Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SABRINA is the recommendation. She is a winner. Appealing Addie and Commanded are among the dangers.

1st	1. Commanded Fav	9/4
2nd	2. Dark Fury 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	3. Appealing Addie	13/2

Favourite

9/4

Commanded

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 81-43

9/4

Comment: Wasn't beaten that far when third (beaten 5l) here over 6f (claimer) four weeks ago; should figure if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	101/10	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	35/1	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	55/1	-
27/10/24	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	4/1	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Dark Fury

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5-352

10/3

Comment: Ran well when beaten just over 1l last month in a claimer; up in class (in for $40k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	621/100	-
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	123/10	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	403/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	239/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	147/20	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	523/100	-

Sabrina

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5/196-

7/2

Comment: Beaten 11l in an allowance race (Ellis Park) last July; lightly raced with this just her fifth appearance; layoff to overcome; strong claims if reproducing form of her win three starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	1229/100	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	173/20	-
18/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	443/100	-
17/12/23	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-

Sweet Bebsi

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ryan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-12204

4/1

Comment: Close up behind Commanded when fourth over 6f here (claimer) four weeks ago; now eased in the grades (in for $40k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	251/25	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	4633/50	-
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	887/100	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	1881/100	-
02/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	51/5	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	629/25	-

Appealing Addie

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 23383

13/2

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l) in a claimer three weeks ago; not ruled out if confirming promise shown last time and latest speed figure suggests she can mix it with these despite the higher tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	389/100	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	81/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	74/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	27/10	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	15/2	-

Mombayla

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 55-01

15/2

Comment: Narrow success in a maiden claimer when registering her first success at the fourth time of asking last month; should be thereabouts despite having more on her plate and current form suggests she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	183/50	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	199/50	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	157/50	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1291/50	-

Churchill Downs

18:14 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LONGSHOREMAN is hard to look beyond. He made a promising debut and can build on a promising second. Happy Prince and Da Prince Is Right could also have a role to play.

Longshoreman

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

8/15

Comment: Second on his debut in maiden special weight two months ago when favourite at Keeneland (bumped); trainer's two-year-olds are going well and from a top stable; holds major claims on best trackwork.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	22/25	-

Signatory Man

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Irish bred; from the same family as The Churchill Lad, a winner over 2m; yard gets plenty of debutant winners; likely to be in contention as some good aspects to his profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Thebabeslayer

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

7/1

Comment: Well beaten third on his debut over C&D with Strong and Baytown Anubis behind at 11-1 28 days ago; one to take seriously as shown signs of ability in his exercise and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 10	1087/100	-

Da Prince Is Right

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

14/1

Comment: Bred to get better with time; his stable gets plenty of debutant winners; Cairo Prince gets winners on the turf; should be in the mix with signs of encouragement in profile.

Happy Prince

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

16/1

Comment: Not beaten too far (8l) on his debut over C&D at 5-2 six weeks ago; trainer doing well with their juveniles and this son of Cairo Prince looks the part on breeding; no surprise to see him go well as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Cairo Prince and he knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	251/100	-

Strong

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

20/1

Comment: Held when fourth (beaten 9l) on his debut over C&D at 66-1 last month; should improve with a run under his belt although it was only a modest start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	1492/25	-

Dr. My Eyes

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Trainer has a healthy record with newcomers; ought to be competitive with signs of encouragement in profile.

Speaking In Cursiv

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Timothy Hamm Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: The sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; Palace Malice gets winners on the turf; trainer gets plenty of debutant winners; passed over unless attracting strong support.

Zeus's Echo

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: Record of the trainer offers some encouragement; stable has enjoyed recent success with a newcomer; busy trackwork profile suggests no fitness issue; related to 1m winner Milliondolarmonkey.

Baytown Anubis

Jockey: Orlando Bocachica Trainer: Paul McEntee Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 965

40/1

Comment: Beaten 9l just behind Thebabeslayer and Strong in third and fourth four weeks ago in a maiden special weight; uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	3107/50	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	1931/100	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	659/25	-

Mr. Vaggio

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Caravaggio gets winners on the turf; bred to get better as he gets older; trainer often leaves something to work on; market confidence needed to make him of interest.

Fuzzy Stare

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Should have speed for this if taking after sire; trainer form is a plus; betting can be informative with debutants trained by Wesley Ward; shares a dam with Blackfoot Daisy, a 5f winner.

I C Light

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer's two-year-olds are going well; recent workouts point to readiness; having his first start in public; yard know the time of day; stable in good order; market can guide as regards prospects of this one opening his account at the first attempt.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

18:43

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: RAVENS DREAM is the recommendation. Trouble's Roaring and The Chalk can give the selection something to think about.

Ancient History

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomer by Anthony's Cross; passed over unless attracting strong support given doubts that he can run to the required standard this time.

Liam's Lagoon

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

Comment: Beaten 16l when tenth on his debut over C&D in first-time blinkers at 40-1 last month; runs in claiming company for the first time; could improve from his debut but will need to despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	3773/100	-

Trouble's Roaring

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-2363

Comment: Has found improvement of late; not beaten that far in third (7l) last month (sloppy track) in a maiden claimer; tag has been raised to $100k; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	197/100	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	24/5	-
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	247/50	-
05/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	187/50	-

The Chalk

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: W Calhoun Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2763-

Comment: Without a win in four attempts although has finished second; not disgraced when third of five here over 6½f (maiden claimer) in November; is of interest as pleasing in workout last Tuesday and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	133/25	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	131/25	-
28/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	277/100	-
30/06/24	Lone Star Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-

Vex

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Matthew Sims Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54

Comment: Beaten 10l last month in a maiden claimer; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 7	439/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 11	317/10	-

Zappo

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 54-9

Comment: This now his fourth attempt to get off the mark; missed the frame (beaten 12l into ninth, Tampa Bay Downs) five months ago in a maiden special weight; first run in a claimer; others more persuasive as needs headgear to provoke some improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	49/5	-
08/12/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	21/4	-
15/11/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	403/20	-

Ravens Dream

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 74-

Comment: Finished fourth but only beaten 4½l (sloppy track) in September in a maiden special weight; now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and likely to give a strong account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 11	107/10	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	63/2	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

19:13

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SYNTHESIS should be forgiven a disappointing latest run and the likely strong pace up front is a plus. Hey Boss and Twirling Troillet should also be on the premises.

Iceatude

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 6/8-1 F: 517717

Comment: Beaten 13l when seventh of eight at Sam Houston in April in an allowance race; track has proven suitable before; managed two wins in his last five outings; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	33/5	-
15/03/25	Sam Houston / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	33/10	-
08/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	78/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	31/2	-
11/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	17/10	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	203/10	-

Twirling Troillet

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1-81961

Comment: Season-ticket holder here with three wins; a good winner over 1m½f here (claimer) 35 days ago; recent win points to him being able to handle class rise so likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	449/50	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	797/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	47/10	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	559/100	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	239/100	-

Sittin On Go

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 73604

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here in a claimer when dropped in distance 22 days ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; class riser as runs for a $16k tag here; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	39/5	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	10 / 13	42/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	29/10	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	61/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	18/1	-
12/07/24	Monmouth Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	33/5	-

Roussette

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Denis Roberson Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 0-176

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth last month in a claimer; managed two wins in his last six outings; he can be competitive at this level; claiming tag drops from $25k; good record with Jaime Torres, who is restored to the saddle here; capable of making an impact as has proven capable of posting bigger numbers than these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	927/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	1381/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1179/100	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	3741/100	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	1049/100	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	217/50	-

Eastside Cool

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 21966

Comment: Solid effort over 6½f here (claimer, muddy track) last month; calmer waters here (in for $16k, $25k tag last time); now looks to be past his prime and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	183/25	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	149/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	47/10	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	6/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	31/10	-

Synthesis

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 9/8-6 F: 0535

Comment: Quality operator in his prime and successful 11 times from 67 career outings (6½f-1m½f); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 8l, muddy track) in April in a starter allowance; plenty of appeal as shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	191/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	29/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	67/5	-
04/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	91/5	-
18/08/24	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	237/10	-
31/07/24	Delaware Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/10	-

Hey Boss

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Marcelino Salas Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 2-94121

Comment: Course specialist (three wins from six); landed a narrow success in a claimer two weeks ago; can be in the mix as despite being up in class he appears to be in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	363/100	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	101/10	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	19/5	-
08/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	39/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	32/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	597/100	-

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2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

19:45

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MOBSTER is a strong fancy. He can prove a below-par latest run was just a blip, while Kohoutek, Cat Fast and Sinatra are also of interest.

Kohoutek

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to multiple race winner Warrior Richard (7f-1m½f); the only newcomer in the field; Thomas Drury newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Churchill Downs; not ruled out as has looked quick during trackwork and the trainer is hot at the moment.

Imperial Ruler

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-62

Comment: Not beaten far when second here over 6f (maiden claimer) four weeks ago; significantly up in class but latest speed figure suggests he can mix it with these so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1227/100	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/10	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	369/10	-

Sinatra

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-4

Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner Flameaway; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Fair Grounds (beaten just over 4l) in a maiden special weight in February; returning from a layoff here; is respected now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	11/2	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	377/25	-

Ferris Star

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Greg Burchell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9

Comment: Never landed a blow on his debut when ninth of ten over 6f at Oaklawn Park with blinkers tried at 28-1 two months ago; down in class now, dropping from a $50k tag; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 10	152/5	-

Cyberbeast

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Michael Puhich Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on his debut at Ellis Park over 5½f with blinkers fitted at 3-1 in August; first run in a claimer; returns from a layoff; must make above-average progress to figure despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 8	299/100	-

Mellifluous

Jockey: Reynier Arrieta Trainer: Heather Irion Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 46433

Comment: Ran well to finish third at 14-1 in a maiden claimer (sloppy track) 21 days ago; improved form the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 14; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	348/25	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	81/10	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	19/2	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	187/10	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	31/5	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	133/5	-

Mobster

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-27

Comment: A poor result at a short price when seventh three weeks ago in a maiden special weight; has kicked on in his last couple of races and he can be competitive at this level; can have a big say now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he finished second two runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	187/100	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	26/5	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	231/100	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	7/2	-
27/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	321/20	-
21/01/23	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	6/5	-

Cat Fast

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 58

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten 15l, at Fair Grounds four months ago in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; one to consider as he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	81/10	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	11/2	-

Lean Music Machine

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: William Morey Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 635223

Comment: Long-term maiden (0-9) but has kicked on in his last couple of races; beaten 9l 19 days ago at 6-5 when third in a maiden claimer; tag has been raised to $40k; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
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	-

Batter Up

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Niccolo Troiani Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 534232

Comment: Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten just over 5l) three weeks ago in a maiden claimer; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at ten but producing consistent form; dropped in distance here; in for a $40k tag here, up from $30k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	121/25	-
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	-

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2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:18

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PAPIAMENTO is a distance winner and a good pace up front will help him. Kinetic Control and Esmark should also be in the hunt.

Esmark

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 3-61

Comment: Came out on top by 1l when getting off the mark at the third time of asking 25 days ago in a maiden special weight; his jockey has an impressive record from low numbers over this C&D so hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	128/25	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	749/50	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	1917/100	-

Curvino

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23625

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth of ten in an allowance optional claimer 19 days ago; shown he can get his head in front so likely to be in contention.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	1057/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	7/2	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / 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	-

Warlander

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15-50

Comment: Finished last of 14 in a Grade 1 last month; chance now dropping in class and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	14 / 14	2011/50	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	631/100	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	353/50	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	271/100	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	101/4	-

Kinetic Control

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-628

Comment: Beaten 13l in eighth in an allowance optional claimer at Keeneland in April; capable if in the mood so rates a likely contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	25/2	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	137/10	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	281/100	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	3/4	-
14/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	79/100	-

Baytown Bruiser

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -6248

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer last month (sloppy track) upped to 1m; easy enough to swerve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	281/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	1407/100	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	2367/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1631/100	-
31/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	1207/25	-
09/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	737/20	-

Seven Wonders

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 23267-

Comment: Not beaten too far when seventh of 11 at Santa Anita over 1m2f (Grade 2) in September; has a record of 1-16; returns from an absence here; might find this company a little easier but has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 11	267/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	9/5	-
27/07/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	42/5	-
08/06/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	24/5	-
05/05/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	163/10	-
03/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	121/10	-

Papiamento

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1023-3

Comment: Struggled to make an impact despite finishing third (beaten 9l) at Turfway Park in January in an allowance optional claimer; has had some time off; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	157/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	422/25	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 12	767/50	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	54/5	-
20/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	63/2	-

Boss Of All Bosses

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13-40

Comment: Finished out the back three months ago at Fair Grounds in a stakes; might find this company a little easier but easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	14 / 14	379/10	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	96/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	212/5	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	14/5	-
01/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	2/1	-
18/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	4/5	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:50

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WHERE'S RANDY has to be the first name on the shortlist. Interlock Empire and Infinite Luck could also have a role to play.

Where's Randy

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 46341

Comment: Narrow winner of a claimer (Oaklawn Park) last month; class dropper as runs for a $20k tag here; big chance as boasts the best speed figure posted by this field in the last 12 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	11/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming, Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	53/10	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	27/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	217/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	11/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	6/1	-

God Of Wine

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 134443

Comment: Producing consistent form; not beaten too far when third of seven over 6½f here (claimer) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $20k); might find this level a bit too hot to handle so others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	971/50	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	1431/100	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	947/50	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	347/50	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	373/100	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	82/25	-

Mucho Mojo

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Donald Habeeb Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: -63936

Comment: Behind Schifty's Haloid here over 1m½f (claimer) last month when beaten 11l (sixth of eight) on debut for this trainer; not won for some time now and has lacked consistency of late; drops to a $20k tag from $30k; now looks to be past his prime and there are better alternatives here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	819/50	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	413/100	-
30/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	136/25	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	349/25	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1249/100	-
07/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	193/10	-

Schifty's Haloid

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-643

Comment: Went down by just under 4l when third over 1m½f here (claimer) just ahead of Mucho Mojo last month; has won over C&D; claiming value now drops to $20k; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1157/100	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	114/25	-
30/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	511/50	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	192/25	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	202/25	-
11/09/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	113/10	-

Our Dream Rye'd

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 3-994

Comment: Fair effort in a claimer two months ago; may have reached limits of his ability and wins infrequently; now looks to be past his prime and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	163/20	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	69/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	92/5	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	723/100	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	133/25	-
11/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	36/1	-

Interlock Empire

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 5-0663

Comment: Ran encouragingly when just over 3l third in a starter allowance (Oaklawn Park) two months ago on debut for this trainer; one-time useful operator; capable of making an impact if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	34/5	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	89/10	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	8/1	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	209/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	63/10	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	713/100	-

Infinite Luck

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 1-2471

Comment: Gained narrow success in a claimer four weeks ago; successful twice in his last five starts; likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	313/25	-
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	43/5	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	36/5	-
31/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	41/10	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	34/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	153/5	-

Criminal Defense

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Bobby Barnett Age/Wt: 8/8-12 F: 346586

Comment: A while since his last success and form could be levelling off; out of the frame (beaten 7l in sixth) 26 days ago in a claimer; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $16k tag last time); can't go on the shortlist as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	3807/100	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	273/10	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	6471/100	-
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	147/5	-
28/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	41/10	-
09/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	128/5	-

King Peanut

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Michael Leahy Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 7436

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 6l, finishing sixth of nine at Oaklawn Park last month (sloppy track) in a claimer; a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); claiming value rises from $12.5k last time; this looks a fair heat so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	28/5	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	39/10	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	71/10	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	172/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	31/10	-
02/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	4/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:22

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GREEN LIGHT is strongly fancied to prevail. He likes to stalk the early speed and is proven at the trip. Oh Really, Orizzonte and St. Armands Key must be respected.

Orizzonte

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Paul McGee Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4-121

Comment: Got home in front by just over 1l 41 days ago in an allowance race; on target twice in his last three outings; capable of going well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	39/20	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	63/10	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	23/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	83/20	-
21/03/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	253/10	-

Malibu Springs

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 1109-

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from his last four; finished last of nine on first run for this trainer in October in an allowance optional claimer; layoff to overcome; is passed over as this could be a hot race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	1051/50	-
19/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	1433/100	-
10/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	137/25	-
20/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	29/5	-
15/02/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	33/10	-
18/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	187/10	-

Accredit

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 72-66

Comment: Unbeaten at this C&D after two runs; hasn't won for a while; finished just behind Rock'n A Halo when sixth in a Grade 3 last month upped to 1m4f; his best looks to be behind him and may be vulnerable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 9	1067/20	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/2	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	729/100	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	83/10	-
02/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	1331/50	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	587/50	-

Oh Really

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 3-251

Comment: Managed two wins in his last five outings; remains far from exposed; narrow winner of an allowance race last month upped to 1m; he can make a bold bid as pleasing in workout last week.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	134/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	233/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	221/100	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	51/10	-
23/12/23	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	957/100	-

Better Bet

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 38-776

Comment: Split Echo Lane and Moogie Son here over 1m1f (allowance optional claimer) when beaten just over 5l (sixth of 12) last month; been generally quiet since successful in an allowance race at Saratoga last July.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1427/100	-
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	149/5	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	41/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	109/20	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	469/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	161/50	-

Moogie Son

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 6-7247

Comment: No longer appears to be improving and quite a while since he tasted success; could not manage better than seventh last month in an allowance optional claimer; in for the same $80k tag.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	5039/100	-
23/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/2	-
24/02/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/2	-
24/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	153/10	-
28/12/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	221/10	-
21/04/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/10	-

Echo Lane

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -31432

Comment: Had a couple of these behind him when second here last month in an allowance optional claimer; brings winning C&D form to the table; produced a string of consistent efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	27/20	-
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	43/10	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	26/5	-
01/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	11/5	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	27/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	313/25	-

Mount Rundle

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: Michelle Nihei Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 8/6-491

Comment: Halted losing run in an allowance race back down to 1m1f when springing 20-1 surprise last month; one-time smart performer; has scored over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	521/25	-
24/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	511/50	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	23/2	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	45/4	-
06/08/23	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	1072/25	-
16/07/23	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	261/100	-

Ak Sar Ben Derby

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 113-5

Comment: Grade looks suitable and ran well in a Grade 3 in November; no impression when fifth of 11 last month in an allowance optional claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	889/100	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 8	1653/100	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	1 / 12	46/5	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	7/2	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	1509/50	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	6649/100	-

Aspenite

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7230-0

Comment: This is his level but patchy form recently; held in tenth over 1m here (allowance optional claimer, behind Ak Sar Ben Derby) four weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	873/50	-
08/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	483/25	-
13/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	19/10	-
31/05/24	Penn National / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 9	87/5	-
01/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 12	829/20	-
07/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	824/25	-

Rock'n A Halo

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: -14545

Comment: Brings winning C&D form to the table; a few throw outs since his success in an allowance optional claimer at Fair Grounds five months ago; finished fifth, beaten 16l, over 1m4f here (Grade 3) 34 days ago; might find this company a little easier but unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 9	968/25	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	99/10	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/2	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	4 / 11	62/5	-
11/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	9/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	227/5	-

St. Armands Key

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 43-114

Comment: Solid effort over 1m1f here (allowance optional claimer) six weeks ago; managed three wins in his last seven outings; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	539/100	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	4/5	-
15/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	22/5	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	251/20	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	183/25	-
24/03/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	47/10	-

Johny's Fireball

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 1-602

Comment: Finished in front of St. Armands Key and Happy Happy Day last month when on the premises, finishing runner-up in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; his best looks to be behind him and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	29/4	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	12 / 12	509/10	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	6 / 11	23/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	313/100	-
03/08/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	4 / 4	34/5	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 6	409/20	-

Green Light

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 13321-

Comment: Got home in front by a head in an allowance race at Keeneland in October; on target twice in his last five outings; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; has had some time off; leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	71/100	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
03/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	73/50	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 8	83/100	-
18/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	33/50	-
14/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	553/100	-

Happy Happy Day

Jockey: Joseph Ramos Trainer: Paulo Lobo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 4183-0

Comment: Was behind two of these rivals 41 days ago when last here in an allowance optional claimer; a money spinner in Argentina, winning three times from 11 runs; others appeal more with this looking like a hot contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	3147/50	-
30/08/24	San Isidro / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	6/1	-
02/08/24	Palermo / Stakes / F	2	8 / 8	5/1	-
13/07/24	San Isidro / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
02/06/24	San Isidro / Stakes / F	2	4 / 8	19/5	-
31/03/24	San Isidro / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	3/4	-

Camaro Z

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 36-56

Comment: Behind St. Armands Key at Fair Grounds in an allowance optional claimer when beaten 10l in March; this looks a fair heat so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	123/10	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	153/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	47/5	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	2501/100	-
02/03/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	24/5	-
03/02/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-

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Churchill Downs

21:55

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

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: YOU AIN'T POPPN is a confident pick. He has shown he can get his head in front, while Ruleroftheuniverse and Airborne Elite are more names to consider.

Mo Hair Sam

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -43265

Comment: Was fifth of six, beaten 12l, here over 6f (claimer) 33 days ago; good and bad recent runs found on his CV but placed in a stakes in March; claiming value now drops to $40k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	268/25	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	1393/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	861/25	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	144/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	129/10	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	429/50	-

Handsome Herb

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-7514

Comment: This is his level and has taken a step forward the last twice; not beaten too far when fourth of eight here over 7f (claimer) on his first start for this trainer (just behind Airborne Elite) two weeks ago; chance if replicating the best of his form and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	78/25	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	11/1	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	157/10	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	1121/100	-
26/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-

One Mor Story

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8163

Comment: Creditable third, beaten just over 2l, of seven over 1m½f here (claimer) last month; has won at this track; deeper waters here (in for $40k here, $30k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1883/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	2013/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	183/50	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	266/25	-

Vertrauen

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-2517

Comment: Beaten 12l when seventh of nine over 7f here (starter allowance) on debut for this handler 51 days ago; best form so far in last two starts; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1573/100	-
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	-

Illini

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 382

Comment: Good runner-up at 18-1 51 days ago in a claimer; in for a $40k tag here, up from $20k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	1837/100	-
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	-

Graydaria

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5542

Comment: Went down by 1½l in a claimer 19 days ago; higher claiming tag here so up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	69/20	-
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	-

You Ain't Poppn

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 434/5-

Comment: Has won previously at this course; beaten 9l (fifth) over 1m at Gulfstream Park (claimer) last April; long absence to overcome; leading claims as plenty to like about workout last Thursday and has proved he knows how to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	21/5	-
26/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	7/10	-
17/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	283/100	-
15/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	559/100	-
23/09/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	413/100	-

Metalhead

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 8-62238

Comment: Form has an up and down look to it; came home eighth, beaten 14l, last month in a claimer; in for a $40k tag so up in class ($20k last time); easy to oppose as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	487/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	113/25	-
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	179/100	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	269/100	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	204/25	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	903/100	-

Ruleroftheuniverse

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4/1-

Comment: Off the mark at the fourth time of asking when an easy winner at Fair Grounds last February in a maiden claimer; not seen for some time now; shortlisted despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/02/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	4/5	-
23/12/23	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	282/5	-
14/07/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	43/20	-
15/06/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	4927/100	-

Airborne Elite

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 3-2523

Comment: Has been consistent of late; finished third when evens two weeks ago in a claimer; likely player if building on last performance and lower claiming tag should make this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	103/100	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	39/10	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	97/10	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	11/5	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	6/5	-
06/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	261/20	-

Private Reserve

Jockey: Alberto Burgos Trainer: Rogelio Labra Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 81

Comment: Got the job done in a maiden claimer by just under 2l when getting off the mark at the second time of asking last month; up in class (in for $40k); hard enough to fancy as he faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 8	91/25	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	8 / 9	27/5	-

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