Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LEAN MUSIC MACHINE is the pick of these. He arrives with some good recent form and can't be faulted for consistency. Redeposit and Incursion also have claims.

1st	8. Incursion	10/3
2nd	6. Redeposit 2nd Fav	2/1
3rd	2. Lean Music Machine Fav	6/5

Favourite

6/5

Lean Music Machine

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 463522

6/5

Comment: Normally pretty consistent and shown enough to think he could win a race; not beaten far in a maiden claimer on first outing for new trainer (Belmont At The Big A) last month; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $30k); needs to be taken seriously as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and lots of promise in his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	7/5	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/25	-
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	159/10	-
07/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-

2nd Favourite

2/1

Redeposit

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 676-

2/1

Comment: Six-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; out of the frame (beaten 8l in sixth) in a maiden claimer in November; returning from a layoff here; now down in class (in for $30k from $50k); chance as shown some signs of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	98/25	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	61/25	-
08/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	3/1	-
16/12/23	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
26/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	167/50	-
20/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	203/50	-

Incursion

Jockey: Ricardo Jr Santana Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 566-

10/3

Comment: Still searching for first win after three tries; comfortably beaten into sixth in blinkers at Kentucky Downs on debut for this handler in September in a maiden special weight; has had some time off; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	1481/50	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	111/50	-
26/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	9/2	-

Super Snoop

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Helen Pitts Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 66-03

16/1

Comment: Finished third of ten at Turfway Park three months ago in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	27/4	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	347/25	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	1471/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	1909/100	-

Cocktails N Dreams

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: Richard Estvanko Age/Wt: 3/8-6

16/1

Comment: First career outing for this three-year-old son of Astern; whether he'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so market could reveal prospects.

Franklin Wilder

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michelle Lovell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-

20/1

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut with cheekpieces fitted over 6f at Turfway Park at 25-1 in December; returns from a break today; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 12	1277/50	-

Beechmont

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 76

25/1

Comment: Found life tough when 21l back in sixth 49 days ago at Keeneland in a maiden claimer; substantially lower claiming tag a cause for concern so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 9	153/4	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	179/10	-

Araucano

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: First time on the track; from the same family as Will Be, a winner over 6f; is a player as some good aspects to his profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Churchill Downs

18:14 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOLD SEARCH is a confident pick. He could capitalise if the leaders go too fast and is taken to confirm the placings after he had Quebrancho behind latest.

1st	1. Storm The Streets	5/1
2nd	6. Graydaria	3/1
3rd	2. Gold Search 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

13/8

Colorado Cruiser

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 57-044

13/8

Comment: Useful at this level; not disgraced when fourth of five finished just ahead of Andy's Candy on first run for his current trainer 21 days ago in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $20k; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	48/5	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	313/100	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	823/50	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	1343/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	573/100	-
03/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	81/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Gold Search

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 56-42

3/1

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat five weeks ago, when runner-up in a claimer; class riser as runs for a $20k tag here; in with a big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	169/20	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	1013/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	129/50	-
22/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	103/10	-
01/09/24	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
11/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	144/5	-

Graydaria

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3554

3/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow when fourth of six three weeks ago in a claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $30k tag; should not be far away if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1009/100	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	947/100	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	137/100	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	253/50	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	128/25	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	53/20	-

Storm The Streets

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-4721

5/1

Comment: Came good at the ninth time of asking 49 days ago when winning by 1l at Keeneland in a maiden claimer; prospects despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	26/5	-
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	29/10	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	47/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	9/5	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	687/100	-
15/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	8/5	-

Quebrancho

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 468-08

10/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 14l into eighth) over 7f here (claimer, behind Gold Search) five weeks ago; has struggled to factor since winning a maiden special weight at Belterra Park in September; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $16k tag last time); passed over as this sort of tag has hampered his win prospects of late.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	1157/100	-
18/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	387/25	-
20/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	993/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1059/100	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1613/50	-
26/09/24	Belterra Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-

Andy's Candy

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Greg Begley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 736-5

25/1

Comment: Finished behind Colorado Cruiser back down to this trip three weeks ago when finishing last of five on debut for this trainer in a claimer; hasn't won for a while; in for a $20k tag so down in class ($50k last time); is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	373/25	-
17/08/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1091/100	-
15/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	429/100	-
28/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	23/5	-
01/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/10	-
11/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	63/10	-

Churchill Downs

18:43 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DIRTY RICH looks the one to back. He is from a trainer that enjoy plenty of first-time-out winners, while Pupil, Gold Perl and Sleepingonfreedom should also be in the hunt.

1st	1. Duke Of Suggins	9/1
2nd	3. Sleepingonfreedom	15/2
3rd	6. Mo' Em Down	11/2

Favourite

9/4

Pupil

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Justin Wojczynski Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

9/4

Comment: Not beaten too far into second on his debut over 4½f at Keeneland at 15-2 52 days ago; shown promise in trackwork; can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	184/25	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Mo Dodgy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Kevin Rice Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Been active in workouts; pedigree suggests he may improve with time; shares a dam with Hobbs, a 6f winner; should go close; yard form is a bonus and jockey does well from inner gates here.

Mo' Em Down

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 2/8-4

11/2

Comment: From the same family as Manuka Bobby, a winner over 5½f; newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; should go close as some good aspects to her profile.

Shake And Rattle

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

11/2

Comment: Solid effort on his debut when third last month over C&D; related to Stakes winner Perform; if building on promise shown first time out should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	491/50	-

Sleepingonfreedom

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7

15/2

Comment: Shares a dam with Tonight, a 5f winner; from a trainer with a solid record with debutants; should go well.

Duke Of Suggins

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: Sire an influence for speed; represents a yard with a strong record here with newcomers; requires market confidence to make him of interest.

Gold Perl

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: Michael Maker can ready one to strike at the first time of asking; can figure as some good aspects to his profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.

Geole

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

12/1

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers here; likely to go well with signs of encouragement in profile.

Nonstop Vino

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-4

20/1

Comment: Her sire is a rich source of sprint winners; trainer can ready one first time out; worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise.

Bobrovsky

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer capable of preparing a newcomer to win; related to Pink Lady Lu Sha, winning form over 5½f-1m½f; has looked strong during trackwork and could figure.

Kid Twist

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

Comment: Breeding suggests he may get better with age; shares a dam with Golden Rose, a 6f winner; yard more than capable of getting one ready first time out; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Dirty Rich

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From the same family as Shakin For Love, a winner over 1m; from a stable with a solid record with debutants; plenty of appeal as looks to be doing the right things in his workouts.

Churchill Downs

19:13 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CANNONEER is a firm selection. He will be worth noting if the subject of support in the betting. Turin, Password and Macchiato should also be in the mix.

1st	6. Comport 2nd Fav	6/1
2nd	1. Password	9/1
3rd	4. Cannoneer Fav	4/9

Favourite

4/9

Cannoneer

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 2/8-7

4/9

Comment: Related to Louisiana Derby winner Girvin; represents a yard with a strong record here with their newcomers; a big player with signs of encouragement in profile and the current stable form is another tick.

2nd Favourite

6/1

Comport

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 2/8-7

6/1

Comment: Stable excels with debutants here; bred to get better with time; a watching brief the best policy.

Macchiato

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

7/1

Comment: Steven Asmussen newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Churchill Downs; has a nice pedigree (by Gun Runner); one to be interested in.

Password

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; sibling of Top Secret (6f winner); can be in the thick of things as looks to be doing the right things in his workouts.

Opus Uno

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 2/8-7

14/1

Comment: Breeding shows he may improve with time; trainer is well capable of preparing youngsters to win races on limited experience; likely to be involved.

Very Quiet

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: Sire's progeny have a good record in sprints; from a trainer with a solid record with debutants; overlooked unless the market says otherwise.

Il Sorpasso

Jockey: Jose Riquelme Trainer: Luis Seglin Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

40/1

Comment: Beaten 12l to finish fourth on his debut (4½f, Keeneland) at 25-1 49 days ago; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 5	101/4	-

La Norme De Jour

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Kenneth Mcpeek can ready one to strike at the first time of asking; first race for the son of By My Standards; market may guide on this one.

Turin

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 5

Comment: Solid debut run over 4½f here at 9-2 last month; related to Grade 1 winner Battle Of Midway; wears first-time blinkers; warrants respect now that he knows his job.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 7	227/50	-

Forty Twenty

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to Take Charge Tom (winner from 6f up to 1m1f); Robertino Diodoro-trained newcomers have a healthy record; bred to get better as he gets older; interesting to see how he figures in the betting.

Churchill Downs

19:45 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SPURGEON will go well if repeating the sort of form he showed in his latest exploits and is a reliable sort. American Litigator, Dr. Niko and Levitating should also be considered.

1st	6. Spurgeon Fav	5/4
2nd	4. Batter Up 2nd Fav	7/2
3rd	7. Levitating	14/1

Favourite

5/4

Spurgeon

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-4565

5/4

Comment: Has been fairly consistent this year; favourite but out of the places when fifth (Keeneland) five weeks ago in a maiden claimer; tag has been dropped to $30k; needs to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	46/25	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	88/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	223/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	83/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	12/5	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	51/10	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Batter Up

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Niccolo Troiani Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-53423

7/2

Comment: Had two of these rivals behind him 22 days ago when on the premises, finishing third at 11-2 in a maiden claimer; yet to open his account after nine starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	134/25	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1077/100	-
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	6/1	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	47/10	-
29/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	23/2	-

Raising Kane

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-645

6/1

Comment: Split Batter Up (third) and Levitating (seventh) in a maiden claimer last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	673/50	-
20/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	59/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	79/5	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	37/5	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	99/10	-

Dr. Niko

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-540

6/1

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 last month in a maiden special weight; yet to get off the mark in four attempts (fourth his best finish) but this son of Constitution looks the part on breeding; drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	4463/100	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	2149/50	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	137/10	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	1473/100	-

Pop Paul

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 96

10/1

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 8l in sixth) over 6f here (maiden special weight) last month; runs in claiming company for the first time; easy enough to take on despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	2021/50	-
05/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	511/10	-

Midnight Survivor

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7372

12/1

Comment: Good effort when close up in a maiden claimer two weeks ago; class riser as runs for a $30k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	429/100	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	6/1	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	807/100	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	951/50	-

Levitating

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-077

14/1

Comment: Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (8l) 22 days ago in a maiden claimer; running on dirt for the first time; one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	127/25	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	67/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	247/10	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	117/10	-

Straightaway

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: James Baker Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 7

16/1

Comment: Was seventh of eight on his debut (here, 1m½f) in first-time blinkers at 17-2 four weeks ago; deeper waters here (in for $30k here, $20k tag last time); needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	419/50	-

American Litigator

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 536

Comment: Solid run when sixth at Oaklawn Park (muddy track) five weeks ago on debut for this handler in a maiden claimer; tag drops from $50k to $30k here; enters calculations as shown promise on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	43/10	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	6/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	9/1	-

Churchill Downs

20:18 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MULTITASK is a distance winner and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Sicilian Defense and Direct Channel should also be in the hunt.

1st	7. Multitask	7/2
2nd	8. Unleash The Power	25/1
3rd	11. Warhol	10/1

Favourite

3/1

Direct Channel

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 9-1

3/1

Comment: Opened account at the second time of asking in a maiden special weight last month on debut for this trainer; yard going well a plus; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 12	868/25	-
15/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	51/2	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Rocky Joy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Paulo Lobo Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 21-262

10/3

Comment: Went close when second 43 days ago (Keeneland) upped to 1m½f in an allowance race; can boast winning form over this C&D; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	271/20	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	63/50	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	163/50	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	3/4	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	61/20	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	46/25	-

Multitask

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Eoin Harty Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 32-262

7/2

Comment: Good runner-up at 18-1 in an allowance race last month; big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	1809/100	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	57/25	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	117/50	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	421/100	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	161/20	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	387/100	-

Sicilian Defense

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 21-426

11/2

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth in an allowance race (Keeneland) 53 days ago; poses a threat as shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	1339/100	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	83/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	12/5	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	123/20	-
05/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	308/25	-

Gilded Craken

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 113-7

13/2

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh (Fair Grounds) when dropped down to 1m½f five months ago in an allowance race; admirable career strike-rate (four from 18 to date); returning from a layoff here; can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	27/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	77/50	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	53/25	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	83/100	-
02/08/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	43/10	-
12/07/24	Saratoga / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	15/2	-

Warhol

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6-734

10/1

Comment: Form has an up and down look to it; finished just behind Multitask when fourth last month in an allowance race; passed over as running in what looks to be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	1553/100	-
16/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	44/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	87/5	-
13/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/4	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	333/20	-
13/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/5	-

Brown Liquor Man

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 428-

12/1

Comment: Came up short at Horseshoe Indianapolis when eighth of nine in an optional claimer in September; returns from an absence here; hard to dismiss despite moving up in class and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	3/2	-
01/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	9/5	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	46/5	-
08/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	17/5	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	61/10	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	97/10	-

Unleash The Power

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 805-53

25/1

Comment: Good effort when 1½l third (Fair Grounds) three months ago in a claimer; he can be taken on as could be out of his comfort zone at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	22/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	64/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	26/5	-
07/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	16/5	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	21/5	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	39/10	-

Decanted

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-5

25/1

Comment: Tailed off in the Grade 2 Man o' War Stakes at Belmont At The Big A on first run for this trainer three weeks ago upped to 1m3f; this is a step down in class but looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 5	22/1	-
05/04/25	Old Dominion Hounds / Special Weight, Maiden / H	-	4 / 6	-	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	667/100	-
18/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	253/100	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	55/4	-
31/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	691/100	-

Flamingproposition

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Shane Wilson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 536121

40/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-12); came out on top by just over 1l at Tampa Bay Downs 36 days ago in a claimer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite that win at Tampa Bay Downs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
23/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	43/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	11/10	-
09/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	6/1	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	281/5	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	117/10	-

Noahs Ark

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Mike Norris Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 91263

50/1

Comment: Has managed four wins from 12 career runs; third of nine when sent off 33-1 in a claimer 36 days ago on debut for this trainer; now up to allowance level so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	823/25	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1773/100	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	3/1	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	387/100	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	489/100	-
27/10/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	27/4	-

Royal Spirit

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Eric Reed Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 70-609

50/1

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success and generally been out of sorts of late; behind Rocky Joy over 1m½f at Keeneland (allowance race) on his debut for this trainer when finishing ninth of 12 43 days ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	9177/100	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	316/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	341/10	-
08/12/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	177/10	-
17/11/24	Woodbine / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	121/5	-
16/06/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	39/2	-

Churchill Downs

20:50 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: MOST WANTED looks set for a big run. He has been running consistently well of late and has been successful at this track before.

1st	4. Most Wanted Fav	1/4
2nd	1. Best Actor	33/1
3rd	7. Full Screen	16/1

Favourite

1/4

Most Wanted

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 12-22

1/4

Comment: Missed out by 1½l in front of Katonah last month in a Grade 2; running consistently and hails from a good stable; dropped in grade to claiming level so rates a leading contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 6	41/5	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	11/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	319/100	-
30/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	303/100	-
21/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	221/100	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

Kupuna

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5-123

11/2

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win); finished a decent third of 12 (sloppy track) last month (had Accretive and Best Actor behind) in a stakes; now drops in class but only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	529/100	-
06/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	7/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/10	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	22/5	-
27/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	39/25	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	303/50	-

Money Supply

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 7-36116

14/1

Comment: On target twice in his last three outings; brings winning C&D form to the table; fair effort when beaten just over 3l, finishing sixth of nine 31 days ago in a stakes; drop back to claiming level so one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	1107/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	15/2	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	11/10	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	699/10	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	17/10	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	2279/100	-

Accretive

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-2417

16/1

Comment: Split Kupuna (third) and Best Actor (eighth) when beaten 11l (seventh of 12, sloppy track) 29 days ago in a stakes; a winner of a stakes two months ago; should be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	471/50	-
06/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	22/5	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	108/5	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	34/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	281/50	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	459/50	-

Full Screen

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 81-343

16/1

Comment: Was on the premises (finished third of nine) two months ago at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; successful five times in his career; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	221/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 14	689/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	17/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	18/5	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	49/4	-
26/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	81/10	-

Katonah

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Doug O'Neill Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-1606

20/1

Comment: Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth win); last of six (behind Most Wanted) 30 days ago in a Grade 2; not hard to turn elsewhere despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 6	1509/50	-
05/04/25	Meydan / Group 1 / F	-	10 / 11	80/1	110
02/03/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	1 / 7	57/10	-
26/12/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	3/2	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 13	397/10	-

Best Actor

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 5-98

33/1

Comment: This C&D holds no fears; no impression when eighth of 12 last month (sloppy track) in a stakes; now drops in class but can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 12	557/20	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	262/5	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 10	43/25	-
23/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 9	5/2	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
23/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	24/25	-

Emmanuel

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 77-04

Comment: Was held in fourth (Oaklawn Park) four weeks ago in a stakes; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 22 to date) and smart performer in his prime; should go close as shown some signs of promise and drop into claiming grade should help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	111/10	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	11 / 11	41/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 9	107/10	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 9	101/25	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 5	15/2	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	337/50	-

Churchill Downs

21:22 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHANGRALA ROAD can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and will be suited by this distance. Sippin On Gin and Pursuitneversleeps are interesting.

1st	1. Hypnus Fav	6/4
2nd	8. Fountain Lake	16/1
3rd	12. Stiglets	10/1

Favourite

6/4

Hypnus

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 17742

6/4

Comment: Beaten three-quarters of a length (sloppy track) four weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	771/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 7	479/100	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	37/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 13	51/5	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	161/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Pursuitneversleeps

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21

3/1

Comment: Landed a narrow success in a maiden special weight when opening his account at the second time of asking (sloppy track) last month; first run in claiming company; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 11	21/20	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 6	34/5	-

Shangrala Road

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

10/3

Comment: Narrow scorer in a maiden special weight when registering his first success at the second time of asking at Keeneland two months ago; represents top trainer; runs in claiming company for the first time; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 12	7/4	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	16/5	-

Hymn

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 124

10/1

Comment: Finished fourth six weeks ago albeit only beaten 2l finished just ahead of Pretty Capable at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; likely player if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and down in class to claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	49/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	7/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	31/10	-

Stiglets

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54-81

10/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; sprang a shock when scoring at 18-1 at Oaklawn Park over 6f (maiden special weight) on debut for this handler, opening his account at the eighth time of asking six weeks ago; up in distance by an extra 2½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	93/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	44/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	11/1	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	781/50	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	733/100	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	993/100	-

Curvino

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-2362

14/1

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up in an allowance optional claimer (Oaklawn Park, sloppy track) four weeks ago; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 12	6377/100	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	83/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	59/10	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
17/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	143/10	-

Fountain Lake

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 6-6231

16/1

Comment: Stepped up on his last two starts; narrow scorer in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) last month, getting off the mark at the sixth attempt; passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	433/50	-
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	5929/100	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	253/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	316/5	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	211/5	-
12/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	73/5	-

Pretty Capable

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15

25/1

Comment: Close up behind Hymn when fifth six weeks ago at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; has displayed improved form on last two starts; first attempt at a claimer; dropping in class but easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	113/10	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	19/5	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	51/5	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	147/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	33/10	-

Show Of Force

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5155-

40/1

Comment: Out of the money and beaten 16l in the Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes (Santa Anita) in October; returns from a layoff; might find this company a little easier but may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	5 / 7	55/2	-
09/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 13	12/1	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	4/1	-
29/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	23/10	-

Hedge

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Ben Colebrook Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1214-9

50/1

Comment: Finished last of nine 53 days ago (Keeneland) in an allowance optional claimer; on target twice in his last five outings; has winning track form; makes limited appeal as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	251/10	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1069/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	313/100	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2631/100	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	71/50	-
13/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	638/25	-

Sippin On Gin

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-111

Comment: Narrow scorer in a stakes at Fair Grounds in March; has won three of his four career runs and looking to complete a four-timer; first run in a claimer; drop back to claiming level so has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 14	23/5	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	251/10	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	61/10	-
14/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	11/1	-

Varney

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 3P41

Comment: From powerful stable; scored impressively (Pimlico) 15 days ago upped to this distance (bumped at the start) when opening his account at the fourth time of asking in a maiden special weight; first run in claiming company; form of the trainer is a plus; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
06/04/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	7/2	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	P / 6	8/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-

Stonehenge

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1

Comment: 17-2 shock debut winner two months ago in Sunland Park maiden special weight over 6f; looks the part on breeding (by Gormley); now over an extra 2½f; runs in claiming company for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Sunland Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	43/5	-

Churchill Downs

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEEP SATIN could cash in if the leaders go too fast and must have every chance over a distance that suits. No Mo Candy and Movin' On Up are among the dangers.

1st	8. Pin Up Betty	13/2
2nd	9. Charlene's Dream	8/1
3rd	2. Movin' On Up Fav	5/2

Favourite

5/2

Movin' On Up

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 4-113

5/2

Comment: Was on the premises (third, beaten 1l) four weeks ago when separating a number of reopposing rivals in a Grade 2; has winning form at this track; a stakes winner in March; this is a step down in class; her jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 8	54/25	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	31/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	16/5	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	23/20	-
02/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	4 / 5	53/5	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	201/50	-

Deep Satin

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 211-2

5/2

Comment: Favourite and just came up short (yielding) five weeks ago (Keeneland) in an allowance race; on target twice in her last three outings; more on her plate this time but in with big shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	181/100	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
14/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	17/20	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	34/25	-
18/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	317/50	-

2nd Favourite

11/2

No Mo Candy

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 111-

11/2

Comment: Went in at 18-1 in Grade 3 at Aqueduct when dropped in distance in November; has made an impressive start to her career with three wins from four starts and completed hat-trick last time; returns from a layoff; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 8	91/5	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	51/5	-
26/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
27/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/5	-

Pin Up Betty

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 46-2

13/2

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; had three of these behind when only just held last month in a Grade 2; this represents an easier task than her previous race; productive partnership with Luis Saez, who retakes the mount; if she can build on her latest effort then definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 8	593/50	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 11	11/1	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 10	2789/100	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 12	421/100	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	63/50	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 9	57/2	-

Venencia

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Chad Brown Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 21-336

8/1

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten just over 2l) in a Grade 2 splitting Pin Up Betty, Movin' On Up and Serene Seraph last month; consistent lately and may still have more to offer with few miles on the clock; could have less on her plate in this; trainer is ticking along nicely; jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 8	1801/100	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 9	41/5	-
01/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	31/5	-
10/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	34/5	-
10/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	5/4	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	59/10	-

Charlene's Dream

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 417-1

8/1

Comment: Readily accounted for her rivals when dropped back to this trip last month at Pimlico in a Grade 3; managed four wins in her last six outings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Pimlico / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	81/10	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	1747/100	-
13/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	1 / 11	182/5	-
09/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	1553/100	-
25/11/23	Golden Gate Fields / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	27/10	-
28/10/23	Golden Gate Fields / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-

Serene Seraph

Jockey: Joel Rosario Trainer: William Mott Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 17-118

16/1

Comment: Had three of these ahead of her last month when last of eight in a Grade 2; has achieved four wins from ten career runs but has done all her winning at a lower level; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 8	983/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	63/20	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	123/10	-
30/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	6/1	93
13/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	10/1	87
18/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	7 / 7	7/1	89

Duvet Day

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 35571-

25/1

Comment: Got home in front by three-quarters of a length in a Grade 3 (dropped back to 1m1f) six months ago; unbeaten at this course after two runs; returns from a break here; is passed over despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 10	21/2	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 11	609/20	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	3243/100	-
17/08/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	25/2	-
15/06/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	71/10	-
12/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	14/5	-

Adrasteia

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Michael Leahy Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 118-1

25/1

Comment: Got home in front by a nose in an allowance optional claimer last month; has chalked up three wins from her last four; wins achieved at a lower level; makes limited appeal as has more on her plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	461/50	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 10	123/5	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	333/50	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	257/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	181/20	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 9	4991/100	-

Gavea

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 34-116

33/1

Comment: Has won at this track; has gained all her wins at a lower level; fair effort when beaten just under 5l, finishing sixth of nine in a Grade 3 last month; this is competitive and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	129/20	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 8	117/10	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	63/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	43/5	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	5/2	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 12	943/50	-

Neon Icon

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 4-65

50/1

Comment: Was fifth of seven, beaten 12l, in a Grade 3 at Keeneland six weeks ago; passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 7	2263/100	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 10	8/1	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 8	91/10	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	249/50	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	15/2	-
17/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	7 / 8	25/2	-

Churchill Downs

22:26 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LIFES REWARD is a firm choice. He shaped nicely when runner-up on his first outing and his experience should be an advantage.

1st	8. Kalahari Dreams 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	9. Privman	13/2
3rd	1. Shallus	20/1

Favourite

5/6

Lifes Reward

Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2

5/6

Comment: Went close on his debut at Keeneland over 6f (5-2) five weeks ago; not much between him and Midnite In Finley (seventh) on that result; represents top stable and nicely bred (by Into Mischief); plenty of appeal as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Into Mischief and his initial effort hints at more to come.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	62/25	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Kalahari Dreams

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22-024

5/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late and has found improvement of late; favourite but out of the places when fourth over 1m½f at Fair Grounds (maiden special weight) in March; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	8/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	29/10	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	27/10	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	37/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	43/25	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	203/50	-

Privman

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Bob Baffert Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-2

13/2

Comment: Represents top trainer and looks the part on breeding (by Justify); was a close runner-up (problems in the gate at the start) last month at Pimlico in a maiden special weight; pedigree offers room to progress and has to be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Pimlico / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	1/5	-
29/06/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	1/1	-

Fly Guy Mick

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

12/1

Comment: Related to 1m winner Oma The Great; this son of Mckinzie looks the part on breeding; newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - the advice is to watch the betting.

Ritual

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 3/8-6

16/1

Comment: Sire capable of getting smart offspring; Brian Lynch team does well at Churchill Downs with debutants; this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals so a watching brief the best policy.

Shallus

Jockey: Alberto Burgos Trainer: Rogelio Labra Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-6354

20/1

Comment: Creditable fourth, beaten 5l, of 12 over 6f here (maiden special weight) last month; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 15; passed over as looks more likely to place than win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	1598/25	-
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	2057/50	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	528/25	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	892/25	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	44/1	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	22/5	-

Milyarder

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

20/1

Comment: Shares a dam with Long Astride, a 1m½f winner; trainer has a good record with newcomers; whether he'll be sufficiently clued up remains to be seen so a watching brief the best policy.

Midnite In Finley

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michael Ewing Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -7

33/1

Comment: Some way behind the runner-up, Lifes Reward, at Keeneland when beaten on his debut with blinkers tried at 28-1 five weeks ago; possible improver with outing under his belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	553/20	-

Crystal Hill

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5030-

33/1

Comment: Nicely bred (by More Than Ready) and not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished third; finished tenth of 12 (Keeneland) in October in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; tries dirt for the first time; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	6931/100	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1711/100	-
18/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	241/20	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	667/100	-