Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DAWN AFTER DAWN rates a strong recommendation. She could be helped by the application of first-time blinkers. Also of interest is Theprincessfactor.

1st	1. Theprincessfactor	7/2
2nd	5. Churning Berni 2nd Fav	7/4
3rd	6. Maddienlizzyshonor	9/1

Favourite

5/4

Dawn After Dawn

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 63366-

5/4

Comment: Five-race maiden but has managed to finish third; out of the frame (beaten 6l in sixth) six months ago in a maiden special weight; first-time blinkers now tried; back from an absence here; shown signs of promise here and there and warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	289/50	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	81/20	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	901/50	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	337/50	-
04/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	601/100	-

2nd Favourite

7/4

Churning Berni

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-4232

7/4

Comment: Ran well when beaten just over 1l in a maiden special weight (had Maddienlizzyshonor and Many Mo Kisses behind) 23 days ago; recent runs have been consistent and seems to be improving based on last two runs; recent display was promising so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	91/20	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	41/20	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/25	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	119/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	574/25	-

Theprincessfactor

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

7/2

Comment: Beaten 10l to finish sixth on her debut in course maiden claimer over 7f at 5-1 29 days ago; could go close as shown signs of ability in her exercise and she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 8	128/25	-

Maddienlizzyshonor

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 65355

9/1

Comment: Split Churning Berni (runner-up) and Many Mo Kisses (last) last month when beaten 6l in fifth in a maiden special weight; not yet off the mark in five attempts although has finished third.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	3743/100	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	851/50	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	41/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	103/2	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	147/10	-

Many Mo Kisses

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: Brian Michael Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 79398

25/1

Comment: Some promise; closest she has come to winning after five starts was a third; finished last of eight in a maiden special weight when behind two of these last month; first run on dirt; unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	4111/100	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	1481/25	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	893/50	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	2959/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	154/5	-

Buckeye Bombshell

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Finished fifth of eight on her debut (at Churchill Downs over 6½f) at 9-2 three weeks ago; now over an extra 1½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 8	9/2	-

Churchill Downs

18:14 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ENCRYPT is a firm choice. He can show that his latest flop was just a blip. Kevin's Strike and Moving To Kentucky can't be ruled out either.

1st	6. Encrypt Fav	10/3
2nd	2. Kevin's Strike	2/1
3rd	4. Strategist 2nd Fav	10/1

Kevin's Strike

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 26-983

2/1

Comment: Not beaten far when third over 1m1f here (maiden claimer) 30 days ago; stepped up on his last two starts; should get involved if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	543/100	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	38/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	153/10	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	77/5	-
21/11/24	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	113/20	-

Moving To Kentucky

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 6-0384

3/1

Comment: Finished fourth last month albeit only beaten just under 3l in a maiden claimer; should be thereabouts if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	109/25	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	529/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	116/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	671/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	927/100	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	143/50	-

Favourite

10/3

Encrypt

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-4225

10/3

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth last month (Parx) in a maiden claimer; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; the stable continues to be among winners recently; has strong claims despite defeat last time as finished second two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	77/10	-
09/04/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
11/03/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
28/01/25	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	74/5	-
10/12/24	Parx / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/10	-
25/11/24	Parx / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	102/5	-

Ped D'oro

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 604-0

8/1

Comment: Finished out the back over 7f here (maiden claimer) last month; yet to finish better than fourth in his four races; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $12.5k); unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	241/50	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	219/50	-
14/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	562/25	-
06/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	183/10	-

Red Royalty

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 9-35553

9/1

Comment: Not far behind Tiz Salty when third in a maiden claimer last month; improved form the last twice; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	138/25	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	249/50	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	1761/50	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	259/50	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	701/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	247/100	-

2nd Favourite

10/1

Strategist

Jockey: Rogelio Miranda Trainer: Gregory Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 670-94

10/1

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten just over 5l) over 1m1f here (maiden claimer) when not far behind Kevin's Strike last month; easy enough to take on with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1889/50	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	3137/50	-
02/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	61/2	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	167/2	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	99/2	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	183/4	-

Tiz Salty

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Michael Thompson Age/Wt: 4/8-3 F: 7-5222

10/1

Comment: Decent effort when 25-1 runner-up last month in a maiden claimer; stepped up on her last two starts but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so may have to settle for supporting role at best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1261/50	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/25	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	71/20	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	149/20	-
06/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	689/50	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	33/4	-

Mi Compadre

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 66

25/1

Comment: Not had much racing - third outing here; sixth beaten 23l last month upped to 1m in a maiden claimer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $12.5k); unlikely winner as headgear needs to have a positive effect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	5061/100	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	77/10	-

Churchill Downs

18:43 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DIVINE WIND is a strong fancy. She was well beaten on her debut but is a possible big improver now and can confirm placings with Forbidden Friend and Claire's Run, who were behind her when last seen.

1st	5. Claire's Run Fav	10/11
2nd	4. Forbidden Friend	4/1
3rd	6. Twisted Viper	15/2

Favourite

10/11

Claire's Run

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

10/11

Comment: Held on her debut (5f, here) at 100-30 last month; related to Stakes winner Miss J Mckay and has a nice pedigree (by Speightstown); blinkers fitted for the first time; has to be respected as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Speightstown and she could step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	81/25	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Divine Wind

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -7

3/1

Comment: Never landed a blow on her debut when seventh of 12 over 5f at 50-1 last month; has a nice pedigree (by Daredevil); can make her presence felt as appeals from a breeding angle and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	1276/25	-

Forbidden Friend

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -09

4/1

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 here over 5f (maiden special weight) 30 days ago; related to Stakes winner Let My People Go and this daughter of Mckinzie looks the part on breeding; should give it a bold bid as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Mckinzie and she has a bit of experience under her belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	533/10	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	347/5	-

Twisted Viper

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 70

15/2

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 13 in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) when the blinkers went on last month; she ought to improve for experience and must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 13	2711/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	184/25	-

B D's Angel

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: William Duvall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -870

12/1

Comment: Best she's managed so far is seventh from three career starts; tailed off in a maiden special weight last month upped to 1m; running on dirt for the first time; she looks up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	11093/100	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	4959/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	822/25	-

Summer Adi

Jockey: Jann Hernandez Trainer: E Mcvicker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut with blinkers fitted in Horseshoe Indianapolis maiden special weight over 5f at 66-1 last month; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	353/5	-

Girl's Not Grey

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Never landed a blow on her debut when seventh of nine over 6f at 50-1 four weeks ago; with the benefit of experience, is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	4729/100	-

Churchill Downs

19:13 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MILA ROSE is the pick of these. She holds claims with a modest latest run excused and she knows how to win, while Amarth and Mean Eileen are also shortlisted.

1st	1. Admit 2nd Fav	3/1
2nd	7. Multiplication	13/2
3rd	5. Just Ruthless	14/1

Favourite

13/8

Mean Eileen

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1476-1

13/8

Comment: Managed two wins in her last five outings; narrow success in an allowance race last month; claiming debut; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	8/1	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	543/100	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	213/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 12	73/25	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	87/50	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	77/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Admit

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1237

3/1

Comment: Finished behind Amarth over 1m½f at Keeneland (Grade 1) when beaten 26l two months ago; almost victorious in a stakes in March; can figure as does have winning form and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	3599/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	181/50	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	169/20	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	61/20	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	431/50	-
29/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	10/1	-

Studio Hall

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-41

13/2

Comment: Scored narrowly in an allowance optional claimer (Horseshoe Indianapolis, sloppy track) four weeks ago; has won two of her three career starts and this daughter of Instilled Regard looks the part on breeding; can figure as jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	29/10	-
25/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-

Multiplication

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-511

13/2

Comment: Going for a hat-trick and improved form the last twice; ran out a comfortable victor (Sam Houston) in March in an allowance race; despite that Sam Houston success, hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1/2	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/1	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	14/5	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	449/50	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	1329/100	-
26/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	15/2	-

Mila Rose

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 115

7/1

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; two from three in her career so far; not disgraced when fifth last month (Pimlico) in a Grade 3; leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	111/10	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	37/25	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	391/100	-

Zealous Moon

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 83-164

15/2

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth last month (muddy track) at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a stakes; on target twice in her last six outings; now drops in class but others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	49/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	2383/100	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	3/1	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/2	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	7/1	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	999/20	-

Just Ruthless

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-803

14/1

Comment: Not beaten too far (2½l) in an allowance optional claimer (muddy track) at Horseshoe Indianapolis four weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	53/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	11 / 11	5897/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	443/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	127/25	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	769/100	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	21/20	-

Amarth

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16-255

Comment: Found life tough when 13l back in fifth (Pimlico, sloppy track) last month in a Grade 2; went close in a stakes in February; one to note if recapturing winning form and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	39/10	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 8	3299/100	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	23/1	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	5/1	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	291/100	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	43/50	-

Churchill Downs

19:45 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: IMMERSIVE can extend her unbeaten record and is proven at the trip. Running Away can give the selection most to think about.

1st	6. Take Charge Milady	4/1
2nd	2. Immersive Fav	8/15
3rd	3. Anna's Promise 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

8/15

Immersive

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 1111-

8/15

Comment: Came out on top in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies by 4½l at Del Mar in October; this daughter of Nyquist looks the part on breeding and unbeaten; layoff to overcome; plenty of appeal with drop in class a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 7	167/100	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	1 / 11	127/10	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	52/5	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Anna's Promise

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-1125

3/1

Comment: Well beaten in the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks (sloppy track) last month; proved competitive when hitting the board in a Grade 2 in March; has chalked up two wins from her last four; this is a step down in class but she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 13	2931/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	83/10	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	1473/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	71/20	-

Take Charge Milady

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 11020

4/1

Comment: Finished behind Anna's Promise (sloppy track) when towards the rear in the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks last month; managed two wins in her last four outings; can't be ruled out granted a bit more luck as didn't get the rub of the green last time and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	12 / 13	1379/100	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	269/50	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 13	43/10	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-

Princess Aliyah

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: D Lukas Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 316107

16/1

Comment: Won a stakes two months ago; on target twice in her last five outings; was held in seventh in a Grade 2 (Pimlico, sloppy track) 29 days ago upped to 1m1f; down in class this time but easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	179/10	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 11	2561/100	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	38/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 9	74/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	44/5	-

Minnesota Munny

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Kelsey Danner Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-191

Comment: Got the job done by just under 4l in an allowance optional claimer at Delaware Park three weeks ago; managed two wins in her last three outings; despite that Delaware Park success, not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	14/5	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	4511/100	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	421/100	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	241/20	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	3857/100	-
13/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	34/5	-

Running Away

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 31-181

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; winner of three of her six runs to date; scored by 4½l in a stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis (muddy track) four weeks ago; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	341/25	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	79/50	-
21/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	52/5	-

Churchill Downs

20:18 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CRUSHED IT is a strong pick. He knows how to get his head in front, while Badge Of War and Passing Game are also shortlisted.

1st	6. Princetown	9/4
2nd	3. Passing Game Fav	9/4
3rd	2. Badge Of War	10/1

Favourite

9/4

Passing Game

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-418

9/4

Comment: Finished tailed off over 1m1f at Keeneland (allowance optional claimer) when getting across to lead early from a wide stall two months ago; on target twice in his last four outings; definitely of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1309/50	-
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	11/5	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	713/100	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	337/50	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-

Princetown

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 716-91

9/4

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; got across to lead early from a wide draw in an allowance optional claimer when springing a surpise to score by 2½l (went off 16-1) at Gulfstream Park in April; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	151/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	167/10	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	173/10	-
30/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	41/5	-
16/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	223/10	-
31/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Crushed It

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 12-120

3/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; he can be competitive at this level; last of ten in an allowance optional claimer when dropped to 6f (Oaklawn Park) two months ago; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	52/5	-
13/02/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/2	-
05/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
27/11/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-
06/11/24	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	127/50	-

Special Dispatch

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-8334

7/2

Comment: Admirably consistent; suited by this C&D; finished just behind Neon Nights when fourth four weeks ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	262/25	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	39/5	-
13/02/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	31/10	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	79/10	-
15/12/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
14/11/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-

Badge Of War

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 115

10/1

Comment: Finished last of five (bobbled at the start, Belmont At The Big A) last month in an allowance optional claimer; successful twice in his last three starts; he can be competitive at this level; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	41/5	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	13/5	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	17/10	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	49/20	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	1237/100	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	271/100	-

Neon Nights

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9-172

Comment: Cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up last month in a claimer; successful twice in his last five starts; a winner over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1527/100	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	5/1	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	89/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	56/5	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	263/50	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	473/25	-

Evening News

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 54325

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth last month in a claimer; $50k claiming tag this time (up from $30k); others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	391/50	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	877/100	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	14/5	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	609/50	-
14/09/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	343/10	-

Churchill Downs

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 4 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: REAL MEN VIOLIN can prove superior to his rivals. Remi's Moon certainly isn't out of it.

1st	3. Django Fav	10/11
2nd	5. Real Men Violin 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	1. Mcilroy	3/1

Favourite

10/11

Django

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 68-242

10/11

Comment: Good effort when close up here over 1m½f (claimer) when little between him and Next Level (third) last month; a course winner; normally pretty consistent; entitled to respect if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	61/20	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	287/100	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/10	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	911/100	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	411/50	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	429/25	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Real Men Violin

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3P0-44

9/4

Comment: C&D has proven suitable before; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) a week ago (muddy track) in an allowance race; claiming debut; big chance as shown some signs of promise and dropping back to 1m is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	91/20	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	451/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	253/20	-
14/09/24	Louisiana Downs / Stakes / F	-	P / 10	46/5	-
25/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	61/10	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	38/5	-

Mcilroy

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 318

3/1

Comment: Found life tough when 14l back in eighth last month in an allowance optional claimer; not had much racing - fourth outing here; nicely bred (by Hard Spun); in first-time blinkers; is respected if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	169/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	12/5	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	767/100	-

Lou's Legacy

Jockey: Javier Padron Barcenas Trainer: Hugo Andrade Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 52674

10/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 5½l over 6½f here (claimer) last month; a previous winner here; uphill struggle as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	411/25	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	628/25	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	4269/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	767/100	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	373/25	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	383/10	-

Remi's Moon

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-6

Comment: Beaten sixth of eight last Wednesday in a claimer; not had much racing - third outing here; a previous winner here; up in class (in for $80k here, $50k tag last time); can be on the premises if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F		-	6 / 8	133/20	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	301/100	-

Footprint

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 573-

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 2½l third in an allowance race (muddy track), finished ahead of Lou's Legacy in November; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late and reunited with Julien Leparoux, the pair have built a good partnership; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so could be of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	809/50	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	232/25	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	157/10	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	557/100	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
28/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	47/10	-

Next Level

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-843

Comment: Finished behind Django 36 days ago when beaten 7l in third in a claimer; just the one victory on his CV; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	149/50	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	51/5	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	461/50	-
25/08/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
07/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	41/5	-

Churchill Downs

21:22 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RUNNING GAME has vital experience and is likely to have learnt from her debut run. Theravada, Bembridge Ledge and Hello Beauty should also be taken seriously.

1st	9. Bembridge Ledge	9/2
2nd	2. Running Game	13/2
3rd	1. Hello Beauty 2nd Fav	7/2

Favourite

11/4

Mo Expectations

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6

11/4

Comment: Related to Grade 1 winner Serengeti Empress; has a nice pedigree (by Uncle Mo); sire does get winners on the turf; Brad Cox debutants warrant close attention in the betting; trainer is in good form.

2nd Favourite

7/2

Hello Beauty

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: J Sisterson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 7-643

7/2

Comment: Improved form the last twice; ran a solid race finishing third in a maiden special weight six weeks ago; in first-time blinkers now; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	939/100	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	423/10	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	79/10	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	53/5	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	76/5	-

Bembridge Ledge

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2774-

9/2

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way in a maiden special weight upped to this distance (Turfway Park) in December; has a nice pedigree (by English Channel); back from an absence here; should be in the mix as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	116/25	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	31/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	599/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	188/25	-

Running Game

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

13/2

Comment: Solid effort first time out (at Churchill Downs over 5f) at 25-1 last month; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 12	257/10	-

Crawford

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2375

7/1

Comment: Finished fifth three weeks ago albeit only beaten just under 3l in a maiden special weight; one to consider as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	921/50	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	63/5	-
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	97/10	-
14/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/2	-

Theravada

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 37

9/1

Comment: Came up short at Keeneland when seventh of 12 in April in a maiden special weight; market vibes last time suggest she is capable of better so by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	229/100	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	142/5	-

Star Blessing

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -

16/1

Comment: Sire gets her share of decent sorts; No Nay Never gets winners on the turf; Irish bred; stable can ready a newcomer; market may guide on this one as she will do well to trouble those who have already shown fair form.

Sheila's Lion

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -7

16/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when seventh of 12 last month in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	7097/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	1961/50	-

Sun Lightning

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 799

20/1

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (seventh her best finish so far); was tailed off in a maiden special weight last Wednesday; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	893/25	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	2317/50	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	109/10	-

Take Note Of This

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 27-05

20/1

Comment: Without a win in seven attempts although has finished second; not beaten that far in fifth (4l) in a maiden special weight (Keeneland) 51 days ago; not devoid of ability based on the pick of her form and could have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	803/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	39/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	439/100	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	283/25	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	687/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	217/20	-

Jeweled City

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 200-

25/1

Comment: Winless in three starts but has shown promise with second her top showing and related to Stakes winner Magic Cross; finished out the back in October in a maiden special weight; returns from a break today; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	969/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	293/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	402/25	-

Vino Bella

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 07-52

40/1

Comment: Ran well to finish second (beaten 4l) in a maiden optional claimer at Fair Grounds in March.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	8/1	-
31/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	8/1	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	427/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	73/4	-

Rodina

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

Comment: Held on her debut at Laurel Park over 5½f at 9-5 in August; related to Grade 3 winner Nagirroc; returns from a break here; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/24	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	9/5	-

Plot

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; trainer can prepare one to win first time out.

Hi'iaka

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Felipe Salas Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 422373

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs but yet to open her account after 13 starts; a respectable third of ten in a maiden special weight (Horseshoe Indianapolis) last week upped to 1m½f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	61/10	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	2121/100	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/10	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	53/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	117/50	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	421/50	-

Yammy Yammy Bella

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Marcelino Salas Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 7033

Comment: Not beaten too far when third of seven (Horseshoe Indianapolis) 17 days ago in a maiden special weight; has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win and winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 18.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	121/5	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	21/10	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	1481/25	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	193/25	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	4591/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	1867/20	-

Churchill Downs

21:55 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NOT THIS BOY gets a firm vote. He should be able to confirm placings with King Russell and can come out on top with more improvement in him.

1st	6. Not This Boy Fav	10/11
2nd	8. Hold My Bourbon 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	4. Dai Vernon	9/1

Favourite

10/11

Not This Boy

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: William Cowans Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 1/212-2

10/11

Comment: Went down by just over 1l in an allowance optional claimer (sloppy track) when little between him and King Russell (fifth) last month; among the places in a stakes in August and not had much racing; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	106/25	-
04/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	213/100	-
26/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	117/20	-
03/10/23	Thistledown / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Hold My Bourbon

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 32-710

9/4

Comment: Has winning form at this track; finished tailed off at Keeneland 51 days ago in an allowance race; likely to be thereabouts if duplicating the form of his most recent win and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	307/20	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	39/10	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	243/100	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	191/25	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1117/100	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	1613/100	-

Frosted Departure

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8-6715

13/2

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak and he can be competitive at this level; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) over 1m here (allowance optional claimer) last month; can figure if replicating the best of his form and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1661/100	-
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	11/2	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	209/20	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	149/50	-

Dai Vernon

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 06-261

9/1

Comment: Has achieved three wins from 14 career runs; landed a narrow success in a claimer last month; this looks tougher but needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	36/25	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	67/10	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	9/1	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	39/10	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	729/100	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	113/10	-

Quality Chic

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Jason Cook Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-290

14/1

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 (sloppy track) 42 days ago in a stakes; went close in a stakes in January; C&D has proven suitable before; down in class this time but others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	528/25	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	229/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 10	882/25	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	367/100	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	147/4	-

Single Dot Yaht

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1027-7

20/1

Comment: Was seventh of eight, beaten 15l, last month in an allowance optional claimer; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; this is competitive and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	3173/100	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	1183/100	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	534/25	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	206/25	-
12/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	23/20	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	227/25	-

King Russell

Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: -6215

25/1

Comment: Finished behind Not This Boy (sloppy track) last month when beaten 10l in an allowance optional claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise; should figure if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he won an allowance race two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	1179/100	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	7/2	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	651/100	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	2917/100	-

Winters Lion

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Aaron Shorter Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 5-3543

40/1

Comment: Creditable effort behind Dai Vernon in a claimer when third beaten 2½l last month; deeper waters here (in for $80k here, $50k tag last time); now up to allowance level so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	44/25	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	1089/100	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	58/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	3527/100	-
19/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-

Churchill Downs

22:26 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 3f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UTAH BEACH is hard to look beyond. He is thriving at the moment and can confirm placings with Verstappen, Sugoi and Rebel Red, who were behind him when last seen.

1st	4. Rebel Red	9/2
2nd	8. Highway Robber 2nd Fav	5/2
3rd	9. Verstappen	9/1

Favourite

7/4

Utah Beach

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-9411

7/4

Comment: He accounted for four of his rivals when in front by 1½l in a Grade 3 last month; goes for a hat-trick today and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-15); dropping in class now and big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 9	161/50	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 12	117/10	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 11	247/25	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 12	52/5	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	9/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 11	1301/100	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Highway Robber

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 21-73

5/2

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; successful three times in his last six starts; ran well to finish third in the Turf Classic last month; dropping in class now and has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 10	344/25	-
01/03/25	Meydan / Group 2 / F	-	7 / 7	9/2	111
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 11	259/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 9	449/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	209/50	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	41/20	-

Rebel Red

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 13-74B

9/2

Comment: A course winner; this is his grade; failed to complete four weeks ago in a Grade 3; now down in grade and he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	B / 9	13/4	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	289/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 12	47/5	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 9	51/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	237/100	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	73/20	-

Anglophile

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 5-0532

8/1

Comment: Ran well to finish second in the Man o' War Stakes (Belmont At The Big A) five weeks ago; string of consistent efforts of late; entitled to respect as recent display was promising and down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 5	43/10	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	687/50	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 11	11/2	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 12	34/5	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	419/50	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	199/50	-

Verstappen

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1-2052

9/1

Comment: Behind Utah Beach here over 1m4f (Grade 3) when on the premises, finishing runner-up last month; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-26); now down in grade and hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	367/50	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	423/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 11	47/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	5/1	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	157/100	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	41/5	-

Sugoi

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 52-184

10/1

Comment: A stakes winner five months ago; track has proven suitable before; out of the frame when fourth here over 1m4f (Grade 3) last month; others more appealing despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	417/100	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 11	26/5	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	14/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	47/50	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 11	677/50	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 6	96/5	-

Tapit Shoes

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 6-1484U

20/1

Comment: Failed to finish upped to 1m4f four weeks ago in a Grade 3; a few throw outs since his success in an allowance optional claimer at Turfway Park five months ago; this is a step down in class but unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	U / 9	1011/100	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	459/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 11	389/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	141/50	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1003/50	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	449/25	-

Lambeth

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -4114

20/1

Comment: Failed to live up to market expectations when fourth over 1m4f here (stakes) 45 days ago; has achieved four wins from 11 career runs; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	111/100	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	11/2	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1299/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	913/100	-

Goldeneye

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1177-

33/1

Comment: Successful twice in his last four starts; unable to land a blow in seventh dropped back in distance at Santa Anita in December in a Grade 2; returns from a layoff; this is a step down in class but makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 8	71/5	-
29/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	309/10	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	153/25	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	237/20	-
20/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	23/10	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	92/5	-

Lord Bullingdon

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 64-361

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-14; snapped losing streak in an allowance optional claimer when winning by a head five weeks ago; with more on his plate others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	243/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 11	1411/100	-
08/02/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	41/1	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	62/5	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	59/10	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	13 / 14	277/10	-