep pace through the far turn, finished up evenly in the lane without threatening. A NEUTRAL TRIP overall, he returns to turf racing and take on "older competition" today.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL.

Tampa Bay Downs · February 15, 2026 · Race 5

turf · 1 1/16 Miles

Good trip (-) Brief / Mild traffic (+)

He was given a nice ride to tuck in early, saved ground through the early and middle stages before pausing a bit as the PACE SLOWED headed into the far turn, but after continuing at the rail and responding to coaxing in the far turn, eased 2W to get around a stalling foe from outside of the 1/4 pole, and finished willingly the rest of the way to earn a clear place position. A GOOD TRIP overall should be DOWNGRADED on some level moving into start #2 off of the bench.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL / EVEN & SLOWED A BIT IN THE MIDDLE STAGES

Woodbine · October 10, 2024 · Race 1

turf · 1 Mile

Ground saving trip (-) Pace beneficiary (-) Obvious trouble (+) Horse comfort (+) Jockey upgrade (+)

He had the run of the race for 90% of the journey as he held a ground saving spot while targeting HONEST SPLITS throughout, but when looking to spurt up the rail with 1F remaining, a tiring leader lugged in and took his path, and he was forced to steady to lose all hope! A good trip that went wrong in the stretch, he finished up willingly on his own as this jockey gave him a token ride on the way in, but that didn't stop him from earning show money in the late stages! Let's give him a MILD PUSH FORWARD into his next race, and he did show off solid body language on the gallop out as well!

Pace: The pace was HONEST.

Gulfstream · February 22, 2026 · Race 1

turf · 7 1/2 Furlongs

VS pace (+)

Was 12-1 ML. She was urged for speed and did VERY WELL to run through an in-between spot to take control into the clubhouse turn, carved out FAST FRACTIONS and in control of a HEALTHY LEAD despite snug restraint for more than 1/2 of the race, and after trying to get a breather in the far turn and finally being approached by the field at the midway point of the far turn, was urged to resist into the lane! A bad trip in defeat, he actually wasn't terrible in lane despite being overtaken and chasing at the inside in the final furlong!

Pace: The pace was FAST THROUGHOUT.

Gulfstream · January 3, 2026 · Race 1

turf · 1 Mile

Poor start (+) Intermittent bad spots (+)

Was 8-1 ML. He was off a bit slow and then bumped to lose his path, costing him 2+L at the start! He recovered well early to advance through some bad spots before taking to the rail, saved ground before easing off the inside onto the backstretch, and after dealing with more in-between spots during the middle stages, was finally freed up (to his outside) for a clean trip through the far turn (2-3+W). A tough trip overall deserves some love, which leads us to an UPGRADE headed into start #2.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL / HONEST.

Kentucky Downs · September 8, 2024 · Race 7

turf · 1 Mile

Good trip (-) Jockey upgrade (+)

He targeted a TON open air and an HONEST PACE through the early stages, raced inward in the turn before angling 3-4W as the far turn progressed, but after a clear shot and being driven to sprint into the lane, he was just average when it mattered. A good trip overall, a top turf rider sees fit to take the call.

Pace: The pace was HONEST.

Fairgrounds · December 20, 2025 · Race 7

turf · 1 Mile

He lacked speed and was allowed to settle far behind early, raced mostly 2+W while targeting open air and mostly normal fractions throughout, and after tipping to the outside and being driven to sprint leading into the stretch, finished willingly while leaning inward as the stretch drive progressed. A NEUTRAL TRIP in defeat, he was finishing with the best energy when the finish line arrived, but never threatened.

Pace: The pace was NORMAL / HONEST.

Colonial Downs · August 29, 2025 · Race 5

turf · 1 Mile

Start (+) Early pause (+) Pace beneficiary (-) Outer flow / Wide (+) Horse comfort (+)

A bump at the start as well as the mildest of pauses (an outside runner was crossing over before the clubhouse turn) were evident, but these didn't mean much in the grand scheme of things. He raced 3W through the clubhouse turn while settling near midpack, targeted FAST FRACTIONS down the backstretch as a pair of dueling leaders set the table for Closers to perform best, and after being urged to gain while 3+W through the far turn and gaining a little ground, finished willingly through the lane despite leaning inward through the lane, which likely cost him a little speed. A PACE BENEFICIARY that also dealt with some minor obstacles along the way (see summary), we'll opt to call this a NEUTRAL TRIP overall.

Pace: The pace was FAST THROUGHOUT.