Lone Star Park Race 6

Texas Turf Classic S. Stakes

Stake: -

SALINE RIVER (4) Close to claiming the win last start at Turf Paradise but will be dropping in distance. Shows good early pace. Among better hopes. MISTER OMAHA (7) Made all when winning by 4L last time here but racing against tougher rivals. Ultra competitive this preparation with 2 wins from as many runs. Should come to hand quickly. Respect against this field. GIGANTE (5) Displayed good finishing speed when 3rd last time around here and facing weaker opposition. Erik Asmussen is a key engagement. Has each way claims. COUNT DRACULA (6) Ran on strongly when 3rd last time around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Justin R Evans stable are running hot lately. Will be competitive.

Distance: 1810m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: 3U, STAKES, STK, TB

Mesero (1) 87237X4X18
Trainer: Dale L. Romans()
Jockey: Jose L. Alvarez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 23% / 46%

4 yo Grey Colt

Sire: Not This Time

Dam: Lemon Liqueur

Dam's Sire: Exchange Rate

Stats

Career

13: 3-1-2

1st Up

4: 3-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Turf

10: 2-1-2

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 1-0-0

Firm

9: 1-0-2

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1811m

Comments

Started at $18.00 and below par when 8th last time at Churchill Downs but challenged by weaker competitors. Might have to make up considerable ground. Can't recommend.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	30/5/26	Churchill Downs	1710m	Stakes 116	6	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	FM		-	5.5L	9-9-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lagynos 2. Minaret Station 3. West Hollywood
1st of 8	23/4/26	Keeneland	1811m	Allowance 10	7	Flavien Prat	53.5kg	FM		-	2.3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mesero 2. Talbingo 3. Versus
4th of 10	24/1/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Allowance Op	8	Junior Alvarado	55kg	FM		-	3.5L	8-7-7	$26	-	$0	-	1. Mi Bago 2. Risk Tolerance 3. Battle Of Normandy
7th of 12	25/10/25	Keeneland	1609m	Stakes 106	1	Vincent Cheminaud	53.5kg	FM		-	2.9L	7-6-8	$16	-	$0	-	1. Troubleshooting 2. Tenacious Leader 3. Giocoso
3rd of 9	28/9/25	Churchill Downs	1710m	Allowance 10	3	Ben Curtis	53.5kg	FM		-	1.5L	8-8-5	$2.62	-	$0	-	1. Day And Age 2. Foligno 3. Mesero
2nd of 8	6/9/25	Colonial Downs	1811m	Stakes 100	1	Mychel J Sanchez	53.5kg	SOFT		-	1.8L	6-6-5	$13	-	$0	-	1. World Beater 2. Mesero 3. Outrunner

Goes The Clown (2) 1205549564
Trainer: Justin R. Evans()
Jockey: Amin Castillo
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 19% / 42%

5 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Mo Town

Dam: Mari's Big Rock

Dam's Sire: Diamond

Stats

Career

21: 4-3-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

12: 3-3-1

Good

2: 0-1-0

Dirt

9: 1-0-1

Firm

19: 4-2-2

Jockey Stats

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

First up from a spell. Odds of $23.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last run at Keeneland and will try to take advantage of the alley. Will be a difficult assignment.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	16/4/26	Keeneland	1710m	Starter Allo	4	Julien R Leparoux	53.5kg	FT		-	5.3L	7-7-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Awesome Ruta 2. Trusty Rusty 3. Evening News
6th of 10	21/3/26	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance Op	3	Kazushi Kimura	56.5kg	FT		-	7.3L	6-3-3	$10	-	$0	-	1. King Size 2. Protective 3. Two Beers By Ten
5th of 9	6/3/26	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance Op	8	Julien R Leparoux	56kg	FT		-	9.3L	9-9-7	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Swiss Slang 2. The Great Oz 3. Can't Hush This
9th of 11	6/2/26	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance Op	8	Cruz Fernando De La	56kg	FT		-	11L	4-4-3	$14	-	$0	-	1. First Strike 2. Ocean Atlantique 3. Skyro
4th of 8	9/1/26	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance 10	5	Walter A Rodriguez	54.5kg	FT		-	3.1L	3-3-3	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Baby Max 2. Read On 3. Big To Do
5th of 8	21/12/25	Turfway Park	1609m	Allowance 10	7	Flavien Prat	56kg	FT		-	2.7L	3-3-3	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Welaka 2. Friar Newton 3. Read On

Giocoso (3) 55X1231X79
Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux()
Jockey: Rene Diaz
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 26% / 53%

4 yo BBR Colt

Sire: Not This Time

Dam: Nutcracker Suite

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Stats

Career

15: 4-2-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

11: 4-2-1

Good

3: 0-1-0

Dirt

4: 0-0-1

Firm

12: 4-1-2

Jockey Stats

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Jumped at $18.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last run at Churchill Downs but stepping down to a lower level. Likely to get back. Very hard to have.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	30/5/26	Churchill Downs	1710m	Stakes 116	4	Luis Saez	54.5kg	FM		-	15.3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lagynos 2. Minaret Station 3. West Hollywood
7th of 8	30/4/26	Churchill Downs	1609m	Stakes 116	5	James Graham	55.5kg	FM		-	5.7L	3-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Lagynos 2. Chasing The Crown 3. Quatrocento
1st of 10	22/11/25	Churchill Downs	1710m	Stakes 105	7	Jose L Ortiz	56kg	FM		-	0.1L	8-8-9	$3.75	-	$0	-	1. Giocoso 2. Chapman's Peak 3. Outrunner
3rd of 12	25/10/25	Keeneland	1609m	Stakes 106	9	Ben Curtis	55.5kg	FM		-	1.8L	9-8-7	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Troubleshooting 2. Tenacious Leader 3. Giocoso
2nd of 14	6/9/25	Kentucky Downs	1609m	Stakes 107	4	Ben Curtis	56kg	GD		-	1L	7-3-1	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Plensa 2. Giocoso 3. Namaron
1st of 8	9/8/25	Colonial Downs	1609m	Stakes 102	1	Ben Curtis	53.5kg	FM		-	1L	3-3-5	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Giocoso 2. Simulate 3. Antisocial

Saline River (4) 461125212
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro()
Jockey: Geovanni Franco
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 35% / 67%

6 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Liam's Map

Dam: The Vapors

Dam's Sire: Congrats

Stats

Career

28: 10-7-2

Track

3: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

23: 10-5-2

Good

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

5: 0-2-0

Firm

26: 10-7-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1509m - 2213m

Comments

Competed in a tight contest last start at Turf Paradise but back to a shorter trip. Will be positive in the run early. Good chance at a nice price.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	2/5/26	Turf Paradise	2213m	Stakes 109	1	Geovanni Franco	56kg	FM		-	0.3L	3-3-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rimprotector 2. Saline River 3. Silent Runner
1st of 7	21/3/26	Turf Paradise	1609m	Stakes 108	6	Geovanni Franco	55kg	FM		-	5.8L	2-2-1	$3.70	-	$0	-	1. Saline River 2. Maltese Falcon 3. Kennebec
2nd of 7	3/3/26	Turf Paradise	1609m	Allowance Op	6	Guillermo Rodriguez	55.5kg	FM		-	2.8L	1-1-1	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Kennebec 2. Saline River 3. Benandonner
5th of 10	11/2/26	Turf Paradise	1509m	Stakes 104	6	Guillermo Rodriguez	56kg	FM		-	2.6L	4-2	$3.10	-	$0	-	1. Silent Runner 2. Mongolian Memory 3. Kennebec
2nd of 4	2/12/25	Turf Paradise	1609m	Allowance Op	1	Guillermo Rodriguez	55.5kg	FM		-	0.8L	1-2-4	$1.70	-	$0	-	1. Kennebec 2. Saline River 3. By Decreed
1st of 6	2/10/25	Remington Park	1609m	Starter Allo	4	Ramon A Vazquez	54.5kg	FM		-	2.8L	3-3-3	$1.73	-	$0	-	1. Saline River 2. Carlea's Dream 3. Sonic Posse

Gigante (5) 6115884113
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen()
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 34% / 51%

Jockey / Horse Combo

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: Not This Time

Dam: Summertime Green

Dam's Sire: Empire Maker

Stats

Career

35: 12-3-3

Track

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-0-1

Turf

31: 10-3-2

Good

6: 1-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

4: 2-0-1

Firm

27: 10-2-3

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 2-0-0

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1811m

Comments

Attacked the line when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last time around here and competing at a lower class. Erik Asmussen takes the reins today. Rates as one of the key chances.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	25/5/26	Lone Star Park	1609m	Stakes 115	8	Stewart Elliott	54.5kg	FT		-	2.3L	9-8-9	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Heroic Move 2. Neoequos 3. Gigante
1st of 6	3/5/26	Lone Star Park	1609m	Allowance Op	2	Erik Asmussen	56kg	FT		-	2.3L	5-5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gigante 2. Heavenville 3. Dimatic
1st of 7	4/4/26	Sam Houston	1710m	Allowance 10	2	Stewart Elliott	56kg	FM		-	1.8L	4-4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gigante 2. Country Caper 3. Tap The Dot
4th of 6	20/3/26	Sam Houston	1609m	Allowance 10	6	Stewart Elliott	56kg	FM		-	3.5L	6-5-4	$1.90	-	$0	-	1. Hunt Master 2. Ocelot 3. Country Caper
8th of 10	14/2/26	Fair Grounds	1811m	Stakes 119	4	James Graham	55.5kg	FM		-	6.3L	9-10-10	$26	-	$0	-	1. Lagynos 2. Montador 3. Kupuna
8th of 11	17/1/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	Stakes 112	10	James Graham	56kg	FM		-	6.5L	11-10-10	$26	-	$0	-	1. Kupuna 2. Lagynos 3. Cameo Performance

Count Dracula (6) 0X56X22113
Trainer: Justin R. Evans()
Jockey: David Cabrera
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 50%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Temple City

Dam: Lune Rousse

Dam's Sire: General Quarters

Stats

Career

18: 4-4-1

Track

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

5: 1-1-1

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Synthetic

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

13: 3-3-0

Firm

14: 3-3-1

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last time around here but competing in a higher grade. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Should go very close.

Expected Settling Position:

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	30/5/26	Lone Star Park	1609m	Allowance Op	7	Alfredo J Juarez Jr	56kg	FM		-	3.5L	5-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Point Proven 2. Colonel Yorke 3. Count Dracula
1st of 10	2/5/26	Lone Star Park	1710m	Ratings Opti	1	Alfredo J Juarez Jr	56kg	FM		-	3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Count Dracula 2. News At Nine 3. Tap The Dot
1st of 5	23/2/26	Sunland Park	1609m	Allowance Op	2	Alfredo J Juarez Jr	56kg	FT		-	0.5L	2-2-1	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Count Dracula 2. Bearings 3. Bender
2nd of 8	5/2/26	Turf Paradise	1609m	Allowance Op	8	Frank T Alvarado	55.5kg	FT		-	1L	7-7-4	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Fireman Dan 2. Count Dracula 3. Sir Maximus
2nd of 8	20/1/26	Turf Paradise	1609m	Allowance Op	8	Frank T Alvarado	55.5kg	FT		-	1.8L	4-3-2	$13	-	$0	-	1. Coastal Kid 2. Count Dracula 3. Logical Myth
6th of 7	29/6/25	Emerald Downs	1609m	Allowance Op	4	Kevin Krigger	55.5kg	FT		-	8.5L	2-3-3	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. What A Dude 2. Its Kraken Time 3. Veritas Aequitas

Mister Omaha (7) 4343141X11
Trainer: Joe S. Offolter()
Jockey: Luis S. Quinonez
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 56% / 75%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Track Specialist

Dominant Win Last Start

4 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Omaha Beach

Dam: Cosmic Code

Dam's Sire: Into Mischief

Stats

Career

16: 9-1-2

Track

3: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 1-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-2

Heavy

2: 2-0-0

Synthetic

2: 1-0-0

Dirt

15: 8-1-2

Firm

10: 6-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

15: 9-1-2

Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Led all the way to win by 4L last time here but testing ability against stronger contenders. Ultra competitive this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Strong prospects in this race.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 4	5/6/26	Lone Star Park	1609m	Allowance Op	3	Luis S Quinonez	55.5kg	MY		-	4L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mister Omaha 2. Trevaggio 3. Benandonner
1st of 6	10/5/26	Lone Star Park	1609m	Allowance Op	1	Luis S Quinonez	56kg	MY		-	0.8L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Mister Omaha 2. Diamond Rim 3. Schifty's Haloid
1st of 6	20/12/25	Remington Park	1609m	Stakes 102	2	Luis S Quinonez	56kg	FT		-	0.3L	1-1-1	$1.16	-	$0	-	1. Mister Omaha 2. Classy Empire 3. Work Zone
4th of 9	25/11/25	Zia Park	1710m	Stakes 104	7	Luis S Quinonez	56kg	FT		-	1.1L	1-1-2	$3.20	-	$0	-	1. Brotha Keny 2. Zero Sugar 3. Remember Big Jim
1st of 9	17/10/25	Remington Park	1710m	Stakes 98	2	Luis S Quinonez	56.5kg	FT		-	9.8L	1-1-1	$1.28	-	$0	-	1. Mister Omaha 2. Winters Lion 3. Number One Dude
3rd of 7	28/9/25	Remington Park	1811m	03	1	Luis S Quinonez	56kg	FAST		-	3.75L	1-1-1	$11	-	$0	-	1. Bracket Buster 2. Iron Dome 3. Mister Omaha

Willy D's (8) 21127X2411
Trainer: Michael J. Maker()
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 59%

Going for the Hat-Trick

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Lookin At Lucky

Dam: Boston Mine

Dam's Sire: Mineshaft

Stats

Career

27: 7-7-2

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 2-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

24: 5-7-2

Firm

22: 7-7-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m - 1811m

Comments

Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a margin of a head last time at Oaklawn Park and goes down in class. Strong contender.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	2/5/26	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Stakes 105	2	Francisco Arrieta	55kg	FT		-	0.3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Willy D's 2. Coal Battle 3. Mackman
1st of 9	21/3/26	Turfway Park	1811m	Stakes 111	5	John R Velazquez	54.5kg	FT		-	0.8L	3-2-2	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Willy D's 2. Mercante 3. Honor Marie
4th of 8	17/1/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	Stakes 107	7	Jr Ricardo Santana	53.5kg	FT		-	2.8L	3-3-2	$10	-	$0	-	1. Accelerize 2. Just A Touch 3. Cadet Corps
2nd of 5	20/12/25	Oaklawn Park	1811m	Stakes 105	4	Francisco Arrieta	55.5kg	FT		-	2L	1-1-2	$2.90	-	$0	-	1. Rattle N Roll 2. Willy D's 3. Mackman
7th of 7	27/9/25	Churchill Downs	1811m	3U	1	Luis Saez	55kg	FAST		-	12.5L	1-1-1	$10	-	$0	-	1. Mystik Dan 2. Disarm 3. Banishing
2nd of 8	22/8/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1811m	Stakes 116	7	Luis Saez	54kg	FT		-	2.3L	5-5-6	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Banishing 2. Willy D's 3. Gould's Gold

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked