Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: PROUDLY HAILED looks open to improvement in first-time blinkers and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Shot Gun Shack and Trouble Time should also be in the mix.

1st	4. Trouble Time	13/2
2nd	3. D Bigalow	5/2
3rd	2. Shellac	7/2

D Bigalow

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 322-06

5/2

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when sixth of eight in a maiden special weight at Turfway Park (dropped back to this distance) in February; five-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	407/100	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	12 / 12	57/25	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	17/20	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 12	207/100	-
28/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 11	497/20	-

Shot Gun Shack

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2

5/2

Comment: Close to overcoming a lack of previous experience at 3-1 in March over this distance at Fair Grounds; has to be respected as he has worked well and there was a lot to like about his initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 12	3/1	-

Shellac

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

7/2

Comment: Fair debut effort at Horseshoe Indianapolis running over this distance at 14-1 last month; will need to step up from his racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 7	71/5	-

Proudly Hailed (GB)

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 425227

7/2

Comment: Left backers frustrated when seventh of 12 at 6-4 in a maiden special weight upped to 1m at Woodbine 55 days ago; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; tries dirt for the first time; blinkers fitted for the first time; big chance as ran well in defeat two starts back and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	7 / 12	3/2	-
08/06/25	Woodbine / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
08/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 9	13/10	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	953/100	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	29/10	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 9	4/1	-

Trouble Time

Age/Wt: 3/8-9

13/2

Comment: Sire capable of getting smart offspring; has plenty of trackwork under his belt; related to 6f winner Cruzin For Chaos; could go well with signs of encouragement in profile.

Game Day

Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2-8

14/1

Comment: Finished last of eight upped to 1m in January (Tampa Bay Downs) in a maiden special weight; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 8	53/10	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 11	916/25	-

Churchill Downs

18:16 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: TOP GUN TOMMY is a prolific distance winner and has a healthy career strike-rate. Five O' Somewhere rates the main danger.

1st	4. Top Gun Tommy	7/4
2nd	1. Five o' Somewhere	16/1
3rd	5. American Outlaw	11/4

Top Gun Tommy

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 292249

7/4

Comment: Finished last of nine two weeks ago in a claimer; career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 11-40); now down in class (in for $16k from $25k); can make a decent bid if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	233/50	-
02/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/20	-
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	599/100	-
06/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1/1	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	4/1	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	8/5	-

Princip

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 7-3536

9/4

Comment: Not far behind Top Gun Tommy when sixth in a claimer posting a respectable effort three months ago; has maintained his consistent level of form and can be a player at this level; claiming tag drops from $32k; rates a likely contender as recent display was promising and the stable is in rude health.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2033/100	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1499/100	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	129/5	-
05/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	46/5	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	743/50	-

American Outlaw

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 517225

11/4

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth in an optional claimer (Ellis Park) last month on debut for this trainer; represents a powerful yard and useful at this level; now a lower claiming tag ($16k from $40k) so down in class; likely to be thereabouts as shown he can win fairly recently and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Ellis Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	2429/100	-
28/06/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
01/06/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	48/5	-
10/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	99/10	-
26/04/25	Lone Star Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/5	-
07/03/25	Sunland Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	103/10	-

J J's Joker

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 152565

15/2

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth at Saratoga two months ago in a claimer; he meets the required standard ability wise and has won four times from 6f to 1m½f; one to consider as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months and sights are lowered reflected by lower claiming tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	111/10	-
17/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	15/1	-
28/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	49/10	-
25/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	48/5	-
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
17/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	69/5	-

Penrod

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 641713

12/1

Comment: Went down by just over 3l when third in a claimer 15 days ago; managed two wins in his last six outings; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; claiming tag now upped from $12.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	193/20	-
01/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	921/100	-
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	39/10	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	67/25	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	473/100	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/10	-

Five o' Somewhere

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 6-2636

16/1

Comment: Beaten 10l in sixth over 5f at Hawthorne (allowance optional claimer) last Thursday; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; down in class now, dropping from a $50k tag; he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/09/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	158/5	-
10/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	29/10	-
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	227/5	-
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	4/1	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3737/100	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	738/25	-

Liltonytwophones

Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 215365

40/1

Comment: Finished last of five in an optional claimer at Belterra Park dropped down to this distance last month; little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	84/5	-
31/05/25	Belterra Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	41/5	-
17/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	11/5	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	107/10	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5407/100	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	1871/100	-

Churchill Downs

18:46 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: QUARRY is a firm selection. He looks open to improvement in first-time blinkers.

1st	3. Politics	10/1
2nd	4. Outlaw Empire	9/4
3rd	2. Quarry	15/8

Quarry

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 483

15/8

Comment: Well held when third in a maiden special weight three weeks ago at Kentucky Downs upped to 1m; first-time blinkers fitted; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; warrants plenty of respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	433/50	-
21/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1/1	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	811/100	-

Outlaw Empire

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 56

9/4

Comment: Not beaten that far in sixth (9l) in a maiden special weight (Ellis Park) 36 days ago; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	31/1	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 8	3399/100	-

Chuck's Law

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

4/1

Comment: Held on his debut in Ellis Park maiden optional claimer over 7f (not far behind Props) at 9-2 last month; poses a threat as shown signs of ability in his exercise and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	443/100	-

Props

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 344

9/2

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Street Sense) and three-race maiden but has managed to finish third; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Kentucky Downs (beaten just under 5l) last month in a maiden special weight; tries dirt for the first time; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	207/10	-
04/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	253/100	-
21/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	216/25	-

Politics

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

10/1

Comment: Well behind the fourth, No Hay Dos, at Kentucky Downs at 40-1 two weeks ago; has a nice pedigree (by Tacitus); wears first-time blinkers; on the shortlist as jockey does well from inside draws here and his pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	913/25	-

No Hay Dos

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 524

12/1

Comment: Winless in three starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; fourth of ten beaten 12l at Kentucky Downs with Politics just behind two weeks ago in a maiden special weight; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	324/25	-
02/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	37/10	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 8	827/50	-

Mr. J

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 47

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh over 7f at Saratoga (maiden optional claimer, sloppy track) last month; related to Stakes winner El Grande O; others more likely as facing a tougher assignment this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	49/10	-
24/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	4 / 7	153/10	-

Churchill Downs

19:18 - RESULT

Runners: 8

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IRON SHARPENS IRON is strongly fancied to come out on top. Solid Left, Excel Calculator and Askari could also have a say.

1st	6. Racing Driver	3/1
2nd	5. Askari	10/3
3rd	7. What's Up Doc	15/2

Racing Driver

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: B21614

3/1

Comment: On target twice in his last four outings; a previous winner here; respectable display to finish fourth, beaten 5l in June in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	581/50	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	147/25	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1829/50	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	259/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	13/2	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	B / 8	93/2	-

Excel Calculator

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 215611

10/3

Comment: Scored narrowly in a starter allowance two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; bids to pull off a hat-trick; ought to give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	259/50	-
24/07/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
27/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	129/10	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	141/10	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
23/01/25	Santa Anita / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	37/10	-

Askari

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 557447

10/3

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh over 1m at Kentucky Downs (allowance race) 23 days ago; now racing on dirt for the first time; has been on the scene in the recent past and entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	1997/100	-
29/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	22/5	-
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	21/10	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	186/25	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	1793/100	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	8/5	-

Solid Left

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 596115

9/2

Comment: Respectable effort (beaten just over 3l) at Ellis Park last month in an allowance race; C&D has proven suitable before; successful three times in his last seven starts; might have a say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	497/50	-
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	583/100	-
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/25	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	2339/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	523/50	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	46/5	-

What's Up Doc

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 2-17521

15/2

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer (Ellis Park) last month; on target three times in his last seven outings; track has proven suitable before; makes limited appeal as has been found wanting at this level before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	143/50	-
20/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	433/50	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	15/2	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	51/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	19/10	-

Iron Sharpens Iron

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 254331

12/1

Comment: Won by 2½l over 1m at Ellis Park (claimer) last month; difficult to oppose as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals and this step up in class unlikely to hinder him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	22/5	-
14/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	629/100	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	617/100	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	52/25	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	91/10	-

Curvino

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 625558

12/1

Comment: Finished last of eight over 1m½f at Del Mar (optional claimer) five weeks ago; low strike-rate of 1-15; facing a testing assignment and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	51/5	-
07/08/25	Del Mar / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	17/5	-
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	261/25	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1057/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	6377/100	-

Googol Joke

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 446523

16/1

Comment: Just over 3l third to the reopposing Iron Sharpens Iron (Ellis Park) six weeks ago in a claimer; subpar record of 1-13; now up to allowance level so may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	23/5	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	743/100	-
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	251/50	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	427/50	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1057/100	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	309/10	-

La Houligan

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 331626

Comment: Has won here; beaten 13l in sixth (Colonial Downs) last month in a stakes; looks likely to go well now down in grade and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	91/5	-
23/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/5	-
14/06/25	Delaware Park / / F	-	6 / 8	27/2	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	221/100	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	22/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	53/10	-

Gamblers Tail

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 115350

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; this is his grade; missed the frame (beaten 10l into tenth) over 1m at Kentucky Downs (allowance race, just behind Askari) three weeks ago; up in distance by an extra 1f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	2457/100	-
27/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	643/100	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	311/100	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	93/25	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	881/100	-

Churchill Downs

19:49 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMERICATHEGREAT is a strong pick. She has displayed a real will to win of late, while River Rise, Kentucky Belle and Interview are also respected.

1st	3. Americathegreat	11/8
2nd	4. Josie Joe	9/1
3rd	7. Kentucky Belle	10/3

Americathegreat

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 242

11/8

Comment: Beaten just over 1l (Saratoga) 29 days ago in a maiden special weight; related to Grade 3 winner First Captain; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	129/50	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-

Kentucky Belle

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

10/3

Comment: Brad Cox debutants have a strong record at Churchill Downs; sibling of Sharp Strike (1m winner); nicely bred (by Justify); has to be considered with signs of encouragement in profile and trainer is in good order.

Touch of Magic

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

5/1

Comment: Beaten just under 5l to finish fourth on debut at Saratoga at 100-30 35 days ago; related to Grade 1 winner Guarana and nicely bred (by Into Mischief); must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	67/20	-

Just Singing

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: This daughter of Justify looks the part on breeding; related to Grade 2 winner Danzing Candy; faces a demanding debut and a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Josie Joe

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: Newcomer by Uncle Mo; bred to get better as she gets older; related to Ma Rae's Girl (winner from 6f up to 1m); faces fairly tall order so a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Interview

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

14/1

Comment: Attractively bred daughter of Tapit; must be checked in the market coming from these quarters; is of interest with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her trainer is an obvious plus.

Shot At Perfection

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

16/1

Comment: Never landed a blow on her debut when sixth of eight over 7f at Ellis Park at 33-1 last month; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 8	1581/50	-

River Rise

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: First racecourse start; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; is respected.

Dreaming of June

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: Stable is well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; pedigree suggests she may improve with time; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive as she will do well to trouble those who have already shown fair form.

Atropa

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Held sixth of seven but was making her first appearance at Saratoga at 8-1 in July; hard to make her a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 7	8/1	-

Churchill Downs

20:21 - RESULT

Runners: 12

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BLACK HORNET looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and claimed the runners-up spot on his initial start. Way Beyond, Banker's Jet and Blue Mountains could also have a role to play.

1st	10. Way Beyond	9/1
2nd	14. McFasty	13/2
3rd	3. Emancipation	9/2

Emancipation

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

9/2

Comment: Beaten on his debut at Ellis Park with blinkers fitted at 25-1 last month; hard to dismiss with a little experience under his belt and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	612/25	-

Banker's Jet

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 0

9/2

Comment: Comfortably beaten first time out over 1m at Kentucky Downs at 13-1 three weeks ago; poses a threat as he should be more streetwise this time and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	12 / 12	669/50	-

Fuoco Vivo

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/1

Comment: From top stable; related to Weigh The Risks (winner from 7f up to 1m½f); others look more obvious on paper; a look at the betting is advised.

Wolfcamp

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

6/1

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut at Ellis Park over 5½f at 20-1 48 days ago; first-time blinkers now tried; in the mix as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 10	507/25	-

McFasty

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 97

13/2

Comment: This son of Mitole looks the part on breeding; got across to lead from a wide draw last month at Ellis Park when beaten 15l (seventh of ten) in a maiden special weight; now tackles shorter distance; first attempt at a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	196/25	-
21/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	9 / 10	99/10	-

Chicanery

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: Bred on sire side to appreciate sprint distances; newcomers from this trainer are capable of striking; related to Damaso (winner from 4½f up to 1m½f); others look more obvious on paper; he could be one for another day.

Blue Mountains

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

8/1

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers; bred to improve with age; he has a shout with signs of encouragement in profile and the yard is hot at the moment.

Way Beyond

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 85

9/1

Comment: Beaten 8l 20 days ago at Kentucky Downs in a maiden special weight; related to Grade 3 winner King Zachary; he's an attractive contender if giving a more streetwise showing and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 11	588/25	-
13/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	8 / 9	307/50	-

Miskell

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Sire can inject some quality; stable gets plenty of debutant winners.

Noahs Pride

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 37

25/1

Comment: Not far behind Eleos when seventh two weeks ago at Colonial Downs in a maiden optional claimer; related to Stakes winner Liza Star; poses a threat as has bits and pieces of decent form and he knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	63/10	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 11	5/1	-

Eleos

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4254

25/1

Comment: Out of the frame when fourth two weeks ago (Colonial Downs) in a maiden optional claimer; not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished second; claiming tag now upped from $50k; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/09/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	74/5	-
01/09/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	36/5	-
07/08/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	61/5	-
18/07/25	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 11	9/1	-

Treblewiththecurve

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: Record of the stable offers some encouragement; regular trackwork dispels any fitness concerns; having his first start in public; probably best watched for now but it will be interesting to see if there is any market confidence.

Black Hornet

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

Comment: Well held second of six on his debut with blinkers fitted at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 5f at 7-4 last month; this son of Essential Quality looks the part on breeding and from a respected trainer; the stable is going well; major player now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 6	17/10	-

Free Choice

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 36500

Comment: Behind Way Beyond three weeks ago at Kentucky Downs when last of 11 in a maiden special weight; without a win in five attempts although has finished third; first run in a claimer; down in class this time but difficult to build a solid case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	9971/100	-
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	10 / 10	2596/25	-
19/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 9	1273/20	-
03/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 8	41/5	-
29/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 9	1277/10	-

Churchill Downs

20:54 - RESULT

Runners: 9

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SWEET TREASURE is a firm choice. She is thriving at present and has won over this C&D. Scattitude, She's Got Will and Mo Expectations are among the dangers.

1st	6. Table Flirt	13/2
2nd	2. Golden Sunshine	7/2
3rd	3. Next Up	8/1

Sweet Treasure

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

9/4

Comment: Successful in clear-cut style in November in an allowance race; out to complete a hat-trick and from a powerful stable; returns from a layoff; holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F		-	1 / 11	357/100	-
17/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	1 / 10	29/10	-

Golden Sunshine

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 172631

7/2

Comment: Gained a 2l success at Ellis Park over 1m (allowance race) last month; has chalked up two wins from her last six; should be in the mix as jockey does well from inside draws here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	111/50	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	157/100	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	1613/100	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	49/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / / F	-	7 / 11	159/50	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 11	127/100	-

Scattitude

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-12521

5/1

Comment: Scored by 1l (dropped back to 6½f) at Kentucky Downs last month in an allowance race; has chalked up two wins from her last five; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	319/100	-
26/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	499/100	-
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	89/25	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1241/100	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	16/5	-
12/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	879/25	-

Table Flirt

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 173216

13/2

Comment: Sixth beaten 9l five weeks ago at Parx in an allowance race; successful twice in her last six starts; now drops in class but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	6 / 13	54/5	-
13/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	3/2	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	41/5	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	543/50	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 7	1253/100	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 12	19/5	-

She's Got Will

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 134-17

15/2

Comment: On target twice in her last five outings; seventh beaten 6l three weeks ago at Kentucky Downs in an allowance race; goes on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	103/20	-
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	9/2	-
06/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	56/5	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	333/50	-
15/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	11/1	-

Next Up

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 12212

8/1

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last five; ran encouragingly when 1l runner-up in a bumper at Ellis Park last month; dropping in class now and she should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	2 / 8	427/100	-
26/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	233/20	-
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	183/25	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	87/25	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	81/20	-

Drop the Hammer

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 166159

10/1

Comment: On target twice in her last six outings; not far behind She's Got Will when ninth in an allowance race (Kentucky Downs) dropped back in distance three weeks ago; may have to settle for supporting role with a few rivals in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	161/10	-
03/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 10	1861/100	-
06/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1331/100	-
17/05/25	Pimlico / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	13/10	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	747/100	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	71/5	-

Pretty Sassy

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-1137

14/1

Comment: Close up behind Table Flirt when seventh with blinkers tried at Parx last month in an allowance race; successful twice in her last four starts; others are preferred despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/08/25	Parx / Allowance / F	-	7 / 13	197/10	-
15/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	11/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	1/2	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 8	1/1	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	5 / 12	741/100	-

Wandering Kirby

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-21134

33/1

Comment: Creditable effort in fourth (beaten just under 3l) over 5½f at Ellis Park (allowance race) last month on debut for this trainer; successful twice in her last four starts; facing a testing assignment and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	193/10	-
06/07/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	3/2	-
01/06/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
22/03/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
23/02/25	Sam Houston / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	2 / 8	29/5	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	8/1	-

Mean Eileen

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 76-150

Comment: Has won here; missed the frame (beaten 14l into tenth) in an allowance optional claimer (dropped back to 6½f, Kentucky Downs) last month; facing a testing assignment and can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	149/50	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	93/50	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	8/1	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	543/100	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	213/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	73/25	-

Mo Expectations

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 411

Comment: Related to Grade 1 winner Serengeti Empress and this daughter of Uncle Mo looks the part on breeding; was well on top at the line (Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month in an allowance race; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	8/5	-
05/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	321/100	-

Churchill Downs

21:26 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MOST WANTED bids for a second C&D success and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Will Take It is one to take seriously.

1st	5. Tumbarumba	8/1
2nd	1. Most Wanted	1/3
3rd	6. Indispensable	15/2

Most Wanted

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-2215

1/3

Comment: Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; ran well in a Grade 2 five months ago; far from disgraced (beaten just over 3l) last month at Saratoga in an allowance Grade 1; this is a step down in class; has won in classy company before and he is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 10	7/1	-
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/100	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	11/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	319/100	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-

Indispensable

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 32-514

15/2

Comment: Is two from 15 in his career; finished fourth in the allowance Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar upped to 1m2f last month; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	112/5	-
20/07/25	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
16/06/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	2/1	-
26/11/24	Zia Park / / F	-	2 / 8	1/1	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	71/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	83/5	-

Tumbarumba

Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2-37341

8/1

Comment: Has won at this course; had a couple of these behind when winning by a head at Ellis Park in a stakes last month; this looks tougher but ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	28/25	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	4 / 8	436/25	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	97/50	-
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	8/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	13/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-

Will Take It

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 121211

10/1

Comment: Successful by a head to claim second C&D win three months ago; has done all his winning at a lower level but bidding for a hat-trick; considered despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	1 / 8	609/50	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	349/50	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	549/100	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-

Who Dey

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2311-1

10/1

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; looking to land a four-timer; successful by 4l in an allowance race (Belterra Park) when dropped in distance in May; class rise to contend with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	1/10	-
26/10/24	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	3/10	-
18/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/20	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / / F	-	3 / 5	121/100	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	7/5	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	387/100	-

Three Technique

Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 0-6554

33/1

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when fourth (beaten 4½l) here over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) 15 days ago; has a good record at this venue, including three C&D wins but subpar since successful in a Grade 3 at Churchill Downs 12 months ago; this looks a decent race so hard to recommend.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/09/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1227/100	-
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	403/100	-
20/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	1997/100	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	51/2	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Grade 1 / F	-	12 / 13	43/1	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 4	529/100	-

Surly Furious

Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 240214

50/1

Comment: Wins-runs record of 8-37; not beaten too far (just under 2l) last month at Presque Isle Downs in a stakes; concern he might not be fully tuned up so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/25	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	41/5	-
09/07/25	Canterbury Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
19/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	179/10	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 11	13777/100	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	4/1	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	431/50	-

This Is Uscar

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 215223

Comment: Has winning track form; has done all his winning at a lower level; respectable third in a stakes at Ellis Park last month, a race won by the reopposing Tumbarumba; steps up in grade so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	113/50	-
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	28/5	-
26/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 10	23/2	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 6	2979/100	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	349/100	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	367/100	-

Churchill Downs

21:58 - RESULT

Runners: 11

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PERFECT SHOT might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and is in rude health. Neon Icon, Legadema and Standoutsensation are interesting.

1st	10. Standoutsensation	2/1
2nd	4. In Just My Heels	33/1
3rd	8. Gran Mirella (ARG)	20/1

Standoutsensation

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 242121

2/1

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; has chalked up two wins from her last three; scored by 2½l at Saratoga over 1m1f (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) in July; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/07/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
13/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	74/25	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	2/1	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-

Perfect Shot

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 234311

10/3

Comment: Has scored over C&D; attempts to land a hat-trick; gained a 2½l success five weeks ago at Saratoga in an allowance optional claimer; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	41/10	-
27/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	116/25	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	7/2	-

Pigalle

Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-1765

5/1

Comment: Was held in fifth over 6½f at Kentucky Downs (allowance optional claimer) two weeks ago; course specialist (three wins from eight) and better than this level in her pomp; no surprise to see her go well now upped in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	3349/100	-
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	441/100	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	3303/100	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	149/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 8	187/25	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	1227/100	-

Cat's Cave

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 3-1434

11/2

Comment: Has been fairly consistent of late; likes this combination of C&D; favourite but out of the places when fourth over 1m at Colonial Downs (allowance optional claimer) two months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	11/10	-
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Handicap / F	-	3 / 7	26/5	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	249/100	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	251/25	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	31/25	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	941/100	-

Neon Icon

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 14-650

13/2

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; finished last of 11 in June in a Grade 3; can be in the thick of things as shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 11	8349/100	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	2263/100	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 10	8/1	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	91/10	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	249/50	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	15/2	-

Legadema

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 133-44

14/1

Comment: She can be competitive at this level and ran well in a Grade 3 12 months ago; out of the frame (beaten 8l in fourth) two weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; on the best of her form deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	179/25	-
20/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	6/1	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	953/100	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	64/25	-
12/05/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/20	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	89/20	-

Rose Palace

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 114893

20/1

Comment: Not beaten far when third at 33-1 at Ellis Park five weeks ago on her first start for this trainer, finished ahead of Everland in a bumper; has won previously at this course; dropping in class but hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	3 / 8	125/4	-
28/06/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	293/10	-
26/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	183/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	79/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	211/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-

Everland

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 2-17657

20/1

Comment: All her winning form has come at Turfway Park (four successes); beaten seventh of eight in a bumper (Ellis Park) behind Rose Palace, five weeks ago; passed over despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Black Type / F	-	7 / 8	709/100	-
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	167/10	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1482/25	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	437/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / / F	-	1 / 10	186/25	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / / F	-	2 / 10	167/25	-

Gran Mirella (ARG)

Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 71-510

20/1

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-13); tailed off in an allowance Grade 3 at Kentucky Downs 21 days ago upped to 1m2½f; now drops in class but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	11 / 11	7109/100	-
06/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	69/10	-
15/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/5	-
08/10/24	La Plata / Stakes / F	1	1 / 10	4/1	-
07/09/24	Palermo / Stakes / F	1	7 / 9	12/1	-
28/06/24	San Isidro / Stakes / F	1	11 / 12	14/5	-

Non Violence

Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 741757

25/1

Comment: Beaten 12l here over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) 16 days ago when just behind Legadema; track has proven suitable before; now looks to be past her prime and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/09/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	1069/100	-
21/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	3011/100	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	7 / 7	801/100	-
05/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	399/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	129/5	-

In Just My Heels

Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 152377

33/1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (five from 17 to date); last of seven three months ago at Thistledown in a stakes; now drops in class but easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Thistledown / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	43/10	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	3333/100	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	11/1	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	19/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	41/10	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/10	-

Churchill Downs

22:29 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: BANISHING is a firm selection. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and is going for his second course success, while Hit Show and Rattle N Roll could also have a role to play.

1st	5. Mystik Dan	13/8
2nd	6. Disarm	6/1
3rd	7. Banishing	3/1

Mystik Dan

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-92144

13/8

Comment: Knocking at the door recently; a Grade 3 winner four months ago at this track; out of the frame in the Grade 1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs (beaten 3½l) last month; could have less on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	153/50	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	8/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 11	123/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 6	31/10	-

Banishing

Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 225211

3/1

Comment: Has won here; successful by just over 2l at Charles Town last month in an allowance Grade 2; an easier task than his previous race; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
20/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	87/100	-
29/06/25	Churchill Downs / / F	-	2 / 8	223/100	-
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	251/100	-
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 11	327/50	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	2 / 8	19/2	-

Hit Show

Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 5-13151

9/2

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a stakes (Mountaineer Park) last month; has winning C&D form to his name; the Brad Cox outfit is running hot currently; likely to be in contention despite this step up in class and his most recent trackwork catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Mountaineer Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	7/5	-
28/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 6	1127/100	-
05/04/25	Meydan / Group 1 / F	-	1 / 11	66/1	111
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 8	29/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 8	39/25	-

Disarm

Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 4-1435

6/1

Comment: Held fifth in the allowance Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga last month; has winning track form; yet to win a race of this value; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 8	113/5	-
02/08/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 9	185/4	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Grade 2, Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	99/50	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 7	25/2	-

Willy D's

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 232112

9/1

Comment: Has been consistent of late and successful five times from 22 career runs; turned in a solid effort in defeat five weeks ago, when second (Charles Town) behind Banishing in an allowance Grade 2; makes limited appeal despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/09/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	-	-	-
23/08/25	Charles Town / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	49/10	-
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	8/5	-
05/06/25	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/20	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1059/100	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/2	-

Rattle N Roll

Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 4/31-8

10/1

Comment: Narrow verdict by three-quarters of a length here in the Clark Stakes in November; going for an 11th success having hit the target last time; season-ticket holder here with four wins; this might be easier; showed promise in workout last week and needs consideration.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Meydan / Group 1 / F	-	8 / 11	25/1	113
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 8	119/25	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	457/100	-
30/09/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 8	13/10	-
02/09/23	Saratoga / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	33/20	-
01/07/23	Ellis Park / Allowance, Grade 1 / F	-	2 / 8	69/10	-

Prince of Power

Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 763120

33/1

Comment: Has winning form at this track; wins have come at a lower level; finished tenth of 12 (Kentucky Downs) last month in a handicap; difficult to build a solid case for him as has a lot on his plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Handicap / F	-	10 / 12	1357/20	-
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	419/100	-
21/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	231/50	-
03/07/25	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	107/25	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	967/100	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	4409/50	-

Churchill Downs

23:01 - RESULT

Runners: 10

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: REVEL TOAST met trouble in running when third last time and the abundance of pace up front enhances her claims. Lolly Poppin, New Diva and Frosty For Ever must be respected.

1st	3. Revel Toast	4/6
2nd	2. Sway House	3/1
3rd	7. Smokin Hot Stuff	25/1

Revel Toast

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 23

4/6

Comment: Couldn't quite get the job done when 85-40 third in a maiden special weight at Saratoga last month; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	21/10	-
07/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 9	17/1	-

Sway House

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

3/1

Comment: Beaten first time out but fancied in the betting at Ellis Park over 5½f at 10-11 42 days ago; a likely player despite moving up in class and she was strong in the market last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	4 / 7	93/100	-

Frosty for Ever

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

8/1

Comment: Beaten 9l to finish sixth on her debut at Kentucky Downs at 66-1 27 days ago; can't be ruled out as shown signs of ability in her exercise and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 11	6081/100	-

Tactical Command

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 249

12/1

Comment: Some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a second; no impression when ninth of 11 over 6½f at Kentucky Downs (maiden special weight) three weeks ago; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/25	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	1353/50	-
10/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 8	4177/100	-
20/07/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1093/100	-

Lolly Poppin

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 93

16/1

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Laughing Boy; not beaten too far when third at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month in a maiden special weight; that experience should set her in good stead so she isn't without hope.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 9	17/5	-
26/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	9 / 9	61/5	-

Justifiable Steel

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

20/1

Comment: Finished sixth last month on her debut albeit only beaten 5l at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 7½f; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	6 / 9	41/5	-

Firebird Suite

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: Course debutants from this trainer always command respect; passed over unless attracting strong support as she may come unstuck against experienced rivals.

Smokin Hot Stuff

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Bred to get better with time; sibling of Hope With Pope (6f winner); a watching brief the best policy as she has her work cut out against experienced rivals.

Sister Wife

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: Shares a dam with Beep Beep, a 7f winner; first time on the track; market could reveal prospects as she may not be a match for those with experience.

Nanzig

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 63834

40/1

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; unable to land a blow when fourth of eight at Ellis Park on her debut for this trainer 55 days ago upped to 7f in a maiden optional claimer; faces a tougher assignment this time so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/25	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	286/25	-
05/07/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 6	16/5	-
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	8 / 9	277/20	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	3 / 8	23/1	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	6 / 9	214/25	-

New Diva

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Mitole); trainer has a good record with newcomers here; related to 1m½f winner Time Song; capable of making an impact with signs of encouragement in profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.