Assiniboia Downs Race 2

Claiming

Prize Money: $13,966

DELVECCHIO (5) returns from a layoff of eight months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1006m at this track. Has ability and should be right in the finish. MR SPLASH (1) resumes from a spell of seven months and is having his first outing under new trainer Mike Taphorn. Finished sixth at this track over 1006m at the opening run last time in work. Definite winning chance this line-up. RUGGED ROOSTER (2) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at this track over 1207m on September 16. Worth plenty of thought. PRAIRIE DRIFTER (3) returns from a layoff of seven months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1006m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Now under the care of new trainer Tom Gardipy (Jnr). Among the better hopes. Something for the Multiples: MR. SPLASH (1)

Distance: 1006m
Track: Good
Weather: Showery
Surface: Dirt
Class: CLM

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Mr. Splash (1) x68264281x
Trainer: Mike Taphorn()
Jockey: Rachaad Knights
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $75,100
Win / Place: 15% / 61%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NONIOS (USA)

Dam: DREAMING OF SASHA (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-3-3

Distance

5: 0-0-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-2

Track

13: 2-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

13: 2-3-3

Dirt

13: 2-3-3

Firm

11: 2-3-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 0-2-0

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%

Gear Changes

Comments

Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign to post a big 4 len win. This track October 7 over 1509m defeating Ataboycookie with 55.5kg at $1.90. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at this track May 20 over 1006m, 6 len behind Dare To Endure carrying 54kg at $10.20. Looks a key runner.

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
1st of 5	7/10/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	2	R Cumberbatch	55.5kg	Fast	1:36.36	56.4 km/h	4.0L	1-1	$1.90f	13	$15,443	$7,303	1. Mr Splash 2. Ataboycookie 3. Mo Mambo
8th of 8	24/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	ALLOW 3U	5	R Cumberbatch	55.5kg	Fast	1:12.61	59.8 km/h	13.5L	3-5	$32	14	$27,523	$277	1. Calming Force 2. Princeoftheprairie 3. Crusher Royale
2nd of 6	10/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1811m	LR OPEN 3	5	Rachaad Knights	55.5kg	Fast	1:57.12	55.7 km/h	2.3L	2-2	$4.50	28	$61,544	$9,012	1. Betterlucknexttime 2. Mr Splash 3. Princeoftheprairie
4th of 9	13/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1609m	ALLOW 3U	8	Rachaad Knights	53kg	Fast	1:41.85	56.9 km/h	3.1L	6-5	$13	22	$27,907	$1,012	1. Brinson 2. Princeoftheprairie 3. Go Fer
6th of 8	22/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	ALLOW 3U	3	Rachaad Knights	54.5kg	Fast	1:14.57	58.3 km/h	5.0L	4-4	$40	20	$27,523	$280	1. Betterlucknexttime 2. Ataboycookie 3. Bottle Caps
2nd of 5	2/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	LR OPEN CG 3	4	Rachaad Knights	55.5kg	Fast	1:13.46	59.2 km/h	2.5L	1-2	$4.30	30	$61,162	$8,963	1. Betterlucknexttime 2. Mr Splash 3. He Knows We Know

Rugged Rooster (2) 612132x
Trainer: Devon Gittens()
Jockey: Rashawn Brewster (a2.3)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $19,606
Win / Place: 33% / 83%

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: NONIOS (USA)

Dam: A BIT O'BLARNEY (CAN)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 2-2-1

Track

6: 2-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

6: 2-2-1

Dirt

6: 2-2-1

Firm

6: 2-2-1

Jockey Stats

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%

Gear Changes

Comments

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track September 16 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Silvercreek Kid with 55.5kg at $5.30. On debut ran last in a small field at this track July 9 over 1207m, 11 len behind Counter Command with 54kg at $13.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

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
2nd of 6	16/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Shavon Belle	55.5kg	Fast	1:14.83	58.1 km/h	0.8L	3-1	$5.30	7	$15,443	$2,463	1. Silvercreek Kid 2. Rugged Rooster 3. Bettermakethattwo
3rd of 7	9/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Shavon Belle	55kg	Fast	1:14.56	58.3 km/h	3.0L	5-3	$9.30	13	$15,749	$1,107	1. Delvecchio 2. Silver Jaguar 3. Rugged Rooster
1st of 4	27/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Shavon Belle	55kg	Fast	1:13.97	58.7 km/h	1.5L	2-1	$1.40f	15	$15,659	$6,789	1. Rugged Rooster 2. Mini Glazed Donut 3. Pino Bambino
2nd of 6	12/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Shavon Belle	55kg	Fast	1:13.90	58.8 km/h	1.0L	5-2	$4.35	28	$15,733	$2,273	1. Zibibbo 2. Rugged Rooster 3. Get Up Early
1st of 8	15/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	6	Shavon Belle	55.5kg	Fast	1:15.79	57.3 km/h	4.0L	4-1	$9.75	6	$16,131	$6,694	1. Rugged Rooster 2. Little Eddie 3. Hibernation
6th of 6	9/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	1	Shavon Belle	54kg	Fast	1:14.01	58.7 km/h	11.2L	6-6	$14	-	$15,291	$280	1. Counter Command 2. Go Fer 3. Rythmoftherain

Prairie Drifter (3) 342142230x
Trainer: Tom Gardipy (Jnr)()
Jockey: Tyrone Nelson
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $105,366
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VENGEFUL WILDCAT (CAN)

Dam: NAUGHTY DOTTY (CAN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 5-6-4

Distance

11: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

7: 1-3-1

Track

30: 5-6-4

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

4th Up

4: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

30: 5-6-4

Dirt

30: 5-6-4

Firm

30: 5-8-3

Jockey Stats

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%

Gear Changes

Comments

Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at this track October 8 over 1609m, 12 len behind Nautical Moon carrying 55.5kg at $15. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track May 27 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Double Time with 56kg at $2.85. In the mix on best form.

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
10th of 10	8/10/25	Assiniboia Downs	1609m	CLM 3U	1	R Cumberbatch	55.5kg	Fast	1:42.26	56.6 km/h	12.4L	1-3	$15	15	$16,180	$272	1. Nautical Moon 2. Charming Charlie 3. Zen State
3rd of 8	23/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	7	R Cumberbatch	56kg	Fast	1:35.69	56.8 km/h	6.5L	5-3	$5.05	8	$16,055	$1,162	1. Charming Charlie 2. Ethan's Animal 3. Prairie Drifter
2nd of 5	15/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	2	R Cumberbatch	56kg	Fast	1:35.96	56.6 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$6.45	12	$18,043	$2,607	1. Itwasthisbig 2. Prairie Drifter 3. Diamond Concerto
2nd of 7	3/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1408m	CLM 3U	7	Rachaad Knights	56kg	Fast	1:29.53	56.6 km/h	0.3L	3-1	$8.05	15	$18,043	$3,063	1. Itwasthisbig 2. Prairie Drifter 3. Captive Kitten
4th of 4	19/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1609m	LR OPEN CG 3	3	Rachaad Knights	55kg	Fast	1:39.87	58.0 km/h	21.0L	1-4	$16	15	$62,016	$2,247	1. Mckague 2. No Show No Call 3. Delvecchio
1st of 7	4/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	5	Rachaad Knights	56kg	Fast	1:35.03	57.2 km/h	3.8L	4-1	$8.80	19	$15,504	$7,426	1. Prairie Drifter 2. Discreet Invasion 3. Free Maker

Double Time (4) 53x172606x
Trainer: Steven Thompson()
Jockey: Roger Hewitt
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $169,616
Win / Place: 14% / 38%

12 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: VENGEFUL WILDCAT (CAN)

Dam: QUIET TIME (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 10-8-8

Distance

22: 2-1-4

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-1

Track

68: 10-8-8

1st Up

8: 1-0-1

2nd Up

8: 0-1-1

3rd Up

8: 3-2-0

4th Up

8: 1-3-0

Non-Metro

68: 10-8-8

Dirt

62: 10-8-7

Firm

65: 10-8-6

Jockey Stats

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%

Gear Changes

Comments

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track September 15 over 1207m, 10 len behind Orcadian Storm carrying 56kg at $30.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len this track May 27 over 1006m defeating Maibella carrying 56kg at $19.05. Happy to work around.

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	15/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Shavon Belle	56kg	Fast	1:14.00	58.7 km/h	10.8L	6-5	$31	21	$15,291	$277	1. Orcadian Storm 2. Colonel Klink 3. Frisco Kid
10th of 10	25/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	9	Shavon Belle	56kg	Fast	1:35.55	56.9 km/h	21.6L	7-9	$44	48	$15,504	-	1. Whiskey Wednesday 2. Wickedblackbullet 3. Free Maker
48 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 10	8/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	1	Shavon Belle	56kg	Fast	1:35.95	56.6 km/h	9.3L	1-4	$11	15	$15,520	$280	1. Poderoso Equs 2. Jamming Eddy 3. Aunt Irene
2nd of 7	23/6/25	Assiniboia Downs	1408m	CLM 3U	3	Shavon Belle	56kg	Fast	1:29.25	56.8 km/h	1.0L	1-1	$32	13	$15,552	$2,487	1. Will The Thrill 2. Double Time 3. Poderoso Equs
7th of 7	10/6/25	Assiniboia Downs	1106m	CLM 3U	7	Shavon Belle	56kg	Fast	1:07.79	58.7 km/h	11.5L	7-7	$20	14	$15,552	$283	1. Dragon Drew 2. Diamond Grand 3. Shirley's Sherman
1st of 7	27/5/25	Assiniboia Downs	1006m	CLM 3U	5	Shavon Belle	56kg	Fast	1:02.56	57.9 km/h	0.1L	2-1	$19	251	$16,094	$6,825	1. Double Time 2. Maibella 3. Prairie Drifter
251 Day Spell

Delvecchio (5) 283393126x
Trainer: Tom Gardipy (Jnr)()
Jockey: Ronald Ali
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $215,812
Win / Place: 20% / 63%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WHERE'S THE RING (USA)

Dam: BRIARS FLASH (CAN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 12-16-9

Distance

19: 4-4-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-3-0

Track

51: 10-14-8

1st Up

8: 1-3-0

2nd Up

7: 2-2-0

3rd Up

7: 2-2-1

4th Up

7: 2-1-1

Non-Metro

58: 12-16-9

Dirt

58: 12-16-9

Firm

53: 12-12-9

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

14: 2-3-1

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%

Gear Changes

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track October 1 over 1207m, 8 len behind Please The Court with 54kg at $8.60. Previously first up; second of 7 at this track May 13 2025 over 1006m, 2 len behind Market King with 51.5kg at $10. Definite winning hope.

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 8	1/10/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	3	Sachin Parris	54kg	Fast	1:13.08	59.5 km/h	8.3L	4-5	$8.60	8	$15,596	$275	1. Please The Court 2. It's A Fluke 3. Enano Caro
2nd of 7	23/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	4	Damario Bynoe	56kg	Fast	1:35.54	56.9 km/h	0.5L	3-1	$1.85f	14	$15,291	$2,434	1. Far Beyond 2. Delvecchio 3. Explosive
1st of 7	9/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	4	Sachin Parris	54kg	Fast	1:14.56	58.3 km/h	1.5L	2-1	$1.20f	21	$15,749	$6,647	1. Delvecchio 2. Silver Jaguar 3. Rugged Rooster
3rd of 4	19/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1609m	LR OPEN CG 3	2	Sachin Parris	54kg	Fast	1:39.87	58.0 km/h	8.3L	2-3	$12	27	$62,016	$4,493	1. Mckague 2. No Show No Call 3. Delvecchio
9th of 9	23/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1106m	ALLOW OCLM 3	3	Sachin Parris	53.5kg	Fast	1:07.28	59.2 km/h	14.4L	5-5	$35	14	$25,229	$281	1. Blackteca 2. Bee La Soul 3. Designated Hitter
3rd of 5	9/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	ALLOW 3U	2	Sachin Parris	54kg	Fast	1:34.24	57.6 km/h	1.5L	2-1	$9.20	15	$27,523	$2,015	1. Mechanic Susie 2. Mckague 3. Delvecchio

Little Eddie (6) 355214614x
Trainer: Ryan Desjarlais()
Jockey: Sven Balroop
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $21,963
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NONIOS (USA)

Dam: PEEPER (CAN)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-1-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Track

9: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

9: 2-1-1

Dirt

9: 2-1-1

Firm

9: 2-1-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 2-1-0

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%

Gear Changes

Comments

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track October 7 over 1509m, 6 len behind Mr Splash with 56kg at $6.10. On debut third in a small field at this track June 4 over 1106m, 2.5 len behind Moonman Rules carrying 54kg at $6.90. Certainly one to consider.

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
4th of 5	7/10/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	5	Sven Balroop	56kg	Fast	1:36.36	56.4 km/h	6.6L	4-4	$6.10	13	$15,443	$554	1. Mr Splash 2. Ataboycookie 3. Mo Mambo
1st of 7	24/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	CLM 3U	2	Sven Balroop	56kg	Fast	1:36.72	56.2 km/h	1.0L	2-2	$17	14	$15,443	$7,361	1. Little Eddie 2. Ataboycookie 3. Mo Mambo
6th of 6	10/9/25	Assiniboia Downs	1811m	LR OPEN 3	4	Sven Balroop	56kg	Fast	1:57.12	55.7 km/h	18.5L	5-6	$49	29	$61,544	$277	1. Betterlucknexttime 2. Mr Splash 3. Princeoftheprairie
4th of 6	12/8/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	CLM 3U	2	Sven Balroop	55.5kg	Fast	1:13.90	58.8 km/h	9.3L	4-4	$9.75	14	$15,733	$569	1. Zibibbo 2. Rugged Rooster 3. Get Up Early
1st of 7	29/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1509m	MDN CLM 3U	7	Sven Balroop	54kg	Fast	1:37.38	55.8 km/h	0.8L	6-2	$3.30	14	$15,749	$6,677	1. Little Eddie 2. Turn It Loose 3. Hibernation
2nd of 8	15/7/25	Assiniboia Downs	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	5	Sven Balroop	55.5kg	Fast	1:15.79	57.3 km/h	4.0L	1-4	$5.15	13	$16,131	$2,231	1. Rugged Rooster 2. Little Eddie 3. Hibernation

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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