Colonial Downs Race 8

Edward P. Evans S. Stakes

Stake: -

RAY OF SUNSHINE (7) Went to the front and never looked back to win by a nose last time Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and up against weaker rivals. Rates well in this race. GREEN BEANS (3) Ran home strongly to win last start at Delaware Park but stepping up to a higher level. Paco Lopez is a crucial engagement. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. OMAHA OMAHA (2) First up and rattled home nicely into 2nd first up last preparation at Laurel Park. Change in trainer and can find a nice position from the draw. Finishes off strongly. Not out of this. SENDERO (4) Made considerable ground when 3rd last run at Evangeline Downs but up against stronger rivals. Racing for a new trainer. Shows good finishing speed. Solid place bet prospects.

Distance: 1709m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Turf
Class: 3U, STAKES, STK, TB

Virginia Fitz (1) 4X21658X63
Trainer: Susan S. Cooney()
Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

4 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: Kobe's Back

Dam: Falsehood

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Stats

Career

11: 2-1-2

Track

4: 2-0-1

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

11: 2-1-2

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Firm

9: 1-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Picked up late ground when 3rd last time at Laurel Park and racing over a longer distance. Drawn beautifully. Challenged by a tougher grade. Can run into the placings.

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	13/6/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance 93	4	Horacio Karamanos	57kg	FM		-	2.1L	5-7	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Daring Venture 2. Brightshininglight 3. Virginia Fitz
6th of 8	26/4/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance 93	8	Jorge Ruiz	57kg	GD		-	5.6L	5-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Big Tankness 2. Rye Diggitydog 3. Great Heavens
8th of 10	18/10/25	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance 92	4	Jorge Ruiz	56kg	FM		-	6.8L	10-10	$9.50	-	$0	-	1. Cactus 2. Great Heavens 3. Jolly Boss
5th of 7	21/9/25	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance 91	4	Daniel Centeno	55.5kg	FM		-	6L	6-5	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. Noah Chance 2. Cactus 3. Jolly Boss
6th of 9	30/8/25	Colonial Downs	1106m	Handicap 101	3	Daniel Centeno	53kg	FM		-	2.1L	6-5	$17	-	$0	-	1. Whenigettoheaven 2. Going Up 3. Determined Kingdom
1st of 11	8/8/25	Colonial Downs	1106m	Allowance 97	9	Jorge Ruiz	53.5kg	FM		-	0.8L	9-9	$14	-	$0	-	1. Virginia Fitz 2. Oskar Martinez 3. Island D'lite

Omaha Omaha (2) 397X233436
Trainer: Karen Dennehy()
Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 66%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Audible

Dam: England Swings

Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

Stats

Career

15: 2-2-6

Track

2: 0-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

5: 0-1-1

Heavy

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

14: 2-2-6

Firm

9: 1-1-5

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m - 2213m

Comments

First up and ran on strongly when 2nd beaten by 9L first up last preparation at Laurel Park. First start for a new trainer and has a good draw. Can lift in this event.

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
6th of 6	4/4/26	Aqueduct	2012m	4U	2	Jaime Rodriguez	54.5kg	FAST		-	34.75L	6-5-6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Yo Daddy 2. Interceptor 3. Classicist
3rd of 8	12/3/26	Colonial Downs	2213m	Handicap 104	8	Raul E Mena	53.5kg	GD		-	2.4L	-	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. Digital Ops 2. Stowaway 3. Omaha Omaha
4th of 7	12/2/26	Laurel Park	1710m	Allowance Op	2	Raul E Mena	56kg	FT		-	3.5L	7-6-5	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Indy Charges On 2. Maclean's Rook 3. Certified Loverboy
3rd of 7	17/1/26	Laurel Park	1710m	Allowance Op	7	Raul E Mena	56kg	FT		-	3.5L	7-5-5	$4.80	-	$0	-	1. Certified Loverboy 2. National Law 3. Omaha Omaha
3rd of 9	21/12/25	Laurel Park	1609m	Allowance Op	4	Raul E Mena	55.5kg	FT		-	6.3L	8-7-7	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Worcester 2. Hagrid's Flame 3. Omaha Omaha
2nd of 6	30/11/25	Laurel Park	1710m	3U	2	Raul E Mena	55kg	FAST		-	9L	5-5-5	$13	-	$0	-	1. Le Gris 2. Omaha Omaha 3. Hagrid's Flame

Green Beans (3) X674460X41
Trainer: Lynn A. Ashby()
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 31%

6 yo BBR Gelding

Sire: American Freedom

Dam: Green Jeans

Dam's Sire: Green Dancer

Stats

Career

19: 3-3-0

Track

7: 1-2-0

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

12: 2-2-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

7: 1-1-0

Firm

15: 2-3-0

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1710m

Comments

Picked up late to win last start at Delaware Park but racing in stronger company. Jockey Paco Lopez rates highly aboard. Definite contender.

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
1st of 6	10/6/26	Delaware Park	1710m	Starter Opti	3	Emanuel Rosario	48.799999952316284kg	FM		-	1.5L	4-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Green Beans 2. Distinct 3. Fridayswithmurray
4th of 7	30/5/26	Delaware Park	1710m	Starter Opti	4	Emanuel Rosario	48.799999952316284kg	FT		-	4.3L	2-2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Try To Make Cents 2. The Great Oscar 3. Fairfield Bay
12th of 12	21/11/25	Laurel Park	1106m	Starter Opti	3	Jr Joseph Rocco	56kg	FM		-	13.3L	12-12	$11	-	$0	-	1. Uncle Dar 2. Kohoutek 3. Beltane
6th of 7	15/10/25	Delaware Park	1710m	Claiming 87	7	Jose A Batista	55kg	FM		-	4.8L	2-2-2	$4.50	-	$0	-	1. Arjay 2. Garden Leave 3. Go Take Charge
4th of 10	1/10/25	Delaware Park	1710m	Claiming 88	7	Jose A Batista	55kg	GD		-	2.6L	2-1-1	$13	-	$0	-	1. Roundtop 2. Specialagentjonson 3. Magic Mover
4th of 6	27/8/25	Colonial Downs	1106m	3U	4	Gavin Ashton	55.5kg	FAST		-	4.5L	5-6	$21	-	$0	-	1. Contemplation 2. Street Rockin 3. Borletti

Sendero (4) 346X668X43
Trainer: Alice G. Cohn()
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 10% / 32%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: City Of Light

Dam: Trishas Even

Dam's Sire: Even The Score

Stats

Career

28: 3-1-5

Track

7: 2-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

26: 3-1-5

Good

2: 1-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Firm

22: 2-1-4

Jockey Stats

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Zipped home into 3rd beaten by more than 7L last run at Evangeline Downs but facing a stronger grade. Coming to a new trainer. Good value.

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
3rd of 6	30/5/26	Evangeline Downs	1609m	Claiming 93	2	Thomas L Pompell	54.5kg	FT		-	7.1L	5-5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Causeway Benny 2. Max Is G Money 3. Sendero
4th of 8	30/4/26	Evangeline Downs	1609m	Claiming 89	7	Jose Ariel Rodriguez	55.5kg	SY		-	5L	6-6-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hegs 2. Simplexity 3. Island Cruiser
8th of 11	31/1/26	Fair Grounds	1710m	Claiming 92	6	Emanuel Nieves	55kg	FT		-	10L	10-10-7	$26	-	$0	-	1. Ben Dreaming 2. Background 3. Steel Venom
6th of 10	16/1/26	Fair Grounds	1674m	Claiming 88	5	Rafael Manuel Hernandez	55kg	FT		-	10.6L	8-9-8	$21	-	$0	-	1. Daryl's Bolt 2. Bigfoot Sighting 3. I'm Your Man
6th of 10	2/1/26	Fair Grounds	1609m	Claiming 94	4	Cj J Mcmahon	55kg	FM		-	9.8L	8-8-8	$26	-	$0	-	1. Bizzee Channel 2. Golden Bandit 3. Deccan Prince
6th of 7	13/9/25	Colonial Downs	1710m	Handicap 96	3	Emmanuel Esquivel	53.5kg	FM		-	12.1L	7-7-6	$34	-	$0	-	1. Wolfie's Dynaghost 2. Sky's Not Falling 3. Wow Whata Summer

War Humor (5) 0056113X32
Trainer: W. Robert Bailes()
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Mosler

Dam: Holywood Humor

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Career

18: 3-3-3

Track

5: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

16: 3-3-3

Good

2: 0-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Firm

14: 3-3-2

Jockey Stats

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m

Comments

Came on strongly when 2nd beaten by 4 1/4L last time at Laurel Park and facing an increased distance. Up in class. Knockout chance.

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 7	14/6/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance Op	4	Jeiron Barbosa	56kg	FM		-	4.3L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bushido 2. War Humor 3. Big Tankness
3rd of 7	12/4/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance Op	1	Yedsit Hazlewood	51.200000047683716kg	FM		-	4.6L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Where's Ray 2. Cairo Surprise 3. War Humor
3rd of 9	27/11/25	Laurel Park	1106m	Starter Opti	8	Yedsit Hazlewood	51.700000047683716kg	GD		-	1.3L	4-5	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. El Tinmarin 2. King Covee 3. War Humor
1st of 12	7/11/25	Laurel Park	1106m	Allowance 91	6	Yedsit Hazlewood	50.200000047683716kg	FM		-	0.3L	5-5	$15	-	$0	-	1. War Humor 2. Cactus 3. Java Buzz
1st of 7	21/9/25	Laurel Park	1106m	Starter Opti	5	Daniel Centeno	55.5kg	FM		-	0.8L	2-2	$7.00	-	$0	-	1. War Humor 2. Agent Kelly 3. Shear Magic
6th of 8	1/9/25	Colonial Downs	1106m	Claiming 83	7	Daniel Centeno	53.5kg	FM		-	6.8L	4-4	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Captain Eddie 2. El Tinmarin 3. Jus Too Fly

Oviatt Class (6) 7X6X85247X
Trainer: Jason Mccutchen()
Jockey: Malcolm Franklin
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 15% / 45%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: Bernardini

Dam: Occasionally

Dam's Sire: Tiznow

Stats

Career

20: 3-2-4

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-2-0

Dirt

17: 3-2-4

Firm

17: 3-0-4

Jockey Stats

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Distance

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Track

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Comments

Back after a 41 week spell. Started $28.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at this venue but up against a less competitive field. Hard to warm to at present.

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
7th of 7	13/9/25	Colonial Downs	1710m	Handicap 96	1	Gavin Ashton	53.5kg	FM		-	12.2L	5-6-7	$26	-	$0	-	1. Wolfie's Dynaghost 2. Sky's Not Falling 3. Wow Whata Summer
4th of 9	15/8/25	Colonial Downs	1710m	Starter Opti	7	Gavin Ashton	55.5kg	FM		-	0.8L	7-6-5	$29	-	$0	-	1. Class Photo 2. Rigel 3. Sell Something
2nd of 7	22/6/25	Churchill Downs	1811m	4U	6	Keith J Asmussen	53.5kg	FAST		-	3.5L	5-5-5	$22	-	$0	-	1. Papa Yo 2. Oviatt Class 3. Hoodlum
5th of 6	29/5/25	Churchill Downs	1408m	4U	4	Ben Curtis	53.5kg	FAST		-	9.25L	6-6	$11	-	$0	-	1. Born Flawless 2. Guanare 3. Miacomet
8th of 9	23/3/25	Oaklawn Park	1710m	Claiming 102	6	Julien R Leparoux	54kg	FT		-	20.6L	8-8-8	$16	-	$0	-	1. Hayes Strike 2. Willy D's 3. American Law
6th of 6	27/10/24	Santa Anita	1308m	Allowance Op	1	Hector Isaac Berrios	56kg	FT		-	14.5L	6-6	$17	-	$0	-	1. Manitowish 2. Fort Bragg 3. Roll On Big Joe

Ray Of Sunshine (7) 4613X12111
Trainer: Stephen Murdock()
Jockey: Reshawn Latchman
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 43% / 81%

Jockey / Horse Combo

Picket Fence

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Golden Years

Dam: Burren Trail

Dam's Sire: Shamardal

Stats

Career

16: 7-3-3

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 1-0-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-1

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

16: 7-3-3

Firm

12: 5-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 4-1-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1307m - 1408m

Comments

Set the tempo when winning by a margin of a nose last time Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races and stepping down to a lower level. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.

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 10	13/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Stakes 97	4	Reshawn Latchman	57kg	FT		-	0.1L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ray Of Sunshine 2. Catch The Humor 3. Runaldo
1st of 7	15/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1307m	3U	5	Reshawn Latchman	57kg	FAST		-	L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ray Of Sunshine 2. 3. Mr. Dumbledore
1st of 6	24/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Allowance 91	5	Reshawn Latchman	57kg	FT		-	2.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Ray Of Sunshine 2. Manny Too 3. Zachamundo
2nd of 7	2/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 90	1	Reshawn Latchman	57kg	FT		-	1.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Zachamundo 2. Ray Of Sunshine 3. Direct Appeal
1st of 6	11/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Allowance 87	2	Reshawn Latchman	55.5kg	MY		-	1.3L	1-1	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Ray Of Sunshine 2. Rum N Coke 3. Flyin Mayan
3rd of 7	5/11/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 88	2	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	FT		-	1L	2-2	$1.50	-	$0	-	1. Direct Appeal 2. Rum N Coke 3. Ray Of Sunshine

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