Churchill Downs

17:45

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EXPLOSIVE WHISPER comes from a yard with a strong record with newcomers and she looks the pick of the debutants. Swift Kelce, Dancing Eyes and Scythia should also be in the hunt.

Explosive Whisper

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

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers; related to 1m2f winner If You Say So; can make her presence felt with signs of encouragement in profile.

Rockaway Reef

Jockey: Evin Roman Trainer: Kenneth Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-2424

Comment: Has found improvement of late but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Keeneland (beaten 7l) in a maiden claimer last month; significantly reduced claiming tag a concern so others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	29/4	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	172/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	387/50	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1761/100	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1009/50	-
04/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1137/100	-

Motown Honey

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Held eighth of ten but was making her first appearance at Keeneland in first-time blinkers at 80-1 five weeks ago; claiming debut; this is a step down in class but must step up if she is to threaten here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	7879/100	-

Swift Kelce

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Beaten on her debut (6f, Keeneland) at 14-1 four weeks ago; nicely bred (by Outwork); by no means ruled out as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and her pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	731/50	-

Theprincessfactor

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: From the same family as Whiskey Park, a winner over 7f; represents a stable with a strong record here with newcomers.

Dancing Eyes

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 85

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten just under 5l two months ago at Oaklawn Park in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Big Thorn; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	53/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	329/10	-

Employeeofthemonth

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Chad Summers Age/Wt: 3/8-1

Comment: Makes first racecourse appearance; attractively bred daughter of Street Sense; remains to be seen whether she'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - best watched unless the market says otherwise.

Scythia

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Fair debut effort (Keeneland, 6f) at 4-1 last month; claiming value now rises to $50k; can figure as she has worked well and there was a lot to like about her initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 5	393/100	-

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Churchill Downs

18:14

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: I HAD THAT ONE TOO is strongly fancied to come out on top. She is a distance winner, while Curls Nite Out and Fourfiftyseven are more names to consider.

Ladan

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Michael Leahy Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 215-

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of six in a claimer (sloppy track, behind I Had That One Too) in November; returns from a layoff here; drops to a $30k tag; might find this level a bit too hot to handle so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	327/50	-
08/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	103/20	-
10/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	3239/100	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	201/25	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	434/25	-

Fourfiftyseven

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 46-524

Comment: Held when fourth of six (Turfway Park) dropped down to 1m on her first start for this trainer two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; this is her grade; has shown some ability on occasion and on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	146/25	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	4259/100	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	3241/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	443/10	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	69/5	-
09/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	471/10	-

Queen Of Salsa

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Aaron Shorter Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 211-33

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last four; running consistently; a respectable third of eight in an allowance race (Sam Houston) in February; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	11/5	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
26/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-
06/10/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
22/09/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
12/08/24	Louisiana Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	107/5	-

Asian Matriarch

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 322-42

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts; not beaten far in a claimer at Turfway Park in January.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	247/50	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	277/50	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	148/25	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1239/100	-
24/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

Curls Nite Out

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6101

Comment: Successful twice in her last three starts; not fancied in the betting (16-1) when edging home by half a length at Hawthorne 50 days ago in an allowance race; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	31/2	-
16/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	393/10	-
24/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	16/1	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	43/5	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/5	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	339/50	-

I Had That One Too

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Paul McGee Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-99

Comment: Ninth of 12 in an allowance race last month at Keeneland upped to 1m4f; needs to be taken seriously as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and she ran well in defeat three starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	4389/50	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	411/10	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	21/1	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	379/100	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	589/10	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	6383/100	-

Tavria

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4-1061

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer at Keeneland (sloppy track) last month; successful twice in her last four starts; $30k claiming tag this time (up from $20k); despite that Keeneland success, makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	153/25	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/10	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	403/10	-
03/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	101/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	38/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	5059/100	-

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Churchill Downs

18:43

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAVORITE OUTLAW is fancied for this. He is a proven winner, while Santos Dumont and Eastside Cool should also be in the mix.

Favorite Outlaw

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: -85

Comment: Useful in this grade and showed smart form in his pomp; finished fifth two weeks ago albeit only beaten 2½l, managing to get across to lead from stall nine at Oaklawn Park in an allowance optional claimer; claiming tag drops to $25k (from $35k); leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	9/2	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	28/5	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	19/10	-
03/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	27/10	-
05/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	7/5	-
05/08/23	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 4	17/25	-

Refuah

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 4-17354

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year and winner of three starts (range of trips from 6f to 1m); finished fourth beaten 4½l two weeks ago in a claimer; tag drops from $50k to $25k here; now looks to be past his prime and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	381/20	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	1008/25	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	51/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	149/10	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	67/5	-
15/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	21/10	-

Eastside Cool

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 3-2196

Comment: Can be a player at this level and smart performer in his prime; not beaten too far when sixth at Oaklawn Park last month on debut outing for new trainer in a starter allowance; possibilities if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	149/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	6/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/10	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/10	-

Miacomet

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 2-60

Comment: Three-time winner in his career (from 6½f-1m½f); a course winner; finished behind Eastside Cool over 1m½f at Oaklawn Park (claimer) when beaten a long way in March; eased in class with tag standing at $25k here; makes limited appeal as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	27/1	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1061/100	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	489/50	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1819/100	-

Outlier

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Rick Hiles Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 6158-8

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; last of eight over 1m at Oaklawn Park (starter allowance) last month, behind Santos Dumont; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	23/1	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	127/25	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	99/50	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	8/1	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	279/100	-
18/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	307/100	-

Dazzlemesilver

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 4-7817

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of nine at Oaklawn Park two months ago on first outing for new trainer in an optional claimer; track has proven suitable before; grade looks suitable; should not be far away if excused most recent run as achieved claimer success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/2	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	8/1	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	137/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	76/5	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	157/20	-

Santos Dumont

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 314-26

Comment: Has won at this track; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (8l) in a starter allowance on debut for this trainer three weeks ago at Oaklawn Park upped to 1m; capable if in the mood so should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	29/10	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	9/2	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	371/100	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
02/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	19/2	-
09/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	54/5	-

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Churchill Downs

19:13

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SYNTHESIS holds claims with a modest latest run excused and is proven at the trip. W W Crazy and Southern Sunset should also be on the premises.

Southern Sunset

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 8-675

Comment: Better than this level in his pomp and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); not beaten too far when fifth at Oaklawn Park three weeks ago in a claimer; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	67/10	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	117/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	14/1	-
31/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1651/100	-
05/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	57/5	-
12/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-

W W Crazy

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 2-6P6

Comment: Useful in his prime and he can be competitive at this level; not beaten that far in sixth (9l) when dropped in distance 22 days ago at Oaklawn Park in a claimer; tackling an extra 3f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 7	48/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	18/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1677/100	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	418/25	-

Improbable Story

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 757

Comment: A winner seven times from 59 runs (6f-1m½f); couldn't land a blow when seventh of nine here over 1m (claimer) 20 days ago; his best looks to be behind him and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	236/5	-
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/10	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1703/50	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	184/25	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	741/50	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	731/50	-

Synthesis

Jockey: Samuel Jr Camacho Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 9/8-6 F: -0535

Comment: 11-time winner in his career (from 6½f-1m½f) and one-time smart performer; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of six over 6f at Oaklawn Park (starter allowance, muddy track) six weeks ago; has shown signs of promise here and there and should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	191/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	29/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	91/5	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	237/10	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/10	-

Twirling Troillet

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1-8196

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; can boast winning form over this C&D; close up behind Paynter's Canvas when sixth over 1m here (claimer) two weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $16k tag; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	449/50	-
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	-

Paynter's Canvas

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Michael Lauer Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 5785

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 3½l) in a claimer last month; not always shown an awful lot since winning an allowance optional claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis in November; claiming tag drops from $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1979/100	-
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	-

Ready To Roll

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Thomas Van Age/Wt: 8/8-1 F: 0-583

Comment: Winner of five races from 6½f to 1m½f; well held when third (Turfway Park) in March in a claimer; deeper waters here (in for $12.5k here, $8k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	381/20	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1847/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	1129/50	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	431/50	-
21/09/24	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	11/5	-
05/09/24	Belterra Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	29/10	-

Sant' Antimo

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Jesus Esquivel Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 0-20431

Comment: A most decisive winner in a claimer at Turfway Park 48 days ago; has scored over C&D; up in class (in for $12.5k here, $8k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	833/50	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	111/20	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	237/50	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	181/100	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	413/20	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	411/100	-

Liam The Brave

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Gustavo Esquivel Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 3-586

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing sixth in a starter allowance (Keeneland) last month; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	4187/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	697/10	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	3659/100	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	263/50	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	353/20	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	157/25	-

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Churchill Downs

19:45

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STORMIN LOVE has got a win to his name and a good pace up front will help him. Flicker, Love Pack and Farley Hall could also have a role to play.

High Enough

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Donald Habeeb Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 79-704

Comment: Beaten 14l into fourth in a claimer (Keeneland) last month; achieved only a sole win; now eased in the grades (in for $16k); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1857/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	563/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	391/20	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	1209/100	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	2059/100	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1623/50	-

Right Spot

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Marianne Scherer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-68

Comment: Held in eighth in a claimer upped to 1m (Fair Grounds) two months ago; lightly raced (this just his fifth race); eased in class with tag standing at $16k here; can only watch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	353/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	108/5	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
04/10/24	Meadowlands / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	29/5	-

Stradivarian

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-198

Comment: Eighth beaten 20l in a claimer at Keeneland last month; down in class now, dropping from a $40k tag; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	3319/100	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	183/10	-
26/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
15/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	12/5	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	77/5	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	2543/100	-

Dancing Noah

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Alvin Taylor Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 71554

Comment: Beaten 3½l last month when sent off 33-1 in a claimer on debut for this trainer; successful once in 11 career outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	3183/100	-
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	-

Wicked Melody

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -7442

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; admirably consistent; ran well to finish runner-up at 14-1 (muddy track) at Oaklawn Park last month in a claimer; sights and claiming tag have been lowered here so needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	147/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	49/1	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	42/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	29/5	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	273/25	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	791/50	-

Flicker

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 569-61

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; won in easy fashion over 1m at Turfway Park (maiden claimer), breaking his duck at the ninth time of asking in March; definite chance despite being up in class and his latest performance on the clock offers hope he can cope with the tag rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	181/100	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	198/25	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	491/50	-
20/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	33/1	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	77/10	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	8/1	-

Love Pack

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-15

Comment: Fifth beaten 10l in an optional claimer on first run for this trainer (Fair Grounds) three months ago; lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; the Robertino Diodoro outfit is running hot currently; he has a shout if replicating the best of his form and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	91/10	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
06/10/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	7/1	-

Keeno

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 28-748

Comment: Eighth of nine beaten 11l in March at Turfway Park in a claimer; in for a $16k tag so down in class ($30k last time); should get involved as shown promise on occasion and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1501/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	537/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	867/100	-
14/12/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	587/10	-
25/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	44/5	-
26/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	139/10	-

Stormin Love

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Paulo Lobo Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 717-75

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fifth of six in an allowance race at Mahoning Valley (muddy track) last month; boasts winning form over C&D; can make his presence felt as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	2/1	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	108/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	93/10	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	118/25	-
28/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	1511/100	-
11/11/23	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	2551/100	-

Farley Hall

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3779

Comment: Last of nine last month at Keeneland (sloppy track) in a starter allowance; capable if in the mood so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	66/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	32/1	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	21/2	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	29/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-

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Churchill Downs

20:18

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOP GUNNER looks set for a big run. He should be able to confirm placings with Roll On Big Joe and Otto The Conqueror and takes the eye from a recent form perspective.

Roll On Big Joe

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 32-112

Comment: Behind Top Gunner when not beaten too far 33 days ago (Keeneland) in an allowance optional claimer; showing consistent form and resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 3	18/25	-
15/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	23/5	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	8/5	-
30/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	217/10	-

Top Gunner

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 24-131

Comment: Cut above this level in his prime and from respected stable; scored by 2½l (Keeneland) when Roll On Big Joe and Otto The Conqueror were behind him last month in an allowance optional claimer; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 3	33/20	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	29/20	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	36/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	82/5	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	5/2	-

Tejano Twist

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 2-1357

Comment: Quality operator in his prime and consistent performer; not disgraced in the Churchill Downs Stakes (sloppy track) 13 days ago; hard to dismiss if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 11	148/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	26/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	43/10	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-

Durante

Jockey: Samuel Jr Camacho Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 143

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a tenth career win); held in third (sloppy track) two weeks ago (Oaklawn Park) in a stakes; is passed over despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	209/10	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	39/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	129/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	179/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	5073/100	-
19/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/4	-

Caramel Chip

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 4-3216U

Comment: Failed to complete over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) two weeks ago; has won here previously; this looks a decent race so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	U / 6	33/4	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 11	3469/100	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	87/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 10	205/2	-

Gold Luck

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 75-46

Comment: Last of six in a stakes (Oaklawn Park) in February; has scored over C&D; largely disappointing since successful in an allowance optional claimer at Churchill Downs in September; makes limited appeal despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	263/10	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	301/10	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	481/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	414/25	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	533/100	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	5/1	-

Otto The Conqueror

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 0120-3

Comment: Was behind Top Gunner at Keeneland five weeks ago when last of three in an allowance optional claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; ran well in a stakes last June; shouldn't be too far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 3	13/4	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 11	52/1	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	171/50	-
05/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	381/100	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 12	2367/100	-
23/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-

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Churchill Downs

20:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TURN UP THE TREES has an encouraging career strike-rate and is proven at the trip. Committee Of One, Protege and Backtrack also warrant respect.

Committee Of One

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 69-551

Comment: Scored narrowly in a claimer last month; may be involved as jockey does well from inside draws here and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	83/50	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	68/5	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	137/10	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	277/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	333/25	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	1383/100	-

Northern Chill

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 7-3125

Comment: Running consistently but shown all winning form at Oaklawn Park (two successes); far from disgraced (beaten just under 5l) at Oaklawn Park last month in an allowance optional claimer; has been found wanting at this level before so looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/10	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	18/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	9/2	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	37/10	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	136/25	-

Turn Up The Trees

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5311-1

Comment: Emphatic winner in an optional claimer (Horseshoe Indianapolis) on debut for this handler last Tuesday; bagged a hat-trick last time and admirable career strike-rate (four from ten to date); respected despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
27/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
22/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/10	-
14/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-
30/08/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	39/2	-

Uncle William

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Anthony Guida Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 100-37

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten just under 4l in seventh) over 5½f at Keeneland (allowance race) four weeks ago; this looks a big ask as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	5377/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1809/100	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	25/2	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	3563/100	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	83/20	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1311/100	-

Protege

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Sam Wilensky Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-431

Comment: Narrow winner of a starter allowance (Keeneland) last month; has chalked up two wins from his last four; likes this combination of C&D; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	15/4	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/10	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	219/100	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/20	-
18/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	187/25	-

Morunning

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 362-88

Comment: Finished last of eight in a starter allowance (Oaklawn Park) in January; useful at this level; shown he can get his head in front so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	4/1	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	333/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	176/25	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	271/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	483/100	-
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	181/100	-

Express Line

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1/45-3

Comment: Lightly raced for age; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (7l, Keeneland) 28 days ago when back to this distance on debut for this trainer in a claimer; not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1653/50	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	221/50	-
15/01/24	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	41/10	-
03/12/23	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	5/2	-
24/07/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	116/5	-

Backtrack

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 31

Comment: Got across to lead from a wide draw when winning by a head at Keeneland 29 days ago in a maiden special weight; related to Grade 3 winner Background; not dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	119/100	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	533/100	-

Baytown Bruiser

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 53-62

Comment: Not disgraced when second at 25-1 over 1m here (starter allowance) on debut outing for new trainer two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	2367/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1631/100	-
31/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1207/25	-
09/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	737/20	-
02/02/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	149/20	-
06/01/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	577/50	-

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Churchill Downs

21:22

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AFTER TAXES is from a yard in form and has proved he can get his head in front. Go Captain, Town Barber and Hit That Review are also of interest.

Elegant Trip

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3/1649-

Comment: Can be a player at this level; finished ninth of 12 over 1m here (allowance race, muddy track) in November; back from an absence here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	531/25	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	609/50	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	24/5	-
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	663/100	-
17/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	89/20	-
22/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	209/50	-

Troubleshooting

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 248-1

Comment: Gained a 1l success in a maiden special weight when getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking at Keeneland last month; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	363/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	881/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	63/20	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	537/100	-

Town Barber

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 8/5-82

Comment: Good effort when close up in a claimer 50 days ago at Turfway Park (form has been boosted); up in class but on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	409/100	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	551/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	1207/100	-
02/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	24/5	-
25/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	1629/100	-
02/10/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-

After Taxes

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42-216

Comment: Beaten just over 5l into sixth (Keeneland) when leading early from a wide draw last month in an allowance race; has displayed improved form on last two starts and from a respected trainer; every chance given he won a maiden special weight two runs back and didn't have the best of luck last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	1239/100	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	9/4	-
19/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	79/20	-

Go Captain

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Lonnie Briley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 32-72

Comment: Went down by just under 4l when runner-up (Oaklawn Park) in March in an allowance race; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1/1	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	27/5	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	178/25	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	572/25	-
31/12/23	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	8/1	-

Moon Sniper

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Darrin Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 316-64

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 2l last month (Keeneland) in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	304/5	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	4299/50	-
25/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
04/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	119/5	-

Alexis Zorba

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 84-29

Comment: Been a while since he achieved his only career win and form has an up and down look to it; behind Moon Sniper at Keeneland when beaten 9l (ninth of ten) last month in an allowance race; meeting some horses in good form and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 10	1351/100	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	19/5	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	36/5	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/5	-
18/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	18/5	-

Stashu

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: John Wainwright Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 58-7

Comment: Found life tough when 8l back in seventh in a starter allowance (Turfway Park) back down to 6f 50 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1013/100	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	2299/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	1501/100	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	19/2	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	131/20	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	571/25	-

The Warden

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-5153

Comment: Creditable third, beaten just over 4l, of six in an allowance optional claimer when dropped to 6f at Oaklawn Park last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/1	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	113/5	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	57/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	1/2	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	1419/50	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	111/10	-

Hit That Review

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 212-57

Comment: Held in seventh over 7½f at Gulfstream Park (stakes) 48 days ago; ran well in a stakes in November; looks likely to go well with drop in class a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	53/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	7/1	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	19/5	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	29/25	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	68/25	-

Zartownis

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Conor Murphy Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 3227-

Comment: Poor strike-rate; comfortably beaten when seventh at 13-8 in an allowance race (Colonial Downs) in August; back from an absence here; a few rivals look in good form so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	8/5	-
11/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/5	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	307/50	-
29/03/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	441/100	-
10/02/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	261/25	-
30/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	319/50	-

Rowdy Riot

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 3-333

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late; not beaten far when third over 6f at Oaklawn Park (allowance race) last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	37/10	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	44/5	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	77/10	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	1579/100	-

Mischief River

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Caio Caramori Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1247-5

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (9l) over 6f at Keeneland (allowance race) last month on debut for this trainer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	8/1	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 7	303/10	-
09/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 13	49/10	-
11/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	26/5	-
29/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	73/10	-

Side Eye

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 4715-

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; fair effort when beaten 3l at Colonial Downs in August in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a layoff.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	6/1	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	61/10	-
03/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
03/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	112/25	-
18/02/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	893/100	-

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21:55

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STORMY PASSAGE has an obvious shout. Development Fee, Helm Place and Personal Jet should also be considered.

Penei

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 866-3

Comment: Shown enough to think he could win a race; didn't run badly when 25-1 third in a maiden claimer (dropped back to 6f) last Thursday; significantly up in class but latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these so easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	596/25	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	437/50	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	41/2	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	77/5	-

Development Fee

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 57

Comment: First-time blinkers no help (Keeneland) upped to 1m½f five weeks ago when beaten 9l in a maiden special weight; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so looks a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	1859/100	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	28/5	-

Trojan Pride

Jockey: Jane Elliott Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 80

Comment: First-time blinkers didn't work in a maiden claimer (muddy track, Oaklawn Park) when beaten 10l (tenth of 11) 19 days ago; down in class now, dropping from a $50k tag; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 11	164/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	413/10	-

Seven Taylors

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 353-43

Comment: Finishing third was a good effort over 1m½f at Oaklawn Park (maiden claimer, muddy track) 49 days ago; has shown some recent improvement but yet to open his account after ten starts; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $40k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/5	-
09/03/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	1/10	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	247/100	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	749/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	119/50	-

Personal Jet

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5728

Comment: Not beaten too far when eighth at Oaklawn Park last month in a maiden special weight; needs to be respected as he drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	87/10	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	193/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	53/10	-
18/01/25	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	32/5	-

Helm Place

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 83

Comment: Respectable effort to finish third at Keeneland over 1m1f (maiden claimer) five weeks ago; claiming tag rises from $30k last time; he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	3 / 9	511/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	347/25	-

Article

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so he could be one for another day.

Old Trace

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Michael Warpool Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 75

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of eight in a maiden claimer last month upped to 1m½f; up in class (in for $40k here, $20k tag last time); hard to make a case as headgear needs to have a positive effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	383/100	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	663/50	-

Tom Cat Tuesday

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 45-275

Comment: Not yet off the mark in six attempts although has finished second; not beaten too far when fifth at Oaklawn Park on debut for new trainer (dropped to 6f) last month in a claiming maiden; calmer waters here (in for $40k, $50k tag last time); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	13/2	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	8/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	31/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	123/10	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	483/100	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	1359/50	-

Colonel Caliente

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 98-5

Comment: Solid effort three months ago at Turfway Park in a maiden claimer; tries dirt for the first time; sights and claiming tag have been lowered here so must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	709/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	2447/50	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	407/20	-

Stormy Passage

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5-0

Comment: Finished tailed off at Keeneland over 1m½f (maiden special weight, yielding) last month; now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time so warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	89/10	-
14/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	1519/100	-

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