Churchill Downs

22:00

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ASK AMANDA is excused a last-run blip and she knows how to win. Spirit Rules and Where's The Wine are also shortlisted.

Balladry

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Helen Pitts Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 828-82

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 6f (claimer) last month; has winning form at this track; only ride on the card for Joseph Rocco; class riser as runs for a $20k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/10	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	299/50	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1143/100	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	62/25	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	349/100	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	601/100	-

Where's The Wine

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 61-33

Comment: On target twice in her last five outings; running consistently; not beaten far when third (Fair Grounds) in March in a claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $30k) so down in class; looks likely to be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	18/5	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	7/2	-
12/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	123/10	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	6/5	-
05/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	611/100	-

Princess Pom Pom

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -91421

Comment: Narrow scorer in a claimer (Fair Grounds) two months ago; has chalked up two wins from her last four; tag has been raised to $20k; despite that Fair Grounds success, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	27/2	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	31/5	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	207/10	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	321/50	-

Ask Amanda

Jockey: Marcelino Jr Pedroza Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 5/3417

Comment: Beaten 19l (seventh) over 7f here (starter allowance) last month on debut for this trainer; managed two wins in her last six outings; switching to dirt for the first time; can have a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	2353/100	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	241/100	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	211/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	409/50	-
25/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	537/100	-
01/10/23	Laurel Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	32/5	-

Spirit Rules

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 311-57

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last four; useful at this level; not beaten that far in seventh (9l) at Oaklawn Park on her first start for this trainer last month in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $20k; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	149/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	41/10	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	13/5	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
14/10/24	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
22/09/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	13/5	-

Itsablingthing

Jockey: Chase Miller Trainer: Roddina Barrett Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: -6458

Comment: Last of eight in a claimer at Turfway Park 47 days ago; largely disappointing since successful in an allowance race at Belterra Park last June; claiming tag rises from $7.5k last time; a few rivals look in good form so not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1393/50	-
22/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	113/10	-
05/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	181/10	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	1721/100	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	3411/50	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	5213/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

22:29

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AMERICATHEGREAT is strongly fancied to come out on top. She is from a yard in form. Nanzig and Mi Amiga are also of interest.

Chiquita's Way

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Jesus Esquivel Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

Comment: Beaten on her debut (Keeneland, 4½f) at 66-1 last month; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	328/5	-

Swiftliketaylor

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

Comment: Represents a trainer with a strong record here with newcomers; early foal; poses a threat with signs of encouragement in profile and her sire is a speed influence.

Color Comin' In

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Yard does well here with debutants; related to Erlich (winner from 1m up to 1m3f); early foal; has claims.

Shez Twisted

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

Comment: January foal; sire can produce useful types; betting can be informative with debutants from this stable; easy enough to take on.

Rather Late

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sire an influence for speed; trainer not renowned for getting debutant winners; sibling of Citizen's Fire (1m½f winner); hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Americathegreat

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

Comment: Has plenty of trackwork under her belt; related to Grade 3 winner First Captain; sire can inject some quality; has strong claims as some good aspects to her profile and the trainer is in good nick.

Mi Amiga

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

Comment: Steven Asmussen newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Churchill Downs; January foal; can give it a good shot as promising workout history.

Nanzig

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten 7l) on her debut at Keeneland at 17-2 last month; competitive shout given she should have learnt plenty from that experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	214/25	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

22:58

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEBT FREE gets a firm vote. She can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front, while Sycamore Shoals, Something Stronger and Running Game must be on the shortlist.

Maerdama

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 28/22

Comment: Favourite when second in a maiden special weight (Colonial Downs) two months ago; although yet to hit the target, she has shown ability; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
05/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/10	-
11/06/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	1/2	-
16/03/23	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	101/10	-

Stage Presence

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 250-

Comment: Three-race maiden though does have a second place to her name; finished tenth of 12 (Kentucky Downs) on first run for her current trainer in August in a maiden special weight; now tackles shorter distance.

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

Spinning Glory

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 242

Comment: Favourite and only narrowly beaten in a maiden special weight at Hawthorne last month; from a respected yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	6/5	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	19/10	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	171/50	-

Maclean's Lullaby

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-26283

Comment: Third in course maiden special weight, 10l off winner at the weekend; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	1063/100	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	1133/100	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	349/100	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	1799/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	739/100	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	779/50	-

Lucy Mcgee

Jockey: Axel Concepcion Trainer: Michelle Lovell Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 66-

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; held in sixth in July at Ellis Park in a maiden special weight; returns from a layoff; is passed over with the new headgear reached for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	819/100	-
26/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 11	361/25	-

Claire's Run

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; sire does get winners on the turf; newcomer by Speightstown; faces fairly tall order so this one is best watched.

She Wants War

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomers from this yard merit inspection in the betting; related to Run Classic, winning form over 6f-1m½f; she shouldn't be far away with signs of encouragement in profile - form of her stable is an obvious plus.

Boujee Beach

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Peter Miller Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-8

Comment: Related to Grade 3 winner MS Peintour and winless in four starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; beaten 18l into eighth at Oaklawn Park four months ago in a maiden special weight; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	33/5	-
10/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	5/1	-
12/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	32/5	-
31/08/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	287/10	-

Debt Free

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 46

Comment: Not This Time gets turf winners; not disgraced when sixth of ten at Keeneland last month in a maiden special weight; a major contender if finding progression from her early experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 10	284/25	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	59/10	-

Party Pauline

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-12

Comment: Stable more than capable of getting one ready first time out; sire gets her share of decent sorts; faces fairly tall order so she could be one for another day.

Running Game

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

Comment: Her yard gets plenty of debutant winners; hard to ignore with signs of encouragement in profile.

Grey Matter

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner Ag Bullet; sire does get winners on the turf; nicely bred (by Classic Empire); has a chance.

Divine Wind

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

Comment: Stable gets plenty of debutant winners; looks the part on breeding (by Daredevil); entitled to respect as some good aspects to her profile.

Sycamore Shoals

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-595

Comment: Six-race maiden but has managed to finish second; fair effort (dropped back to 5½f) 53 days ago at Fair Grounds in a maiden special weight; jockey booking is a positive; can be on the premises if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	41/5	-
27/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	17/2	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	31/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	2/1	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	33/25	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	271/100	-

Forbidden Friend

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -0

Comment: Well beaten behind the sixth, Debt Free, over 6f at Keeneland when beaten a fair way on first start at 66-1 38 days ago; this daughter of Mckinzie looks the part on breeding and related to Stakes winner Let My People Go; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	347/5	-

Something Stronger

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 22-

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 6l second at Fair Grounds (bumped at the start) over Christmas in a maiden special weight; sire does get winners on the turf; this daughter of Justify looks the part on breeding; returns from a layoff here; she's an attractive contender as entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and her breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 8	33/10	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	549/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

23:27

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: INTERMITTENT FAST looks set for a big run. She has been a winner once over this C&D. No What Ifs and Up The Creek should also be in the hunt.

Intermittent Fast

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1/312-

Comment: Boasts winning form over C&D; successful four times in her last seven starts; a respectable second of seven in December at Oaklawn Park in a starter allowance; returns from a layoff here; she has won after a layoff in the past and holds leading claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	247/100	-
20/03/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	81/5	-
08/11/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/25	-
11/10/23	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	211/100	-
13/08/23	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 9	3191/50	-

I Am Beautiful

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: /9-1

Comment: Gained a first success at the third time of asking in a maiden claimer when successful by just under 3l on first run for current trainer at Oaklawn Park last month; stepping out of a maiden claimer and this looks tougher so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	54/5	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	196/5	-
19/08/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	933/100	-

Sweet Scorecard

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Tim Eggleston Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 77-01

Comment: Registered first success at the fourth time of asking over 5½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (maiden claimer) when bolting up 29 days ago; stable going well a plus; now up to allowance level so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	1/2	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	137/20	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	1047/100	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	1901/100	-

Tennesseehoneybee

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 60-042

Comment: Ran well when beaten 1l (muddy track) at Keeneland five weeks ago in a claimer; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	329/100	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	301/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	243/25	-
27/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	424/25	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	2699/100	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	61/5	-

No What Ifs

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1-622

Comment: Has scored over C&D; 10l second last month (sloppy track) at Keeneland in an allowance race; she has a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	821/50	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	141/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	186/5	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	387/20	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	267/20	-

Carolina Candy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -13

Comment: Not beaten far at Keeneland last month in a starter allowance; successful twice in her last four starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	19/4	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	67/50	-
06/07/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	253/5	-
20/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
02/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	347/100	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	2827/100	-

Up The Creek

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 55-31

Comment: Won in easy fashion at Keeneland last month in a claimer; on target twice in her last five outings; brings winning C&D form to the table; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	13/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	18/5	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	73/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	107/25	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	197/100	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	84/25	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

23:56

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 1f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BAOBAB looks set for a big run. He can be forgiven an underwhelming run last time and the likely strong pace up front is a plus.

Thracian

Jockey: Angel Serpa Trainer: Kevin Fletcher Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 06-840

Comment: Best he's managed so far is fourth from five career starts; beaten a long way at Turfway Park over 1m½f (maiden claimer) 49 days ago; eased in class with tag standing at $12.5k here; hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	1037/25	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	3687/100	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	1761/100	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	2277/50	-
13/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 12	619/10	-

Winegold

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-355

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of eight in a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park in March; now eased in the grades (in for $12.5k); last two runs were below standard set by third at Gulfstream Park three starts ago; looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	51/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	79/10	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	219/10	-
27/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	383/10	-

Midnight Survivor

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 737

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing seventh in a maiden claimer (Keeneland) last month; class dropper as runs for a $12.5k tag here; cannot be ignored as has bits and pieces of decent form.

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

Baobab

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-76

Comment: Behind Midnight Survivor and Paved In Gold (third and fourth) at Keeneland when a disappointing sixth (sloppy track) in a maiden claimer last month; drops to a $12.5k tag from $30k; can make his presence felt as didn't get much luck in running when last seen and it was interesting that he was well backed last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	171/100	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	59/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	15/1	-

Rocket Night

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3-238

Comment: Found life tough when 16l back in eighth (sloppy track) on debut for new trainer at Oaklawn Park last month in a maiden claimer; wasn't at his best last time out following some good runs and signs of improvement on last two runs; David Jacobson's runners are going great guns at the moment; should figure as he finished third in March.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	16/5	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	22/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	43/10	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	3/2	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	47/5	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	1163/100	-

Strategist

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8670-9

Comment: Still looking to open his account after five runs; beaten 25l (ninth) last month on his debut for this trainer in a maiden claimer; first run on dirt; claiming tag drops to $12.5k (from $50k); little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	3137/50	-
02/12/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	61/2	-
12/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	167/2	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	99/2	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	183/4	-

Paved In Gold

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: -2443

Comment: Went down by just over 2l when third here over 1m½f (maiden claimer) last month; signs of improvement on last two runs; claiming tag drops from $20k; in the mix if replicating most recent run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	209/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	199/25	-
12/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	47/10	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	32/5	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	503/100	-
16/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	503/100	-

Kevin's Strike

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 326-98

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden claimer (Fair Grounds) three months ago; without a win in six attempts although has finished second; class dropper as runs for a $12.5k tag here; has to be considered if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	38/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	153/10	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	77/5	-
21/11/24	Delta Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
27/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	113/20	-
12/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	347/10	-

Ghost Prince

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Anthony Quartarolo Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 8085-9

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 here over 1m (maiden claimer) last month; still searching for first win after seven tries; unlikely to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	743/20	-
26/09/24	Belterra Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	12/1	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	1433/25	-
04/08/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	55/2	-
11/07/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	179/10	-
21/03/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	103/10	-

Winning Song

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-724

Comment: Not far behind Paved In Gold when fourth over 1m½f here (maiden claimer) two weeks ago; down in class now, dropping from a $20k tag; has shown glimpses of ability recently and shouldn't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	493/100	-
18/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	32/5	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	104/5	-
26/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	1183/50	-

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