Churchill Downs

00:25 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GARDINER has been a winner once over this C&D and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Redacted, Suited And Booted and Trust Issues must be respected.

1st	7. Furious Anger	20/1
2nd	1. Gardiner Fav	5/2
3rd	3. Suited And Booted	7/2

Favourite

5/2

Gardiner

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1422-1

5/2

Comment: Scored by just under 3l last month (dropped to 6f) in a claimer; suited by this C&D; on target twice in his last five outings; clear chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	121/100	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/50	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	77/10	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	201/25	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	519/100	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	2347/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Trust Issues

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 37-361

11/4

Comment: Successful twice in his last six starts; narrow scorer in a claimer four weeks ago; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	71/100	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	67/25	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	607/100	-
28/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	47/5	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	193/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	19/20	-

Suited And Booted

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 212

7/2

Comment: Just his fourth outing so still early days; from a powerful stable; now racing on dirt for the first time; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	263/100	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/5	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	173/50	-

Dazzlemesilver

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 78172

9/1

Comment: Close up runner-up in a claimer (muddy track) four weeks ago; has winning track form; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	581/100	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/2	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	8/1	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	137/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	76/5	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/5	-

Redacted

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-44621

9/1

Comment: Broke his duck at the eighth attempt in a maiden special weight last month; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	149/100	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	347/100	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	47/5	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	52/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	29/5	-

Fully Volatile

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Eric Heitzmann Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13656

10/1

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way last month (sloppy track) in an allowance optional claimer; hard enough to fancy in what appears to be a competitive contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1697/100	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9119/100	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	15/2	-
31/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	2/1	-
12/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	81/5	-

Morunning

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 62-883

10/1

Comment: Gave good account to finish third 27 days ago in a starter allowance; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1011/100	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	4/1	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	333/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	176/25	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	271/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	483/100	-

Show Master

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 05-1

16/1

Comment: Scored narrowly in a maiden claimer when registering his first success at the third time of asking last month; passed over as he faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	303/25	-
01/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	29/2	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	2451/50	-

Furious Anger

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 8416-3

20/1

Comment: Multiple course winner; not beaten too far (just over 2l) in a claimer 20 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	533/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	366/25	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	89/20	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1037/100	-
18/07/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	68/5	-
23/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	203/50	-

Churchill Downs

00:54 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IGNITE THE LIGHT is a strong pick. Coach Jimi D and Cat On Time can't be ruled out either.

1st	8. Tour Player	11/4
2nd	2. Deer District	13/2
3rd	4. Coach Jimi D	8/1

Favourite

11/4

Cat On Time

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 1-28112

11/4

Comment: Just denied when favourite 20 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-15); he has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	141/100	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/2	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	257/100	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	79/10	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	16/5	-
27/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-

Tour Player

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: D Lukas Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5317-1

11/4

Comment: Managed two wins in his last three outings; successful by just under 3l in an allowance race last month; claiming debut; must go on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	237/100	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	509/100	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	537/100	-
27/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	12/1	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	37/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Ignite The Light

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-1212

7/2

Comment: Went close when second at Aqueduct over 1m (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; has chalked up two wins from his last four; has strong claims as showed promise in workout 12 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	7/2	-
16/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	79/10	-
15/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	31/5	-
01/01/25	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	19/20	-
13/12/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	169/10	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	117/5	-

Stretch Ride

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 434-37

6/1

Comment: Held in seventh at Keeneland two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; has won here before; this is his level; need to draw a line through his last run, but was third two starts back; by no means ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	364/25	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	287/100	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	46/5	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	99/50	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	29/10	-

Deer District

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 6-92263

13/2

Comment: Has won here previously; finished just behind Cat On Time when third over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) 20 days ago; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1273/100	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	957/50	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	217/20	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	169/10	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	86/5	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/25	-

Coach Jimi D

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 22-1

8/1

Comment: Narrow scorer in an allowance race at Oaklawn Park dropped down to 6f two months ago; has chalked up two wins from his last four; first attempt in claiming company; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	37/5	-
21/07/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
09/06/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
18/05/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
05/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
14/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	17/10	-

Friar Laurence

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 6-62551

20/1

Comment: Three wins from eight runs here; ended losing spell scoring narrowly over 6½f (claimer) last month; claiming tag rises to $80k here; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so best left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/1	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	36/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	283/10	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	227/20	-

Spinning Pride

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Blanca Candelas Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 114

40/1

Comment: Has made an impressive start to his career with two wins from three starts; not had much racing - fourth outing here; fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fourth of seven over 6f at Prairie Meadows (stakes) last month; now drops in class but others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-
03/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/5	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	937/50	-

Churchill Downs

01:23 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MUNSON could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and can rebound from a modest last run. Lambo and Mister Banderas should also be considered.

1st	3. Lambo Fav	3/1
2nd	6. Mo Work	3/1
3rd	2. Good Mojo	14/1

Favourite

3/1

Lambo

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -2377

3/1

Comment: Seventh of 11 beaten 21l last month (sloppy track) in a maiden special weight; last two runs were below standard set by third at Oaklawn Park three starts ago; expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	151/20	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	12/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	21/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	53/10	-
29/07/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	23/10	-
22/06/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	49/50	-

Mo Work

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

3/1

Comment: Was eighth of ten on his debut at Keeneland at 28-1 in April; nicely bred (by Outwork); pedigree offers room to progress and is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	2931/100	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Mister Banderas

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 49/22

5/1

Comment: Close up second 33 days ago in a maiden special weight; could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	1151/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	417/25	-
17/11/23	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	26/5	-
26/10/23	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	3/1	-

Munson

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24-

5/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of nine at Saratoga last July in a maiden special weight; returning from a layoff here; strong claims as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	27/5	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	549/50	-

Studeny

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7233

5/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when third of seven last month in a maiden claimer; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; this represents a step up in class so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	687/100	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	417/50	-
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	79/10	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	56/5	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	87/5	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	9297/100	-

Lottery Win

Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 08-25

12/1

Comment: Fair effort (beaten 4l) in a maiden special weight (just behind Mister Banderas) last month; has shown signs of promise here and there and has prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	569/50	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	4/1	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	2181/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	1717/100	-

Good Mojo

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 3/8-6

14/1

Comment: Making his racecourse bow; overlooked unless the market says otherwise with a decent standard to aim on his first attempt.

Gallo De Fuego

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 324-04

14/1

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 1l to finish fourth in a maiden claimer four weeks ago; likely to be in contention if building on promise shown last time and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	433/25	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	577/50	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	239/20	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	592/25	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	193/25	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	769/50	-

Big Lucky

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: D Lukas Age/Wt: 3/8-6

20/1

Comment: Newcomer by Lookin At Lucky; related to R b's Big Moment, winning form over 6f-1m½f; a watching brief the best policy as he has his work cut out against experienced rivals.

Fly J's Funtastic

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: William Stinson Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-232

40/1

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 3½l runner-up in a maiden special weight at Horseshoe Indianapolis 50 days ago; best form so far in last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (eight on the bounce).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	83/10	-
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	297/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	364/25	-
04/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	219/25	-
31/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	54/5	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	10067/100	-