Fair Grounds Race 8

Maiden Claiming

Prize Money: $25,281

DEAL ME TRIPS (5) just missed last time when 0.3 lengths away in second at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Great chance to score. PLAYBOY ROCKET (8) is a six-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent outing over 1609m at Delta Downs (Dirt). Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. MAKE ME A DEAL (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1207m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. SLY JACK (1) closed last prep ten weeks ago when he finished seventh over 1207m at this track. Worth plenty of thought. Something for the Multiples: CLOSING WITH HONOR (6)

Distance: 1207m
Track: Sloppy
Weather: Foggy
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN CLM

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Gato Blue (1) 96
Trainer: Juan C Sanchez()
Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: DIALED IN (USA)

Dam: BLUE ORLEANS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bluegrass Cat

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1: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Firm

2: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 9 at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 22 len behind Respectheconnect carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 8 len behind Sultan's Pride with 54.5kg at $10.10. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	7/2/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 3	5	Marcelino Pedroza	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.58	59.9 km/h	8.1L	2-3	$10	20	$19,971	-	1. Sultan's Pride 2. Deal Me Trips 3. Big Mo
9th of 9	18/1/26	Fairgrounds	1106m	MDN CLM 3	1	J Riquelme	54.5kg	Fast	1:06.17	60.2 km/h	22.5L	8-8	$7.70	-	$20,927	-	1. Respectheconnect 2. Aurelius Lass 3. Deal Me Trips

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

6th of 6

7/2/26

Fairgrounds

1207m

MDN CLM 3

Marcelino Pedroza

54.5kg

Fast

1:12.58

59.9 km/h

8.1L

2-3

$10

$19,971

1. Sultan's Pride

2. Deal Me Trips

3. Big Mo

9th of 9

18/1/26

Fairgrounds

1106m

MDN CLM 3

J Riquelme

54.5kg

Fast

1:06.17

60.2 km/h

22.5L

8-8

$7.70

$20,927

1. Respectheconnect

2. Aurelius Lass

3. Deal Me Trips

Make Me A Deal (2) 864
Trainer: L J Cuccia()
Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $1,198
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: EL DEAL (USA)

Dam: TATTLESHEET (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

Rating

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Career

3: 0-0-0

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2: 0-0-0

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2: 0-0-0

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3: 0-0-0

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 0-0-0

Firm

3: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Sultan's Pride with 54.5kg at $14.30. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 18 over 1106m, 10 len behind Respectheconnect carrying 54.5kg at $44.50. An inside stall is a big advantage. Winning prospects.

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
4th of 6	7/2/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 3	3	Sofia Vives	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.58	59.9 km/h	3.6L	6-6	$14	20	$19,971	$1,198	1. Sultan's Pride 2. Deal Me Trips 3. Big Mo
6th of 9	18/1/26	Fairgrounds	1106m	MDN CLM 3	6	Sofia Vives	54.5kg	Fast	1:06.17	60.2 km/h	10.9L	6-5	$45	22	$20,927	-	1. Respectheconnect 2. Aurelius Lass 3. Deal Me Trips
8th of 10	27/12/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 2	2	Sofia Vives	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.62	59.8 km/h	20.3L	10-9	$11	-	$21,440	-	1. Pardoned 2. Andys Plan B 3. Big Mo

Deal Me Trips (3) 05322
Trainer: Alexis Claire(USA)
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $10,872
Win / Place: 0% / 60%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: EL DEAL (USA)

Dam: TRIPLE CREAM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

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Rating

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Career

5: 0-2-1

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3: 0-1-0

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3: 0-1-0

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5: 0-2-1

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3: 0-2-1

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1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

5: 0-2-1

Dirt

5: 0-2-1

Firm

5: 0-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

5: 0-2-1

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on February 20 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Tombigbee with 53kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Sultan's Pride carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. Knocking on the door.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

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 10	20/2/26	Fairgrounds	1106m	MDN CLM 3U	1	Ben Curtis	53kg	Fast	1:06.35	60.0 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$2.30f	13	$19,663	$3,933	1. Tombigbee 2. Deal Me Trips 3. Jayjayjay
2nd of 6	7/2/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 3	4	Pascacio Lopez	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.58	59.9 km/h	1.0L	3-2	$1.70f	20	$19,971	$3,994	1. Sultan's Pride 2. Deal Me Trips 3. Big Mo
3rd of 9	18/1/26	Fairgrounds	1106m	MDN CLM 3	8	Pascacio Lopez	54.5kg	Fast	1:06.17	60.2 km/h	3.1L	3-2	$4.00	22	$20,927	$2,302	1. Respectheconnect 2. Aurelius Lass 3. Deal Me Trips
5th of 10	27/12/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 2	8	Jareth Loveberry	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.62	59.8 km/h	13.0L	1-2	$2.00f	37	$21,440	$643	1. Pardoned 2. Andys Plan B 3. Big Mo
37 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 11	20/11/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 2	10	Jareth Loveberry	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.64	60.7 km/h	25.0L	7-10	$7.50	-	$82,443	-	1. Creole Chrome 2. Dickie T 3. Wherethehitsare

Closing With Honor (4) 4
Trainer: Allen Landry()
Jockey: Chris R. Rosier
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,883
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: CLOSING ARGUMENT (USA)

Dam: WITH HONORANDGRACE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Songandaprayer

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m

Comments

Was well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Delta Downs on February 21 over 1308m, 4 len behind Parole Drama carrying 55kg at $4.50. That race experience to prove invaluable.

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
4th of 10	21/2/26	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN CLM 3	6	Chris R Rosier	55kg	Fast	1:24.19	55.9 km/h	3.8L	9-5	$4.50	-	$31,384	$1,883	1. Parole Drama 2. Caribbean Son 3. Everlovingmo

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

4th of 10

21/2/26

Delta Downs

1308m

MDN CLM 3

Chris R Rosier

55kg

Fast

1:24.19

55.9 km/h

3.8L

9-5

$4.50

$31,384

$1,883

1. Parole Drama

2. Caribbean Son

3. Everlovingmo

Palace Alex (5) 8
Trainer: Patricia G West()
Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: PALACE MALICE (USA)

Dam: SMART ALEX (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smarty Jones

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Fast

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

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Horse

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Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

At debut, second last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 6 over 1006m, 14 len behind Lafitte's Legacy carrying 53kg at $20.10. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.

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
8th of 9	6/2/26	Fairgrounds	1006m	MDN 3U	4	E Nieves	53kg	FM	0:56.83	63.7 km/h	14.1L	7-9	$20	-	$77,033	-	1. Lafitte's Legacy 2. Dashing Diem 3. Vitruvius

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

8th of 9

6/2/26

Fairgrounds

1006m

MDN 3U

E Nieves

53kg

0:56.83

63.7 km/h

14.1L

7-9

$20

$77,033

1. Lafitte's Legacy

2. Dashing Diem

3. Vitruvius

Playboy Rocket (6) 395255
Trainer: Bonnie Birzer()
Jockey: Kevin Roman
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $20,273
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: IMPROBABLE (USA)

Dam: CALL PAT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lawyer Ron

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-1-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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3: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

6: 0-1-1

Dirt

6: 0-1-1

Firm

5: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

6: 0-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-1

Trainer

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Last start 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on February 19 over 1609m, 10 len behind Robbiesstormangel with 55kg at $21.90. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1207m, 15 len behind Bubby carrying 54.5kg at $13. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	19/2/26	Delta Downs	1609m	MDN 3	6	A Birzer	55kg	Fast	1:42.00	56.8 km/h	10.3L	7-5	$22	25	$67,047	$2,011	1. Robbiesstormangel 2. Tears For Thee 3. Ongoing Challenge
5th of 7	25/1/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 3	1	C J McMahon	54.5kg	SP	1:11.80	60.5 km/h	15.0L	7-6	$13	22	$77,033	$2,311	1. Bubby 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Dirty Straight Up
2nd of 7	3/1/26	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN CLM 3	6	A Birzer	55kg	Fast	1:22.35	57.2 km/h	0.3L	6-2	$14	49	$41,854	$8,371	1. Atchafalaya Sunset 2. Playboy Rocket 3. Yankee Prince
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	15/11/25	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN CLM 2	3	Elvin Gonzalez	53kg	Fast	1:21.47	57.8 km/h	17.5L	4-6	$23	28	$35,878	$1,305	1. Saratoga Slack 2. Gomarkgo 3. Yankee Prince
9th of 10	18/10/25	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN 2	5	Kevin Roman	54.5kg	Fast	1:21.50	57.8 km/h	30.8L	4-8	$45	43	$65,449	-	1. Mr Mo Money 2. Dr Dean 3. Unlawful
43 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	5/9/25	Prairie Meadows	1006m	MDN 2	1	Kevin Roman	54kg	Fast	1:00.81	59.6 km/h	3.3L	5-5	$9.20	-	$52,752	$6,275	1. Tall Cool One 2. I'll Miss You 3. Playboy Rocket

Ohm Namo (7) 645
Trainer: Scott Gelner()
Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $5,924
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ARMY MULE (USA)

Dam: STRANGE DESIGN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

3: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1509m - 1609m

Comments

Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Delta Downs on January 21 over 1509m, 16 len behind Double Deals with 55kg at $17.10. The run before that 4th of 9 at Delta Downs on December 23 over 1509m, in the wet; 14 len behind Mogumbeaux with 52.5kg at $22. Draw no help to chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	21/1/26	Delta Downs	1509m	MDN 3	6	A Birzer	55kg	SP	1:34.52	57.5 km/h	16.3L	5-5	$17	29	$65,770	$1,973	1. Double Deals 2. Unlawful 3. Tears For Thee
4th of 9	23/12/25	Delta Downs	1509m	MDN 2	3	Kelvin Arana	52.5kg	Heavy	1:35.38	57.0 km/h	14.0L	2-4	$22	31	$65,850	$3,951	1. Mogumbeaux 2. Unlawful 3. Dr Dean
31 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 9	22/11/25	Delta Downs	1609m	MDN 2	5	Kelvin Arana	53kg	Fast	1:42.36	56.6 km/h	14.8L	5-7	$11	-	$65,649	-	1. Misdeal 2. Unlawful 3. In The Gray

Fruit Basket (8)
Trainer: Lee Thomas()
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MY PAL CHARLIE (USA)

Dam: EMPTY BASKET (USA)

Dam's Sire: Good And Tough

Stats

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

First-starter by My Pal Charlie out of Empty Basket. Sure to be better for this hitout.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

No Deal Or Deal (9) 9x
Trainer: Carrol Castille()
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: EL DEAL (USA)

Dam: SUPERSPORT SALLY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Guilt Trip

Rating

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Career

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1509m

Comments

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Delta Downs on December 23 over 1509m, on a wet track; 77 len behind Mogumbeaux carrying 55kg at $21.70. Faces a tough essay.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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	23/12/25	Delta Downs	1509m	MDN 2	5	J Melancon	55kg	Heavy	1:35.38	57.0 km/h	77.0L	6-9	$22	-	$65,850	-	1. Mogumbeaux 2. Unlawful 3. Dr Dean

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

9th of 9

23/12/25

Delta Downs

1509m

MDN 2

J Melancon

55kg

Heavy

1:35.38

57.0 km/h

77.0L

6-9

$22

$65,850

1. Mogumbeaux

2. Unlawful

3. Dr Dean

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

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