Churchill Downs

17:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: READY FOR TROUBLE met traffic problems when fifth last time and is bidding for her second course success. Always Angels and Marmalade Skye should also be in the hunt.

Marmalade Skye

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-1 F: 1224

Comment: She meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten that far in fourth (3½l) at Turfway Park six weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; looks likely to go well as shown she can win fairly recently and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
06/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	87/10	-

These Apples

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5-110

Comment: On target twice in her last three outings; shown all winning form at Turfway Park (three successes); held in tenth last month (Turfway Park) in a stakes; now drops in class but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/4	-

Story Hour

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 154-68

Comment: Knows how to win here with three course wins; not beaten too far when eighth at Oaklawn Park splitting Marmalade Skye and Always Angels when dropped down to 6f two months ago in an allowance optional claimer; she has a shout if duplicating the form of her last win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	55/2	-
02/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	127/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	151/10	-
11/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	111/50	-
11/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
28/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	31/5	-

Sandra D

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Susan Anderson Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 66-2

Comment: Wasn't disgraced when runner-up of seven (Fair Grounds) three months ago in an allowance optional claimer; could be a bit flattered by latest effort so easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/2	-
30/11/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	57/10	-
09/11/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	37/2	-
28/09/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
30/08/24	Timonium / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
10/08/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-

Progeny

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -968

Comment: Tailed off in an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m½f at Oaklawn Park last month; has won three races from 6f to 1m; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	673/10	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	1153/100	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	531/100	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	171/50	-
19/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	119/5	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-

Ready For Trouble

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -175

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into fifth) in an allowance race (Oaklawn Park) 11 days ago; has won at this track; grade looks suitable; a bit unlucky last time and holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	15/1	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	10/1	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	11/2	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	1438/25	-
25/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1169/100	-
10/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	78/25	-

Always Angels

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 9-4099

Comment: Last of nine over 5½f at Keeneland (allowance race) with first-time blinkers on debut for this trainer three weeks ago; one-time useful performer; yard going well a plus; has shown some ability on occasion and ought to be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	2417/100	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	28/1	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	281/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/2	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	16/5	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	349/100	-

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Churchill Downs

18:15

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LITTLE SAM'S can put her experience to good use and can be expected to come on for the debut run. Moonlight Beauty, Wakuda and Baffle are more names to consider.

Celestial Harmony

Jockey: Jann Hernandez Trainer: Erick Torres Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Beaten 13l on her debut over this trip at Keeneland (wearing blinkers) at 40-1 three weeks ago; could improve although needs to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	373/10	-

She Reigns

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

Comment: Has plenty of trackwork under her belt; should go close with signs of encouragement in profile and her sire is a speed influence.

Givemethebeat

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Beaten 15l to finish fifth on her debut (at Keeneland over this trip) at 10-1 three weeks ago; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	981/100	-

Wakuda

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Gun Runner); February foal; there's hope from the sire that she has some ability; Steven Asmussen newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Churchill Downs; competitive shout with signs of encouragement in profile.

Baffle

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Todd Pletcher Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Betting can be informative with debutants from this yard; this daughter of Violence looks the part on breeding; ought to give it a shot with signs of encouragement in profile and the current trainer form is another tick.

Moonlight Beauty

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Wesley Ward made a good start this season with two-year-olds; has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; can figure as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Sassy C W

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: This trainer's debutants need a market check; from the same family as Not On My Watch, a winner over 5½f; others more likely in spite of this, as inexperience means she could be one for another day.

Red Beretta

Jockey: Angel Serpa Trainer: Michel Douaihy Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: First competitive racecourse experience; related to multiple race winner Trident Hit (7f-1m1f); market confidence needed to make her of interest.

Golden Keen

Jockey: Devin Magnon Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to get better with time; related to 1m winner Vodka Sunrise; early foal; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Valiant War Girl

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer among the winners with newcomers in recent seasons; pedigree suggests she may improve with time; requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Little Sam's

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: Israel Acevedo Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Creditable debut, finishing fifth, beaten 6l over this distance at Keeneland at 50-1 two weeks ago; if finding progression from her initial experience, big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	1151/25	-

Stardialed

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; bred to get better with time; related to Grade 3 winner The Tabulator; February foal; likely to be involved with signs of encouragement in profile.

Kaboom

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Lauer Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: May need the run being from this yard; early foal; recent workouts point to readiness.

Woodall Pass

Jockey: Colby Hernandez Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: January foal; has plenty of trackwork under her belt; record of the stable offers some encouragement; fascinating to see how this one goes in the market on this first appearance.

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Churchill Downs

18:45

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WINNING SONG can prove superior to his rivals. Old Trace is one to take seriously.

Mo Moe Mow

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-9

Comment: Yard has a good record with newcomers here; attractively bred son of Uncle Mo; there's hope from the sire that he has some ability; market could reveal prospects as he may not be a match for those with experience.

Turnbuckle

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Dana Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 04847

Comment: Long-standing maiden; finished behind Paved In Gold over 1m1f at Keeneland (maiden claimer, sloppy track) when beaten 20l (seventh of ten) three weeks ago; drops to a $20k tag; Rafael Bejarano booked; could go close if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	4253/100	-
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	1801/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	274/25	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	1671/100	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	953/10	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	113/20	-

Paved In Gold

Jockey: Colby Hernandez Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: -244

Comment: Some promise; closest he has come to winning after six starts was a second; not beaten too far when fourth of ten three weeks ago at Keeneland (sloppy track) in a maiden claimer; tag has been dropped to $20k; can't be ruled out based on the pick of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	199/25	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	47/10	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	32/5	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	503/100	-
16/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	503/100	-
10/02/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	28/5	-

Straightaway

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

Comment: Brendan Walsh team does well at Churchill Downs with debutants; nicely bred (by Street Sense); definite chance as some good aspects to his profile.

Old Trace

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Held on his debut over 6f at Turfway Park at 13-1 five weeks ago; in with a shout with a little experience under his belt and he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	663/50	-

Bourbon Street Boy

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Held sixth of ten but was making his first appearance (Keeneland, 6f) at 10-1 two weeks ago; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 10	519/50	-

Winning Song

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-72

Comment: Just his fourth outing so still early days; ran a solid race finishing runner-up 12 days ago at Oaklawn Park in a maiden claimer; now eased in the grades (in for $20k); should have every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	104/5	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	1183/50	-

One Mor Story

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten 8l) on his debut at Keeneland over 7f at 11-1 three weeks ago; eased in class with tag standing at $20k here; could improve from his debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 10	266/25	-

Friendly Charlie

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 845

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth at Fair Grounds last month in a maiden claimer; best he's managed so far is fourth from three career starts; claiming value now rises to $20k; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	15/2	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	51/5	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	81/10	-

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Churchill Downs

19:15

Runners: 16 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: URBAN LEGEND is hard to look beyond. He enjoyed a good run last time and can confirm superiority with Let It Ride and All Jokes Aside who were behind him when last seen.

Shefflin

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 11278-

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 11l into eighth) over 6f at Turfway Park (stakes) in December; has scored over C&D; went close in a stakes 417 days ago; returns from an absence here; drop back to claiming level so prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	859/100	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	33/5	-
10/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	83/50	-
11/02/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/50	-
13/01/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	19/25	-
16/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	117/50	-

B D Valeski

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 331-64

Comment: A previous winner here; behind Dhabab in an allowance optional claimer (Turfway Park) when beaten 9l (fourth of six) last month; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	717/50	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/5	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	701/50	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	987/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	229/50	-
11/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	26/5	-

Gilded Ruler

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 1-53

Comment: Could not compete with Ambivalent when third last month at Fair Grounds in an allowance optional claimer; the Joe Sharp outfit is running hot currently and reunited with Brian Hernandez, the pair have built a good partnership; capable if in the mood so shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	28/5	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2/1	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	431/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	587/25	-
25/02/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	42/5	-

Test Factor

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-114

Comment: Finished fourth, beaten a fair way in an allowance optional claimer (Gulfstream Park) where just ahead of Foxtrotanna five weeks ago; successful twice in his last three starts; a bit unlucky last time and has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	11/2	-
21/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	24/5	-

Bad Beat Brian

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 8/8-10 F: 367-

Comment: A winner eight times from 45 runs (5f-1m½f); has won here; held in seventh at Fair Grounds in December in an allowance optional claimer; in for a $80k tag here, up from $50k last time; returns from a layoff here; easy enough to take on as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/2	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	651/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	143/10	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	1301/100	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 14	3487/100	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	838/25	-

Edge To Edge

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 67-44

Comment: Could not manage better than fourth three weeks ago (Oaklawn Park) in an allowance optional claimer; is passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	81/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	169/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	63/5	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	1171/50	-
04/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	67/10	-
07/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	51/10	-

Alder

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 26-177

Comment: Held in seventh over 6f at Turfway Park (allowance optional claimer) in January; searching for his third career win; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	53/5	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	18/5	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	1349/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	213/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	1033/100	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	143/25	-

Clear The Air

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: William Walden Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1-3592

Comment: Beaten narrowly (Keeneland) two weeks ago in an allowance race; looking for his fifth career win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	197/25	-

Let It Ride

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 43F-4

Comment: Split Urban Legend and All Jokes Aside when fourth 21 days ago at Keeneland in an allowance race; hasn't won for a while; others more appealing as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	29/5	-
26/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	F / 9	47/10	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	49/10	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	52/5	-
20/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	33/10	-
25/11/23	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	11/5	-

Eye Witness

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Caio Caramori Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 64-6

Comment: Found life tough when 16l back in sixth in an allowance optional claimer at Keeneland two weeks ago upped to 6½f; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a fourth win) but not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); others appeal more given this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	843/50	-
05/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	91/10	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1059/50	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	123/20	-
10/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	307/50	-
07/10/23	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 12	1043/100	-

Urban Legend

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 217-62

Comment: Near miss at 5-2 at Keeneland three weeks ago (had Let It Ride and All Jokes Aside behind) in an allowance race; showed promise in workout a week ago and has a great chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	49/20	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	12/5	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	59/20	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	137/100	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	44/5	-
06/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-

Dhabab

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: E F Vaughan Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-62

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak; solid effort when beaten 2l to finish runner-up over 6½f at Turfway Park (allowance optional claimer) 46 days ago; steps down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	407/50	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	167/10	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	899/100	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 10	433/20	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	419/100	-
29/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-

Foxtrotanna

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Justin Wojczynski Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 4-66

Comment: Useful at this level but slumped a bit since winning an allowance race at Horseshoe Indianapolis last June; close up behind Test Factor when last in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	219/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	234/5	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	704/25	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	919/25	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 12	4909/50	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	121/5	-

Five O' Somewhere

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Kenneth Spraggins Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 166-2

Comment: Is three from 16 in his career; respectable effort (beaten 4l) at Hawthorne three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
01/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	2/1	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 12	3758/25	-
20/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	15/1	-

All Jokes Aside

Jockey: Angel Serpa Trainer: Anna Meah Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1317

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when seventh of ten behind two of these 21 days ago at Keeneland in an allowance race; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 28 to date).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	2081/100	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/4	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	339/20	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2093/50	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	4441/100	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	511/100	-

Ambivalent

Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 66-41

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-22); scored by a slim margin in an allowance optional claimer six weeks ago at Fair Grounds on debut for this trainer; tag unaltered from last time ($80k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-
07/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	69/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	11/2	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	427/100	-
27/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/5	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	327/50	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

19:45

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: COMMITTEE OF ONE gets the vote. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast, while Farley Hall, Focusyn and Perfect Prankster should also be in the hunt.

Another Monarch

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-3162

Comment: Went close at 28-1 (Keeneland) 20 days ago (muddy track) in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	751/25	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	797/50	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	51/25	-
23/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	46/25	-
07/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	54/5	-

Penrod

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-516

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; beaten 10l in sixth in a claimer (muddy track, Oaklawn Park) five weeks ago; Luis Saez a noteworthy booking; claiming value now drops to $20k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	43/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	67/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	323/10	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	387/100	-
12/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	33/2	-
13/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	74/5	-

Farley Hall

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-3779

Comment: Last of nine in a starter allowance at Keeneland (sloppy track) three weeks ago; should go close as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	66/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	32/1	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	21/2	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	23/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	29/10	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	2/5	-

Mighty Mo

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michael Evans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-4424

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of six in an allowance race (sloppy track) at Mahoning Valley three weeks ago; he's an attractive contender as showed promise in workout two weeks ago and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	101/5	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	357/20	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	173/20	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1537/100	-
22/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	204/5	-
11/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	151/10	-

Bottoms Up

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0219-

Comment: Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; finished last of nine in a stakes at Colonial Downs in September; returns from a layoff; a likely player if finding his best form and was a winner two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	115/2	-
18/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	19/5	-
18/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	41/20	-
10/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	1819/50	-

Illini

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-38

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten a fair way at Turfway Park five weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	627/25	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	311/25	-
07/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	113/10	-
07/04/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	2899/100	-
16/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
02/02/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	449/100	-

Focusyn

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-1

Comment: Came good at the sixth time of asking three months ago when winning by a nose (Gulfstream Park) in a maiden claimer; signs of improvement on last two runs; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $35k tag last time); should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	16/5	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	84/5	-
27/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
06/09/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	159/20	-
28/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	433/20	-
05/07/24	Woodbine / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	347/10	-

Jackson's Roar

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Jeff Hiles Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16P-66

Comment: Was tailed off over 1m at Gulfstream Park (allowance optional claimer) last month; subpar since successful in a maiden special weight at Belterra Park in August; significantly reduced claiming tag a concern so hard to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	623/10	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	42/5	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	P / 9	641/50	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	207/20	-
29/08/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	2843/100	-

Perfect Prankster

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Eoin Harty Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-575

Comment: Not disgraced in fifth last month at Turfway Park in a claimer; tag drops from $50k to $20k here; not devoid of ability based on the pick of his form and can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	69/20	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	119/20	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	58/25	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	643/100	-
08/03/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	139/25	-
02/12/23	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	447/100	-

Committee Of One

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 469-55

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth over 5½f at Oaklawn Park (allowance race) last month; if replicating best previous efforts is a major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	68/5	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	137/10	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	277/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	333/25	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	1383/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	359/50	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:16

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TIGER'S LEGACY is strongly fancied to prevail. He should be able to confirm placings with Shipman and Sir Pistolero and the likely strong pace up front is a plus.

Sir Pistolero

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8-138

Comment: First-time blinkers had no impact in a starter allowance at Keeneland when back to 6f three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; should go well if in the same form he showed when winning three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	284/25	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	53/2	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/1	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	941/10	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	78/5	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Allowance / F	-	4 / 4	21/10	-

Gift Certificate

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 119-2

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last four; comfortably beaten despite finishing second over 6½f at Turfway Park (claimer) last month; concern he might not be fully tuned up so is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	189/10	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	5661/100	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	6/5	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	97/5	-
18/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	239/10	-
17/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	177/5	-

Explosively

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-4151

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer at Turfway Park last month; managed two wins in his last three outings; should not be far away despite having more on his plate.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	513/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	2793/100	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	599/50	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	511/100	-
05/04/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	543/10	-
12/01/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	59/2	-

Manabi

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 17/515

Comment: Successful twice in his last five starts; fair effort (beaten just under 3l) in a claimer (Turfway Park) last month on debut for this trainer; down in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	663/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	469/100	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	81/10	-
09/09/23	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 13	5/2	-
03/08/23	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	37/10	-

Tiger's Legacy

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 82-152

Comment: Near miss at 8-11 over 6f at Keeneland (starter allowance, had Shipman (third) and Sir Pistolero (last) behind) three weeks ago; successful twice in his career; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	67/50	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	23/4	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	2929/100	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	37/10	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1717/100	-

Norwich

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Paul McGee Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-741

Comment: Back to winning ways when in front by just over 2l (Fair Grounds) in a claimer two months ago upped to 1m; running on dirt for the first time; chance as pleasing in workout 12 days ago and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	53/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	39/2	-
03/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	26/1	-
24/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	21/2	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	97/5	-
11/07/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	119/10	-

Shipman

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Troy Green Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 0-8153

Comment: Was on the premises (finished third of eight) over 6f at Keeneland (starter allowance) three weeks ago; managed two wins in his last six outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	3561/100	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	147/50	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	63/25	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	546/25	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1807/50	-
26/11/24	Mountaineer Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/10	-

Badgeball

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 22/1

Comment: Has winning form at this track; not many miles on the clock; narrow winner of a claimer at Fair Grounds two months ago; ought to give it a shot despite having more on his plate and has previously gone well fresh off a break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
07/07/23	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	343/100	-
04/06/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
02/11/22	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	64/5	-
16/10/22	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	1721/100	-
22/09/22	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	1249/100	-

Vertrauen

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-251

Comment: Problems in the gate at the start when winning by 1½l at Gulfstream Park last month in a maiden optional claimer; the stable continues to be among winners recently; faces a tougher test as he steps out of maiden claiming company easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	29/10	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	17/1	-
22/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	31/10	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:47

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CLASSIC Q is going for another distance success and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for her. Storm Miami, Hope Mission and Yes Indeed are also of interest.

Likely Perspective

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16-0

Comment: Nicely bred (by Kameko); comfortably beaten finishing tenth 40 days ago at Fair Grounds dropped down to 5½f in an allowance optional claimer; others more appealing and will need headgear to galvanise her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	171/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	18/5	-
12/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 14	7/2	-

Yes Indeed

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 7142-

Comment: Not beaten far over 1m½f here (allowance optional claimer) last June; returns from a break here; can give it a good shot as plenty to like about workout 13 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	147/25	-
07/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	659/100	-
14/03/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	27/10	-
20/01/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	16/5	-

Storm Miami

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 324-7

Comment: Has a record of 1-12 but in good form before making a backwards step last time out; seemed to find it tough last month when seventh of 11 at Turfway Park in an allowance optional claimer; has hinted at some aptitude in the past; looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	187/100	-
09/11/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 12	25/4	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	87/25	-
05/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	47/5	-
13/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	49/10	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	73/20	-

Classic Q

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-144

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth over 7½f at Gulfstream Park (stakes) last month; a big player if duplicating the form of her most recent win and down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	24/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 9	29/5	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	49/10	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	47/5	-

New Rome

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 115-14

Comment: Has managed six wins from 13 career runs; held when fourth beaten 21l in an allowance race (sloppy track) just ahead of Hay Stack (Keeneland) three weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	5/2	-
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	12/5	-
26/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	173/100	-
16/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
14/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-
18/11/23	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	24/5	-

Dream On Stormy

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Freddie Winston Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: -809

Comment: Largely disappointing since successful in a maiden special weight at Horseshoe Indianapolis in August; finished ninth of 12 over 5½f at Keeneland (allowance race) dropped back in distance two weeks ago; a lot on her plate here and not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	425/4	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	3441/50	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	8669/100	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	468/5	-
03/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	209/10	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	3927/50	-

Expatriate

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1P5-

Comment: From a powerful stable; finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) at Saratoga in July in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a break here; her best form stacks up so one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	21/2	-
17/05/24	Pimlico / Stakes / F	-	P / 7	5/1	-
14/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-

Candy Cause

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 73-114

Comment: Held in fourth two weeks ago at Keeneland in a claimer; has made an impressive start to her career with two wins from six starts; this line-up contains some strong opposition so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	909/100	-
12/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	177/100	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	74/25	-
20/07/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	41/5	-
04/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	72/5	-

Hope Mission

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: /2-261

Comment: Won in good style last month at Fair Grounds when opening her account at the fourth time of asking in a maiden special weight; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	6/5	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	23/10	-

Hay Stack

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 483-97

Comment: Behind New Rome in an allowance race (sloppy track) when beaten a long way upped to this trip at Keeneland 24 days ago; generally struggled with a record of 1-21; looks more likely to place than win so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	211/50	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	78/25	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	94/25	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	81/25	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	349/100	-
14/09/24	Laurel Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	94/5	-

Take Shape

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 380-3

Comment: A winner on three occasions from 6½f to 1m½f; third in Turfway Park allowance optional claimer, 6l off winner finished just ahead of Dream On Stormy back down to this trip last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	81/20	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	1553/100	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	67/25	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	1127/100	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	209/25	-
01/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	927/100	-

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2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:19

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LAMBETH is strongly fancied to come out on top. He boasts a good career strike-rate and has arguably the strongest recent form (won last time). Speed Bias and Timeout also warrant respect.

Honor Marie

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 2848-7

Comment: Has won previously at this course; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); couldn't land a blow when seventh of nine over 1m½f at Oaklawn Park (stakes) 32 days ago; passed over as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 9	49/10	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 8	19/1	-
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	141/10	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	8 / 20	149/10	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 11	39/5	-
18/02/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	73/10	-

Game Warden

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 190-12

Comment: Behind Lambeth in a stakes (Oaklawn Park) when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 11-2 last month upped to this distance; successful three times in his last six starts; has winning track form; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/2	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	137/10	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	16/5	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	53/10	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Speed Bias

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 10-343

Comment: Wins achieved at a lower level; possesses winning form at this track; not beaten too far when third of six at Oaklawn Park over 1m1f (Grade 3) five weeks ago; is a player if duplicating the form of his most recent win and lower class is a plus.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 6	139/10	-
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/10	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	39/10	-
07/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	10 / 10	81/10	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	17/5	-
29/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	8/5	-

Warrior Johny

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 3-84

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of six over 1m1f at Keeneland (allowance race, sloppy track) three weeks ago; placed in a stakes four months ago; has winning track form; this demands more than last time so looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	487/100	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	19/2	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	89/10	-
27/11/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	3/5	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	10/1	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 8	119/25	-

Lambeth

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 3-411

Comment: Ridden positively to get across to lead from stall ten when in front by 3½l at Oaklawn Park last month in a stakes; has achieved four wins from ten career runs; the yard continues to be among winners recently; has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	11/2	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1299/100	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	913/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	4289/100	-

Le Gris

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 44-330

Comment: Last of 11 at Keeneland two weeks ago in an allowance race; this represents a step up in class so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	119/20	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	47/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	61/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	34/5	-
21/04/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	7/1	-

Baba Voss

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 68-11

Comment: Attempts to land a hat-trick but has gained all his wins at a lower level; won by just over 4l (Keeneland) two weeks ago in a claimer; others appeal more with more demanding test in store.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	191/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	38/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	561/50	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	759/20	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	511/50	-
18/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 4	489/100	-

Timeout

Jockey: Junior Alvarado Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 6-110

Comment: Wins achieved at a lower level but record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-10); finished tenth of 12 three weeks ago at Keeneland in an allowance race; more on his plate this time but could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	10 / 12	889/100	-
15/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/2	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	9/2	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 11	10/1	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-

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Churchill Downs

21:52

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GOVERNOR SAM is expected to get the job done. He could cash in if the leaders go too fast and was third in the Breeders' Cup Juv Turf Sprint in October.

Out On Bail

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 122-

Comment: A winner of a stakes in August and running consistently; behind Governor Sam at Keeneland in October when beaten a head in a stakes; layoff to overcome; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	847/100	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	31/20	-
24/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	29/20	-
20/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	9/4	-
10/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	13/2	-

Altobelli

Jockey: Cesar Orantes Trainer: Nery Alvarez Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-1511

Comment: On a hat-trick; won by just under 3l over 6f at Turfway Park (starter allowance) on his debut for new trainer last month; this demands more than last time so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	61/10	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	101/100	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	339/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	103/100	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	2841/100	-
14/11/24	Charles Town / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/5	-

Bridle A Butterfly

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1524-2

Comment: Comfortably beaten despite finishing second in an allowance optional claimer when dropped to this distance at Fair Grounds last month on debut for this trainer; with more on his plate is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	16/5	-
11/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	753/100	-
28/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	211/10	-

Normandy Coast

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-191

Comment: Winner of three of his five runs to date; gained a 3½l success when dropped down to this trip three weeks ago (Keeneland, sloppy track) in a stakes; goes on the shortlist.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	131/50	-
01/03/25	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 9	22/1	-
11/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	42/5	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	161/100	-
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	317/100	-

Coming In Hot

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 61-164

Comment: Finished just behind Big Vince when fourth dropped down to 6f at Turfway Park last month in a stakes; a winner of a stakes four months ago; has chalked up three wins from his last six; encouraging jockey booking; this looks a decent race so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	28/25	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	184/25	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	319/100	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	1557/100	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	2201/50	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1003/100	-

Makeit To Cheyenne

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Joseph Orseno Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 01-1

Comment: Readily accounted for his rivals at Gulfstream Park last month when leading early from a wide draw in an allowance optional claimer; nicely bred (by Liam's Map) and goes for a hat-trick today; likely to go well; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/2	-
27/07/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
11/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	123/5	-

Jet Sweep Joe

Jockey: Angel Serpa Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32209-

Comment: Finished ninth in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juv Turf Sprint at Del Mar six months ago, behind Governor Sam; back from an absence here; down in class this time but tricky to make a case.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	9 / 12	931/10	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	11 / 12	307/25	-
16/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	2 / 4	43/20	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	307/10	-
07/07/24	Prairie Meadows / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	28/5	-
02/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	491/50	-

Big Vince

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1134

Comment: Comfortably beaten into fourth (Woodbine) at the weekend in a stakes; nicely bred (by Caravaggio); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Woodbine / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	63/20	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	152/25	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	291/50	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	63/25	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	32/5	-

Warheart

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 71-9

Comment: Finished out the back four months ago at Turfway Park when last to the reopposing Coming In Hot in a stakes; successful twice in his last four starts; a stakes winner in October; the yard is going well; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	91/25	-
01/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	31/10	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 12	3137/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	307/100	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	43/10	-

Perfect Force

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: D Lukas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 36-113

Comment: Not disgraced when third of seven in a stakes at Oaklawn Park upped to 1m last month; managed two wins in his last three outings; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	49/10	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	2/1	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	43/10	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	271/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1349/100	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	1163/50	-

Governor Sam

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1113-

Comment: Gave good account in the Breeders' Cup Juv Turf Sprint at Del Mar with Jet Sweep Joe just behind, showing early speed to lead from a wide draw six months ago; winner of four of his six career starts and a prolific winner at this level; back from an absence here; now dropping in class and no surprise if he has a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 12	41/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	1 / 12	87/50	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
03/08/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-
19/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	13/20	-
11/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	24/5	-

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Churchill Downs

22:25

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HASTEN might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Activity, Zohere and Bright Lights Joe should also be taken seriously.

Bright Lights Joe

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 55

Comment: Out of the frame when fifth four weeks ago at Gulfstream Park in a maiden claimer; one to consider as his rider is capable of making the most of a favourable draw.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	31/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 7	53/10	-

Mister Woodford

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: Larry Demeritte Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 65-0

Comment: 11th of 12 in a maiden claimer at Turfway Park in January; this now his fifth attempt to get off the mark; not an obvious one as vastly reduced claiming tag raises a question mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	1109/50	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	247/50	-
22/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	2079/50	-
17/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	663/20	-

Zohere

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sire gets his share of decent sorts; related to Grade 2 winner Synchrony; Eddie Kenneally debutants have a strong record at Churchill Downs; has claims.

Good News Rocket

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 3-5745

Comment: Losing run stretches to 11; was held in fifth in a maiden claimer two weeks ago at Oaklawn Park upped to 1m; in for a $12.5k tag so down in class ($20k last time); has shown glimpses of ability recently and has to be high on list.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	8/1	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	121/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	26/1	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	13/5	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	17/2	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	1239/100	-

Chado

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3325-

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth in August upped to 1m at Colonial Downs in a maiden special weight; has shown some recent improvement; has had some time off; needs considering given he was second (albeit some way back) two starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	11/2	-
01/08/24	Colonial Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
18/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	15/2	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	13/2	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	699/25	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	796/25	-

Silent Breeze

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-493

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts; well beaten third over 1m½f at Fair Grounds (maiden special weight) last month; a likely player as he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	34/5	-
14/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	123/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	25/2	-
14/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	117/5	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	7689/100	-

Hasten

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Simms Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 97-6

Comment: Tried in blinkers at Colonial Downs when beaten 23l (sixth of seven) last month in a maiden special weight; warrants plenty of respect now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	261/20	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	1163/100	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	1191/100	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	4059/50	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	67/2	-

Activity

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: III Claude McGaughey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 50

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 over 1m½f at Keeneland (maiden special weight) 22 days ago; related to Grade 2 winner Catalina Cruiser; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	162/5	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	32/5	-

Beezer

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 96-

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth in a maiden claimer last May; calmer waters here (in for $12.5k, $20k tag last time); returns from a break here; hard to entertain.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	1503/100	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	1383/50	-

Cajun Cruiser

Jockey: Devin Magnon Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 5-32

Comment: Has taken a step forward the last twice; not beaten far (Evangeline Downs) on first run for this trainer 11 days ago in a maiden claimer; up in class (in for $12.5k); others more likely as not in the habit of winning recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	8/1	-
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	29/5	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	608/25	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	74/5	-
26/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	787/100	-

Cause Ima Boss

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

Comment: Shares a dam with Gold Rush Candy, a 6f winner; others look more obvious on paper; probably best watched.

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