Las Americas Race 9

Allowance Optional Claiming

Prize Money: -

AGUACERO (6) Below expectations when 4th last run around here. M Rodriguez Sanchez is a plus. Good prospects. GROGU ASQUIFAR (7) In the money when 2nd last run at this track. Has run into the placings all attempts this campaign. J Barajas rates highly aboard. Respect in this event. KING OLAF ASQUIFAR (5) Nice run when 3rd last run around here and stepping back up in trip. Looking sharp on the track since resuming from a spell and goes down in weight. One of the main dangers. RAULITO JR (4) Was competitive when 2nd last start here. Placed at every start this preparation. Each way a good option.

Distance: 1207m
Track:
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: Allowance Optional Claiming

Take Crown (1) 3368X51255
Trainer: S Lopez()
Jockey: G Morales Martinez
Weight: 52.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 16% / 58%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: Point Piper

Dam: Skoals Bay

Dam's Sire: Take Charge Indy

Stats

Career

12: 2-3-2

Distance

4: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Track

12: 2-3-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Turf

3: 1-1-0

Good

9: 1-2-2

Heavy

3: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

9: 2-2-1

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 - 1308m

Comments

Odds of $8.00 and unimpressive effort when 5th last time around here but has drawn to do little work. Hard to see it being good enough.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	25/9/26	Las Americas	1308m	Allowance	3	G Morales Martinez	52.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Baby Cao's 2. Raulito Jr 3. Optimizer Crown
5th of 7	29/8/26	Las Americas	1207m		7	G Morales Martinez	54kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$2.60	-	$0	-	1. Ended 2. Aguacero 3. Quantum
2nd of 6	18/7/26	Las Americas	1308m		3	G Morales Martinez	52.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$11	-	$0	-	1. Rochester 2. Take Crown 3. Performance Crown
1st of 7	23/5/26	Las Americas	1207m		5	G Morales Martinez	52.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$1.95	-	$0	-	1. Take Crown 2. Shiav 3. Caravaggio Crown
5th of 10	16/5/26	Las Americas	1207m		9	G Morales Martinez	52.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$7.50	-	$0	-	1. Mas Mejor 2. 3. Hard To Follow
8th of 8	11/10/25	Las Americas	1509m		4	J Matias B	53kg	HEAVY		-	L	-	$9.00	-	$0	-	1. Bucefalus Asquifar 2. Ayotzuco 3. Baby Cao's

Quantum (2) 3263216536
Trainer: J Gomez()
Jockey: G De Jesus
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 20% / 53%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: Lookin At Lucky

Dam: Goodbye Kid

Dam's Sire: Lemon Drop Kid

Stats

Career

30: 6-5-5

Distance

9: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-2

Track

29: 6-5-5

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Turf

3: 0-1-0

Good

25: 6-4-4

Heavy

3: 0-1-0

Dirt

1: 0-0-0

Firm

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 1-4-3

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 - 1509m

Comments

Jumped at $4.50 and below par performance when 6th last start around here but will try to take advantage of the draw. Tough ask.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	25/9/26	Las Americas	1308m	Allowance	2	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$4.40	-	$0	-	1. Baby Cao's 2. Raulito Jr 3. Optimizer Crown
3rd of 7	29/8/26	Las Americas	1207m		6	T Magareno	50kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$23	-	$0	-	1. Ended 2. Aguacero 3. Quantum
5th of 6	8/8/26	Las Americas	1408m		4	F Guerrero Jacobo	53kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$20	-	$0	-	1. Rimini 2. Heart To Crown 3. Grogu Asquifar
6th of 6	18/7/26	Las Americas	1308m		4	F Guerrero Jacobo	54.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.75	-	$0	-	1. Rochester 2. Take Crown 3. Performance Crown
1st of 9	29/5/26	Las Americas	1408m		2	F Guerrero Jacobo	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.88	-	$0	-	1. Quantum 2. Ichoosenotto 3. Ready Of Crown
2nd of 7	15/5/26	Las Americas	1308m		6	G De Jesus	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Aguacero 2. Quantum 3. Kitten's Crown

Hermano Lalo (3) 6715311352
Trainer: L Ibarra()
Jockey: J Barajas
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

6 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: Bernardini

Dam: Royal Road

Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Stats

Career

63: 11-11-8

Distance

11: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-2

Track

63: 11-11-8

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 1-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-1

Good

59: 11-10-6

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

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%

Distance Range Last 6 months

796m - 1609m

Comments

Came in 2nd last run around here but down in distance. In fine form this campaign. Great to see jockey J Barajas taking the ride. Needs significant improvement.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	26/9/26	Las Americas	1609m	Allowance O	3	G Morales Martinez	52kg	FAST		-	L	-	$9.50	-	$0	-	1. Ended 2. Hermano Lalo 3. Tormund Giantsbane
5th of 5	4/9/26	Las Americas	1308m		4	G Morales Martinez	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$10	-	$0	-	1. Heart To Crown 2. Grogu Asquifar 3. Rochester
3rd of 7	29/8/26	Las Americas	796m		1	G Morales Martinez	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$2.10	-	$0	-	1. Acertijo 2. Raulito Jr 3. Hermano Lalo
1st of 7	31/7/26	Las Americas	1207m		4	G Morales Martinez	55kg	FAST		-	L	-	$4.00	-	$0	-	1. Hermano Lalo 2. Raulito Jr 3. Performance Crown
1st of 6	29/5/26	Las Americas	1308m		4	G Morales Martinez	55kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.80	-	$0	-	1. Hermano Lalo 2. King Olaf Asquifar 3. Lambrusco
3rd of 6	16/5/26	Las Americas	1308m		1	U Lopez Torres	55kg	FAST		-	L	-	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Opus Two 2. King Olaf Asquifar 3. Hermano Lalo

Raulito Jr (4) 7262112122
Trainer: A Vazquez()
Jockey: A Gaspar (a1)
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 29% / 62%

4 yo Bay Colt

Sire: Stay Thirsty

Dam: Subic Bay

Dam's Sire: Warrior S Reward

Stats

Career

24: 7-6-2

Distance

8: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

8: 3-1-1

Track

24: 7-6-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

21: 6-6-2

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-2-0

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%

Distance Range Last 6 months

796m - 1308m

Comments

Finished 2nd last start at the track. Has not missed the money this preparation in 4 attempts. Great chance.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	25/9/26	Las Americas	1308m	Allowance	4	A Gaspar	50kg	FAST		-	L	-	$8.00	-	$0	-	1. Baby Cao's 2. Raulito Jr 3. Optimizer Crown
2nd of 7	29/8/26	Las Americas	796m		5	M Rodriguez Sanchez	57.5kg	GOOD		-	L	-	$2.90	-	$0	-	1. Acertijo 2. Raulito Jr 3. Hermano Lalo
1st of 9	22/8/26	Las Americas	1308m		3	A Gaspar	49kg	SLOPPY		-	L	-	$2.90	-	$0	-	1. Raulito Jr 2. Chris Jr 3. Jagger
2nd of 7	31/7/26	Las Americas	1207m		7	A Gaspar	49kg	FAST		-	L	-	$15	-	$0	-	1. Hermano Lalo 2. Raulito Jr 3. Performance Crown
1st of 6	23/5/26	Las Americas	1207m		1	R Silva	52kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.35	-	$0	-	1. Raulito Jr 2. Farasi 3. Rush
1st of 7	2/5/26	Las Americas	1207m		5	R Silva	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Raulito Jr 2. Aguacero 3. Quantum

King Olaf Asquifar (5) 6X56222113
Trainer: U Padilla()
Jockey: V Lomeli
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 22% / 51%

6 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: Producer

Dam: Solomea

Dam's Sire: A P Indy

Stats

Career

45: 10-7-6

Distance

12: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

12: 2-1-1

Track

42: 10-7-6

1st Up

5: 0-0-2

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-2-0

4th Up

3: 0-2-1

Turf

2: 1-0-1

Good

38: 9-6-5

Heavy

2: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

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%

Distance Range Last 6 months

796m - 1308m

Comments

Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at this venue and returning to an increased distance. Producing consistent results this campaign and gets a reduction in weight. Can lift in this event.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	26/9/26	Las Americas	796m	Quarter Hors	2	R Silva	57.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.10	-	$0	-	1. Acertijo 2. Screaming Jeremy 3. King Olaf Asquifar
1st of 6	5/9/26	Las Americas	1308m		1	J Barajas	55kg	FAST		-	L	-	$1.83	-	$0	-	1. King Olaf Asquifar 2. Solo Asquifar 3. Delgadillo
1st of 6	21/8/26	Las Americas	1308m		1	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.80	-	$0	-	1. King Olaf Asquifar 2. Delgadillo 3. Quijano
2nd of 7	18/7/26	Las Americas	1207m		2	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.80	-	$0	-	1. Rey Asquifar 2. King Olaf Asquifar 3. Quijano
2nd of 6	29/5/26	Las Americas	1308m		6	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.60	-	$0	-	1. Hermano Lalo 2. King Olaf Asquifar 3. Lambrusco
2nd of 6	16/5/26	Las Americas	1308m		5	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.80	-	$0	-	1. Opus Two 2. King Olaf Asquifar 3. Hermano Lalo

Aguacero (6) 2221X21X24
Trainer: M Ramos()
Jockey: M Rodriguez Sanchez
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 27% / 81%

Jockey / Horse Combo

4 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: Higher Power

Dam: Rene S Fast Cat

Dam's Sire: Big Top Cat

Stats

Career

11: 3-6-0

Distance

6: 1-5-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-5-0

Track

11: 3-6-0

1st Up

3: 0-3-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Good

10: 3-5-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 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%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1308m

Comments

Jumped at $3.75 and lacklustre showing when 4th last run at this track. M Rodriguez Sanchez is a smart booking. Capable of winning this.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	25/9/26	Las Americas	1308m	Allowance	5	M Rodriguez Sanchez	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.70	-	$0	-	1. Baby Cao's 2. Raulito Jr 3. Optimizer Crown
2nd of 7	29/8/26	Las Americas	1207m		3	M Rodriguez Sanchez	53kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$3.60	-	$0	-	1. Ended 2. Aguacero 3. Quantum
1st of 7	15/5/26	Las Americas	1308m		1	M Rodriguez Sanchez	54.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.10	-	$0	-	1. Aguacero 2. Quantum 3. Kitten's Crown
2nd of 7	2/5/26	Las Americas	1207m		2	A Reyes	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.60	-	$0	-	1. Raulito Jr 2. Aguacero 3. Quantum
1st of 7	4/10/25	Las Americas	1106m		1	M Rodriguez Sanchez	52.5kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.50	-	$0	-	1. Aguacero 2. Chris Jr 3. Lord Chief
2nd of 6	30/8/25	Las Americas	1106m		6	G De Jesus	52.5kg	-		-	L	-	$2.88	-	$0	-	1. Rochester 2. Aguacero 3. Mas Mejor

Grogu Asquifar (7) 6863115332
Trainer: J Periban()
Jockey: J Barajas
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 25% / 48%

Jockey / Horse Combo

5 yo Grey Horse

Sire: The Factor

Dam: Monhegan

Dam's Sire: English Channel

Stats

Career

27: 7-2-4

Distance

12: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

12: 3-1-2

Track

27: 7-2-4

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Turf

3: 1-0-0

Good

24: 6-2-4

Heavy

3: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 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%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1408m

Comments

Came in 2nd last run here. Added confidence jockey with J Barajas doing the steering. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Serious contender.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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 5	4/9/26	Las Americas	1308m		5	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.25	-	$0	-	1. Heart To Crown 2. Grogu Asquifar 3. Rochester
3rd of 6	8/8/26	Las Americas	1408m		1	G De Jesus	53kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$4.20	-	$0	-	1. Rimini 2. Heart To Crown 3. Grogu Asquifar
3rd of 5	4/7/26	Las Americas	1207m		3	G De Jesus	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$5.50	-	$0	-	1. Milosh Asquifar 2. Rimini 3. Grogu Asquifar
5th of 6	1/5/26	Las Americas	1207m		3	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$5.00	-	$0	-	1. Empire Crown 2. Liam's Crown 3. Frick Asquifar
1st of 6	25/4/26	Las Americas	1408m		1	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$21	-	$0	-	1. Grogu Asquifar 2. Milosh Asquifar 3. Ramblas
1st of 7	14/3/26	Las Americas	1308m		1	J Barajas	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.00	-	$0	-	1. Grogu Asquifar 2. Kitten's Crown 3. Quantum

Optimizer Crown (8) 4418X34213
Trainer: S Lopez()
Jockey: A Irasoque
Weight: 52.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 30% / 60%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: Optimizer

Dam: Ransom The Kitten

Dam's Sire: Kitten S Joy

Stats

Career

10: 3-1-2

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

10: 3-1-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Good

8: 2-0-2

Heavy

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 3-1-2

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

1106m - 1509m

Comments

Did well when 3rd last start here. In fine form since resuming from a spell. Looks like solid value.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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	25/9/26	Las Americas	1308m	Allowance	1	A Irasoque	51kg	FAST		-	L	-	$6.50	-	$0	-	1. Baby Cao's 2. Raulito Jr 3. Optimizer Crown
1st of 6	5/9/26	Las Americas	1509m		3	A Irasoque	51kg	FAST		-	L	-	$2.62	-	$0	-	1. Optimizer Crown 2. Ichoosenotto 3. Reintegro
2nd of 7	22/8/26	Las Americas	1308m		1	A Irasoque	51kg	SLOPPY		-	L	-	$10	-	$0	-	1. Screaming Jeremy 2. Optimizer Crown 3. Opus Two
4th of 10	8/8/26	Las Americas	1207m		10	A Irasoque	51kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$4.33	-	$0	-	1. Baby Cao's 2. Screaming Jeremy 3. Balu Asquifar
3rd of 10	10/7/26	Las Americas	1106m		8	A Irasoque	51kg	MUDDY		-	L	-	$19	-	$0	-	1. Rm Espartacus 2. Black Thirteen 3. Optimizer Crown
8th of 11	13/9/25	Las Americas	1308m		6	A Irasoque	53kg	FAST		-	L	-	$3.90	-	$0	-	1. Bucefalus Asquifar 2. Ayotzuco 3. Oli Asquifar

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