Churchill Downs

17:45

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WHAT'S HER NUMBER is a firm selection. Crank It Up and She's No Angel also merit consideration.

Walk Street

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 60-449

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; finished ninth of 12 in a maiden claimer at Turfway Park two months ago; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $30k tag last time); now racing on dirt for the first time; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	413/50	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	209/10	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	199/25	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	4461/100	-
21/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	71/5	-
20/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	384/25	-

Mustique

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 545

Comment: No impression when fifth of six at Fair Grounds upped to 1m½f two months ago in a maiden optional claimer; yet to manage better than fourth in her three races; needs to leave most recent form behind her in new headgear and others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	13/1	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	59/5	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	54/5	-

She's No Angel

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6802-3

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; solid effort at Santa Anita 49 days ago in a maiden claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $50k) so down in class; warrants respect if backing up last run and she has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	9/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	2/1	-
03/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	236/5	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	119/5	-
23/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	93/5	-

What's Her Number

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-2923

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; fair third of 12 in a maiden claimer at Keeneland last month; notable jockey booking; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	407/100	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	24/5	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	141/50	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	31/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	27/4	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	389/100	-

Crank It Up

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 27-868

Comment: Was eighth of nine, beaten 6l, when dropped down to 5½f at Fair Grounds two months ago in a maiden special weight; first run on dirt; goes on the shortlist as shown some ability on occasion and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	20/1	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	211/5	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	73/10	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	13/2	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	3381/100	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	2313/100	-

Whiskey Brew

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Larry Demeritte Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Running in first race; market could reveal prospects as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

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Churchill Downs

18:14

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CHALKY WHITE has to be the first name on the shortlist. Fistfulofmoney, Trevally and Happy Prince could also have a say.

Golden Keen

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-4 F: 6

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut in first-time blinkers in course maiden special weight over 4½f at 40-1 last Wednesday; she is the only filly here; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

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

Shake And Rattle

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Early foal; trainer not renowned for sending out winning newcomers; market could reveal prospects.

All Honors

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer is well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; February foal; related to 1m winner Oak Hill; looks the part on breeding (by Honor A. P.); would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Fistfulofmoney

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Adam Rice Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; capable of going well with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.

Kid Twist

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

Comment: Bred to get better as he gets older; related to 6f winner Golden Rose; newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; market may guide on this one as doesn't impress on workout history.

Trevally

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Cruise And Danze (5½f-7f); the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; plenty of trackwork in the book; should go well as some good aspects to his profile.

Chalky White

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Amelia Green Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire capable of producing high class offspring; has a nice pedigree (by Practical Joke); early foal; encouragement to be taken from his workouts; strong claims.

Longstrider

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to Rustler, winning form over 5½f-7f; pedigree suggests he may improve with time; from a stable with a solid record with debutants; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Happy Prince

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From the same family as Freezing Point, a winner over 1m; bred to improve with age; February foal; this son of Cairo Prince looks the part on breeding; busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; no surprise to see him go well as some good aspects to his profile.

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Churchill Downs

18:43

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CASTLE RUN is the recommendation. He holds claims with a modest latest run excused and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed, while Ink Lies, Initialize and Borrowed Time are also of interest.

E Lion

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Shane Wilson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Finished second of nine on his debut (Fair Grounds, 5½f) at 12-1 51 days ago; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	61/5	-

Initialize

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -85

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); was held in fifth at Fair Grounds over 1m½f (maiden special weight) 49 days ago; should prove competitive based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	86/5	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	43/10	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	331/20	-

Castle Run

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 38-

Comment: Beaten a fair way when eighth in a maiden special weight six months ago; returns from an absence here; warrants plenty of respect as shown he can be competitive fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	537/100	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	267/100	-

Zapping Strike

Jockey: Alberto Burgos Trainer: Rogelio Labra Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 33-4

Comment: Ran a bit below expectations (sent off 8-11) when fourth (Horseshoe Indianapolis) two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; seems to be improving based on last two runs but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at eight; passed over as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	7/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	2287/100	-
04/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	56/5	-
14/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	13/2	-
23/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	18/1	-
16/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	89/10	-

Military Cruiser

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Nicholas Vaccarezza Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: /0-

Comment: Broke slowly at the start when beaten 35l on his debut over 1m at 10-1 a year ago; has a long absence to overcome; should improve with a run under his belt although it was only a modest start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	201/20	-

Ink Lies

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on his debut at Saratoga at 18-1 in August; hails from a good stable; returning from a layoff here; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	189/10	-

Borrowed Time

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-338

Comment: Could not manage better than eighth over 1m½f at Keeneland (maiden special weight) 26 days ago; seems to be improving based on last two runs; he shouldn't be far away as finished third in February.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	677/25	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	43/5	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	17/5	-
24/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	107/10	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	18/1	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	411/25	-

Love That Symphony

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-587

Comment: Yet to finish better than fifth in his four races; held in seventh at Keeneland when dropped to 6f last month in a maiden special weight; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	1681/50	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	6/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	214/5	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	647/25	-

Fireblade

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Darrin Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Mariah's Fortune (7f-1m½f); would be a surprise to see this one figure with inexperience a possible drawback.

Outofpi

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Reina Gonzalez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-9725

Comment: Form has been a bit mixed lately and winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; not beaten too far when fifth of nine over 6f here (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; this demands more than last time so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	866/25	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	671/100	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	717/25	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	873/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	1239/50	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1999/100	-

Cortina

Jockey: Gavin Ashton Trainer: Erin Riefenberg Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5

Comment: Beaten on his debut (wore blinkers) at Keeneland at 40-1 29 days ago; entitled to be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	1033/25	-

Edifice

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

Comment: Beaten 20l on his debut (here, 6f) when some way behind the third, Castle Run, at 12-1 in September; has a nice pedigree (by Malibu Moon); potential to step up; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	1169/100	-

Atomic Snow

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Bonnie Pittman Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: May not be cherry ripe as debutants from this stable can need the run; related to Luvahappyending (winner from 6f up to 1m).

Frankie's Boy

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Jerome Miller Age/Wt: 5/8-12

Comment: Workouts somewhat dispel fitness concerns; related to One For Richie, winning form over 5f-6½f; sire does get winners on the turf; stable know the time of day.

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Churchill Downs

19:13

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: EL MAGNIFICO is strongly fancied to come out on top. He is a leading player from a recent form standpoint (scored 26 days ago). Django is another to consider.

Riddle Solver

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Andrew Mckeever Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -13

Comment: Unfancied when going close last month at Keeneland in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	2539/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	479/50	-
18/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	2027/100	-

Next Level

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 25-84

Comment: Poor strike-rate; held when fourth beaten 15l two months ago at Fair Grounds in an allowance race; should be thereabouts as has bits and pieces of decent form and he has knocked on the door a number of times.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	1249/100	-

Django

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 468-24

Comment: Can be a player at this level and produced a string of consistent efforts; creditable fourth at Keeneland last month in a starter allowance; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then ought to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
14/09/24	Louisiana Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	24/5	-

El Magnifico

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-251

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; opened his account when landing a maiden claimer over 7f by 1l (Keeneland) four weeks ago; lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off so rates a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	79/50	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	11/5	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	2/1	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	261/50	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	419/100	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	71/10	-

One Mor Story

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: John Hill Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 81

Comment: Got home in front by 1l in a maiden claimer when registering his first success at the second time of asking last month; claiming value rises from $20k last time; makes limited appeal as this step up from a maiden claimer looks tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	183/50	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	266/25	-

Honest Al

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 31/4

Comment: Close up behind Riddle Solver when fourth in a claimer at Keeneland last month on debut for this trainer; shown he can get his head in front so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	199/20	-
04/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	28/5	-
20/07/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	7/1	-

Brave Blend

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-2639

Comment: Bobbled at the start dropped down to 6f on debut for new trainer 49 days ago when last of nine (Oaklawn Park) in an optional claimer; in good form prior to backwards step last time out; others have more pressing claims given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	137/10	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	5/1	-
06/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
28/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	409/10	-

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Churchill Downs

19:45

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ACKNOWLEDGE is a strong fancy. He has got a win to his name and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Sonic Skidaddle and Conquering Cat are among the dangers.

Crooked Bullet

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Marianne Scherer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-8761

Comment: Has raised his game the last twice; landed a narrow success in a maiden claimer (Fair Grounds) two months ago, getting off the mark at the seventh attempt; tag has been raised to $40k; may not be up to this as step up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	42/5	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	103/2	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	34/5	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	32/5	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	307/100	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	52/5	-

Greatdayforhockey

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9816-

Comment: Finished last of six in November in a starter allowance; layoff to overcome; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	2467/100	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	2723/100	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	2529/100	-

Conquering Cat

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15-730

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 in an allowance race at Keeneland last month; track has proven suitable before; capable if in the mood so should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	1623/50	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	761/100	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	353/10	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	286/25	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	211/100	-
16/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	359/100	-

Purse Thief

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 7-373

Comment: Has winning form at this track; first-time blinkers had no impact at Turfway Park over 6½f (claimer) when well held third two months ago; claiming value rises from $30k last time; hard enough to fancy as has not been seen doing much trackwork recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	63/25	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	787/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	433/100	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	329/25	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	143/20	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	317/100	-

Acknowledge

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 821-40

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 14 at Fair Grounds 48 days ago in a stakes; claiming debut; plenty of appeal as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	11 / 14	71/5	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/20	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	9/10	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	163/25	-

Reverse Merger

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 457-1

Comment: Registered first success at the fourth time of asking scoring narrowly at Fair Grounds in February in a maiden claimer; claiming value now rises to $40k; up in class but ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	15/2	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	299/50	-
19/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	819/100	-

Sonic Skidaddle

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 719-77

Comment: Last of seven in February at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer; a previous winner here; can give it a good shot if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	263/10	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	101/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 9	369/20	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	517/50	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	1248/25	-

Derek's Law

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 41-7

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Tony's Tapit; problems in the gate at the start in an allowance optional claimer (Fair Grounds) when finishing last of seven in January upped to 1m½f; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	303/10	-
01/11/24	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	48/5	-

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Churchill Downs

20:18

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CANDY MINE is the recommendation. I'm Mo Joke and Good Going could also have a role to play.

Murphy Girl

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 55-57

Comment: Seven-race maiden but has managed to finish second; finished just behind Mae Town when seventh two months ago (Gulfstream Park) in a maiden special weight; should go close as latest run was an encouraging one and her most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	37/5	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	9/2	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	71/10	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	427/100	-
15/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	241/100	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	73/50	-

Texas Queen

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Munnings gets winners on the turf; stable more than capable of getting one ready first time out; related to 1m2½f winner Black Iron; faces fairly tall order so would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Reya Sunshine

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 55

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten 1½l) at Fair Grounds in March in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	109/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	57/10	-

Candy Mine

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-2

Comment: Found one too strong when beaten three-quarters of a length (Keeneland) last month in a maiden special weight; has a nice pedigree (by Twirling Candy); breeding catches the eye and is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 11	267/100	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	1299/100	-

Girls Rock

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 36

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of nine at Keeneland last month in a maiden special weight; sire gets turf winners; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	447/50	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	83/10	-

Mae Town

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Rustler; beaten narrowly in a maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park; closely matched with Murphy Girl on that running two months ago; likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	57/10	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 11	73/10	-

I'm Mo Joke

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22

Comment: Beaten narrowly in a maiden special weight at Fair Grounds 47 days ago; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	43/10	-
03/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	17/2	-

Sang

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: Greg Begley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 38320-

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 in a maiden special weight at Turfway Park in December; improved form the last twice and although below par last time out, is better than that judged on previous efforts; returns from a break here; others are preferred as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	1023/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	1091/100	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	231/25	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	2441/100	-
20/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	27/10	-
26/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	403/25	-

Salty Senorita

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Speightstown gets winners on the turf; runners trained by Brittany Russell are always worthy of attention in the betting first-time up; related to Grade 3 winner Taking Candy; in with a shout as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Good Going

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 67

Comment: Beaten 8l in seventh (Fair Grounds) 48 days ago in a maiden special weight; related to Stakes winner Goin' Good; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	91/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	129/10	-

Grey Matter

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

Comment: Yard is operating at a respectable strike-rate; related to Grade 2 winner Ag Bullet; nicely bred (by Classic Empire); sire gets turf winners.

Sycamore Shoals

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 34-595

Comment: Without a win in six attempts although has finished second; not beaten too far (just under 2l) when close behind I'm Mo Joke at Fair Grounds 47 days ago (dropped to 5½f) in a maiden special weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	41/5	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	17/2	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	33/25	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	271/100	-

Moonlight Dash

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

Comment: Related to Donegal Momentum, winning form over 6f-1m½f; sire has produced plenty of sprint winners; newcomers from this trainer are capable of striking; looks the part on breeding (by Maclean's Music).

Flirty Girl

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

Comment: Stable not renowned for sending out winning newcomers; has plenty of trackwork under her belt; Vino Rosso gets winners on the turf.

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Churchill Downs

20:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LURE HIM IN is thriving at the moment and could benefit if the front runners set off too quick. Great Escape, Trident Hit and Bernin Hot could also have a say.

Tres Soles

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 4-5217

Comment: Beaten 7l in seventh in an allowance race 22 days ago (Keeneland) upped to 1m4f; has won at this course; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	1209/50	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	132/5	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	25/2	-
12/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
30/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	33/10	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2009/100	-

Bernin Hot

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 60-1

Comment: Beaten a long way over 1m at Turfway Park (allowance race) over Christmas on debut for this trainer; successful three times in his last five starts; suited by this C&D; returns from a break today; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	376/25	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	5/2	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/50	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	81/20	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	31/10	-

Lure Him In

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Trainer: Sam Wilensky Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 1

Comment: Won by just under 3l in an allowance optional claimer (Colonial Downs) two months ago; showed smart form in his pomp and goes for a hat-trick today; leading claims given he has won after a layoff previously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
11/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/5	-
22/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	93/10	-
01/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/10	-
05/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 7	103/4	-

Trident Hit

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 24-41

Comment: A winner over C&D; one-time smart performer; got the job done by 2l (Oaklawn Park) three months ago in a claimer; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	69/10	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	203/25	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	64/25	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	67/5	-

American Blaze

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: -56

Comment: Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a seventh career win); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 9l) in a claimer two months ago on debut for this trainer; now moved up in the grades (in for $50k); unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	167/10	-
16/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	141/10	-
19/11/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	42/5	-
12/10/24	Century Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	167/20	-
14/09/24	Century Mile / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	37/20	-
25/08/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	25/4	-

Great Escape

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 6-24

Comment: Showed smart form in his pomp and he can be competitive at this level; fair effort (beaten just under 3l) at Delta Downs in January in an allowance race; trainer going well a plus; recent display was promising so in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-
03/01/25	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
25/08/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	41/20	-
13/07/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	17/10	-
22/06/24	Century Mile / Stakes / F	-	2 / 11	31/20	-
27/04/24	Fonner Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	49/20	-

Glen Airy

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Paul McGee Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: -2125

Comment: Beaten 21l (fifth) in an allowance optional claimer at Keeneland last month; useful in this grade; successful three times in his career.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	127/4	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	21/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	71/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	166/25	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	1477/100	-

Master Game

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 360-68

Comment: Hasn't won for a while; couldn't land a blow when eighth of 12 in an allowance optional claimer at Oaklawn Park two months ago; tag has been dropped to $50k; record fresh suggests he might need this run; hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	367/5	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	76/1	-
21/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	751/10	-
19/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	37/4	-
30/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	267/100	-
01/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	4353/100	-

Warrior Richard

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 2-130

Comment: Tenth of 12 three weeks ago (Keeneland) in an allowance race; has chalked up two wins from his last six; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	671/100	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	8/5	-
12/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
20/12/24	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	1/1	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	1857/100	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	873/100	-

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Churchill Downs

21:22

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOMASELLO is a confident pick. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front, while Enterdadragon and Mcilroy could also have a role to play.

Mcilroy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 31

Comment: Sire does get winners on the turf; has a nice pedigree (by Hard Spun); gained a just over 2l success at Turfway Park upped to 1m when registering his first success at the second time of asking 48 days ago in a maiden special weight; first attempt at a claimer; has a reasonable shout as he has worked well and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-

Native Runner

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-0116

Comment: Managed two wins in his last three outings; out of the money and beaten 11l in the Grade 3 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland 27 days ago; now drops in class but others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	1393/100	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	19/10	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	12/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	259/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	47/2	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	707/100	-

Blue Coast

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Conor Murphy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-124

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fourth of seven (Turfway Park) in March in an allowance optional claimer; claiming value rises from $62.5k last time; this line-up contains some strong opposition so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/4	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	361/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	311/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1009/100	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	207/50	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	38/25	-

Solid Left

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-159

Comment: Not far behind Mika when ninth over 1m at Keeneland (allowance race) last month; likely to be in contention despite defeats on last two starts as he scored three runs back and his most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	523/50	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	53/10	-
28/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	383/10	-

Tomasello

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 63-221

Comment: Registered first success at the fifth time of asking in a maiden special weight last month at Keeneland upped to 1m1f; has raised his game the last twice; first attempt at a claimer; a leading player.

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

Thermoscat

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Shane Wilson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 67-217

Comment: Improved form the last twice; beaten a long way in an allowance race (Fair Grounds) two months ago; first run in claiming company; little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	187/10	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	37/2	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	497/5	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	40/1	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	6/1	-

Enterdadragon

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -1420

Comment: Well held in the Grade 1 Florida Derby (Gulfstream Park) six weeks ago; placed in a stakes in February; dropped in grade to claiming level so some hopes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 10	301/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	41/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	71/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	373/10	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	201/10	-

Emergence

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 18

Comment: Behind Enterdadragon at Gulfstream Park in February when beaten 12l in a stakes; hails from a good yard and related to Grade 2 winner War Story; runs in claiming company for the first time; has to be considered if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F		-	8 / 10	69/10	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	39/5	-

Mika

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Brittany Russell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 710-7

Comment: Beaten 6l into seventh at Keeneland on his debut for new trainer 27 days ago in an allowance race; looks the part on breeding (by Catholic Boy); first run in claiming company; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	5693/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	1673/50	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	359/100	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	321/100	-

Lazlo

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 37-1

Comment: Got home in front by a nose at Santa Anita in January in an optional claimer; successful twice in his last four starts; now up to allowance level so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	237/10	-
10/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	61/20	-
09/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	1713/100	-

Discreet Dancer

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 614-5

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten just under 4l in fifth) in a stakes at Gulfstream Park 41 days ago; an easier task than his previous race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	123/5	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	417/10	-
20/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	193/10	-
28/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	19/1	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	167/4	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	139/4	-

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Churchill Downs

21:55

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOW TO CLARA is hard to look beyond. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and is hard to ignore if forgiven a modest most recent effort, while Dark Fury, Mad About Marie and Animal Fries should also be in the mix.

Rando

Jockey: Jane Elliott Trainer: Michael Warpool Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 77-35

Comment: A course winner; finished out the back over 1m at Turfway Park (starter allowance) in February; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	289/20	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1133/50	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	5543/100	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	8657/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	37/10	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	5403/100	-

Animal Fries

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Troy Newton Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 356-34

Comment: A course winner; not disgraced in fourth at Turfway Park in February in a claimer; in the mix as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	317/100	-
23/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	471/50	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	231/20	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2681/100	-
05/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 3	24/5	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	1391/100	-

Tizntshelovely

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-139

Comment: Was held in ninth last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops from $50k; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	273/20	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	108/5	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	29/5	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	238/25	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	34/5	-

Bow To Clara

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-3124

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth at Sunland Park 49 days ago in an allowance race; runs in claiming company for the first time; has strong claims if finding her best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Sunland Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	14/5	-
20/02/25	Sunland Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	7/10	-
31/01/25	Sunland Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-
10/01/25	Sunland Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	6/5	-
17/12/24	Zia Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	33/5	-
26/11/24	Zia Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	34/1	-

Nursekringledances

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-6740

Comment: Has won over C&D; last of ten in an allowance race at Tampa Bay Downs six weeks ago; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	338/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	251/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	511/10	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	953/100	-
18/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	621/100	-

Casilda

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 49-231

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; came out on top by just over 3l at Keeneland when registering her first success at the fifth time of asking last month in a maiden claimer; now moved up in the grades (in for $30k); this represents a step up in class so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	31/25	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	13/10	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	123/10	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	-

Go Town

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-30

Comment: Finished tailed off (Keeneland) four weeks ago in an allowance race; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	3719/50	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	627/50	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	1389/100	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	1853/100	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	2227/50	-
14/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	6/5	-

Dark Fury

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 725-35

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Horseshoe Indianapolis (beaten 8l) on her first start for this trainer 16 days ago in an allowance race; Christopher Emigh here for just this ride; could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	123/10	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	403/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	239/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	147/20	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	523/100	-
11/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/1	-

Mad About Marie

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-365

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; held when fifth of nine with blinkers tried at Keeneland (sloppy track) 33 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; claiming value now drops from $125k; must be high on list as shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	541/20	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/5	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	247/10	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	607/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	451/100	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	357/50	-

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