Fair Grounds Race 9

Maiden Special Weight

Prize Money: $77,033

I GOT THE HINT (5) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. A HINT OF SCANDEL (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Should settle on the speed despite the draw. Has a good association with Jamison Mudd with a run of three top-three results. Best form puts him right in this. DIRTY STRAIGHT UP (8) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when in contention on the corner, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1207m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MY TOUCH (3) is a well-related three-year-old colt making his first appearance at the races. By Star Guitar from Touch Magic who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. Promising type who is ready to run a bold race.

Distance: 1207m
Track: Firm
Weather: Fine
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Bad Joke (1) 834
Trainer: Tanner Tracy()
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $13,939
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: FASHIONED GEM (USA)

Dam's Sire: Old Fashioned

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 15 len behind Chariot with 54.5kg at $4.70. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on December 14 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Dickie T with 54.5kg at $19.20. Well drawn and looks a genuine 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
4th of 8	3/1/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 3	3	C J McMahon	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.59	59.9 km/h	15.0L	6-2	$4.70	20	$80,717	$4,843	1. Chariot 2. A G's Charlie 3. Hear Thunder
3rd of 7	14/12/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 2	5	C J McMahon	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.65	60.6 km/h	4.5L	4-3	$19	24	$82,695	$9,096	1. Dickie T 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Bad Joke
8th of 11	20/11/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 2	9	Ben Curtis	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.64	60.7 km/h	17.5L	2-8	$11	-	$82,443	-	1. Creole Chrome 2. Dickie T 3. Wherethehitsare

Von Erich (2) 0x2x53x
Trainer: William Bret Calhoun()
Jockey: C.j. Mcmahon
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $22,112
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IRON FIST (USA)

Dam: HILDEGARDE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track December 6 over 1609m, 13 len behind Wherethehitsare carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track November 20 over 1207m, 9 len behind Creole Chrome carrying 54.5kg at $18.70. Not ready yet.

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
3rd of 6	6/12/25	Fairgrounds	1609m	MDN 2	6	C J McMahon	54.5kg	SP	1:40.84	57.4 km/h	13.5L	5-3	$6.70	16	$82,695	$9,096	1. Wherethehitsare 2. Lil Central 3. Von Erich
5th of 11	20/11/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 2	2	C J McMahon	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.64	60.7 km/h	9.5L	11-4	$19	82	$82,443	$2,473	1. Creole Chrome 2. Dickie T 3. Wherethehitsare
82 Day Spell
2nd of 8	30/8/25	Evangeline Downs	1207m	MDN 2	7	C J McMahon	54.5kg	Fast	1:13.85	58.8 km/h	2.5L	6-2	$2.50f	63	$52,713	$10,543	1. Luna C 2. Von Erich 3. Go Get Trae
63 Day Spell
10th of 10	28/6/25	Evangeline Downs	1006m	MDN 2	3	E Nieves	54.5kg	Fast	0:59.43	60.9 km/h	99.0L	10-10	$4.60	-	$52,877	-	1. Hint Of Platinum 2. Go Get Trae 3. Reaux Ban Da Man

My Touch (3)
Trainer: Keith Bourgeois()
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: STAR GUITAR (USA)

Dam: TOUCH MAGIC (USA)

Dam's Sire: Lion Heart

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

First-starter by Star Guitar out of Touch Magic. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

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

A Lotta Shance (4)
Trainer: E L Heitzmann(USA)
Jockey: Erica Murray
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: SHANCELOT (USA)

Dam: POSSE UP (USA)

Dam's Sire: Posse

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

First-starter by Shancelot out of Posse Up. Maybe later.

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

I Got The Hint (5) 622
Trainer: Joe Sharp()
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $11,499
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IMPERIAL HINT (USA)

Dam: BOURBON N BOOTS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Prospector's Gift

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Gear Changes

blinker on.

Comments

Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Romeo Spikes carrying 53kg at $2.80. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 28 over 1207m, 2 len behind Tiz Mary's Comet with 54.5kg at $5.10. Right in the mix again.

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 8	23/1/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 3U	1	Isaac Castillo	53kg	Fast	1:11.60	60.7 km/h	1.5L	2-2	$2.80	26	$28,401	$5,680	1. Romeo Spikes 2. I Got The Hint 3. Bayou Time
2nd of 8	28/12/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN CLM 2	6	Isaac Castillo	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.42	60.0 km/h	2.0L	6-3	$5.10	23	$29,096	$5,819	1. Tiz Mary's Comet 2. I Got The Hint 3. Respectheconnect
6th of 10	5/12/25	Delta Downs	1006m	MDN 2	6	Joel Dominguez	55kg	Heavy	0:59.24	61.1 km/h	11.8L	7-7	$10	-	$65,850	-	1. Killer Guitar 2. Drewrelius 3. Ninth Ward Bobby O

Bee Aurelius (6)
Trainer: Kirby Leonard()
Jockey: Devin Magnon
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: AURELIUS MAXIMUS (USA)

Dam: BEE BALM (USA)

Dam's Sire: English Channel

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Comments

First-starter by Aurelius Maximus out of Bee Balm. Happy to watch and learn this time.

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

A G's Charlie (7) 629
Trainer: Patricia G West()
Jockey: Colby Hernandez
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $16,143
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ALTERNATION (USA)

Dam: ADRIANNE G (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indygo Shiner

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1609m

Comments

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1609m, 37 len behind Who Is Chief carrying 51kg at $26. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Chariot carrying 54.5kg at $57.80. Not on recent 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
9th of 9	23/1/26	Fairgrounds	1609m	MDN 3U	6	Jamison Mudd	51kg	Fast	1:40.05	57.9 km/h	37.8L	2-8	$26	20	$80,717	-	1. Who Is Chief 2. Remi 3. Top Notch Protocol
2nd of 8	3/1/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 3	5	Colby J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:12.59	59.9 km/h	9.5L	3-3	$58	20	$80,717	$16,143	1. Chariot 2. A G's Charlie 3. Hear Thunder
6th of 7	14/12/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 2	4	Colby J Hernandez	54.5kg	Fast	1:11.65	60.6 km/h	20.5L	6-6	$14	-	$82,695	-	1. Dickie T 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Bad Joke

Dirty Straight Up (8) 73
Trainer: William Bret Calhoun()
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $8,879
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MINESHAFT (USA)

Dam: CORRECT CALL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Consolidator

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1106m - 1207m

Comments

Third race start today. At long odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on December 19 over 1106m, 16 len behind Dr My Eyes with 54.5kg at $40.20. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1207m, 5 len behind Bubby with 54.5kg at $7.50. Key chance likely to give a big sight.

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
3rd of 7	25/1/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 3	5	Axel Concepcion	54.5kg	SP	1:11.80	60.5 km/h	4.8L	1-2	$7.50	37	$80,717	$8,879	1. Bubby 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Dirty Straight Up
37 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	19/12/25	Usa - Fairgrounds Turf	1106m	MDN 2	3	Axel Concepcion	54.5kg	FM	1:02.64	63.6 km/h	16.4L	8-5	$40	-	$82,695	-	1. Dr My Eyes 2. Thebabeslayer 3. Vitruvius

A Hint Of Scandel (9) 222
Trainer: Emile Schwandt()
Jockey: Jamison Mudd (a2.3)
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $45,812
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: IMPERIAL HINT (USA)

Dam: SOMTHINGSCANDALOUS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Hightail

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Bubby carrying 52kg at $1.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on December 14 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Dickie T with 52kg at $8.60. Major player on recent form.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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 7	25/1/26	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 3	2	Jamison Mudd	52kg	SP	1:11.80	60.5 km/h	4.5L	3-3	$1.50f	42	$80,717	$16,143	1. Bubby 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Dirty Straight Up
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	14/12/25	Fairgrounds	1207m	MDN 2	6	Jamison Mudd	52kg	Fast	1:11.65	60.6 km/h	1.3L	1-1	$8.60	37	$82,695	$16,539	1. Dickie T 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Bad Joke
37 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	7/11/25	Delta Downs	1006m	MDN 2	1	Jamison Mudd	52kg	Fast	0:57.92	62.5 km/h	8.8L	7-4	$26	-	$65,649	$13,130	1. Dynamite Tonight 2. A Hint Of Scandel 3. Pineapple Willy

Fortysvenforthewin (10)
Trainer: Kent Knudsen()
Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: LONE SAILOR (USA)

Dam: UNFORGIVABLE U (USA)

Dam's Sire: Langfuhr

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

First-starter by Lone Sailor out of Unforgivable U. Betting the best guide.

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

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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