Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 7f to 1m. Finished 3 1/2l behind Ask In My Name when fifth of 8 at 14-5 on his latest outing at Woodbine over 7f in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Robert Tiller. Capable of better in this class
5 20:34 Oaklawn Park (USA) 19 Feb 2026
Race 5 - Starter Allowance (4YO plus)
1m Dirt (Dirt)
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Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 5f to 1m. A winner at 19-2 at Oaklawn Park over 1m on his latest outing in December last year, beating Tejas by 1 1/2l. Has winning potential
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind Nicholai when fourth of 12 at 55-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f last month. Could improve at this level
Form Snapshot: Has won 15 races from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind Couperin when fifth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in December last year. Experienced but faces challenges
Form Snapshot: He has won four times at 1m. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Nu What's New when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m earlier this month. Difficult to assess
Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 5f to 1m. Beaten 1/2l by Couperin when second of 12 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in December last year. Likely to be competitive
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished 9l behind Air Of Defiance when fifth of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f earlier this month. Chances appear limited
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m. Finished 11l behind Hunt Master when fifth of 7 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Sam Houston Race Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Has a solid chance
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 6f to 1m 1f. Beaten 8l behind Nicholai at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f last month. Could surprise at this level
Verdict
DRUM ROLL PLEASE has strong form and could bounce back from a recent fifth. Swiss Guard ran well when second over C&D last time out. Hess drops in class and has course form.