Churchill Downs

22:00

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DRAGOON GUARD can prove superior to his rivals. He can take advantage of the likely hectic pace up front and has been a winner over this C&D, while Classic Car Wash and Tumbarumba also have claims.

Classic Car Wash

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 63-13

Comment: Has managed four wins from 16 career runs; respectable effort in an allowance optional claimer at Oaklawn Park in March; should give it a bold bid as he has won after a similar break before.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	33/5	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	57/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	31/5	-
24/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	61/10	-
18/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/5	-
20/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	18/5	-

Will Take It

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 8-1212

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish second at Keeneland (sloppy track) last month in an allowance optional claimer; has chalked up two wins from his last four.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	549/100	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	4/5	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	5/2	-
04/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	13/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 8	872/25	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	29/5	-

Frosted Departure

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8-671

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw scoring narrowly (Oaklawn Park) four weeks ago upped to 1m½f in an allowance optional claimer; track has proven suitable before; now looks to be past his prime and others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	11/2	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	64/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	8 / 10	209/20	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	149/50	-
24/08/24	Charles Town / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 10	181/10	-

Arro Smash

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 0-524

Comment: Not disgraced in fourth over 6f here (allowance optional claimer) three weeks ago; has winning track form; others more persuasive with several rivals in good nick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	1397/100	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/2	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	38/5	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	36/5	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	1289/100	-
12/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	597/100	-

Tumbarumba

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 42-37

Comment: Last of seven at Belmont At The Big A two weeks ago (muddy track) in a Grade 3; ran well in a Grade 3 four months ago and a winner on five occasions from 6f to 1m; Luis Saez will be looking to further their good record; drop back to claiming level so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	8/1	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 9	13/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 8	8/5	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	4 / 13	169/5	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 4	8/5	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 9	337/50	-

Dragoon Guard

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 11113-

Comment: Won a Grade 3 in August and from a top stable; was on the premises in the Pennsylvania Derby (third, beaten just under 4l) at Parx in September; returns from a layoff here; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	3 / 11	5/2	-
05/08/24	Mountaineer Park / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
02/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/50	-
21/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	67/100	-
22/09/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	151/50	-

Injunction

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: William Cowans Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 232-25

Comment: Although below par last time out, is better than that judged on previous efforts; boasts winning form over C&D; no impression when fifth of six in an allowance race (sloppy track) at Keeneland last month; easy to oppose as best days now look to behind him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	13/2	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	121/100	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	419/100	-
21/09/24	Parx / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	21/10	-
11/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	607/100	-
06/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Stakes / F	-	1 / 6	6/1	-

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Churchill Downs

22:29

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ARMY HERO can prove superior to his rivals. He should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run. Tough Customer and Halfway Tempted should also be considered.

Mi Compadre

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut over 6f at Fair Grounds at 15-2 in February; down in class now, dropping from a $30k tag; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	77/10	-

Halfway Tempted

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 33-260

Comment: Last of ten over 1m½f at Oaklawn Park (claimer) three weeks ago in blinkers for the first time; now down in class (in for $20k from $40k); is not ruled out as he finished second at Oaklawn Park in January and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	132/5	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	19/5	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	37/5	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	203/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	461/50	-

Hard Spun To Run

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Shane Wilson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -89

Comment: Was tailed off at Keeneland upped to 1m1f last month in a maiden claimer; related to Stakes winner Taraz; just his third outing so still early days; moves down to an easier grade (in for $20k); little chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	1128/25	-
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 8	203/10	-

Lucky Seven

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: Kenneth Spraggins Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 609-0

Comment: Yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine; tenth of 11 beaten 14l in a maiden claimer (Horseshoe Indianapolis) two weeks ago; tag has been dropped to $20k; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	957/10	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	1697/100	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	10871/100	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	258/5	-
03/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	289/10	-
18/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 5	22/1	-

Army Hero

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 35-326

Comment: Improved form the last twice; not beaten too far when sixth of ten over 7f at Keeneland (maiden claimer) last month; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $50k tag last time); in with a big shout as shown some ability on occasion and his most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	221/50	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	301/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	21/5	-
08/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1363/50	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	74/25	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	529/100	-

Tough Customer

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 602

Comment: Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten just under 5l) at Oaklawn Park last month in a maiden claimer; hails from a good trainer and this son of Candy Ride looks the part on breeding; likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	29/5	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	19/2	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	7/1	-

Dan D'oro

Jockey: Jose Riquelme Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 73-624

Comment: Producing consistent form and signs of improvement on last two runs; solid effort in a maiden claimer three weeks ago upped to this distance; claiming value now rises to $20k; recent display was promising so one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	156/25	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	32/5	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	20/1	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	127/10	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	54/5	-
24/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	117/10	-

Mic Check

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Byron Hughes Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Sibling of Jimmy The Hat (6f winner); looks the part on breeding (by Maclean's Music); worth a look in the market but passed over otherwise with inexperience a possible drawback.

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Churchill Downs

22:58

Runners: 14 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WAKUDA can prove superior to her rivals. She made an encouraging debut and is taken to confirm the placings after finishing ahead of Red Beretta latest.

Wakuda

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

Comment: Wasn't disgraced on her debut when second of nine in course maiden special weight over 4½f at 100-30 three weeks ago; sire does get winners on the turf; has a nice pedigree (by Gun Runner); big chance as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and her first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	161/50	-

Clowning Around

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Beaten on her debut sporting blinkers at Keeneland at 9-1 last month; trainer's two-year-olds are going well; yard is ticking along nicely; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	897/100	-

My Sweetheart

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Flameaway gets winners on the turf; looks likely to be involved as has recorded some interesting trackwork and the trainer is hot at the moment.

Nanina

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

Comment: No Nay Never gets winners on the turf; from a trainer whose debutants need a check in the betting; there's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; should not be far away.

Red Beretta

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Michel Douaihy Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

Comment: Didn't offer much on her debut (4½f, here) when some way behind the runner-up, Wakuda, at 22-1 three weeks ago; sire gets turf winners; needs to make above-average progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	554/25	-

Mother Of Pearl

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Justin Wojczynski Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

Comment: Not beaten too far into third on her debut over 4½f at Keeneland, finished ahead of Munchkin at 10-1 last month; she should go close if finding progression from her early experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	251/25	-

Caroom's Croupier

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut 14 days ago sporting blinkers over C&D; must make above-average progress to figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	4453/100	-

Munchkin

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

Comment: Held on her debut at Keeneland (12-5) last month despite blinkers; work to do with Mother Of Pearl (third) on that showing; sire gets turf winners; has a nice pedigree (by Midshipman); one to take seriously as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Midshipman and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 9	47/20	-

Flaming Mama

Jockey: Jann Hernandez Trainer: Shane Sands Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Flameaway gets winners on the turf; first time on the track; might be one for another day; market may guide against horses with experience.

Purely Zen

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

Comment: Finished eighth of nine on her debut (Keeneland, 4½f) with blinkers fitted at 9-2 five weeks ago; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	87/20	-

Lexgo

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Held fourth of nine but was making her first appearance at Keeneland with blinkers applied at 5-1 41 days ago; looks the part on breeding (by Uncle Mo); sire gets turf winners; should be better for that run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	491/100	-

Lewinsky

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Sibling of Robin's Fantasy (1m winner); newcomers from this stable are capable of striking.

A Rose For Skyler

Jockey: Skyler Spanabel Trainer: Kelly Spanabel Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 75

Comment: Beaten fifth of six over 4½f at Gulfstream Park (maiden special weight) 21 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	131/5	-
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	104/5	-

Miss Clarke

Jockey: Rolando Aragon Trainer: Michael Evans Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; sire gets turf winners; related to multiple race winner Gigi's World (5f-1m); trainer is operating at a respectable strike-rate.

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Churchill Downs

23:27

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHATTUCK might find the race opens up for him with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead. Metalhead, Stellar Vino and Standard Of Proof should also be in the mix.

Pierce Elevated

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-6361

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; sprang a shock when scoring at 18-1 14 days ago in a maiden claimer; makes limited appeal as may find this tougher stepping out of maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	456/25	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	33/10	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	421/25	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	4641/100	-
14/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	1249/100	-

Spoonie

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 935613

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; solid effort when beaten just under 3l to finish third three weeks ago in a claimer; claiming tag rises from $16k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	499/100	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	64/5	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1439/100	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	373/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	361/100	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	33/5	-

Standard Of Proof

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Nicholas Vaccarezza Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8/83-7

Comment: Out of the frame when seventh on first run for his current trainer six weeks ago (Keeneland) in a claimer; lightly raced for age; in for a $20k tag so down in class ($80k last time); not ruled out if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	119/10	-
22/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	9/5	-
21/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	127/10	-
05/11/23	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	17/2	-
03/09/23	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/2	-
27/08/22	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	59/10	-

Sandini

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 91

Comment: Gained a first success at the second time of asking in a maiden claimer at Oaklawn Park when successful by just over 4l last month; $20k claiming tag this time (up from $16k); probably unlikely to trouble the principals as he faces a tougher test stepping up from maiden claiming company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	1 / 9	27/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	9 / 9	161/10	-

Infinite Luck

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-247

Comment: Not disgraced in seventh when close behind Stellar Vino at Oaklawn Park 19 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag drops to $20k (from $40k); others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
23/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	133/5	-

Shattuck

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Nolan Ramsey Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 04-469

Comment: Was tailed off in a stakes (Oaklawn Park) two months ago upped to 1m4f; strong claims based on the pick of his form and he should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 10	689/10	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	9/2	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	117/5	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	107/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	10 / 11	309/10	-
25/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	38/5	-

Golden Plate

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1602-5

Comment: Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) over 1m½f at Keeneland (claimer) last month; hard to dismiss if finding his best form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	533/100	-
23/05/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	307/25	-
05/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	401/10	-
20/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	143/5	-
10/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
11/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	42/5	-

Stellar Vino

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: S Cunningham Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 5-7445

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 6l) on his debut for new trainer three weeks ago in a claimer; been a while since he managed only win; now down in class (in for $20k from $40k); needs to be respected as has bits and pieces of decent form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	69/10	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	49/10	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	121/10	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	173/5	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 6	1219/50	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	353/100	-

Metalhead

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Alexis Claire Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-6223

Comment: Finished a decent third of ten in a claimer at Keeneland (muddy track) last month; string of consistent efforts of late; could be involved as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
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	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	243/50	-

Rivetage

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 7-82564

Comment: Just the one win to his name; problems at the start (dwelt) last month at Oaklawn Park (muddy track) in a claimer; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $22.5k tag last time).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	9/2	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	41/5	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	47/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	41/10	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	21/5	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	79/5	-

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Churchill Downs

23:56

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ANTONIA'S FLOWERS is fancied for this. She finished ahead of Churning Berni, Ashes And Diamonds and Maddienlizzyshonor when last seen and a good pace up front will help her.

Antonia's Flowers

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 72

Comment: Had three of these behind in a maiden special weight last month when beaten 3½l to finish second upped to 1m2f; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 7	33/4	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 11	629/50	-

Bullet Baby

Jockey: Jane Elliott Trainer: Robert Radcliffe Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 920-

Comment: Three-race maiden but has managed to finish second; tenth beaten 14l in a maiden claimer (Turfway Park) five months ago; returns from a layoff here; faces a tougher assignment this time so not hard to look elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	881/100	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2661/100	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	717/100	-

Ez Tree Ates

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Rob Atras Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-2434

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) at Oaklawn Park over 1m (maiden claimer) when only beaten half a length to finish fourth three weeks ago; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; faces a tougher assignment this time so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	9/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	41/10	-
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	2/5	-
16/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1/1	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	261/100	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	209/100	-

Ashes And Diamonds

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-24

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month upped to 1m2f in a maiden special weight; has shown glimpses of ability recently and easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	103/25	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	22/5	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	59/2	-

Lolo Le Plume

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3232

Comment: Improved form the last twice; cracking effort in defeat when close runner-up in a maiden special weight three weeks ago; recent effort was creditable so one to watch out for.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	363/20	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	1731/100	-
14/02/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	11/2	-
03/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	27/10	-
07/12/24	Pleasanton / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	9/2	-
03/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	317/10	-

Many Mo Kisses

Jockey: Joseph Bealmear Trainer: Brian Michael Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 7939

Comment: Beaten 6l (Keeneland) last month in a maiden special weight; some promise; closest she has come to winning after four starts was a third; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	1481/25	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	893/50	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	2959/100	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	154/5	-

Maddienlizzyshonor

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: John Ortiz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6535

Comment: Not yet off the mark in four attempts although has finished third; had three of these ahead of her here over 1m2f (maiden special weight) when fifth of seven last month; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	851/50	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	41/5	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	103/2	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	147/10	-

Churning Berni

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 33-423

Comment: Split a number of these rivals last month when beaten 6l in third upped to 1m2f in a maiden special weight; has raised her game the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 16; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	41/20	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	53/25	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	119/10	-
28/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	67/10	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	574/25	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	547/100	-

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