Charles Town Race 3

Claiming

Stake: -

POWERED BY LOVE (3) Set the pace to win by a margin of 5 1/4L last run at this track but facing a stronger group of contenders. Genuine winning chance. MEXICALI MIKE (8) Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 3rd last start around here. Has plenty of early speed. Jeff C Runco stable are having a great run of late. Must respect. CAT FAST (7) Just shy of the win last time at Laurel Park but competing at a higher class. First race for a new trainer. Performing honestly this campaign. Definite claims. VEKOMA VELOCITY (1) Finished well when winning last run at Laurel Park and has drawn the rails. Racing for a new trainer and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Should get going late. Looks value and a good place bet.

Distance: 1307m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: 3U, 3yo+, CLAIMING, CLM, TB

Vekoma Velocity (1) 054772421
Trainer: Anthony Farrior()
Jockey: J. D. Acosta
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Vekoma

Dam: Late 'N Left

Dam's Sire: Lucky Pulpit

Stats

Career

9: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

9: 1-2-0

Firm

9: 1-2-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1674m

Comments

Charged home to win last run at Laurel Park and has the ideal gate. First race for a new trainer but back in trip. Expected to be flashing home. Strong claims in this.

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
1st of 6	19/6/26	Laurel Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	1	Sheldon Russell	54kg	FT		-	0.8L	3-3-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Vekoma Velocity 2. Bigshot Ness 3. Divine Swagger
2nd of 8	23/5/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	6	J G Torrealba	54.5kg	FT		-	2.8L	5-4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Raskolnikov 2. Vekoma Velocity 3. Dominican Pirate
4th of 8	9/5/26	Gulfstream Park	1408m	MDN Claiming	6	J G Torrealba	54kg	FT		-	13.3L	8-8	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Beau Black 2. Finding Candy 3. More Than Cute
2nd of 7	17/4/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN Claiming	6	J G Torrealba	54.5kg	FT		-	1.8L	3-3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Other Level 2. Vekoma Velocity 3. Ufo
7th of 7	3/4/26	Gulfstream Park	1674m	MDN Claiming	4	Kleiner A Mejias	49.299999952316284kg	FT		-	9.5L	7-7-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Chivado 2. David's Kitten 3. Berkiea
7th of 7	6/3/26	Gulfstream Park	1207m	MDN Claiming	7	Jose E Morelos	52.200000047683716kg	FT		-	15.8L	6-7	$12	-	$0	-	1. Starship Juliette 2. Big Beautiful Bill 3. Eternal Dream

Grandy (2) 0749616855
Trainer: Kevin J. Joy()
Jockey: Jose Y. Diaz (a3.2)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 13% / 20%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Tale Of The Cat

Dam: Cleft In The Rock

Dam's Sire: Arch

Stats

Career

29: 4-0-2

Track

28: 4-0-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Synthetic

3: 1-0-2

Dirt

29: 4-0-2

Firm

22: 2-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

905m - 1609m

Comments

Was $4.00 and ran 5th last start at Mountaineer Park but will try to take advantage of the alley. Has a great burst of speed late. Racing against tougher rivals. Needs a lot of luck in this race.

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
5th of 9	29/6/26	Mountaineer Park	1609m	Claiming 61	8	Nomar Arroyo Bueno	49.799999952316284kg	FT		-	14.1L	1-1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Semper Anticus 2. Briarcliff 3. Global Phenom
5th of 9	28/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 70	7	Nomar Arroyo Bueno	49.799999952316284kg	FT		-	5.3L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Sharpasadiamond 2. Ziggy Stardust 3. Grandpa Joe
8th of 9	9/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 71	2	Justin M Lewis	57kg	FT		-	7.5L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Musical Entourage 2. River Warrior Rvf 3. Ed's Prophecy
6th of 8	19/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Claiming 71	5	Justin M Lewis	57kg	FT		-	9.3L	7-6	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. D Hopper 2. Big Bad Brass 3. Bid On Blue
1st of 7	26/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 71	1	Warren Ebow Iii	50.799999952316284kg	SY		-	0.3L	4-4	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Grandy 2. Gogogetem 3. The Hound
6th of 7	14/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 76	4	Victor Rodriguez	57kg	FT		-	6.6L	7-7	$12	-	$0	-	1. Aim For The Cork 2. One Candy Castle 3. Pops Harper

Powered By Love (3) 7683332441
Trainer: Kevin J. Joy()
Jockey: Nomar Arroyo Bueno (a3.2)
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 12% / 53%

Dominant Win Last Start

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Midshipman

Dam: Game Of Love

Dam's Sire: Not For Love

Stats

Career

39: 5-9-7

Track

39: 5-9-7

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Good

6: 1-2-1

Heavy

2: 0-1-1

Synthetic

3: 0-1-1

Dirt

39: 5-9-7

Firm

27: 4-5-4

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1408m

Comments

Controlled the speed to win by a margin of 5 1/4L last run here but racing in stronger company. Should muster plenty of early toe. Capable type.

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 8	2/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 78	8	Christian Hiraldo	57kg	FT		-	5.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Powered By Love 2. Fortunate Son 3. Full Proof
4th of 7	28/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 89	2	Christian Hiraldo	55.5kg	FT		-	4.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Dance For Green 2. Talklessworkmore 3. Espresso
4th of 6	24/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 78	5	Christian Hiraldo	57kg	FT		-	3.3L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Soul Catcher 2. Toodleswasmyname 3. Fortunate Son
2nd of 6	26/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Claiming 82	5	Christian Hiraldo	57kg	FT		-	3.3L	1-1	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. Ciderhouse Way 2. Powered By Love 3. Logstradamus
3rd of 5	5/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 82	1	Christian Hiraldo	56kg	SY		-	3.3L	1-1	$6.00	-	$0	-	1. Robbielikeshim 2. Task Force 3. Powered By Love
3rd of 5	12/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Claiming 83	5	Christian Hiraldo	57kg	FT		-	6L	1-1	$3.25	-	$0	-	1. Toodleswasmyname 2. Fortunate Son 3. Powered By Love

Manseeyasway (4) 3633413233
Trainer: David Walters()
Jockey: Moises Santaella
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 6.25% / 62%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Cinco Charlie

Dam: Grimace

Dam's Sire: Vindication

Stats

Career

16: 1-2-7

Track

2: 0-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

2: 0-0-1

Synthetic

3: 0-0-2

Dirt

15: 1-2-7

Firm

11: 1-2-4

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1408m

Comments

Nice effort to run into 3rd last start at Laurel Park but competing at a higher level of competition. Has early speed and positions nicely. Change in trainer. Could take this out.

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 4	28/6/26	Laurel Park	1408m	Claiming 77	3	Jose E Vargas	52.5kg	SY		-	8.6L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gallo 2. Cat Fast 3. Manseeyasway
3rd of 7	7/6/26	Laurel Park	1207m	Claiming 76	1	Jorge Ruiz	57kg	FT		-	0.8L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. In Honor Of Jeff 2. Kitty's Son 3. Manseeyasway
2nd of 6	25/4/26	Laurel Park	1207m	Claiming 69	4	Jorge Ruiz	57kg	FT		-	2.5L	2-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Italian Wine 2. Manseeyasway 3. In Honor Of Jeff
3rd of 4	3/4/26	Laurel Park	1106m	Claiming 70	3	J D Acosta	57kg	MY		-	3.3L	2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Red Spitfire 2. Italian Wine 3. Manseeyasway
1st of 6	28/2/26	Laurel Park	1207m	MDN Claiming	5	J D Acosta	57kg	FT		-	2L	2-1	$2.00	-	$0	-	1. Manseeyasway 2. Railroad Inn 3. Quahog Republic
4th of 6	4/2/26	Laurel Park	1106m	MDN Claiming	4	J D Acosta	57kg	FT		-	3.8L	2-3	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Zio Lino 2. Lannister 3. Divine Swagger

Souper Vinnie (5) 4463143285
Trainer: Christopher M. Keller()
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 6.25% / 37%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Souper Speedy

Dam: Vinolicious

Dam's Sire: Zensational

Stats

Career

16: 1-2-3

Track

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

13: 1-2-3

Firm

14: 1-2-2

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Comments

Started at $8.00 and below standard effort when 5th last run at Penn National. Racing for a new trainer. Entitled to be a big 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
5th of 6	3/6/26	Penn National	1207m	Starter Opti	3	David Cora	55.5kg	FT		-	6.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Benny's Candy Man 2. War Code 3. Leonidas Stand
8th of 8	14/5/26	Penn National	1710m	Starter Opti	1	David Cora	55.5kg	FM		-	25L	8-7-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Thick As Thieves 2. Billy White Shoes 3. Miami Kaz
2nd of 5	24/4/26	Penn National	1207m	Starter Opti	1	David Cora	55.5kg	FT		-	1L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Clarely Tom 2. Souper Vinnie 3. Benny's Candy Man
3rd of 5	27/3/26	Penn National	1207m	Claiming 71	1	Julio A Hernandez	55.5kg	SY		-	11.3L	4-4	$3.70	-	$0	-	1. Showtime Matinee 2. Torotoro 3. Souper Vinnie
4th of 5	12/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 74	4	Justin M Lewis	57kg	GD		-	6L	2-2	$13	-	$0	-	1. No Time To Boogie 2. No Brake Needed 3. York Tavern
1st of 7	21/2/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	MDN Special	3	Julio A Hernandez	57kg	FT		-	2L	1-1	$2.62	-	$0	-	1. Souper Vinnie 2. The Commack Kid 3. Scar Nose

Bold Rock (6) 6233133438
Trainer: Ollie L. Figgins Iii()
Jockey: Sunday Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 8.82% / 58%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Capo Bastone

Dam: Nashi

Dam's Sire: E Dubai

Stats

Career

34: 3-5-12

Track

29: 3-5-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

5: 1-0-2

Heavy

3: 1-0-1

Synthetic

2: 0-0-1

Dirt

32: 3-5-11

Firm

24: 1-5-8

Jockey Stats

Horse

15: 1-1-5

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

905m - 1408m

Comments

Jumped at $16.00 and gave away some ground when 8th last time at the track and up against stronger rivals. Looking at others.

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
8th of 9	3/7/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Allowance 74	6	Sunday Diaz Jr	55.5kg	FT		-	13.3L	5-5	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gurney Halleck 2. Screaminvengeance 3. Grandpa Joe
3rd of 6	20/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Allowance 73	2	Sunday Diaz Jr	55.5kg	FT		-	4.5L	6-6	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Bold Boomer 2. My Max 3. Bold Rock
4th of 7	5/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 75	7	Sunday Diaz Jr	55.5kg	FT		-	8L	3-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Just A Wizard 2. One Candy Castle 3. Ed's Prophecy
3rd of 8	2/5/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Allowance 73	4	Sunday Diaz Jr	55.5kg	FT		-	2.4L	5-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Road Minister 2. Just A Wizard 3. Bold Rock
3rd of 7	11/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Allowance 73	6	Sunday Diaz Jr	55.5kg	FT		-	5.3L	4-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Rock Of Ages 2. Magical Surprise 3. Bold Rock
1st of 5	12/3/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	905m	Claiming 67	3	Sunday Diaz Jr	56kg	GD		-	0.8L	4-4	$1.83	-	$0	-	1. Bold Rock 2. El Pacho 3. Super Puncher

Cat Fast (7) 7624X45122
Trainer: Anthony Farrior()
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 9.09% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Mckinzie

Dam: Quickest

Dam's Sire: Forest Wildcat

Stats

Career

11: 1-3-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-1-0

Dirt

10: 1-3-0

Firm

6: 1-2-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Close up last time at Laurel Park but testing ability against stronger contenders. First start for a new trainer. Very competitive this campaign. Represents significant value.

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 4	28/6/26	Laurel Park	1408m	Claiming 77	2	Emanuel Rosario	48.799999952316284kg	SY		-	0.1L	1-2	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Gallo 2. Cat Fast 3. Manseeyasway
2nd of 6	5/6/26	Laurel Park	1609m	Claiming 77	5	Emanuel Rosario	48.799999952316284kg	FT		-	3.3L	1-1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Edelweiss 2. Cat Fast 3. Keen Talent
1st of 6	2/5/26	Aqueduct	1408m	MDN Claiming	1	Jr Ricardo Santana	57kg	FT		-	0.1L	1-1	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Cat Fast 2. Isola D'oro 3. Lough Currane
5th of 6	2/4/26	Aqueduct	1609m	MDN Claiming	6	Jr Ricardo Santana	57kg	FT		-	8.6L	2-2-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Good Cop 2. Powered By Coal 3. Beck's Dreamer
4th of 9	21/2/26	Aqueduct	1207m	MDN Claiming	2	Jose Lezcano	55.5kg	MY		-	8.5L	8-6	$2.35	-	$0	-	1. Dr. Merciless 2. Killybegs Kid 3. Grey Ace
4th of 7	23/11/25	Aqueduct	1408m	MDN Claiming	6	Jose Lezcano	55.5kg	FT		-	3.3L	5-4	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. New York Scrappy 2. Free Spin 3. Fateful Lightning

Mexicali Mike (8) 466211X433
Trainer: Jeff C. Runco()
Jockey: Jahnxander Raspaldo (a3.2)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 53%

4 yo Grey Colt

Sire: Creative Cause

Dam: Hands Up

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

Stats

Career

15: 3-2-3

Track

14: 3-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Good

2: 0-1-1

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

2: 1-0-1

Dirt

15: 3-2-3

Firm

10: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Comments

Outgunned at the finish when 3rd beaten by 2L last start around here. Expecting to settle positively. Going well this campaign. Recent form of the stable is strong. Can win this.

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 6	26/6/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 83	1	Jahnxander Raspaldo	50.799999952316284kg	FT		-	2L	2-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Toodleswasmyname 2. York Tavern 3. Mexicali Mike
3rd of 6	28/4/26	Mountaineer Park	1207m	3U	4	Walter Cullum	54.5kg	GOOD		-	5.5L	4-4	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Hero's Man 2. Out Of Cents 3. Mexicali Mike
4th of 7	10/4/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 84	4	Arnaldo Bocachica	55.5kg	FT		-	4.3L	3-3	$0.00	-	$0	-	1. Caffeinennicotine 2. Rum N Coke 3. Manny Too
1st of 8	10/1/26	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Allowance 76	7	Arnaldo Bocachica	56kg	SY		-	2.3L	2-1	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. Mexicali Mike 2. Bold Desert 3. Magical Surprise
1st of 6	6/12/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1408m	Claiming 74	1	Juan Belisario	51.200000047683716kg	FT		-	5L	1-1	$2.45	-	$0	-	1. Mexicali Mike 2. Show Time Allen 3. Roark
2nd of 7	8/11/25	Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races	1308m	Claiming 69	5	Juan Belisario	48.799999952316284kg	GD		-	1.3L	2-2	$3.70	-	$0	-	1. Candy Man Can 2. Mexicali Mike 3. Show Time Allen

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