Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CHILLAX is the pick of these. He will be in the wings should the leaders go off too fast and is arguably the pick of these based on most recent form.

1st	4. Excite Fav	13/8
2nd	3. Kavanaugh	4/1
3rd	1. Bourbon Society 2nd Fav	15/8

Favourite

13/8

Excite

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-354

13/8

Comment: Fourth of 11 beaten 11l (dropped to 7f, sloppy track) 28 days ago in a maiden special weight; now switched to dirt for the first time; he can make a bold bid as pleasing in workout last Friday and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	671/50	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	147/25	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	3/1	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	118/5	-

2nd Favourite

15/8

Bourbon Society

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4343-5

15/8

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 7l, sloppy track) 28 days ago in a maiden special weight; not devoid of ability based on the pick of his form and he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	367/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	201/50	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	441/100	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	217/100	-
14/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	17/10	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	217/50	-

Kavanaugh

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-554

4/1

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Malibu Moon); not beaten too far (just over 5l) at Oaklawn Park last month in a maiden special weight; impressed on most recent trackwork and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	121/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	139/5	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	84/5	-

Start Mo Up

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Joe Lejzerowicz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-5

11/2

Comment: Beaten just under 3l 23 days ago when sent off 25-1 in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	2601/100	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 7	133/2	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	351/10	-

Special Awakening

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 92

16/1

Comment: Close up runner-up at Keeneland five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; with more on his plate not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 9	301/25	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	11/1	-

Chachaching

Jockey: Evin Roman Trainer: Colby Williams Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 23234

25/1

Comment: Respectable effort finishing fourth (beaten 3½l) 14 days ago in a maiden claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (19 on the bounce); this represents a step up in class so not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	1927/100	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	981/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1237/50	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	657/100	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	299/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	917/100	-

Cromwell

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32-244

Comment: Winless in five starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; solid effort over 1m½f here (maiden special weight, sloppy track) splitting Chillax and Bourbon Society four weeks ago; Cherie Devaux's runners are going great guns at the moment; prospects as jockey does well from inner gates here and his latest effort was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	117/20	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	23/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	239/100	-

Chillax

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 822

Comment: Good effort when close up over 1m½f here (maiden special weight, sloppy track) when he had a couple of these behind four weeks ago; looks the part on breeding (by Bernardini); showed promise in workout a week ago and has strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	187/50	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	2189/100	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	53/5	-

Churchill Downs

18:14 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MORELLO gets a firm vote. He is a multiple winner over this distance and the likely strong pace up front is a plus, while Pay Zone, Uncashed and M b's Munning should also be in the mix.

1st	6. Midnight Pranks	20/1
2nd	12. Lightning Struck	11/2
3rd	7. Princip	12/1

Favourite

10/3

Morello

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 928-74

10/3

Comment: Respectable display to finish fourth, beaten 2½l in an allowance optional claimer at Oaklawn Park four weeks ago; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-19) and operating at a lower level than at his peak; claiming tag drops to $25k (from $35k); major player as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	333/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	279/10	-
13/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	17/1	-
08/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	19/10	-
07/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	453/10	-
02/03/24	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

One Cool Dude

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 11278-

4/1

Comment: Loves it here (three wins); not beaten too far when eighth of ten at Keeneland in October in a starter allowance; has had some time off; not hard to turn elsewhere as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	1463/100	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	64/25	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	197/100	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	167/50	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	193/25	-
07/03/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	439/100	-

M B's Munning

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 65-45

5/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 5-20; solid effort on debut for this handler 14 days ago in a claimer; recent effort was creditable so not without hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	433/100	-
07/03/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	9/1	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	59/2	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	39/5	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	47/5	-
20/05/24	Finger Lakes / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	5/4	-

Pay Zone

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 72-45

11/2

Comment: Beaten fifth of six three months ago at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer; not ruled out based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	7/2	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	27/5	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/1	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1527/50	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	253/20	-
28/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	9/10	-

Lightning Struck

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 153921

11/2

Comment: Narrow 13-1 Oaklawn Park claimer winner five weeks ago; searching for his tenth career win; claiming tag now upped from $20k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	64/5	-
02/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	4/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	54/5	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	37/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	327/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	32/1	-

Higher Standard

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Thomas Molloy Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 05-343

13/2

Comment: Some way off his best these days and has been fairly consistent this year; fair effort when 5l third to Uncashed five weeks ago at Keeneland (sloppy track) in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $20k last time; has to be respected if replicating the best of his form and he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	227/100	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	27/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	51/10	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	116/25	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	323/10	-
10/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-

Princip

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 7-35

12/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 4-19; creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten 1½l in an allowance race at Fair Grounds in March; been struggling to get his head in front recently so others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	129/5	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	46/5	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	743/50	-
15/07/24	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	871/100	-
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	239/50	-

Sound Doctrine

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1-5955

16/1

Comment: Last of five three weeks ago (Horseshoe Indianapolis) in an allowance race; has won here before; has struggled to factor since winning a claimer at Oaklawn Park in December; this is competitive and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	29/5	-
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	19/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	117/10	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	34/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	33/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1177/50	-

Midnight Pranks

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 04445

20/1

Comment: Three wins to his name - from 6½f to 1m½f but no wins at this distance; finished last of five (sloppy track) 29 days ago at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; makes limited appeal despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	157/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	128/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	57/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	203/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	191/5	-
30/06/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	107/10	-

Chryso Alogo

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: German Vasquez Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 62-341

25/1

Comment: Narrow scorer in a claimer three weeks ago; winner of three races at this venue; although up in class he appears to be in top form so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/25	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	2491/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	189/50	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1037/100	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	1007/100	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	8519/100	-

Mowins

Jockey: Evin Roman Trainer: Michael Lauer Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 30-3

33/1

Comment: Finished third but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in a claimer at Colonial Downs in March; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2022); probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	21/5	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	1283/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	1817/100	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	177/10	-
06/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	154/5	-
27/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	51/10	-

Uncashed

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 7412

Comment: From powerful stable and career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-15); beaten just over 1l when runner-up at Mountaineer Park over 5½f (allowance race) 13 days ago; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	77/50	-
22/03/25	Fonner Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 9	5/4	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	3/2	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	21/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-

Churchill Downs

18:43 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BACKGAMMON has to be the first name on the shortlist. She performed with credit on her debut and the benefit of experience may give her an edge over the newcomers. Quick Sand, Mo' Em Down and Topic Thunder are also respected.

1st	3. Quick Sand	11/4
2nd	12. If If If Fav	9/4
3rd	6. Simone 2nd Fav	5/2

Favourite

9/4

If If If

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/4

Comment: Steven Asmussen debutants have a strong record at Churchill Downs; encouragement to be taken from her workouts; ought to be competitive.

2nd Favourite

5/2

Simone

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/2

Comment: Newcomers from this yard are often capable of winning; sire produces plenty of two-year-old winners; could figure.

Quick Sand

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

11/4

Comment: Running for the first time; looks likely to be involved as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is hot at the moment.

Stardialed

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

5/1

Comment: Could not finish better than fourth on her debut running here over 4½f at 16-1 four weeks ago; related to Grade 3 winner The Tabulator; if the penny drops, definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	1589/100	-

Golden Keen

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 64

12/1

Comment: Beaten 3l three weeks ago when sent off 22-1 in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	2199/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	1889/50	-

It Ain't Like That

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Jesus Esquivel Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Bred to get better as she gets older; first racecourse start; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Magic Seeker

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: Early foal; stable capable of preparing a newcomer to win.

Soundsmischievous

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

25/1

Comment: Held on her debut (10-1) three weeks ago over C&D; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	963/100	-

Diamond N Dress

Jockey: Javier Padron Barcenas Trainer: James Chapman Age/Wt: 2/8-7

80/1

Comment: First race for the daughter of Connect; bred to get better with time; might be one for another day; market may guide.

Mo' Em Down

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Shares a dam with Manuka Bobby, a 5½f winner; trainer can ready one; encouragement to be taken from her workouts; has to be taken seriously.

Backgammon

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Wasn't disgraced on her debut when third of nine at Keeneland over 4½f at 18-1 last month; related to Stakes winner West Sunset; a major contender as shown signs of ability in her exercise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	1789/100	-

Tricker

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire can inject some quality; trainer not synonymous with debutant winners; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Topic Thunder

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Eddie Kenneally newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Churchill Downs; pedigree suggests she may get better with age; shares a dam with Halfbarberbingie, a 1m winner; should be in the mix with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Princess Breanna

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: January foal; stable can ready a newcomer; comes from a yard in good nick.

My Raquel

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Pedigree suggests she may improve with time; represents a trainer with a strong record here with newcomers; related to Grade 3 winner Uncashed.

Churchill Downs

19:14 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: KAPOOR is a firm choice. Speighter Woman, Merry Madison and Strong Destiny should also be taken seriously.

1st	4. Kapoor Fav	7/4
2nd	11. Speighter Woman	9/2
3rd	7. Strong Destiny	7/2

Favourite

7/4

Kapoor

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 33

7/4

Comment: Gave good account to finish third at Keeneland over 6f (maiden special weight) last month; nicely bred (by Uncle Mo); can make her presence felt as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	389/100	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	11/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Merry Madison

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 3/8-6

9/4

Comment: Course debutants for this trainer should be taken seriously; this daughter of City Of Light looks the part on breeding; encouragement to be taken from her workouts; one to watch out for.

Strong Destiny

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6

7/2

Comment: Stable excels with debutants here; related to Patna, winning form over 6½f-1m; has a nice pedigree (by Constitution); capable of making an impact with signs of encouragement in profile and yard is in good order.

Speighter Woman

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michelle Lovell Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8/2-3

9/2

Comment: Without a win in three attempts although has finished second; fair third of 13 in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) 29 days ago; can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 13	1637/100	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	1799/100	-
02/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	698/25	-

Scarce

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 55

12/1

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Keeneland (beaten 7l) last month in a maiden special weight; in first-time blinkers now; with the benefit of experience, should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	1162/25	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	191/25	-

Blackjack Mary

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6

20/1

Comment: There's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; yard can ready a debutant; would be a surprise to see this one figure against rivals with form already in the book.

Volatile Jinny

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Glenn Wismer Age/Wt: 3/8-6

40/1

Comment: Nicely bred (by Volatile); shares a dam with Heathers Grey, a 1m winner; market could reveal prospects against runners with experience.

Putonahappyface

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut at Santa Anita at 13-1 three months ago; has to be respected as she should benefit from that experience and her latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	131/10	-

Tap The Champagne

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7355-

Comment: Not yet off the mark in five attempts although has finished third; comfortably beaten finishing fifth over 1m here (maiden special weight) last June; returns from a break here; unlikely to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	1431/50	-
30/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	3/1	-
04/01/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	27/5	-
18/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	1677/50	-

Crimsonite

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

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Tapit); related to multiple race winner Negociadora L R (6f-1m1f); there's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so the betting may be the best guide.

Word Of Honor

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-

Comment: Finished fifth in October on her debut albeit only beaten 7l (Horseshoe Indianapolis, 1m); returning from a layoff here; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	54/5	-

Churchill Downs

19:46 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from TETIAROA. She got off the mark in impressive fashion first time out and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Heavenly Sunset, Clicquot and Dare To Fly could run well too.

1st	6. Clicquot Fav	2/1
2nd	7. Heavenly Sunset	11/4
3rd	4. Especially	14/1

Favourite

2/1

Clicquot

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 61

2/1

Comment: Off the mark at the second time of asking at Keeneland over 7f (maiden special weight) when winning in good style last month; runs in claiming company for the first time; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	71/50	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	1/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Tetiaroa

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

11/4

Comment: Hammered 13-strong field at the first time of asking (over 7f here) at 14-5 four weeks ago; nicely bred (by Vekoma); first run in claiming company; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 13	283/100	-

Heavenly Sunset

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 41

11/4

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Constitution) and related to Grade 1 winner Valiance; opened account at the second time of asking when winning by 4½l (sloppy track) at Keeneland upped to this distance in a maiden special weight two months ago; first attempt at a claimer; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	237/100	-
23/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	16/5	-

Anonima

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1634

15/2

Comment: Not far behind Dare To Fly when fourth over 1m at Oaklawn Park (stakes) 42 days ago; has chalked up two wins from her last four; easy to oppose despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 13	142/5	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/2	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	47/5	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	989/100	-

Dare To Fly

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 84-412

10/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; went down by just over 1l over 1m at Oaklawn Park (stakes) on first outing for new trainer 42 days ago; first run in claiming company; could be dangerous.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	98/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	63/10	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	1367/20	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	2309/100	-

Especially

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-13

14/1

Comment: This daughter of Flatter looks the part on breeding; not beaten far when third (sloppy track) two months ago at Keeneland; closely matched with Justinqueso on that running in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	57/10	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	43/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	21/5	-

Vino Tiempo

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 6-321P

16/1

Comment: Has raised her game the last twice; has won here; failed to finish two weeks ago in an allowance race; facing a testing assignment and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	P / 11	607/20	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	127/50	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	84/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	669/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	123/5	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	609/10	-

Winfinity

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 19-24

25/1

Comment: Beaten 15l four weeks ago upped to this trip in an allowance optional claimer; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-
14/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	11/10	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	996/25	-
03/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	119/10	-

Canal Street

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 25-313

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; good effort when beaten into third by 1½l (Fair Grounds) in March in a stakes; runs in claiming company for the first time; dropping in class but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	19/5	-
14/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	16/5	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	-

Justinqueso

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-826

Comment: A big disappointment for supporters after finishing sixth (sloppy track) at Keeneland (behind Especially) last month in an allowance optional claimer; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	67/50	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	23/5	-
19/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	38/5	-

Overcome Adversity

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

Comment: 18-1 winner by just over 2l at Keeneland at the first time of asking last month; runs in claiming company for the first time; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 9	861/50	-

Atarah

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 321

Comment: Off the mark at the third time of asking in a maiden special weight, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw six weeks ago at Keeneland upped to this trip; first run in claiming company; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	37/10	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	31/10	-

Churchill Downs

20:18 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GIANT MISCHIEF has a fine record at this trip and this is a step down from the Churchill Downs Stakes. Skelly and World Record can't be ruled out either.

1st	2. Durante	25/1
2nd	7. World Record 2nd Fav	2/1
3rd	4. Happy Is A Choice	9/1

Favourite

10/11

Skelly

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 220-11

10/11

Comment: Wide-margin winner (sloppy track) 29 days ago at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; likes this combination of C&D; up in class but in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/10	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
02/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 11	101/10	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	21/20	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 6	23/20	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	7/20	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

World Record

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 13-1

2/1

Comment: Won by 2½l 30 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; managed four wins in his last seven outings; went close in a stakes six months ago; this represents a step up in class but should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/20	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	19/10	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/100	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 11	73/10	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 5	63/10	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-

Giant Mischief

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 11-29

11/2

Comment: Went close in a Grade 3 in March; was ninth of 11 in the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes (sloppy track) four weeks ago; this is a step down in class; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 11	1781/100	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	17/20	-
26/12/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 7	109/10	-
26/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	34/25	-

Happy Is A Choice

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1-243

9/1

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish third when close behind Champlin in a stakes four weeks ago; has scored over C&D; all his victories have been gained at a lower level; this demands more than last time so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	321/50	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	23/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	1409/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	39/25	-

Durante

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1433

25/1

Comment: Successful nine times from 37 career runs; has been fairly consistent of late; third, not beaten that far (14-1) in an allowance optional claimer two weeks ago; others are preferred as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	681/50	-
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	-

Here Mi Song

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: William Stinson Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 134-00

33/1

Comment: Has won at this course; finished last in the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes 28 days ago (sloppy track) when just behind Giant Mischief; now drops in class but is likely to be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	11 / 11	1097/25	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 11	1963/100	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	673/100	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	99/10	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	87/25	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	43/4	-

Champlin

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 4127-2

Comment: Managed to get on the lead from his wide berth 30 days ago when close second in a stakes; a winner over C&D; faces a tougher assignment this time so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	107/25	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	27/5	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	233/100	-
28/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	159/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	179/100	-
16/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-

Churchill Downs

20:51 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EARLY ADOPTER can prove superior to his rivals. Tomasello and Mesero are among the dangers.

1st	6. World Beater	11/2
2nd	7. King Of Ashes	12/1
3rd	1. Tomasello	11/2

Favourite

3/1

Scipio

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-127

3/1

Comment: Finished seventh, beaten a fair way four weeks ago in a Grade 1; a stakes winner in February; must go on the shortlist with drop in class a positive and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 14	241/20	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 12	841/100	-
17/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	7/10	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	4 / 14	33/5	-

Early Adopter

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 133-41

3/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; ran well in a stakes in November; scored narrowly in an allowance race at Keeneland upped to 1m1½f five weeks ago; trainer going well a plus; leading contender despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	13/10	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	7/1	-
16/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	39/20	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	53/10	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	22/5	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Mesero

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1453-1

5/1

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; gained narrow success in an allowance race (Keeneland) last month; encouraging jockey booking; should get involved despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	149/25	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	671/100	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 11	451/10	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 11	1093/50	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	529/100	-

Tomasello

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-2211

11/2

Comment: Bids to pull off a hat-trick and best form so far in last two starts; scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer 22 days ago; hard to ignore despite having more on his plate and jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	48/25	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	59/20	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	29/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	24/5	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	777/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	821/50	-

World Beater

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 99-321

11/2

Comment: Bobbled at the start when winning by 1l 29 days ago in a maiden special weight; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; facing a tougher assignment than last time, others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	5/2	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	677/50	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	5/1	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	5873/100	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	651/50	-

Charlie's To Blame

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-19

7/1

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 at Turfway Park in March in a Grade 3; has chalked up two wins from his last three; a stakes winner four months ago; needs considering with drop in class a positive and his most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 12	213/25	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
02/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	11/5	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	11/10	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	23/2	-

King Of Ashes

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 62-192

12/1

Comment: Behind Early Adopter at Keeneland five weeks ago when close runner-up in an allowance race; makes limited appeal as facing tougher company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	1659/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	63/4	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	7/2	-
24/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	11/2	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	162/5	-

Discreet Dancer

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-52

14/1

Comment: Close up runner-up in an allowance optional claimer behind Tomasello 22 days ago; up against it as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	289/25	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	123/5	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	417/10	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	193/10	-
28/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	19/1	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	167/4	-

Churchill Downs

21:23 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WHERE'S MY RING was behind Free Like A Girl last time but can now reverse placings and she knows how to win. Royal Spa, Alpine Princess and Hoosier Philly should also be taken seriously.

1st	3. Royal Spa	12/1
2nd	7. Gin Gin 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	6. Alpine Princess	13/2

Favourite

7/4

Where's My Ring

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 313

7/4

Comment: Was third of six in the Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap (Oaklawn Park) last month - split Free Like A Girl and Wild Bout Hilary; might find this easier; her best form stacks up so strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 6	27/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	63/10	-
20/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	61/10	-
07/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	78/5	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 14	559/50	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Gin Gin

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 0-51

5/2

Comment: Defied a big price (40-1) in a Grade 3 on debut for new trainer (Keeneland) last month; has won at this course; managed two wins in her last six outings; she can be taken on despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	972/25	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	11/5	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	12 / 14	2149/100	-
06/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	34/5	-
02/03/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
13/01/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	14/5	-

Hoosier Philly

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 71-342

6/1

Comment: Favourite when second 35 days ago (Oaklawn Park) in a stakes; suited by this C&D; no surprise to see her go well despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	21/5	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	361/100	-
29/06/24	Lone Star Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	3/2	-

Alpine Princess

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 12-242

13/2

Comment: Produced a string of consistent efforts and went close in a Grade 3 in January; solid effort 49 days ago (sloppy track, Aqueduct) in a stakes; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	3/5	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 5	79/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	3/5	-
30/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	3/4	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	309/100	-

Free Like A Girl

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 4-42225

9/1

Comment: Fifth of seven in the Grade 1 La Troienne Stakes 29 days ago; wins-runs record of 25-59 and she was in the money in a Grade 2 three months ago; now drops in class but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 7	372/25	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 6	133/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 5	201/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 5	39/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	29/2	-
14/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	9/10	-

Royal Spa

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 3-421

12/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a stakes (muddy track, Laurel Park) 49 days ago; wins achieved at a lower level; possesses winning form at this track; this looks tougher but looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
15/02/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	19/5	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	169/20	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	217/100	-

Corningstone

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 31-15

16/1

Comment: Could not compete with Wild Bout Hilary when last four months ago at Oaklawn Park in a Grade 3; has won here; a winner of a stakes in January; has to be considered as she knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 5	31/10	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
02/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	1/5	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	218/5	-
22/06/24	Thistledown / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	13/10	-

Wild Bout Hilary

Jockey: C J McMahon Trainer: Tanner Tracy Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-15

20/1

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 6-14) and won a Grade 3 four months ago; now drops in class but has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 6	22/1	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 5	16/1	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	43/10	-
09/11/24	Delta Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	17/2	-
22/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	11/2	-
22/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	169/10	-

In Just My Heels

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 2-11523

20/1

Comment: Not far behind Hoosier Philly when third (Oaklawn Park) last month in a stakes; successful five times from 15 career runs; facing a tougher assignment than last time, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	41/10	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	43/10	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	13/5	-

Churchill Downs

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BRILLIANT BERTI could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has been a winner over this C&D. Gigante and Herchee could also have a say.

1st	8. Mercante	4/1
2nd	9. Brilliant Berti Fav	2/1
3rd	5. Lagynos	9/2

Favourite

2/1

Brilliant Berti

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 11-81

2/1

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a stakes 30 days ago; unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all four visits; trainer going well a plus; more on his plate this time but warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	187/100	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 12	61/10	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 11	309/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	103/50	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	7/10	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	279/50	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Call Protection

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 01-411

4/1

Comment: Out to complete a hat-trick; won by 2½l over 1m1f here (allowance optional claimer) four weeks ago; with more on his plate looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	363/50	-
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	-

Mercante

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Brian Knippenberg Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1-8112

4/1

Comment: A winner of a Grade 3 in March and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-12); nothing to fault about his last run (three-quarters of a length second in the Turf Classic here) four weeks ago (had two of these rivals behind); down in class; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 10	332/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 11	53/4	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	733/100	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	43/50	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	86/25	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	403/20	-

Lagynos

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 511-32

9/2

Comment: Close up runner-up behind Brilliant Berti four weeks ago in a stakes; a stakes winner over Christmas; brings winning C&D form to the table.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	109/25	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	349/100	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	89/25	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	3781/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 12	592/25	-

Silent Heart

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 13-137

6/1

Comment: Well beaten in the Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland last month; has done all his winning at a lower level and shown all winning form at Gulfstream Park (four successes); easy enough to take on despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 7	1233/100	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	11/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
14/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	11/10	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	4/1	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	759/100	-

Gigante

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1-1829

10/1

Comment: Finished ninth in the Grade 1 Turf Classic 28 days ago; went close in a Grade 2 in March and wins-runs record of 8-22; could have less on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 10	1053/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	29/2	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 9	12/5	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	193/25	-

Event Detail

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 62-12

20/1

Comment: Behind Call Protection here over 1m1f (allowance optional claimer) when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 11-1 four weeks ago; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-10) but has gained all his wins at a lower level; facing a tougher assignment than last time, may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	559/50	-
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	-

Cameo Performance

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 218-38

Comment: Held eighth in the Grade 1 Turf Classic four weeks ago; he was in the money in a Grade 2 in March; this is a step down in class but others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 10	423/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	153/10	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 12	103/20	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	73/25	-
29/06/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	19/10	-

Herchee

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Helen Pitts Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 236-1

Comment: Has made a pleasing start to his career with three wins from six starts and hit the bar in a Grade 3 in October; successful by 3l in an allowance race (Keeneland) last month; this represents a step up in class but shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	199/50	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	137/50	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	677/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	463/100	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	287/100	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	663/25	-

Churchill Downs

22:27 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BANISHING is a confident pick. He finished runner-up in the Churchill Downs Stakes last time out and is going for his second course success. Post Time and Antiquarian could also have a role to play.

1st	4. Mystik Dan	7/2
2nd	3. Antiquarian	8/1
3rd	9. Post Time Fav	9/4

Favourite

9/4

Post Time

Jockey: Sheldon Russell Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 3123-1

9/4

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (ten from 16 to date); well on top 28 days ago at Laurel Park in an allowance optional claimer; Sheldon Russell having only ride on the card; might have a say despite this step up in class - should be sharper for his recent return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 10	37/10	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 13	39/5	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/20	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	25/1	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Banishing

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 1-12122

11/4

Comment: Has won here previously; on target four times in his last six outings; solid effort in the Churchill Downs Stakes, beaten half a length to finish second (sloppy track) 28 days ago; an easier task than his previous race; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 11	327/50	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 14	3/1	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	14/5	-

Mystik Dan

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 286-92

7/2

Comment: Has won three times from 5½f to 1m2f; possesses winning form at this track; beaten narrowly 28 days ago at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; this demands more than last time so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 11	123/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 6	31/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 10	32/5	-
18/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 20	1861/100	-

Hall Of Fame

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-1123

9/2

Comment: Consistent lately and proved competitive when hitting the board in a Grade 2 in March; split Most Wanted and Katonah when third four weeks ago in a Grade 2; an easier task than his previous race; should be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	737/100	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	69/50	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 11	15/2	-

Antiquarian

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1615-1

8/1

Comment: Winner of three of his six runs to date; got the job done by 2½l at Gulfstream Park when back to 7f last month in an allowance optional claimer; this represents a step up in class but can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	63/5	-
11/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	59/10	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 11	169/10	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	23/10	-
13/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-

Alexander Helios

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 2-115

10/1

Comment: Behind Banishing in a Grade 2 when beaten 11l (fifth of eight, Oaklawn Park) six weeks ago; managed three wins in his last seven outings; has won over C&D; down in class this time but others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 14	8/1	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	21/5	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	559/100	-
13/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	23/10	-
14/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	7/2	-

Tennessee Lamb

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-011

25/1

Comment: Bids to pull off a hat-trick; track has proven suitable before; got the job done in a Grade 3 by 1½l (Keeneland) last month; despite that Keeneland success, may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	387/100	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	36/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	121/10	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	19/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	63/25	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	489/50	-

Katonah

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 6-1606

Comment: Last of six when behind two of these 29 days ago in a Grade 2; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-20); now drops in class but others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 6	1509/50	-
05/04/25	Meydan / Group 1 / F	-	10 / 11	80/1	110
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	3/2	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 13	397/10	-

Best Actor

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 55-98

Comment: Has won at this track; could not manage better than eighth four weeks ago (sloppy track) in a stakes; faces a tougher assignment this time so can't be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	557/20	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	262/5	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	43/25	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	5/2	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
23/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	24/25	-

Most Wanted

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 112-22

Comment: A previous winner here; producing consistent form; had a couple of these behind him when second here four weeks ago in a Grade 2; down in class; hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	11/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	319/100	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	303/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	221/100	-

Churchill Downs

22:58 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 1f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FIONN is hard to look beyond. She has winning form in her record and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Totally Justified latest.

1st	8. Fionn	6/1
2nd	6. Totally Justified 2nd Fav	9/2
3rd	2. Hereforagoodtime	9/2

Favourite

11/8

Classic Q

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-1441

11/8

Comment: Ready success last month in an allowance race; has chalked up two wins from her last four; more on her plate but prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	293/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	24/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	49/10	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	47/5	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Hereforagoodtime

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-2311

9/2

Comment: Aiming to complete a hat-trick and best form so far in last two starts; got the job done by 1½l three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; others appeal more given likely tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	357/100	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	463/100	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	5/2	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	61/10	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	217/20	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	72/25	-

Totally Justified

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3128-5

9/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fifth with blinkers tried (Keeneland) 53 days ago in a Grade 2 when just behind Fionn; she was in the money in a Grade 2 in October; down in class; didn't have the best of luck last time and ought to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 7	49/10	-
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 14	47/1	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	569/100	-
28/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	63/10	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	223/100	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	1343/100	-

Fionn

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-113

6/1

Comment: Winner of three of her five career runs and won a stakes in March; not disgraced in third at Keeneland over 1m (Grade 2) when ahead of Totally Justified last month; this might be easier; trainer is ticking along nicely; leading contender as she has defied a similar absence in the past.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 7	41/5	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	17/10	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-
26/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	13/2	-

Mechaya

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 145-3

9/1

Comment: This daughter of Liam's Map looks the part on breeding; few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; well held when third here over 5½f (Grade 3) dropped back in distance 21 days ago; tackling an extra 3½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 13	133/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	177/20	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 11	867/100	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	11/2	-

Aterradora

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -21424

16/1

Comment: Not far behind Lush Lips when fourth here over 1m½f (Grade 2) four weeks ago; producing solid form figures; probably unlikely to trouble the principals despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	601/25	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	107/10	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	31/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	17/5	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	12/5	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	97/10	-

Fixin To Bee

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-641

16/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in an allowance race at Keeneland last month; successful twice in her last five starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	503/100	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	66/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	274/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 7	2939/100	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	124/25	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	751/100	-

Golden Sunshine

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Eoin Harty Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23-172

16/1

Comment: Not beaten far behind Fixin To Bee at Keeneland six weeks ago in an allowance race; this represents a step up in class so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	159/50	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	127/100	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	121/100	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	51/50	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	73/50	-

Jalila

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Gustavo Delgado Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -14

40/1

Comment: Fourth, not beaten that far (22-1) in March (Gulfstream Park) in an allowance optional claimer; lightly raced with this just her fourth appearance; passed over as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	106/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	11/5	-

Lush Lips

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-122

Comment: On target twice in her last four outings; displayed a fair level of form when 3½l runner-up in a Grade 2 four weeks ago; this is a step down in class; deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 7	363/100	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 11	26/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	44/5	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	397/100	-
09/08/24	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	2 / 15	22/1	-

Deloraine

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Eoin Harty Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 11-333

Comment: Not disgraced in third in a Grade 3 at Aqueduct two months ago; normally pretty consistent and went close in a Grade 3 in March; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	42/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	37/2	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	167/10	-
13/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
10/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
27/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	1/1	-