Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Official Off Time: 17:46:23

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: HONEST AL could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip. My Own is an interesting candidate.

1st	4. My Own	10/1
2nd	5. Master Mule	13/2
3rd	7. Lambo	4/5

Lambo

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 377132

4/5

Comment: Suited by this C&D; consistent lately; favourite and just came up short in a claimer finished just ahead of Putting Eagle at Ellis Park 52 days ago; now eased in the grades (in for $30k); needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	39/50	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	139/100	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	91/25	-
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 11	151/20	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 11	12/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-

Honest Al

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1/4325

9/2

Comment: Lightly raced for age; not beaten too far when fifth at Colonial Downs in an allowance race upped to 1m three weeks ago; difficult to oppose if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	3/1	-
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	247/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	467/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	199/20	-
04/08/23	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
20/07/23	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-

Bob's Carrot

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-9157

9/2

Comment: Has scored over C&D; finished seventh, beaten a fair way last month at Saratoga in an optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	10/1	-
14/08/25	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	6/1	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	28/25	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 12	33/2	-
20/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	353/25	-
16/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	791/100	-

Master Mule

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-1264

13/2

Comment: Finished fourth four weeks ago albeit only beaten just under 4l at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an allowance optional claimer; can be in the mix if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	8/5	-
24/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
17/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
12/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 12	3017/100	-
31/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-

My Own

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 61-00

10/1

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 (Ellis Park) two months ago in an allowance race; this just his fifth race; first attempt in claiming company; winner three starts back and too soon to write him off; is of some interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	1577/50	-
03/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	331/4	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 9	141/50	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	3603/100	-

Putting Eagle

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 218645

20/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 12l into fifth) in a claimer at Ellis Park last month, behind Lambo; hasn't really fired since his success in a claiming maiden at Oaklawn Park in April; claiming tag drops to $30k (from $50k); can't go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	973/50	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	3399/100	-
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2627/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	208/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	12/5	-

Scottish Storm

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 274421

Comment: Successful by 2½l, breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking at Delaware Park five weeks ago in a maiden special weight; best form so far in last two starts; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Delaware Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
20/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	34/5	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	159/10	-
24/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	11/2	-
19/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 8	32/5	-
27/02/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-

Churchill Downs

18:14 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Official Off Time: 18:16:59

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AUTHENTIC CHARM is top of the list. She looks open to improvement in first-time blinkers, while Matty's Baby, Synoptic and Have Faith should also be in the hunt.

1st	6. Have Faith	2/1
2nd	2. Matty's Baby	11/2
3rd	11. Wanna Go Home	6/1

Have Faith

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

2/1

Comment: Recent workouts point to readiness; related to multiple race winner Ikeisgreat (5f-7f); sire is a rich source of two-year-old winners; looks likely to go well with signs of encouragement in profile.

Synoptic

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

4/1

Comment: Gave a good account on her debut at Ellis Park at 18-1 44 days ago; nicely bred (by Silver State); likely to be a threat as appeals from a breeding angle and there was a lot to like about her initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	19/1	-

Matty's Baby

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

11/2

Comment: Yard has a good record with first-time-out runners here; related to Feel The Magic (winner from 6½f up to 1m); one to take seriously with signs of encouragement in profile.

Wanna Go Home

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 22342

6/1

Comment: Improved form the last twice; second when 8-11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 5½f (maiden claimer) last week; claiming value now rises to $30k; has to be considered if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
11/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	437/100	-
16/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-
26/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	3/1	-
03/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-

Authentic Charm

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 58

7/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 15l into eighth) in a maiden special weight at Kentucky Downs last month upped to 1m; first-time blinkers now tried; holds leading claims as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	367/20	-
11/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 9	2023/100	-

Nonstop Vino

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 945

15/2

Comment: Held in fifth over 5½f at Ellis Park (maiden optional claimer, muddy track) in July; yet to manage better than fourth in her three races.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	38/5	-
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	1161/100	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	2881/100	-

Gold Lady

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Bred to get better as she gets older; related to Silent Rule (winner from 6f up to 1m½f); trainer doesn't have the finest record with newcomers so the advice is to watch the betting.

News Too Serious

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: This daughter of Frosted is making her debut; remains to be seen whether she'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - this one is best watched.

Bistineau Beauty

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 68

20/1

Comment: Last of eight in a maiden special weight at Ellis Park last month upped to 1m; first run in claiming company; might find this company a little easier but unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 8	2427/100	-
26/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 10	4213/100	-

Dale

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Making her racecourse bow; shares a dam with The Mole Baby, a 6f winner; a watching brief the best policy as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Woodall Pass

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 343945

25/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of eight (Evangeline Downs) three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; some promise; closest she has come to winning after seven starts was a third; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Evangeline Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	32/5	-
25/07/25	Evangeline Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	61/10	-
05/07/25	Lone Star Park / / F	-	9 / 12	427/10	-
14/06/25	Evangeline Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	17/2	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	402/25	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	5951/100	-

The Long Embrace

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer are often capable of winning; a likely player as has recorded some interesting trackwork and her sire is a speed influence.

Churchill Downs

18:43 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Official Off Time: 18:46:21

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IN AWE OF JUJU is a strong pick. She is a distance winner, while Sweet Note and I Am Beautiful are more names to consider.

1st	8. In Awe of Juju	15/8
2nd	3. Gold Del Mar	6/1
3rd	4. Bright Lady Day	16/1

In Awe of Juju

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-5752

15/8

Comment: Not beaten far in a claimer (Oaklawn Park, muddy track) six months ago; returns from a break today; a major contender as lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	78/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	49/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	37/2	-

Sweet Note

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-66562

5/2

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; outran 13-1 odds when a close runner-up on her first start for this trainer (Ellis Park) 39 days ago (bobbled at the start) in a claimer; chance if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1327/100	-
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	337/100	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	52/25	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	283/100	-

I Am Beautiful

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 7/9-17

5/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in a starter allowance in May; this just her fifth race; returns from a break here; should be thereabouts if excused most recent run as achieved maiden claimer success two runs back and has proved she knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	2027/100	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	54/5	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	9 / 9	196/5	-
19/08/23	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	933/100	-

Gold Del Mar

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 737553

6/1

Comment: Solid run when third at Belterra Park 12 days ago in an allowance race; passed over as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	11/2	-
02/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	401/50	-
14/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	23/2	-
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	5661/100	-
20/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	47/10	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	1569/50	-

Going Streakin

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 756314

15/2

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; not beaten too far when fourth of seven 22 days ago (Presque Isle Downs) in an allowance race; hard to ignore if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	79/10	-
15/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	21/10	-
30/07/25	Presque Isle Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	19/5	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	18/5	-
15/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	17/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 10	107/5	-

Miss Tifeye

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 36718-

12/1

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; finished last of eight in a starter allowance (muddy track) in November; returns from a layoff here; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	151/4	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	83/10	-
09/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	11/5	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 12	4409/100	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	127/5	-

Bright Lady Day

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 9-82336

16/1

Comment: Has not been firing consistently and one win to her name was achieved a fair way back; finished last of six at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1m½f (allowance race) 16 days ago; facing a testing assignment and hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	218/5	-
01/08/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-
04/07/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	3/2	-
21/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	3169/50	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	1912/25	-

Miss Makenna

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 455621

25/1

Comment: Has found improvement of late; came good at the ninth time of asking last month at Ellis Park when springing a surpise to score by just under 4l (went off 20-1) in a claiming maiden; now moved up in the grades (in for $30k); very difficult to fancy as this is a tougher test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	1021/50	-
19/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	233/10	-
25/06/25	Belterra Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	52/5	-
19/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	4/1	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	49/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	46/5	-

Churchill Downs

19:13 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Official Off Time: 19:16:26

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHADOW COAST looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and his last run caught the eye. Restless Renegade, All The Luck and Saint Shance are among the dangers.

1st	6. Shadow Coast	8/11
2nd	4. Restless Renegade	2/1
3rd	1. Saint Shance	11/2

Shadow Coast

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 653748

8/11

Comment: Solid effort over 5½f here (maiden special weight) four months ago; should be involved as recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 12	2933/100	-
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 10	1297/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	139/25	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	47/10	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 10	41/1	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	64/5	-

Restless Renegade

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 5P-474

2/1

Comment: Respectable effort at Ellis Park last month back down to this trip in a claiming maiden; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $30k tag last time); needs to be respected if confirming promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	159/100	-
13/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 7	413/100	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	163/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	P / 8	21/5	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 11	901/100	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 12	369/20	-

Saint Shance

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 287

11/2

Comment: Last of seven at Ellis Park over 7f (maiden claimer) last month; tag drops from $50k to $20k here; most recent trackwork a positive and shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	957/100	-
01/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	104/25	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	399/50	-

Soco and Lime

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-65583

20/1

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; gave good account to finish third in a maiden claimer at Ellis Park five weeks ago; up in class (in for $20k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1609/100	-
03/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	497/100	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	117/50	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	752/25	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	182/5	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	1359/100	-

All the Luck

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 6-6694

20/1

Comment: 11th attempt to lose maiden tag; not beaten too far when fourth of seven at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month in a maiden claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; has shown some ability on occasion and a possible player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	15/2	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	234/25	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	889/100	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	721/100	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	207/50	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	333/100	-

Berniedott

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 777454

33/1

Comment: Still searching for first win after six tries; solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish fifth last month (Charles Town) dropped back in distance in a maiden special weight; recent effort was creditable so no surprise to see him go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Charles Town / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	33/2	-
15/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	57/5	-
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	3099/100	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	49/4	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	47/10	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	24/1	-

Or Magique

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 707

33/1

Comment: Finished last of seven in a maiden claimer at Turfway Park in March; returning from a layoff here; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	929/50	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	1374/25	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	1261/100	-

Gold Factor

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 0-078

40/1

Comment: Was eighth of ten, beaten 10l, in a maiden claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis two weeks ago; yet to get off the mark in four attempts (seventh his best finish); Martin Garcia here for just this ride; in for a $20k tag so up in class ($12.5k last time); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/09/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	7/2	-
12/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	48/5	-
20/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	139/10	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 12	2981/100	-

Mr Entertainer

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 8

Comment: Came home last over 5½f on his debut (wearing blinkers) at Ellis Park at 18-1 last month; related to Grade 3 winner Durante; first run in a claimer; dropping in class but best watched despite being open to improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 8	939/50	-

Churchill Downs

19:45 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Official Off Time: 19:46:53

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KUNSHAN BRIDGE is strongly fancied to prevail. He likes to stalk the early speed and is proven at the trip. Ludwig and Dr. Soulfire should also be in the hunt.

1st	5. Born Flawless	9/1
2nd	11. Ludwig	11/8
3rd	8. Kunshan Bridge	11/2

Ludwig

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 0-46351

11/8

Comment: One-time useful operator; back to winning ways scoring narrowly at Ellis Park in a claimer in July; moves down to an easier grade (in for $12.5k); hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	317/100	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	161/50	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	27/10	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	43/5	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	62/5	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	413/50	-

Sutherland

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 575162

3/1

Comment: Missed out by 1l over 6½f here (claimer) when having two of these behind 12 days ago; has won over C&D; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	253/100	-
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	443/50	-
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	179/25	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	102/25	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	63/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	73/5	-

Kunshan Bridge

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 31459

11/2

Comment: Was held in ninth at Parx over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) last month; useful in his prime and has proven competitive in a race of this nature; clear chance as he knows how to get the job done.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	31/2	-
06/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	99/4	-
14/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	46/5	-
16/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	131/10	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-

Magic Castle

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 8-11333

8/1

Comment: Not disgraced when third of five at Lone Star Park three months ago in an optional claimer; successful 12 times from 31 career runs; producing fairly consistent form; the stable continues to be among winners recently; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Lone Star Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	61/10	-
03/05/25	Will Rogers Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
14/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
01/04/25	Will Rogers Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	13/5	-
16/01/25	Delta Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/2	-
29/12/24	Delta Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	83/5	-

Born Flawless

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 841568

9/1

Comment: Finished last of eight (stumbled at the start) two weeks ago when behind two of these in a claimer; specialist here with four wins; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	449/100	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	299/50	-
18/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	1103/100	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	383/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	29/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	92/5	-

W W Crazy

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 624434

9/1

Comment: Split Sutherland and Born Flawless over 6½f here (claimer) when beaten 6l in fourth 12 days ago; has been fairly consistent of late; may not have any more improvement left; his best looks to be behind him and looks an unlikely winner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1251/100	-
13/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	22/5	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	2573/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	163/25	-
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	27/5	-

M B's Munning

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 5-45753

14/1

Comment: Producing consistent form and proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); finished third but only beaten just under 4l last month (Ellis Park) in a claimer; eased in class with tag standing at $12.5k here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	17/4	-
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	258/25	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	583/100	-
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	-

Hometown Hero

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 645676

40/1

Comment: Found life tough when 8l back in sixth in an allowance race at Belterra Park last month; has winning form at this track; has struggled to factor since winning a claimer at Turfway Park in February; not an obvious one as this is competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	557/10	-
26/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	53/1	-
04/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	44/1	-
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	449/10	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1521/50	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	788/25	-

Dutch Mills

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 14-696

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth at Oaklawn Park in a claimer five months ago; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); higher claiming tag here so up in class; returns from a break here; others more persuasive with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	43/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	49/10	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	58/5	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	217/25	-
30/08/24	Timonium / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
03/08/24	Delaware Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/5	-

Twirling Roses

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 175735

Comment: Finished last of five at Hawthorne last month in a claimer; now looks to be past his prime and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	179/10	-
20/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	63/5	-
03/07/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	62/5	-
05/06/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	36/5	-
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	29/10	-
27/04/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	7/2	-

Dr. Soulfire

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 3-3223

Comment: Minor honours in a claimer in May (2-1) at Oaklawn Park (sloppy track); no wins at this trip but consistent lately; returns from a break today; should go well if building on most recent effort and boasts the best speed figure posted by any of this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2/1	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	7/2	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	5/2	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	5/2	-
23/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	36/5	-
10/11/24	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	49/5	-

Churchill Downs

20:17 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Official Off Time: 20:17:03

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOM CAT TUESDAY is fancied for this. He is pretty solid on the strength of his latest effort. Mcmusic, Sand Street and Prince Day are also respected.

1st	1. Tom Cat Tuesday	9/4
2nd	6. Wobbegong	6/1
3rd	3. Skyler	13/2

Tom Cat Tuesday

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 753793

9/4

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 5l) in a claiming maiden dropped back in distance (Ellis Park) five weeks ago; winless after ten races but has taken a step forward the last twice; in for a $20k tag so down in class ($30k last time); recent effort was creditable so he needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	28/5	-
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	707/100	-
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	127/25	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	269/50	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	13/2	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	8/5	-

McMusic

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 332520

3/1

Comment: Finished last of ten in a maiden special weight (Horseshoe Indianapolis, bumped at the start) 21 days ago; has taken a step forward the last twice; tame effort last time but second two starts back, albeit a fair way off the winner, last month; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	29/10	-
14/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 5	33/10	-
10/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	49/10	-
16/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
12/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 5	17/5	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	37/2	-

Wobbegong

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 00

6/1

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped, Ellis Park) last month when finishing last of ten in a maiden special weight; just his third outing so still early days; first attempt in claiming company; easy enough to take on despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	10 / 10	1571/25	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	11 / 11	1097/50	-

Skyler

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 535284

13/2

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten 3½l) in a maiden claimer at Ellis Park 33 days ago; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 11; in for a $20k tag here, up from $16k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	379/100	-
26/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	97/50	-
03/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	251/100	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	53/20	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	833/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	703/100	-

Jinxzi

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 7

9/1

Comment: Finished just behind Mcmusic in February when seventh at Oaklawn Park; down in class now, dropping from a $50k tag; has had some time off; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	38/5	-

Sand Street

Age/Wt: 3/8-9

9/1

Comment: Related to Grade 1 winner Hit The Road; regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; one to consider with signs of encouragement in profile.

Colonel Compton

Age/Wt: 3/8-9

12/1

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Munnings); Philip Bauer debutants have a strong record at Churchill Downs; market may be informative on his prospects given doubts that he can run to the required standard this time.

Lost in the Sauce

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-9

14/1

Comment: Lightly raced (this just his third race); out of the frame when ninth in May in a maiden claimer; returns from an absence here; is passed over as greatly reduced claiming tag sends alarm bells ringing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	941/100	-
13/02/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	7 / 9	18/5	-

Open Court

Age/Wt: 3/8-9

16/1

Comment: Attractively bred son of Caracaro; related to multiple race winner Whyisshesoolucky (6f-1m½f); remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - a look at the betting is advised.

Prince Day

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: R-2

Comment: From a respected stable; far from disgraced (beaten just under 5l) in a maiden special weight at Hawthorne at the weekend on debut for this trainer; Larry Rivelli's runners are going great guns at the moment; certainly not out of it if confirming promise shown first time up and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 4	7/5	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming, Maiden / F		-	R / 11	236/25	-

Churchill Downs

20:48 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Official Off Time: 20:50:54

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: DRAGOON GUARD has an obvious shout. He looks the form pick on the strength of his latest effort and can reverse last time's placings with Best Actor.

1st	4. Dragoon Guard	4/7
2nd	5. Bendoog	3/1
3rd	3. Honor Marie	7/1

Dragoon Guard

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 113-22

4/7

Comment: Behind Best Actor in an allowance optional claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis when going down narrowly last month; consistent performer and from respected stable; the yard continues to be among winners recently; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/5	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/50	-
21/09/24	Parx / Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 11	5/2	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
02/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/50	-

Bendoog

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 2-22143

3/1

Comment: Has been consistent of late and record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-22); fair effort (beaten just over 2l) over 1m at Parx (allowance race) last month; now down in grade and should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-
04/07/25	Saratoga / Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 7	35/2	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/20	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
25/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/20	-

Honor Marie

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 48-717

7/1

Comment: Was tailed off at Saratoga over 1m2f (Grade 2) in July, behind Bendoog; can boast winning form over this C&D; a stakes winner in April at this track; can be in the thick of things as jockey does well from inner gates here and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Saratoga / Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 7	147/10	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	1 / 7	29/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	49/10	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	19/1	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	141/10	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 20	149/10	-

Best Actor

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 982831

9/1

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month; track has proven suitable before; now looks to be past his prime and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
12/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/10	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	8 / 8	6513/100	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3991/100	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	8 / 12	557/20	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	262/5	-

Speed Bias

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 343616

20/1

Comment: Held in sixth in a stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis three months ago; has won previously at this course; now drops in class but not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	91/2	-
18/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	6 / 7	223/20	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Grade 3, Handicap / F	-	3 / 6	139/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-

Notary

Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 1/213-1

25/1

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a tenth career win) and among the places in a Grade 3 last February; got the job done in an allowance optional claimer by three-quarters of a length (Prairie Meadows) 30 days ago; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Prairie Meadows / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	13/10	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Grade 3, Handicap / F	-	3 / 10	99/10	-
26/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	39/10	-
06/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	54/5	-
12/10/23	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	4/5	-
28/09/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	809/100	-

Trademark

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 6-61563

Comment: Boasts a creditable four from nine record at this track; finished third when beaten just over 2l on Friday at Presque Isle Downs in a bumper; easy to see him making an impression with drop in class a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/09/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	3 / 8	191/10	-
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	337/5	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	139/10	-
08/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/5	-
14/06/25	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 6	27/2	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	719/100	-

Warrior Johny

Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 3-84P18

Comment: Last of eight in a stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis behind Speed Bias, in July; a winner of a stakes four months ago; has won at this track; drops in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	43/5	-
08/06/25	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	P / 7	341/50	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	487/100	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	19/2	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-

Churchill Downs

21:19 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Official Off Time: 21:20:36

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MECHAYA looks a solid choice. She should be able to confirm placings with Grade A and Bunratty Manor and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed.

1st	8. Big Trouble	9/2
2nd	14. Mila Candy	7/2
3rd	12. Speighter Woman	14/1

Caribbean Wind

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 251-2

11/8

Comment: Represents a powerful stable; went down by a short head at Ellis Park in July (sloppy track) in an allowance race; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	263/100	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	389/100	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	58/25	-
24/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	1/4	-

Debt Free

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 46531

10/3

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a maiden special weight (Ellis Park) when opening her account at the fifth time of asking four weeks ago; has taken a step forward the last twice; she can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	167/100	-
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 11	403/50	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	183/50	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	284/25	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	59/10	-

Mila Candy

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21550

7/2

Comment: Beaten 17l in tenth in an allowance race when dropped in distance at Saratoga three weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	113/4	-
19/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	29/10	-
08/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	201/10	-
09/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 6	13/4	-
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	36/1	-

Big Trouble

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 52-323

9/2

Comment: Went close in a stakes in March and normally pretty consistent; beaten half a length in an allowance race with Cotillard just behind at Keeneland in April; layoff to overcome; cannot be ignored if backing up last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	181/50	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	15/2	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	117/10	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	191/50	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	459/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	77/20	-

Party Pauline

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 012

10/1

Comment: Close up runner-up last month at Ellis Park in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1027/100	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1247/100	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	12 / 12	1621/100	-

Speighter Woman

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-32061

14/1

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; successful by 3l in a maiden special weight (Horseshoe Indianapolis), getting off the mark at the seventh attempt last month; passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
26/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 10	97/25	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	11 / 12	122/25	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	123/25	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 13	1637/100	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 11	1799/100	-

Mechaya

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 45-392

Comment: She was in the money in a Grade 3 in May; beaten into second when 11-4 in an allowance race at Kentucky Downs last month; clear chance as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	27/10	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 9	511/50	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 13	133/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	177/20	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 11	867/100	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 11	11/2	-

Lovely Emma

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-954

Comment: Held in fourth in an allowance race (Ellis Park) last month upped to 1m; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	329/100	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	603/50	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	23/10	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	3/10	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 11	103/50	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 11	37/20	-

Small Hollow

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-16

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth (stumbled at the start) last month at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an allowance race; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	178/5	-
16/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
17/04/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	163/5	-

Cotillard

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 857457

Comment: Not beaten that far in seventh (just under 4l, Kentucky Downs) two weeks ago in an allowance race; just the one win to her name; this looks a decent race so hard to imagine her winning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	5903/100	-
04/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	1829/100	-
04/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	1227/50	-
11/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	47/5	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	11097/100	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	497/5	-

Bunratty Manor (IRE)

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-21668

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing eighth last month at Kentucky Downs in an allowance race; shown she can win fairly recently and likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	721/100	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 13	5953/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	17/2	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	14/5	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 10	22/5	-
11/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	161/10	-

Grade A

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 083344

Comment: Went close in a stakes in July; split Mechaya and Bunratty Manor when fourth last month at Kentucky Downs in an allowance race; wears first-time blinkers; has been on the scene in the recent past and could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	287/50	-
04/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	51/10	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	3333/100	-
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	1809/100	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	6129/100	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	3521/100	-

Perfect Figure

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24-332

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish second on debut for new trainer at Saratoga 53 days ago in an allowance race; has been fairly consistent this year and from a powerful stable; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	42/5	-
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	547/100	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	341/50	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	34/5	-
20/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
31/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	14/5	-

Cat Eyes (IRE)

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 8-1984

Comment: Creditable fourth in an allowance race (Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	22/5	-
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	33/4	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	17/10	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	31/2	-
30/11/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 10	12/5	-

Beautiful Crazy

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 250-11

Comment: Bidding for a hat-trick and has found improvement of late; ready success in May at Gulfstream Park in a claimer; class hike now; into allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	18/5	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
26/10/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 12	97/20	-
28/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
20/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-

I'm a Cookie Lover

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 153988

Comment: Finished last of eight at Ellis Park two months ago in a claimer; steps up to allowance company; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	857/50	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	3201/50	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	4679/100	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	571/50	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	797/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	581/25	-

Churchill Downs

21:50 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Official Off Time: 21:51:14

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HEY BOSS has been a winner three times over this C&D and a good pace up front will help him. Metatron's Muse, People Force and Forge In Fire should also be taken seriously.

1st	9. Twirling Troillet	9/1
2nd	7. Huge Bigly	12/1
3rd	8. Hey Boss	2/1

Hey Boss

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 121112

2/1

Comment: From a respected trainer and has won three times over C&D; narrowly beaten and favourite in a claimer at Ellis Park five weeks ago; Larry Rivelli's runners are going great guns at the moment; clear chance despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	36/25	-
19/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	471/100	-
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	54/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	363/100	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	101/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	19/5	-

Metatron's Muse

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 512125

9/4

Comment: Didn't live up to market expectations at 9-10 when fifth 47 days ago at Ellis Park in an optional claimer; has winning track form; this is his level; cannot be ignored as he has worked well and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	87/100	-
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	191/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	203/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	267/100	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	227/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	333/100	-

Shot of Courage

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 032361

11/2

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 4-19); big price (20-1) when winning Churchill Downs starter allowance three months ago; his victims included Metatron's Muse, Liam The Brave and Runwithheart; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	1033/50	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	611/100	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 13	46/5	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	41/5	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	18/1	-

Runwithheart

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6-1187

9/1

Comment: Seventh of nine beaten 12l at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing behind Lemon Drop Shot, in July in an optional claimer; managed three wins in his last six outings; has won at this track; warrants respect despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	3/1	-
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	309/100	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	78/5	-
08/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 4	33/10	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	84/5	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	151/10	-

Twirling Troillet

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 961338

9/1

Comment: Finished last of eight in an allowance race on first run for this trainer at Colonial Downs 23 days ago; course regular who has won three times here; a few rivals look in good form so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	117/5	-
01/08/25	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	267/25	-
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	137/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	449/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	797/100	-

People Force

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3386-4

12/1

Comment: Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 2½l in a claimer at Gulfstream Park New Year's Eve; a winner on six occasions from 1m½f to 1m4f; returning from a layoff here; could be in the mix if replicating most recent run and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	87/5	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	94/5	-
11/11/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	181/10	-
29/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	127/10	-
07/10/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
10/09/24	Parx / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/5	-

Huge Bigly

Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 444742

12/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when runner-up over 1m½f at Belterra Park (optional claimer) last month; has won here; recent form has a decent look to it; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/5	-
08/08/25	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	109/10	-
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	1079/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	343/50	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	59/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	42/5	-

Forge in Fire

Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 562511

20/1

Comment: Has won here; going for a hat-trick; gained a just under 3l success in an allowance race (Belterra Park, sloppy track) 20 days ago; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	7/10	-
02/08/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	51/10	-
27/06/25	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	14/5	-
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	209/100	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	89/20	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	197/25	-

Lemon Drop Shot

Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 884131

20/1

Comment: Got the job done by just over 5l at Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing last month in an allowance optional claimer; successful twice in his last three starts; Axel Concepcion a notable jockey booking; has been found wanting at this level before so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
19/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	89/5	-
01/07/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	39/10	-
29/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	44/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	29/2	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	7/1	-

Liam the Brave

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 863372

25/1

Comment: Doesn't win often but posted a few good efforts here of late; went off 16-1 when good runner-up at Ellis Park last month (had Huge Bigly (fourth) and Metatron's Muse (fifth) behind) in an optional claimer; definitely of interest as recent display was promising and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	319/20	-
25/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	1534/25	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	2091/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	729/50	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	4187/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	697/10	-