Churchill Downs

17:45

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SWEET SERAPHINE is a confident pick. She made an encouraging debut and the benefit of experience may give her an edge over some of these, while Cyawouldntwanabeya and Shewontbudge should also be in the mix.

Not This Gal

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; sire can produce useful types; whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so market could reveal prospects.

Joyous Song

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Fair debut effort here at 9-2 22 days ago; related to Stakes winner Dr Ardito; should be thereabouts on best trackwork and she could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	447/100	-

Cyawouldntwanabeya

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

Comment: Not beaten far on her debut at Keeneland at 9-1 last month; if stepping up from first effort ought to be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	893/100	-

Sweet Seraphine

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

Comment: Close third on her debut over 6f at Ellis Park at 17-2 in August; related to Grade 3 winner Moonlight d'Oro; returns from a break today; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; strong contender as shown signs of ability in her exercise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	211/25	-

Speed Shopper

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0/4-

Comment: Bobbled at the start in a maiden special weight (Santa Anita) when beaten 18l last February; has a long absence to overcome; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/02/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	51/5	-
27/12/23	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	62/5	-

Shewontbudge

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 43

Comment: Hails from a good yard; solid third (Keeneland) last month in a maiden special weight; can be on the premises as she should benefit from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	23/10	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	18/5	-

Contorted

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 536

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Quip and some promise; closest she has come to winning after three starts was a third; not far behind Joyous Song when sixth in a maiden special weight three weeks ago upped to 1m½f; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	597/50	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	10/1	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	36/5	-

Field Song

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Yard can ready one first time out; related to Grade 2 winner Post Time; passed over unless attracting strong support as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

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Churchill Downs

18:14

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MARTINGALE has to be the first name on the shortlist. She bids for a second course success. Readytoriskitall and Tonalite could also have a role to play.

What If

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22048

Comment: Bumped at the start (Horseshoe Indianapolis) two weeks ago when beaten 8l (eighth of ten) in an optional claimer; now switched to dirt for the first time; others more likely as has a lot on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	171/10	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	1791/50	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	2289/100	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/1	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1051/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	55/2	-

Readytoriskitall

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 431

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Water White; won a maiden claimer by just over 4l when registering her first success at the third time of asking last month; she has a shout despite this step up in class and win last time out points to her being able to handle class rise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	83/50	-
30/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	11/10	-
08/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-

Autumn Chill

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7337-

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer six months ago; in for a $30k tag so down in class ($80k last time); returns from a break today; should prove competitive if enjoying better luck than last time and she ran well in defeat two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	592/25	-
08/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	27/5	-
26/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	21/10	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	483/50	-
25/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	777/50	-
07/10/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 9	149/10	-

Cheyenne Moon

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Lon Wiggins Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 166-30

Comment: Finished last of ten four weeks ago in a claimer; can be a player at this level; now down in class (in for $30k from $50k); she should go close if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	379/25	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	1387/100	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1719/20	-
26/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	207/10	-
06/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	21/1	-
02/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	73/5	-

Wild Acclaim

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Andrew Mckeever Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 07638-

Comment: Last of eight over 6½f here (starter allowance) 12 months ago; has a long absence to overcome; facing a testing assignment and easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	4473/100	-
25/04/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	59/10	-
23/02/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	724/25	-
04/02/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	343/10	-
11/01/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	6737/100	-
08/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	601/50	-

Fasta Lavista Baby

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Paul Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 047-82

Comment: Went close at 22-1 upped to this trip at Keeneland 29 days ago (sloppy track) in a claimer; a winner over this C&D; in for a $30k tag so up in class ($20k last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1141/50	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	122/5	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	879/25	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	396/25	-
08/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	388/5	-
05/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	123/10	-

Tonalite

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-9552

Comment: On the premises when second of seven at Gulfstream Park five weeks ago in a claimer; achieved only a sole win; first attempt on dirt; no surprise to see her go well as lower claiming tag should make this easier and her recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
21/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	39/5	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	71/1	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	253/50	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	239/50	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	159/4	-

Martingale

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-3421

Comment: Narrow success in a maiden claimer three weeks ago, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt; clear chance as the lower claiming tag shouldn't put you off given her effort last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	93/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
21/06/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	3/1	-

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Churchill Downs

18:43

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SINISTER SMILE looks set to capitalise if the leaders go too fast and ran with credit last time. Homer's Odyssey and Steel Venom also merit consideration.

Sinister Smile

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-292

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up in a maiden claimer last month; from respected trainer; can make his presence felt as recent display was promising and latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	209/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	123/25	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	247/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	11/2	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	3763/100	-

Homer's Odyssey

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6675-4

Comment: Beaten 15l in fourth in a maiden special weight at Keeneland last month; in first-time blinkers now; should be on the premises now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	89/20	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	773/50	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	1307/100	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	1799/100	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	59/5	-

Steel Venom

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

Comment: Trainer gets debut winners here; easy to see him making an impression with signs of encouragement in profile - form of his yard is an obvious plus.

Game Runner

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Philip Sims Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 328-8

Comment: Finished last of eight last month on debut for this handler (sloppy track, Keeneland) in a maiden special weight; related to Grade 2 winner Shotski and four-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; first attempt in claiming company; might find this company a little easier but he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	3577/100	-
06/09/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	14/1	-
14/07/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	3/2	-
12/05/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	7/2	-

Master Controller

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 85-

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in a maiden special weight in November; few miles on the clock with this his fourth race; first attempt at a claimer; has had some time off; might find this company a little easier but others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	847/10	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	3933/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	1117/50	-

Studeny

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-723

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; gave good account to finish third over 6f here (maiden claimer) last month.

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

Esh

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Racecourse debut for this son of Catalina Cruiser; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - might be best to watch the betting.

Vex

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Matthew Sims Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Came home fifth over this distance on his debut at Keeneland at 33-1 42 days ago; a likely player as shown signs of ability in his exercise and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 11	317/10	-

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Churchill Downs

19:13

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for DEMI. She is a multiple winner over this distance and has rewarded supporters in the past, while Off Ramp, Greek Heiress and Edistrudis are more names to consider.

Demi

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 443-1

Comment: Admirable career strike-rate (three from 11 to date); got home in front by half a length at Oaklawn Park last month on her first start for this trainer in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $25k (from $30k); holds leading claims as from low numbers over this C&D her jockey has an impressive record.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/10	-
01/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	8/5	-
04/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
05/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	15/2	-
08/12/23	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	399/10	-
29/06/23	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	4531/100	-

These Apples

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5-1105

Comment: Could not manage better than fifth three weeks ago in a claimer; successful twice in her last four starts; grade looks suitable; moves down to an easier grade (in for $25k); should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	172/25	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	283/20	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	171/100	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	227/50	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	829/100	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	198/25	-

Never Sway

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Jerry Dixon Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 22441

Comment: Back in the winners' enclosure when winning by 2l 14 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $25k; hard enough to fancy as no longer in her pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	243/100	-
22/03/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
20/02/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
22/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/10	-
01/01/25	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
10/12/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/10	-

Greek Heiress

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 11161-

Comment: Yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on all two visits; successful five times from 16 career runs; won by 3½l in September in a claimer; returns from a layoff; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
08/06/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	37/10	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	249/100	-
19/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	13/10	-
21/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
17/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	29/10	-

Sassy And Bold

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Brian Knippenberg Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 5-1141

Comment: Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth win); a good winner (Horseshoe Indianapolis) four weeks ago in a claimer; claiming value rises from $7.5k last time; passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	69/100	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	61/50	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/5	-
10/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	37/5	-
19/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	117/10	-

Frango Electrico

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 63153

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten just over 2l in a claimer 14 days ago, behind the reopposing Never Sway; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1477/50	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	37/1	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	341/50	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	213/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1739/50	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	3899/50	-

Edistrudis

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 2-18

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); not disgraced when eighth in an allowance optional claimer two months ago at Oaklawn Park (muddy track) on debut for this trainer; can go well fresh and poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	10/1	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	321/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	11/2	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	27/4	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 10	777/10	-

Abitibi

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Gustavo Esquivel Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: -45795

Comment: May have reached limits of her ability; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fifth of seven over 7f at Keeneland (claimer) five weeks ago; others appeal more given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	548/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	411/10	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	799/25	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	351/20	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	751/50	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	469/20	-

Off Ramp

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 265-46

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth over 6½f at Turfway Park (allowance optional claimer) two months ago; smart performer at one stage and in good form before making a backwards step last time out; tag drops from $40k to $25k here; best form suggests promise and one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	84/25	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	17/1	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	89/5	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	253/20	-
22/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-

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Churchill Downs

19:45

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ONE TIMER looks a solid choice. He has shown in the past that he is able to get the job done and is proven at the trip. Nobals is another for the shortlist.

Shards

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Kelsey Danner Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1-316

Comment: Hit the bar in a stakes in January and has managed three wins from 11 career runs; fair effort (Belmont At The Big A) three weeks ago in a stakes; may have to settle for supporting role despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	32/5	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	69/50	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	1247/100	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	117/50	-
07/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	1471/100	-
23/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	25/4	-

Nobals

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 1-72

Comment: Operating at a lower level than at his peak and from powerful trainer; narrowly beaten and favourite at Turfway Park in March in a stakes; should give it a bold bid as he can go well fresh and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 5	63/100	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	12/5	-
16/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 6	16/5	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	71/20	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 12	549/100	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	8/5	-

One Timer

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: -

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-17) and represents a powerful trainer; fair third of 11 in December at Turfway Park in a stakes; returns from a break here; should be involved as he has defied a similar absence in the past and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	29/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	503/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 12	613/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	51/25	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-
09/09/23	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	3/2	-

Clear The Air

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 1-35921

Comment: Has achieved five wins from 22 career runs; won an allowance optional claimer by 2½l three weeks ago; despite that Churchill Downs success, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	561/100	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	569/50	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	121/10	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1133/50	-
16/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/20	-
04/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	59/5	-

Chiseler

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -4121

Comment: Surprise 25-1 winner at Keeneland last month in an allowance race; on target twice in his last three outings; now looks to be past his prime and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	1221/50	-
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	97/10	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	509/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	143/50	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	2237/100	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	307/5	-

Double Clutch

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 6219-3

Comment: A respectable third of ten at Keeneland last month in an allowance race; has won at this track; one-time useful operator.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	301/25	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 11	251/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	33/20	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	609/100	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	539/100	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	409/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:18

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PURPLE AND GOLD looks the one to back. Foolish Front Fifi, Stage Presence and Didn't It Rain could also have a role to play.

American Select

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-

Comment: Came home seventh over 5½f on her debut at Colonial Downs at 10-1 in July; has a nice pedigree (by Flatter); returns from an absence here; first attempt in claiming company; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	51/5	-

Didn't It Rain

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-72

Comment: Missed out by three-quarters of a length three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; first attempt on dirt; significantly up in class but latest speed figure suggests she can mix it with these so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	463/100	-
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	189/5	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	6/1	-

Purple And Gold

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 79-

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw when ninth of 12 in a maiden special weight in October; from top stable; returns from a break today; should have every chance as her experience should be an asset and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	561/100	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	623/100	-

Sunset Lines

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

Comment: Course debutants for this stable have to be taken seriously; can be on the premises with signs of encouragement in profile and trainer is in good order.

Buckeye Bombshell

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

Comment: Shares a dam with Fast As Fast Can B, a 5½f winner; trainer can ready a newcomer; is respected.

Stage Presence

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 50-

Comment: Finished tenth of 12 (Kentucky Downs) on her first start for this trainer in August in a maiden special weight; returns from a break today; must be respected now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she ran well three runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	66/5	-
28/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
25/05/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	67/10	-

Sarriette

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-1

Comment: Yard does well here with debutants; sibling of Schlofmitz (1m winner); whether she'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so would be a surprise to see this one figure.

Foolish Front Fifi

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Jack Hancock Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -3647

Comment: Attempts to score at the 12th time of asking; beaten 13l in seventh in March at Turfway Park in a maiden special weight; should get involved as has been on the scene in the recent past and is now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	413/50	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	149/20	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	83/10	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	1641/50	-
12/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	77/10	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	1299/25	-

Timbo's Mischief

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Racecourse debut for this daughter of Maximus Mischief; market may guide on this one with inexperience a possible drawback.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: UNWAVERING TRUST looks set for a big run. She will be suited by this distance and a good pace up front will help her, while Modo and May Mischief are among the dangers.

Wisconsin Gal

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 545628

Comment: A winner over this C&D; came home eighth, beaten 7l, in a stakes at Belmont At The Big A two weeks ago; others more likely despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	261/4	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	277/50	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	309/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	145/2	-
25/01/25	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	176/5	-

Praying

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 125-2

Comment: Ran well when beaten 1l in a stakes (Oaklawn Park) two months ago; first run in a claimer; must go on the shortlist as her rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	19/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	16/1	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	309/20	-
04/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/10	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	111/50	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	453/100	-

Reputation

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Gustavo Delgado Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 35-1

Comment: Registered first success at the third time of asking when an easy winner (Gulfstream Park) in a maiden special weight dropped back in distance last month; runs in claiming company for the first time; despite that Gulfstream Park success, has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	63/10	-
15/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	13/10	-

Modo

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 51-122

Comment: On target twice in her last four outings; a narrow runner-up at 6-4 at Oaklawn Park when getting across to lead early from a wide stall last month in an allowance optional claimer; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	3/2	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	7/5	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	19/10	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	1087/100	-

Stable Currency

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-3113

Comment: Favourite when third three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; producing consistent form; on target twice in her last three outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	121/100	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	22/5	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	26/1	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	32/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	193/10	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	73/25	-

Lady Kathryn

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3210-

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 14 in September upped to 1m in a Grade 3; returning from a layoff here; others more likely despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	13 / 14	1651/100	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	28/25	-
15/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	17/25	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	483/100	-

Unwavering Trust

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 21

Comment: Off the mark at the second time of asking at Keeneland last month in a maiden special weight; from a powerful stable; first attempt at a claimer; can make her presence felt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 10	59/100	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	41/10	-

Coaster

Jockey: Evin Roman Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: -561

Comment: Gained a first success at the fourth time of asking in a maiden special weight at Oaklawn Park when running out an easy winner five weeks ago; claiming debut; despite that Oaklawn Park success, there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	82/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	46/5	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	179/10	-

May Mischief

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16

Comment: A poor result at a short price when sixth over 5f at Gulfstream Park (allowance optional claimer) on debut outing for new trainer last month; likely to be thereabouts if excused most recent run as achieved maiden special weight success two runs back and shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	6 / 11	7/10	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 8	8/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:22

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LOTSANDLOTSOFCANDY could be the main beneficiary if the front runners go too fast and has won over this C&D. Twirl Around, Adogate and Aunt Becca also have claims.

Aunt Becca

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 73-66

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 1½l, Fair Grounds) in March upped to 1m½f in an allowance optional claimer; Cherie Devaux's runners are going great guns at the moment; likely to be involved with return to this trip a plus and her latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	3/1	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	31/5	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	137/50	-
02/03/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	27/5	-
22/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	109/25	-
12/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	82/25	-

Sing A Little Song

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 36-642

Comment: Solid effort in defeat to finish runner-up after going off 33-1 in an allowance optional claimer at Keeneland last month; has won at this course.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3373/100	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/5	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	29/1	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	153/20	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	148/25	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	967/100	-

Marmalade Skye

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-4 F: 2241

Comment: Gained a just under 5l success in a claimer three weeks ago; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth win); moves up into an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	121/100	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/20	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	91/10	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	727/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	301/25	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	153/10	-

Twirl Around

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 475-1

Comment: Halted losing run when landing an allowance race over this trip by just over 2l four weeks ago; unbeaten at this course after two runs; should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	289/50	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	149/20	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	451/100	-
16/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	39/25	-
20/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	903/100	-
26/01/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/10	-

Titled Lady

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 31-18

Comment: Managed three wins in her last seven outings; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing eighth of ten in a stakes at Oaklawn Park 23 days ago; down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	43/5	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	14/5	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	26/5	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/5	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 8	123/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	199/10	-

Lotsandlotsofcandy

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Paul McGee Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 011-

Comment: Gained a 5l success (muddy track) at Ellis Park in July in an allowance race; has made a pleasing start to her career with two wins from three starts and attempts to land a hat-trick; has had some time off; first run in claiming company; goes well fresh and she is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	23/25	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	229/20	-
12/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	39/4	-

Tripolina

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 2-4452

Comment: Unfancied when going close in a stakes dropped down to this trip four weeks ago; needs considering if replicating most recent run and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	81/5	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	61/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	9/5	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	13/10	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	52/5	-
09/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 12	163/20	-

Adogate

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 1/13-

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten just over 5l over 7f at Ellis Park (stakes) in August; this just her fourth race; returns from a break today; must be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	609/50	-
04/07/24	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
10/11/23	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	9/10	-

Punchy Girl

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 4-1262

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when runner-up in a stakes (muddy track, Oaklawn Park) upped to 1m; shown all winning form at Oaklawn Park (five successes); others have more pressing claims despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	5/1	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	71/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	137/50	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	293/25	-

Ervadean

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 8-23

Comment: Achieved each of her two career wins at Fair Grounds and quite a while since she tasted success; not beaten too far (2l, Fair Grounds) three months ago in an allowance optional claimer; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	4/1	-
02/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	52/25	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	339/100	-
24/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	549/100	-
02/03/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	11/5	-

Miss Enchanted

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 44-53

Comment: Creditable effort to finish third, beaten 4½l in an allowance optional claimer at Keeneland last month when just behind Sing A Little Song.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	74/5	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	8/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	159/100	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	171/100	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	51/10	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	63/5	-

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Churchill Downs

21:55

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MARKSMAN QUEEN looks a solid choice. She is taken to reverse placings with those she reopposes and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her.

Dreaming Of Mo

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 5-136

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten 30l, over 1m½f at Keeneland (Grade 3) five weeks ago; has winning form at this track; ran well in a stakes in February; class drop is a plus; wouldn't rule out a big run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	629/50	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	113/100	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 8	89/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 10	717/100	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	87/50	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	471/100	-

Tarneema

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 66-423

Comment: Minor honours in an allowance race 31 days ago (2-1, Keeneland), a race won by the reopposing Sugaree; faces a tougher assignment this time so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	197/100	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/5	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	167/10	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	199/50	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	39/10	-
09/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	1/1	-

Holy Foley

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 824-43

Comment: Not beaten far when behind the reopposing Boss Lady Bailey at Keeneland upped to this distance last month in an allowance race; often been there or thereabouts lately; facing a tougher assignment than last time, others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	527/50	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	401/10	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	647/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	811/100	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1687/100	-
25/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	369/20	-

Strikingly Spun

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 3-363

Comment: Wins achieved at a lower level; has winning track form; not disgraced when third at 16-1 in a stakes at Fair Grounds in March; should be in the mix if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	161/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	93/5	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	27/5	-
07/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	43/5	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1087/100	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	15/1	-

Marksman Queen

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: H Motion Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 233-04

Comment: Fourth behind Boss Lady Bailey last month at Keeneland in an allowance race; big chance as latest run was an encouraging one and she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	383/100	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 12	45/2	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	22/5	-
24/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	7/2	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	341/50	-
17/08/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	47/4	-

Sugaree

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 49-631

Comment: Halted losing run when winning by half a length (Keeneland) in an allowance race four weeks ago; makes limited appeal as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	78/25	-
14/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/1	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	61/5	-
24/06/24	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	17/2	84
06/06/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	17/2	84
19/08/23	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	9 / 9	9/4	85

Boss Lady Bailey

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 574-41

Comment: Yet to win a race of this value; accounted for Holy Foley and Marksman Queen in an allowance race (Keeneland) upped to this distance five weeks ago; more on her plate but should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	1081/50	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	143/50	-
20/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	126/5	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	411/20	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	927/100	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	139/20	-

Dazzlin' Dictator

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 2-154

Comment: Held when fourth of seven last month at Keeneland (yielding) upped to this trip in a Grade 3; yet to win a race of this value but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-11; capable of making an impact now down in grade and she was successful three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	1011/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	383/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	181/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	303/100	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	3307/100	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	132/5	-

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Churchill Downs

22:26

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FACT is strongly fancied to prevail. He made an encouraging first appearance and can get off the mark at the second time of asking.

Bourbon Flight

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-48

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); unable to land a blow when eighth of 11 in a maiden special weight (Keeneland) last month, behind Fact; tackling an extra 1½f now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	412/25	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	122/5	-
12/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	147/25	-

Sports Hero

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Respectable debut effort at Oaklawn Park when close behind Thirteen g's at 4-1 last month; represents a powerful trainer and has a nice pedigree (by Munnings); poses a threat as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Munnings and he could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	21/5	-

Il Cavallino

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Solid effort first time out at Keeneland at 4-1 29 days ago; looks the part on breeding (by Into Mischief) and related to Stakes winner Botanical; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	377/100	-

Playa Del Mar

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -34

Comment: This son of Into Mischief looks the part on breeding; not disgraced when fourth of ten over 7f at Keeneland (maiden special weight) last month; should go close 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
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	713/100	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	91/10	-

Duke Of Duval

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 32235-

Comment: Improved form the last twice; fair effort when beaten 9l, finishing fifth of 12 at Keeneland in October in a maiden special weight; returns from a break today; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	97/25	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	11/4	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	253/25	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	43/10	-
15/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	47/10	-

Cannon

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 8l) on his debut at Oaklawn Park at 28-1 21 days ago; related to Stakes winner Big Nick; the Norm Casse outfit is running hot currently; entitled to respect if giving a more streetwise showing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 11	144/5	-

Fact

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Ran encouragingly on his debut when second at Keeneland in front of Bourbon Flight at 9-2 42 days ago; related to Grade 3 winner Estilo Talentoso; leading contender if confirming promise shown first time up and his most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 11	22/5	-

Money Man

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-55

Comment: Related to Stakes winner V. I. P. Code; couldn't land a blow when fifth of 11 in a maiden special weight at Turfway Park two months ago; now switched to dirt for the first time; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	862/25	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	5717/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	724/25	-

Maxima

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Could not finish better than fourth on his debut over this distance (wore blinkers) at Tampa Bay Downs at 15-8 in March; related to Grade 1 winner Silver State; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 6	19/10	-

Thirteen G's

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just under 4l) over 6f at Oaklawn Park (maiden special weight), finished ahead of Sports Hero 35 days ago; he can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	27/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	9/2	-

Steeze

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

Comment: Respectable debut effort (beaten 7l) at Keeneland when close behind Playa Del Mar at 14-1 last month; he has a shout if finding progression from his early experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	1453/100	-

Wartank

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire gets his share of decent sorts; yard capable of preparing a newcomer to win; related to Grade 1 winner Moonshine Memories; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - best watched unless the market says otherwise.

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