Churchill Downs

17:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BUSINESS MODEL is a strong fancy. He can't be faulted for consistency and has proved he can get his head in front. Harvard certainly isn't out of it.

Nikolaou

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Jerry Dixon Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 6-621

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); not fancied in the betting when winning by 2l (Turfway Park) last month in a claimer; his best looks to be behind him and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	103/10	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1279/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	79/4	-
02/12/24	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	23/10	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	131/10	-
08/10/24	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	99/10	-

Paynter's Canvas

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Michael Lauer Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 8-578

Comment: Beaten a fair way when eighth in a claimer (Oaklawn Park) last month; hasn't really fired since his success in an allowance optional claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis in November; eased in class with tag standing at $16k here; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	266/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	237/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	321/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	407/10	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/5	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	459/10	-

Harvard

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 531-63

Comment: A poor result at a short price when third in a claimer at Turfway Park last month; possesses winning form at this track; definitely of interest despite defeats on last two starts as he scored three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	32/25	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	309/50	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	271/100	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	511/50	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	53/10	-

Business Model

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 342-4

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; produced a string of consistent efforts; solid effort at Oaklawn Park over 6f (claimer) last month; clear chance as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	41/10	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	53/20	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	161/50	-
05/10/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	6/5	-
21/09/24	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	71/10	-
07/08/24	Louisiana Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-

Show Time

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: S Cunningham Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 3-659

Comment: Finished behind Paynter's Canvas when beaten 23l (ninth of 11) last month at Oaklawn Park in a claimer; has winning track form; he can be competitive at this level; likely to go well as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	101/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	354/5	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	73/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	28/5	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/4	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	47/50	-

Twirling Troillet

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 31-819

Comment: Finished last of nine in February at Turfway Park in a starter allowance; has won here previously; on target twice in his last four outings; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	797/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	47/10	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	559/100	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	239/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	232/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1503/100	-

Couperin

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Matt Kordenbrock Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 34-44

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-14); producing fairly consistent form; comfortably beaten into fourth in a starter allowance at Turfway Park last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	608/25	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	113/20	-
14/12/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	12/1	-
22/11/24	Penn National / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	41/10	-
24/10/24	Penn National / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	53/10	-
26/09/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/5	-

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Churchill Downs

18:14

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READYTORISKITALL might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Sweet Sib, Union Dame and Genuine Article are also shortlisted.

Sweet Sib

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 49-329

Comment: Tailed off at Turfway Park two months ago in a maiden claimer; has raised her game the last twice; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; has to be respected judged on finishing second two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	157/20	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	353/100	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	79/20	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	171/10	-
17/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	67/10	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	97/4	-

Miss Collected

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Andrew Mckeever Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-63

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third (Gulfstream Park) last month in a maiden claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $12.5k); now switched to dirt for the first time; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	99/10	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	71/5	-

Readytoriskitall

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 43

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Water White; got across to lead from a wide draw in a maiden claimer when third at Santa Anita last month upped to this distance; claiming value now drops from $32k; she's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 8	11/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 7	24/5	-

Bouji Is A Word

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Jada Schlenk Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0843-

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth at Mountaineer Park five months ago in a maiden special weight; has had some time off; readily passed over as has her stamina to prove at this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	47/10	-
22/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	237/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2851/100	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	3537/50	-

Beto's Birdie

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Winooski (7f-1m½f); overlooked unless the market says otherwise with newcomers from this yard often needing the run.

Night Cry

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Bonnie Pittman Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 7-05

Comment: Held when fifth of 11 in a maiden claimer at Turfway Park two months ago; claiming tag now upped from $7.5k; first attempt on dirt; steps into the unknown over new trip and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	3217/50	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	1331/50	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	1061/20	-
13/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	2647/100	-

Red Royalty

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-355

Comment: Fifth beaten 9l at Keeneland 13 days ago in a maiden claimer; drops to a $12.5k tag; if excused last two runs she would be interesting based on her third at Turfway Park in February; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	1761/50	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	259/50	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	701/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	247/100	-

Judy's Flyer

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-687

Comment: Finished tailed off at Turfway Park last month in a maiden claimer; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine and patchy form recently; claiming value now drops from $15k; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	497/25	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	399/50	-
02/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	121/25	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	121/20	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1097/100	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	29/10	-

Hand It Over

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ryan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 56-74

Comment: Still winless and defeats stacking up (ten on the bounce); beaten just over 5l in fourth in a maiden claimer at Turfway Park last month; higher claiming tag here so up in class; a lot on her plate here and she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	69/25	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	684/25	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	149/25	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1099/100	-
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	96/25	-
25/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	2507/50	-

Coolness

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Stable does well at Churchill Downs with debutants; related to Henry The Cat (winner from 5f up to 1m); likely to be in contention as some good aspects to her profile.

Genuine Article

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Beaten 31l to finish eighth on her debut at Oaklawn Park over this distance at 15-2 three weeks ago; related to Stakes winner C. S. Incharge; claiming tag drops to $12.5k (from $50k); shown promise in trackwork; looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	38/5	-

Union Dame

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 9-632

Comment: Missed out by 1l in a maiden claimer two weeks ago at Oaklawn Park upped to this trip; has been fairly consistent this year and improved form the last twice; one to consider if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	31/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	14/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	256/5	-
19/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	18/1	-
24/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	493/100	-
14/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	73/10	-

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Churchill Downs

18:43

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RIVALRY is a confident pick. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast. Gold Search, Spoonie and Sackett are among the dangers.

Gold Search

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 156-4

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of ten at Turfway Park on his first start for this trainer in February in a claimer; tag drops from $30k to $16k here; should be on the premises as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	1013/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	129/50	-
22/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	103/10	-
01/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
11/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	144/5	-
31/12/23	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	927/10	-

Rivalry

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 350-67

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; not disgraced in seventh in a claimer (Oaklawn Park) when getting across to lead early from a wide stall four weeks ago; tag drops from $32k to $16k here; big run on the cards as has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	39/10	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	23/10	-
14/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	9/2	-
28/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	33/10	-
06/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	27/10	-
05/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-

Son Of A Gray

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Bonnie Pittman Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-73172

Comment: Good effort when close up last month, managing to get across to lead from stall nine (Turfway Park) in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	423/100	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1217/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	27/10	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	519/50	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	324/25	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	7991/100	-

Quebrancho

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1468-0

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 in a claimer at Turfway Park in January; useful in this grade; in for a $16k tag so up in class ($15k last time); capable if in the mood so definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	387/25	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	993/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1059/100	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1613/50	-
26/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
12/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-

Beer With Ice

Jockey: Victor Lebron Trainer: Matt Kordenbrock Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 380-

Comment: Finished last of ten at Ellis Park over 1m (claimer) in July; returns from a break here; claiming value now rises to $16k; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	929/100	-
04/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	129/20	-
24/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	149/100	-
27/04/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	223/100	-
24/03/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	181/5	-
22/02/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	69/10	-

Dancing Noah

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Alvin Taylor Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -7155

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (4l) in a claimer at Turfway Park last month; has won one of ten career starts; claiming value now rises to $16k; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	457/25	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	58/5	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	412/25	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	53/10	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	6989/100	-
18/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	8389/100	-

Merlotti

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8957-4

Comment: Beaten just under 2l on New Year's Day when sent off 40-1 (Turfway Park) in a claimer; one win to his name was achieved a fair way back; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	1889/50	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	1363/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	3869/100	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	1237/100	-
08/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	91/10	-
12/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	194/5	-

Spoonie

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 4-93561

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; off the mark when winning by 2½l (sloppy track) over 1m½f (maiden claimer) at Oaklawn Park three weeks ago; now switched to dirt for the first time; win last time suggests he can handle the step up in class so on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	64/5	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1439/100	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	373/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	361/100	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	33/5	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	2099/100	-

Sackett

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5518-

Comment: Finished out the back at Colonial Downs over 1m½f (stakes) in September; just his fifth outing so still early days; returns from a layoff; has possibilities if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	709/10	-
12/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
09/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1859/50	-
21/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	1143/20	-

More Than Five

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 2-2348

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 10l, over 6f at Oaklawn Park (claimer) last month; can be on the premises as lower claiming tag should make this easier and he is certainly not devoid of ability.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	27/2	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	67/10	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	31/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	43/10	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	267/50	-

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Churchill Downs

19:13

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CHRIS'S REVENGE is a confident pick. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and he knows how to win. Funnyflame, Raguel and House United are also respected.

Full Armor

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 2361-7

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; was held in seventh in an allowance optional claimer (Turfway Park) 53 days ago; others have more pressing claims as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	469/25	-
12/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	399/20	-
20/06/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	-
06/06/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
15/05/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-

House United

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 47-437

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of eight (Fair Grounds) two months ago in an allowance race; good record under Julien Leparoux (partnership reunited here); has shown signs of promise here and there and likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	317/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	53/5	-
01/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	53/10	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	716/25	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	1693/50	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	549/50	-

Raguel

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 47-70

Comment: Finished last of 11 (Gulfstream Park) three months ago in an allowance optional claimer; warrants respect as showed promise in workout 11 days ago and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	294/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	80/1	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	21/2	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	233/10	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	32/5	-
01/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	71/10	-

Funnyflame

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 26-585

Comment: Generally struggled with a record of 1-14; beaten 26l into fifth at Fair Grounds 44 days ago in an allowance race; has shown signs of promise here and there and should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	18/1	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	27/2	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	99/10	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	363/50	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	627/100	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	631/100	-

Consecrated

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-425

Comment: Bumped at the start in an optional claimer at Fair Grounds when last of five six weeks ago; a lot on his plate here and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	51/10	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	39/10	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	273/10	-
29/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
24/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	14/1	-

Devil Anse

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Ryan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-71

Comment: Related to Grade 1 winner Divisidero; 20-1 when winning Turfway Park maiden claimer 53 days ago upped to 1m; claiming value now rises to $50k; faces a tougher test as he steps out of maiden claiming company easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	476/25	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	213/25	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	129/20	-

Sprint Out Pass

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-4915

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; found life tough when 10l back in fifth (sloppy track) 23 days ago (Keeneland) in a starter allowance; passed over as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	1721/50	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	77/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/1	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	197/5	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	4449/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	659/100	-

Chris's Revenge

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 45-4

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing fourth (Fair Grounds) in January in an optional claimer; from a respected stable; big chance if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	21/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	261/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	193/25	-
24/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	8/5	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	17/2	-

Kistler

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-4417

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; not beaten too far when seventh at Keeneland in a claimer three weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; this line-up contains some strong opposition so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	2243/100	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	101/5	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	157/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	667/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	399/100	-
28/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	119/25	-

Warrior Wayne

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-01

Comment: Caused a surprise in maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park when registering his first success at the third time of asking 38 days ago; should be in the mix as recent win points to him being able to handle class rise and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	91/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	24/1	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	851/10	-

Indy Magic

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 65-466

Comment: Beaten sixth of nine dropped down to 7f (Keeneland) two weeks ago in a claimer; tried over an additional 1½f now; drops to a $50k tag from $80k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	123/20	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	31/2	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	64/5	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	317/50	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	467/20	-
02/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	73/10	-

Cabernaydo

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: William Cowans Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 2147-5

Comment: Held in fifth in a claimer at Turfway Park two months ago; now moved up in the grades (in for $50k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	971/100	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	481/50	-
11/10/24	Woodbine / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	153/20	-
15/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
18/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
04/08/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	5/4	-

Smart Mo

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 8-553

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find his only win; minor honours in a claimer three weeks ago (4-6) finished just ahead of Kistler at Keeneland; up in class (in for $50k here, $40k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	67/100	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	68/25	-
01/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
04/08/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	73/10	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	2/1	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-

Rachman

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Brian Waltz Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-212

Comment: Well beaten runner-up over 1m at Turfway Park (claimer) last month; has been consistent of late and has taken a step forward the last twice; tag unchanged at $50k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	283/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	48/25	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	1093/100	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	9/1	-
28/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	4/5	-
03/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	49/10	-

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Churchill Downs

19:45

Runners: 13 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FUN TO RUN is bidding for her second course success and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Hearts United, Up On The Edge and Starlit Sofi also have claims.

Fun To Run

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 531-34

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Fair Grounds (beaten 6l) in an optional claimer in February; has won here before; form of the stable is a plus; needs to be taken seriously if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/10	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	59/50	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	3/2	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	21/2	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	1181/25	-

Starlit Sofi

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 866

Comment: Sixth of eight beaten 8l in a claimer (Turfway Park) last month upped to 1m; deeper waters here (in for $16k here, $15k tag last time); she has a shout as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and has been on the scene in the recent past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	46/5	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	3379/100	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	823/10	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	321/10	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	52/1	-
17/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	881/10	-

Krickle

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Aaron West Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 587-4

Comment: Has won at this track; she meets the required standard ability wise; ahead of Sweet Lilibet and Starlit Sofi when fourth (beaten just over 4l) at Turfway Park over 1m (claimer) last month; up in class (in for $16k); poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	319/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	1079/100	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	4379/100	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	433/20	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	13/4	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	737/100	-

Starcourt

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Denis Roberson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-1246

Comment: Beaten 10l in sixth in a claimer at Keeneland (muddy track) two weeks ago; she meets the required standard ability wise; one to take seriously as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1189/50	-
17/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-
12/02/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/1	-
16/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/20	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	171/25	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	54/25	-

United Forever

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 862313

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; finished a decent third of nine at Gulfstream Park over 6f (claimer) two weeks ago; in for a $16k tag so up in class ($12.5k last time); she has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	79/10	-
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	89/10	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
30/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	97/10	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	257/10	-

Up On The Edge

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 67-685

Comment: Has won over C&D; was fifth of 11, beaten 14l, in a claimer 46 days ago (Oaklawn Park) upped to 1m; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; should be in the mix as has been on the scene in the recent past and she reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	22/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	12/5	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	46/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	27/5	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	113/10	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	183/50	-

Ladle

Jockey: Erica Murray Trainer: Jerome Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -448

Comment: Found life tough when 20l back in eighth over 6f at Mahoning Valley (claimer, muddy track) two weeks ago; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden claimer at Belterra Park in August; claiming value now rises to $16k; hard to entertain as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	101/10	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	847/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	61/10	-
05/10/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	73/10	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	737/50	-
11/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	193/5	-

Red Wine Lady

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Demeritte Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-77240

Comment: Behind Starcourt when tenth of 12 at Keeneland two weeks ago (muddy track) in a claimer; class dropper as runs for a $16k tag here; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	883/50	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	223/50	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	276/25	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	657/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	896/25	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	119/20	-

Yes To Champagne

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Aaron Shorter Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7370-4

Comment: Managed to get on the lead from her wide berth when fourth beaten 3½l (muddy track) at Oaklawn Park upped to 1m½f four weeks ago in a claimer; a previous winner here; she can be competitive at this level; claiming value now rises to $16k; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	24/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	26/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	693/25	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	511/100	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	33/5	-

Lady Riley

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-2

Comment: Not beaten far over 6f at Oaklawn Park (claimer) last month; has won here before; has raised her game the last twice; claiming tag rises from $15k last time; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	77/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	231/100	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	819/100	-
17/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	1041/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	2723/50	-

Sweet Lilibet

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Ryan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 40-125

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of eight in a claimer at Turfway Park five weeks ago; claiming tag rises from $10k last time; running on dirt for the first time; a big ask as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	241/10	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	987/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	251/50	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1487/100	-
09/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	38/5	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	10469/100	-

Hearts United

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 45-493

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when third despite odds of 11-8 (Turfway Park) five weeks ago in a claimer; tag has been raised to $16k; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	67/50	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	341/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1297/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	97/50	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	397/100	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 14	1881/25	-

She Stopped Short

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Joel Campbell Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 2-43621

Comment: Has found improvement of late; won a maiden claimer by just over 3l when off the mark at Tampa Bay Downs three weeks ago; tag unaltered from last time ($16k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
26/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	22/5	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1/1	-
05/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
03/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	2/1	-
07/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	18/5	-

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Churchill Downs

20:18

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MARTINGALE gets the vote. She looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast. Well Aware, Ocean Ripple and Pure Breeze could also have a role to play.

Closing Prayer

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: James Baker Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 556-37

Comment: Not disgraced in seventh over 5½f at Fair Grounds (maiden special weight) 54 days ago; has kicked on in her last couple of races; a lot on her plate here and unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	229/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	507/10	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	151/10	-
02/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	991/20	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	273/20	-
29/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	833/100	-

Didn't It Rain

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-7

Comment: Beaten just under 3l 37 days ago when sent off 40-1 (dropped back to 5½f) at Fair Grounds in a maiden special weight; should not be far away as she drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	189/5	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	6/1	-

Pour A Little More

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 47-

Comment: Unable to land a blow when seventh of 12 in a maiden special weight at Turfway Park in December; has had some time off; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	461/50	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	107/25	-

My Sexy Blonde

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Alvin Taylor Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 039-8

Comment: Last of eight in a maiden claimer (Turfway Park) in February; still winless and defeats stacking up (ten on the bounce); claiming tag now upped to $50k; this looks a decent race so unlikely to pose a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	437/50	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	5627/100	-
18/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	4201/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	571/10	-
05/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	3243/100	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	1058/25	-

Chandon

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Scott Barker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-04859

Comment: Last of nine at Keeneland two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; yet to get off the mark in seven attempts (fourth her best finish); first run in claiming company; this is a step down in class but is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	4131/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	2872/25	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	5799/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	473/5	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	2213/50	-
12/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	2467/100	-

Ocean Ripple

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-02

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by English Channel); comfortably beaten despite finishing runner-up four weeks ago at Gulfstream Park in a maiden claimer; hard to dismiss as her speed figure last time suggests she can handle this field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	49/10	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	42/5	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	443/100	-

Martingale

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33-342

Comment: Minor honours in a maiden claimer two weeks ago (evens, Oaklawn Park); claiming tag now upped to $50k; strong claims if reproducing most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
21/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
27/01/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	41/10	-

Pure Breeze

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 70-

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 in a maiden special weight at Kentucky Downs in September; returning from a layoff here; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; must be high on list granted a bit more luck as didn't get the rub of the green last time and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	567/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	1373/100	-

Well Aware

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 63-2

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a maiden claimer (Gulfstream Park) last month on debut for this trainer; has a nice pedigree (by City Of Light); claiming tag now upped from $35k; competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/2	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1979/100	-
24/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	31/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MARCH OF TIME looks a solid choice. He has shown he can get his head in front and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims.

Fort Sam

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: David Fawkes Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 60-1

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking over 7f at Gulfstream Park (maiden special weight) on his debut for this trainer when winning by 1½l last month; despite that Gulfstream Park success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	471/100	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	1151/100	-

Pentathlon

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1348-5

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth three weeks ago at Keeneland in an allowance race; hard to dismiss if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and his most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	25/4	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	64/5	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	57/20	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	13/10	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/5	-
30/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	9/20	-

Lou's Legacy

Jockey: Albin Jimenez Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-5526

Comment: Has won previously at this course; not disgraced when sixth of 12 three weeks ago (Keeneland) in an allowance race; this line-up contains some strong opposition so he faces an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	4269/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	767/100	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	373/25	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	383/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	3097/100	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	251/50	-

G T Five Hundred

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 1-2193

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) in a starter allowance (Oaklawn Park, muddy track) three weeks ago; has scored over C&D; successful twice in his last five starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	17/10	-
02/02/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	21/20	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/1	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	357/50	-

Risk It

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 28-554

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind him in an allowance race at Keeneland when fourth beaten just over 4l 21 days ago; been a while since he achieved his only career win but admirably consistent; ought to be competitive as recent performance was encouraging and should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	819/100	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	23/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	609/100	-
19/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	327/50	-

March Of Time

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2/1-3

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his fourth race); from powerful yard; third, beaten a short head, when favourite (Santa Anita) three months ago in an allowance optional claimer; the Bob Baffert outfit is running hot currently; in with a big shout if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1/2	-
27/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	13/10	-
16/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-

Rocketeer

Jockey: Edgard Zayas Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 34236-

Comment: Beaten 9l in October at 6-4 when sixth over 1m at Belmont At The Big A (allowance race), behind Pentathlon; returns from an absence here; shown he can win fairly recently and could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	31/20	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	39/20	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	251/100	-
10/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	187/100	-
26/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	33/10	-

Lil Muggs

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13-234

Comment: First-time blinkers no help over 5½f at Fair Grounds (allowance optional claimer) when beaten 9l last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; wasn't at his best last time out following some good runs; likely to be involved as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	119/10	-
09/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-
11/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5/2	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	421/100	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	57/10	-
28/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	2107/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:22

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WEST HOLLYWOOD likes to stalk the early speed and can reverse last time's placings with Out Of Deductions. Miranda Rights, Call Protection and Event Detail must be on the shortlist.

West Hollywood

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1211-7

Comment: A disappointing seventh when favourite at Keeneland over 1m½f (allowance race) 21 days ago; represents a powerful trainer and has made an impressive start to his career with three wins from six starts; big chance as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and he has won in classy company before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	57/50	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	27/20	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	63/20	-
20/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/20	-
10/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	183/50	-
10/01/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 10	6/1	-

Tall Boy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 61-8

Comment: Yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; likes this combination of C&D; split a number of these rivals at Keeneland 21 days ago when beaten 10l in an allowance race; this is competitive and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	4593/100	-
02/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	277/20	-
12/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	463/100	-
08/03/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	87/25	-
10/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	159/100	-
05/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	571/100	-

Tapit Shoes

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 06-148

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; unable to land a blow when eighth of 11 in a Grade 3 at Turfway Park five weeks ago; might find this company a little easier but hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	389/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	141/50	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1003/50	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	449/25	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	873/100	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	3751/100	-

Out Of Deductions

Jockey: David Cohen Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 02-922

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-13); good runner-up at 40-1 over 1m½f at Keeneland (allowance race) when ahead of a couple of these 21 days ago; been struggling to get his head in front recently so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	954/25	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	393/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	51/2	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	159/5	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	29/2	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	2141/100	-

Miranda Rights

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 8-

Comment: Was held in eighth over 1m½f at Kentucky Downs (stakes) in August; better than this level in his pomp and he can be competitive at this level; returns from an absence here; drop back to claiming level so looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	267/10	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	667/100	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	43/20	-
31/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	553/100	-
02/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	627/100	-
04/12/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	19/10	-

Higgins Boat

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 13-25

Comment: Consistent performer and almost victorious in a Grade 3 in February; respectable effort finishing fifth (beaten 2l) in a Grade 2 at Fair Grounds last month; now drops in class but hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	98/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	53/5	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	21/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	29/10	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	377/100	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	48/5	-

Timeout

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 76-110

Comment: Behind several of these over 1m½f at Keeneland (allowance race) when tenth 21 days ago; admirable career strike-rate (three from ten to date); should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	889/100	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	9/2	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 11	10/1	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-

Native Shaman

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 12-1

Comment: Gained a just over 1l success in February (Gulfstream Park) upped to 1m4f in an allowance optional claimer; on target twice in his last three outings; despite that Gulfstream Park success, others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	93/25	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	728/25	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	501/100	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	2947/100	-
29/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	29/5	-

Event Detail

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 862-1

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from his last seven; came out on top by 2l 33 days ago (Turfway Park) in an allowance optional claimer; impressed on most recent trackwork and needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	339/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	407/100	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	657/50	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	666/25	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	74/25	-
25/02/23	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 11	142/5	-

Call Protection

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 01-41

Comment: Successful three times in his last five starts; won an allowance optional claimer by just under 3l at Turfway Park 46 days ago; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	527/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	193/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	129/50	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 11	2303/50	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
13/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	123/10	-

In A Jam

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 826-37

Comment: Has lacked consistency of late but has proven competitive in a race of this nature; last of seven last month at Oaklawn Park in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	8/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	129/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	119/10	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	39/10	-
03/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	54/5	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	211/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:55

Runners: 16 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from DESERT AIRE. He makes appeal on the strength of his most recent run and the likely strong pace up front is a plus.

Desert Aire

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Michael Puhich Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -72

Comment: Ran well to finish second (beaten 1½l) at Turfway Park in January when ahead of Purdy Darn Good in a maiden claimer; although a maiden, he has shown ability; has strong claims as recent performance was encouraging and in off a lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	311/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	653/100	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	39/4	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	1271/50	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	1343/100	-

Hotline Blink

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Manuel Chavez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-6725

Comment: Beaten 9l in fifth at Keeneland with Bourbon Street Boy and Maravich behind 16 days ago in a maiden claimer; stepped up on his last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce); claiming value now drops to $12.5k; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1033/50	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	511/50	-
01/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	149/5	-
29/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	51/5	-
24/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	127/10	-
15/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	189/10	-

Mubarez

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Mark Simms Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-50

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in three attempts (fifth his best finish); got across to lead from a wide draw in a maiden claimer when beaten a long way on his debut for new trainer at Turfway Park 53 days ago; now switched to dirt for the first time; he can be taken on as significantly reduced claiming tag a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	369/50	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	137/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	117/20	-

High Five Sy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Glenn Wismer Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 67

Comment: Beaten seventh of 12 over 6f at Turfway Park (maiden claimer) 32 days ago; wears first-time blinkers; enters calculations as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and he was second three runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	84/25	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	6799/100	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	143/10	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	1591/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	1937/25	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	14871/100	-

Dan D'oro

Jockey: Jose Riquelme Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 773-62

Comment: Improved form the last twice; beaten 1½l at Fair Grounds over 6f (maiden claimer) with Jack Rabbit just behind 46 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	32/5	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	20/1	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	127/10	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-
24/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	117/10	-

Promissione

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-9368

Comment: Beaten 31l over 1m1f at Keeneland (maiden claimer, sloppy track, behind Catalina Cat) 23 days ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); if excused last two runs he would be interesting based on his third at Gulfstream Park in February; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	568/25	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/10	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/5	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	9/5	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	311/10	-

Egyptian Quest

Jockey: Oscar Villarreal Trainer: Nancy Adams Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 2-6834

Comment: Yet to open his account after 14 starts and has not been firing consistently; no impression when fourth of eight (Turfway Park) 55 days ago in a maiden claimer; higher claiming tag here so up in class; passed over with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	101/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	899/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	293/100	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	56/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	193/10	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	141/10	-

Bourbon State

Jockey: Chase Miller Trainer: Darrin Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 08-45

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); out of the frame when fifth at Turfway Park (behind Purdy Darn Good) five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; first run on dirt; ought to give it a shot as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	432/25	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	168/25	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	3941/50	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	347/10	-

Catalina Cat

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 455

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); held when fifth of ten in a maiden claimer at Keeneland upped to 1m1f (sloppy track) 23 days ago on debut for this trainer; now eased in the grades (in for $12.5k); now racing on dirt for the first time; should get involved if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	192/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	259/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	77/10	-

Jack Rabbit

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 57

Comment: Out of the frame when seventh 16 days ago at Keeneland in a maiden claimer; drops to a $12.5k tag; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	823/25	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 9	57/5	-

Ghost Prince

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Anthony Quartarolo Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 58085-

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth in a maiden claimer at Belterra Park in September; returns from a layoff; others are preferred as significantly reduced claiming tag a concern.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/09/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/1	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1433/25	-
04/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	55/2	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	179/10	-
21/03/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	103/10	-
07/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	61/5	-

Maravich

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 080-7

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten 15l, over 6f at Keeneland (maiden claimer) on debut for new trainer two weeks ago; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	1459/100	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	1337/20	-
14/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	223/10	-
03/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	51/2	-

Bourbon Street Boy

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Finished sixth of ten on his debut over 6f at Keeneland at 10-1 two weeks ago; up in distance by an extra 2f here; now eased in the grades (in for $12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 10	519/50	-

Trap Line

Jockey: Gabriel Lagunes Trainer: Edward Fernandez Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: -056

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (8l, sloppy track) at Mahoning Valley 27 days ago in a maiden claimer; this is his level but proving a little expensive to follow; claiming value rises from $10k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	27/10	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	611/20	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	141/50	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	333/50	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	91/20	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	71/25	-

Purdy Darn Good

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Randy Matthews Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 64-33

Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner Chaos Theory; ran encouragingly when 1l third in a maiden claimer, finished ahead of Bourbon State on first run for current trainer at Turfway Park last month; switching to dirt for the first time; claiming tag drops from $15k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	879/100	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	581/100	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	833/100	-
22/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	15/1	-

Playing Cupid

Jockey: Santo Sanjur Trainer: Anna Navarrete Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 65

Comment: Problems at the start (bobbled) in blinkers over 6½f (maiden claimer) when beaten 8l (fifth of seven) at Turfway Park last month; tackling an extra 1½f now; claiming value now drops from $15k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	531/100	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 8	299/25	-

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