Churchill Downs

17:45

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SHOGUN is a strong pick. He may have gone closer had he not encountered traffic problems last month, while Promissione certainly isn't out of it.

Shogun

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-69345

Comment: Without a win after 11 runs; fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fifth of ten last month in a maiden claimer; should have every chance as has bits and pieces of decent form and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	163/25	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	863/100	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
15/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	27/2	-
11/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	111/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	3473/100	-

Promissione

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 936832

Comment: Went close when runner-up last month in a maiden claimer; has taken a step forward the last twice and has been fairly consistent this year; deserves respect as he's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable and there was plenty to like about his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	61/25	-
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	1413/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	568/25	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	107/10	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	69/5	-
05/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	9/5	-

Ambridge

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 40-254

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 8l, finishing fourth of 11 in a maiden claimer with Mo Moe Mow just behind three weeks ago; has shown some ability on occasion and has claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	204/25	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	331/20	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	116/5	-
28/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	191/5	-
07/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	61/2	-

Strategist

Jockey: Rogelio Miranda Trainer: Gregory Romero Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 70-943

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; was thereabouts (third of eight, 12-1) in a maiden claimer two weeks ago; up in class (in for $50k here, $12.5k tag last time); not hard to look elsewhere as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	249/20	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1889/50	-
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	-

Vino Dominus

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23-9

Comment: Tried in blinkers over 6f here (maiden claimer) when last of nine in April; claiming tag drops to $50k (from $100k); third two starts back and is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	133/25	-
18/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
07/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	19/10	-

Mo Moe Mow

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 26

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth three weeks ago (behind Ambridge) in a maiden claimer; likely player as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred son of Uncle Mo and a good second two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 11	617/50	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 8	971/100	-

Bourbon Flight

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-480

Comment: Still searching for first win after four tries; last of 11 here over 1m (maiden special weight) last month; stable is ticking along nicely; runs in claiming company for the first time; others appeal more despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	601/50	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	412/25	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	122/5	-
12/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	147/25	-

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Churchill Downs

18:14

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 7f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HAUNTED FLAME is a proven winner and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed. Magnum Force and Heavenville are also respected.

Reverse Merger

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 57-118

Comment: Behind Magnum Force here over 1m (starter allowance) when beaten 12l on debut outing for new trainer four weeks ago; has won at this course; successful twice in his last three starts; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	179/20	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	41/25	-
20/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	15/2	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	299/50	-
19/08/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	819/100	-

Haunted Flame

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 4153

Comment: Not disgraced when third of seven in a starter allowance three weeks ago; on target twice in his last six outings; has won at this track; can make a decent bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	97/50	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	191/50	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	639/100	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	13/5	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	71/10	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	291/100	-

Complex Music

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 9-6256

Comment: A course winner; finished last of six over 6f here (claimer) behind Megastar, six weeks ago; now a lower claiming tag ($40k from $50k) so down in class; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	87/20	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	59/20	-
26/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/5	-
11/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/5	-
14/12/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	201/10	-
22/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	33/10	-

Beck's Spirit

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 911

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here three weeks ago; going for a hat-trick and has won two of his three career runs; most recent speed figure last time suggests he can handle the higher tag so ought to be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	813/100	-
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	2609/100	-
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	619/25	-

Magnum Force

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-1246

Comment: From respected stable; not beaten too far when sixth of 11 last month in a starter allowance; yard going well a plus; looks likely to go well given that not many of these impressed last time out and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	192/25	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	159/50	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	8/5	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	3/2	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	661/100	-

Putting Eagle

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2186

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth here in a claimer two weeks ago; tag drops from $50k to $40k here; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2627/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	208/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	12/5	-
07/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	7/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	4/1	-

Megastar

Jockey: Evin Roman Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 66-14

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth here when ahead of Complex Music last month in a claimer; lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; moves down to an easier grade (in for $40k); stepping up in trip and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	2053/100	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	93/10	-
23/06/24	Woodbine / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	53/10	-
07/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	181/10	-

Heavenville

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-4854

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (7l) at Horseshoe Indianapolis two weeks ago in an allowance race; he's an attractive contender given there's a paucity of good recent form on offer in this contest and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	33/5	-
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	14/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	183/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	99/10	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	37/10	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	121/10	-

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Churchill Downs

18:43

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: CHOPSTICKS looks the one to back. She is from a stable whose newcomers often hit the ground running, while Teatonic, Go To Girl and Mo Lake Time should also be in the mix.

Vajra

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Related to multiple race winner In Theory (6f-1m½f); could well make a two-year-old on pedigree; Rodolphe Brisset-trained newcomers have a healthy record; likely to be in contention as looks to be doing the right things in her workouts and stable is in good order.

Go To Girl

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten just over 2l) on her debut here at 8-1 two weeks ago; no surprise to see her go well if reproducing initial effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	797/100	-

Sea Zest

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ben Colebrook Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: The sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; first time on the track; requires market confidence to make her of interest.

Muriel Sax

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Not disgraced (beaten just under 3l) on her debut here over 4½f at 40-1 three weeks ago; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	219/5	-

Sina

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Brett Brinkman Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: From a trainer with a solid record with debutants; related to Grade 1 winner Alva Starr; sire capable of producing high class offspring; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Mo Lake Time

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Brian Lynch Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Stable does well here with debutants; bred to improve with age; sire can inject some quality; one to note with signs of encouragement in profile.

Teatonic

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

Comment: Yard has a good record with newcomers; certainly not out of it as has recorded some interesting trackwork.

Chopsticks

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

Comment: Brad Cox debutants have a strong record at Churchill Downs; a leading contender as some good aspects to her profile and stable is in good order.

El Barrio

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

Comment: Two-year-olds trained by Mark Casse are going well; worth noting trainer has had a recent debutant winner; from respected trainer; newcomer by Essential Quality; market may guide on this one.

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Churchill Downs

19:14

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DEMI looks the one to back. She boasts a good career strike-rate and is expected to confirm authority with Frango Electrico after they met last time out.

Protomagic

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: -7253

Comment: Has won eight races from 5½f to 1m½f; not beaten that far in third (6l) 20 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag now upped to $20k; easy enough to take on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	1011/50	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	1287/100	-
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	1221/100	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	847/100	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	1447/25	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	413/20	-

Awesome Annmarie

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 8/8-1 F: 31526

Comment: Finished last of six on first run for this trainer two weeks ago in a claimer; has managed ten wins from 47 career runs; now eased in the grades (in for $20k); now looks to be past her prime and has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	291/50	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	153/100	-
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	11/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/1	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	43/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	49/10	-

Frango Electrico

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 31536

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 7l in sixth) over 6f here (claimer) last month; may find this lower level more suitable (in for $20k); hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	3709/100	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1477/50	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	37/1	-
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	341/50	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	213/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1739/50	-

Crushed Ice

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Anthony Quartarolo Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 656-78

Comment: Has scored over C&D; has struggled to factor since winning an optional claimer at Saratoga last July; finished last of eight (bumped at the start) 16 days ago in a starter allowance; this line-up contains some strong opposition so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1539/50	-
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	2737/100	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	308/25	-
28/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	89/10	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	987/50	-
31/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	29/2	-

Dealing Justice

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 37635

Comment: Useful in this grade and running consistently; respectable fifth (sloppy track) last month in a claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($20k from $50k) so down in class; one to take seriously as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	93/20	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	103/10	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	231/10	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	201/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	99/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	38/5	-

Tiffany Twist

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 637624

Comment: Respectable display to finish fourth, beaten 1½l six weeks ago, finished ahead of Cora's Legacy in a claimer; tag has been dropped to $20k; she's an attractive contender if the form of her last victory can be replicated.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	371/25	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	32/5	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	7/2	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	89/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	127/10	-

Demi

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 43-12

Comment: Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten just over 2l) when ahead of Frango Electrico last month in a claimer; recent runs have been consistent and has managed three wins from 12 career runs; has to be considered as lower claiming tag suggests she may have less on her plate here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	36/5	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	43/10	-
01/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	8/5	-
04/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-
05/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	15/2	-
08/12/23	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	399/10	-

Problematica

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1-144

Comment: Successful four times from 16 career runs; not beaten too far (just under 5l) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals last month; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	429/50	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	11/5	-
01/01/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
08/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/5	-
17/10/24	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	27/5	-
26/09/24	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	19/5	-

Poetica

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 17/421

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from her last six; has not had much racing; narrow success in a claimer 23 days ago; win last time suggests she can handle the step up in class so can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	139/100	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1/1	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	18/5	-
20/11/23	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	39/10	-
29/09/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	7/5	-
02/09/23	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-

Cora's Legacy

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 441795

Comment: Beaten a fair way when fifth in a claimer last month; higher claiming tag here so up in class; a few rivals look in good form so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	461/100	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	2713/100	-
05/04/25	Evangeline Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	181/10	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/2	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	17/1	-
17/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	397/10	-

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Churchill Downs

19:46

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WRITE OFF JERRY is the pick of these. He is a winner and is expected to confirm authority with Risk Manager after they met last time out.

El Kabong

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Katerina Vassilieva Age/Wt: 7/8-1 F: 48-359

Comment: Finished ninth of 12 over 1m1f here (allowance optional claimer) last month; has scored over C&D; a long time since his last win; now eased in the grades (in for $50k); he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	449/10	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	703/50	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	286/25	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	889/100	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	418/25	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	3057/100	-

Swiss Slang

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: Yoni Orantes Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1-63

Comment: Third last month, only beaten half a length, when back to this trip in a claimer; managed three wins in his last seven outings; up in class (in for $50k here, $16k tag last time); workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	407/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	128/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	501/100	-
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	143/10	-
26/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	587/50	-
07/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	8/5	-

Azoi

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 61166

Comment: Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-14); not beaten that far in sixth (9l) in a starter allowance two weeks ago; a lot on his plate here and hard to make a case for him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	1241/50	-
07/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	127/10	-
30/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	391/100	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	121/20	-
09/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	507/100	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	1859/100	-

Pilkington

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Susan Anderson Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 4-9216

Comment: Held in sixth over 1m at Presque Isle Downs (optional claimer) 37 days ago on debut for this trainer; not hard to turn elsewhere as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Presque Isle Downs / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	7/1	-
08/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/50	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	459/100	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	188/25	-
29/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	236/25	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	423/50	-

Transcendental

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 12-585

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-12; not beaten that far in fifth (7l, Horseshoe Indianapolis) last month in an allowance optional claimer; a few rivals look in good form so others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	61/10	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	1897/50	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	83/20	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	1443/100	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1153/100	-
07/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	33/5	-

Another Mystery

Jockey: Orlando Mojica Trainer: Chris Block Age/Wt: 9/8-6 F: 3-571

Comment: Has achieved 13 wins from 47 career runs; scored by just over 1l last month (Hawthorne) in an allowance optional claimer; in for a $50k tag so down in class ($60k last time); should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/10	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	10/1	-
25/01/25	Sam Houston / Stakes / F	-	5 / 11	81/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	3 / 5	23/5	-
29/09/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	1 / 10	29/2	-
25/08/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	1 / 4	11/10	-

Quadra Island

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: David Fawkes Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 4-2283

Comment: Solid third last month at Horseshoe Indianapolis in an allowance optional claimer; quite a while since he tasted success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	29/5	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	1727/50	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	169/20	-
26/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	111/100	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	991/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	2443/100	-

Risk Manager

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 1-582

Comment: Has winning form at this track; excellent in his prime; beaten narrowly (Horseshoe Indianapolis) 46 days ago in an optional claimer; likely player as he's impressed clockwatchers enough to suggest this higher tag not insurmountable and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	16/5	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	48/5	-
08/02/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	12/5	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	37/10	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	11/5	-
24/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-

Indy Magic

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5-4661

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer upped to this distance last month; recent win points to him being able to handle class rise so has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	213/100	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	123/20	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	31/2	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	64/5	-
24/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	317/50	-
30/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	467/20	-

Shefflin

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 278-04

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; he can be competitive at this level; not beaten too far (5l) in a claimer six weeks ago; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; more than capable if on song so could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	103/20	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	188/25	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 11	859/100	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	33/5	-
10/03/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	83/50	-
11/02/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/50	-

Write Off Jerry

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 31-34

Comment: One-time useful performer and producing consistent form; a disappointing result (went off second favourite) when beaten just over 2l in a starter allowance at Fair Grounds four months ago; capable if in the mood so must be considered.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	17/10	-
08/02/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	9/10	-
20/12/24	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	29/10	-
22/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	13/2	-
18/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	553/100	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	29/4	-

Lamplighter Jack

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Daniel Simonovich Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 12726

Comment: Failed to land a blow when sixth of seven last month at Hawthorne in an allowance optional claimer; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a 13th win); $50k claiming tag this time (up from $40k); his best looks to be behind him and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	53/10	-
16/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	11/2	-
06/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	63/10	-
12/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	81/10	-
08/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	157/10	-
04/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	63/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:18

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOLT ON THE ROCKS is strongly fancied to prevail. She might find the race opens up for her with the likelihood of plenty of competition for the lead and has been successful at this track before, while Give Her Another, Always Practical and Intermittent Fast should also be on the premises.

Bolt On The Rocks

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 2-31121

Comment: Has chalked up three wins from her last four; came out on top by 4l three weeks ago in a starter allowance; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	29/50	-
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	9/10	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	631/100	-
22/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
09/02/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
10/08/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	31/2	-

Intermittent Fast

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1/312-6

Comment: Successful three times in her last six starts; winning form over C&D; held in sixth in a starter allowance last month; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	43/25	-
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	-

I'm A Cookie Lover

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Lacy Pierce Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 1539

Comment: Looking for her second career win; finished ninth of 12 six weeks ago in an allowance race; tries dirt for the first time; meeting some horses in good form and not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	9 / 12	4679/100	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	571/50	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	797/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	581/25	-
28/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 10	603/10	-
15/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	343/10	-

Brunch With Amy

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 048-12

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; creditable effort to finish second 16 days ago in a starter allowance; needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	32/5	-
21/03/25	Santa Anita / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	17/10	-
16/06/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	276/5	-
28/04/24	Golden Gate Fields / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	17/5	-
06/04/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	41/2	-
08/03/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	61/10	-

Gridlock

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: Sam Wilensky Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -7133

Comment: Finished third but only beaten just under 4l over 6f at Aqueduct (claimer, bobbled at the start) in April; record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-10) and normally pretty consistent.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	63/20	-
29/03/25	Aqueduct / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	67/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	5/4	-
10/01/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	7/1	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	59/25	-
20/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	53/10	-

Always Practical

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Linda Rice Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 145132

Comment: Has chalked up two wins from her last six; ran encouragingly when 2½l runner-up here over 6f (claimer) last month; should go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	177/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	1793/100	-
19/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	117/50	-
20/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	111/20	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	27/5	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Rose Alabama

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 321-3

Comment: Improved form the last twice; fair effort in a starter allowance five weeks ago; more than capable if on song so in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	379/50	-
05/07/24	Ellis Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	273/100	-
12/06/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	257/20	-
17/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
31/03/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	1533/100	-

Mom's Cheesecake

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Lacy Pierce Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-01382

Comment: Finished runner-up when beaten 5l over 6f here (starter allowance) 23 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	9349/100	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	67/1	-
07/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	5149/100	-
06/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	159/20	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	91/5	-
26/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	1951/100	-

True Passion

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Lonnie Briley Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8316

Comment: Close up behind Mom's Cheesecake when sixth 23 days ago in a starter allowance; few miles on the clock with this her fifth race; possesses winning form at this track; capable if in the mood so can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	103/100	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	147/50	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	263/100	-
30/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 12	56/5	-

Give Her Another

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 2-321

Comment: Stepped up on her last two starts; won with something to spare over 7f here (maiden claimer), getting off the mark at the sixth attempt 23 days ago; one to consider despite this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/20	-
03/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
06/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	1/1	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	79/10	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	3/1	-
26/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	1488/25	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

20:51

Runners: 11 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GETTINBY is a strong pick. He looks best placed to take advantage if the front-runners go too fast and comes here off the back of a good effort last time.

Strato

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 152-93

Comment: A respectable third of 11 in an allowance race with Gettinby just behind (Oaklawn Park) in April; needs to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	61/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	27/5	-
29/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	17/2	-
05/05/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	247/10	-
21/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	21/5	-
15/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	23/2	-

Redacted

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 446218

Comment: Held when eighth of nine over 6½f here (starter allowance) 15 days ago; brings winning C&D form to the table; improved form the last twice; first attempt at a claimer; can be in the thick of things if finding his best form and was successful two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	241/20	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	149/100	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	347/100	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	47/5	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	52/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 7	27/5	-

Uncle William

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Anthony Guida Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 0-3765

Comment: Just the one victory on his CV; far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l) in a claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals 19 days ago; class dropper as runs for a $50k tag here; been struggling to get his head in front recently so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	631/100	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	33/5	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	5377/100	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1809/100	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	25/2	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	3563/100	-

Googol Joke

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-4465

Comment: Quite a while since he tasted success; was fifth of eight, beaten 10l, three weeks ago (behind Good Lord) dropped down to 7f in a claimer; meeting some horses in good form and others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	251/50	-
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	427/50	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1057/100	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	309/10	-
14/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	71/10	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	384/25	-

Good Money

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 0-3976

Comment: Finished last of six on his debut for this trainer last month in an allowance race; should not be far away if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	149/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	46/5	-
22/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	23/5	-
19/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	8/5	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 10	1068/25	-
09/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	4 / 10	-	-

Gettinby

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 42833

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind him in a claimer on first run for current trainer when going close (sent off 18-1) 19 days ago; consistent performer; eased in class with tag standing at $50k here; a leading player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	1871/100	-
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	511/100	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	18/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
16/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 12	3/1	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	1/5	-

Brody

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Robert Pompell Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 55-216

Comment: Sixth, not beaten that far (33-1, bumped at the start) splitting Gettinby, Uncle William and Chance 19 days ago in a claimer; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; claiming tag drops to $50k (from $80k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	3397/100	-
11/05/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	3/2	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
19/09/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	2/1	-
26/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	863/20	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	799/100	-

Dancin For Gold

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Terry Eoff Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-14

Comment: This just his fourth race; finished fourth but only beaten just under 3l in an allowance optional claimer at Lone Star Park last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	37/5	-
19/04/25	Lone Star Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/5	-
06/09/24	Remington Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	407/10	-

Good Lord

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 6-32142

Comment: Consistent lately; sound effort when 18-1 second on debut for this handler finished just ahead of Googol Joke 23 days ago in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	903/50	-
25/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/10	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	2/1	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	1/2	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	27/10	-
22/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	19/5	-

Chance

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 33-927

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 6l) 19 days ago in a claimer; a previous winner here; he can be competitive at this level; claiming tag drops from $80k; looks likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	377/100	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	11/4	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	443/100	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	161/100	-
12/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	173/100	-
26/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	707/100	-

Side Eye

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 15-7

Comment: Could not manage better than seventh last month in an allowance race; switching to dirt for the first time; should prove competitive if replicating the best of his form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	381/25	-
31/08/24	Colonial Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	6/1	-
01/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	11/5	-
06/07/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	61/10	-
03/05/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 6	22/5	-
03/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	112/25	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:23

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: L. A. WOMAN is strongly fancied to prevail. Islander and Perfect Shot are also respected.

Perfect Shot

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-2343

Comment: A C&D winner; mostly consistent recently; well beaten third at Oaklawn Park over 1m (allowance race, muddy track) in April; should prove competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes, Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	47/10	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	13/5	-
05/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 12	7/2	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	9/4	-
17/02/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	88/5	-

Faire Plaisir

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Barry King Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8632

Comment: Not disgraced when second at 16-1 22 days ago in an allowance race; hardly a model of consistency and subpar record of 1-15.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	1589/100	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	1557/100	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	1023/100	-
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	451/50	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	1071/100	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	3603/100	-

Classy'n Connected

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 15-4

Comment: Has winning C&D form to her name; beaten a fair way when fourth here over 1m (allowance race) behind Promisemeanempire, (sloppy track) last month; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	483/100	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	479/50	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	143/100	-
05/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	24/5	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	133/20	-
20/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1183/100	-

Feeling Beachy

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-1334

Comment: Useful at this level and has maintained her consistent level of form; not far behind Faire Plaisir when fourth over 1m1f here (allowance race) three weeks ago; enters calculations as shown she can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	13/10	-
26/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	4/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	11/2	-
25/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	16/5	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	853/100	-
09/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	1269/100	-

Promisemeanempire

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-627

Comment: A long time since her last win and not the most consistent of horses lately; beaten 6l (seventh) in an allowance race last Thursday; this looks a decent race so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	2409/100	-
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	107/20	-
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	1837/100	-
29/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	777/100	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	341/25	-
29/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-

L. A. Woman

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 125/2

Comment: Went close when second in an allowance race at Horseshoe Indianapolis four weeks ago; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); from top stable; trainer is ticking along nicely; big chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	36/5	-
31/12/23	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	47/5	-
13/11/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-
11/10/23	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	28/5	-

Islander

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 6313-2

Comment: Possesses winning form at this track; not beaten far last month in an allowance race; a likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	277/50	-
01/12/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	693/100	-
30/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	283/100	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	1239/100	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	37/10	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	119/50	-

Fasta Lavista Baby

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: Paul Brown Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 47-821

Comment: Claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by a head; not a betting proposition despite that win last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	572/25	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1141/50	-
09/04/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	122/5	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	879/25	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	396/25	-
08/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	388/5	-

Aunt Mo

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3217-5

Comment: Problems at the start (bumped) four months ago when back to 6f (Santa Anita) in an allowance optional claimer; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	57/10	-
07/12/24	Los Alamitos Race Course / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 7	93/10	-
10/11/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	4/5	-
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	39/10	-
08/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	83/10	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Churchill Downs

21:55

Runners: 16 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GO CAPTAIN is a confident pick. He likes to stalk the early speed and has won once over this C&D, while Surf City and One Timer should also be considered.

B D Valeski

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 1-6447

Comment: Beaten by a bunch of these 23 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; a winner over C&D; this line-up contains some strong opposition so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	887/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	73/5	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	717/50	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	93/5	-
22/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	701/50	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	987/50	-

Go Captain

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Lonnie Briley Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-721

Comment: Won by 1½l in an allowance race last month; managed two wins in his last six outings; first run in claiming company; could be hard to beat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 12	51/25	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	12/5	-
23/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 9	1/1	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	27/5	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	178/25	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	572/25	-

One Timer

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Larry Rivelli Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: -3

Comment: Hails from a good trainer and has achieved seven wins from 18 career runs; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (just under 4l) last month in an allowance optional claimer; should not be far away as best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	219/50	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	29/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	5 / 12	503/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 12	613/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	51/25	-
28/07/24	Hawthorne / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	1/2	-

Let My People Go

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 7-352

Comment: A C&D winner; finished ahead of four of these when on the premises, finishing runner-up three weeks ago in an allowance optional claimer; latest effort was encouraging so could be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	77/10	-
16/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	399/100	-
24/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1003/100	-
21/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	263/50	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	613/25	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	9 / 12	669/10	-

Bad Beat Brian

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 367-3

Comment: Solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish third in an allowance optional claimer (had B D Valeski and Test Factor behind) two months ago; brings winning C&D form to the table; not won for some time now; now looks to be past his prime and makes little appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	437/25	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	7/2	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	651/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	143/10	-
08/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 9	1301/100	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	11 / 14	3487/100	-

Test Factor

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 4-11474

Comment: Is a two-time winner this year; split a number of these rivals when not beaten too far 23 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; this line-up contains some strong opposition so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1873/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	264/25	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/10	-
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	19/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	13/5	-

Baby Boat

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: James DiVito Age/Wt: 3/7-13 F: 9-4416

Comment: Not disgraced when sixth of nine (Oaklawn Park) two months ago (sloppy track) in a stakes; successful three times in his last seven starts; can be on the premises granted a bit more luck as didn't get the rub of the green last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	37/10	-
11/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	87/10	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	171/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	12/5	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 9	1427/50	-
06/10/24	Hawthorne / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-

Dark Afternoon

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 184-2

Comment: Wins-runs record of 6-18; a respectable second of eight two months ago at Lone Star Park in an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/2	-
16/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
19/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	61/10	-
21/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
07/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	37/10	-
24/08/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	9 / 13	51/10	-

Eakly

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Donnie Von Hemel Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 2/2125-

Comment: Has managed four wins from 18 career runs; finished last of five (Remington Park) in November in an allowance race; returns from a layoff; his best looks to be behind him and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	9/10	-
10/11/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	1/2	-
19/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-
21/09/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	21/10	-
16/12/23	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
12/11/23	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	8/5	-

Script

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 4-1233

Comment: Split a number of these rivals in an allowance optional claimer when beaten just over 1l to finish third 23 days ago; has won three of 24 career starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	437/50	-
26/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	197/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	1023/100	-
05/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	77/50	-
15/11/24	Laurel Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	57/10	-
17/10/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	31/10	-

Surf City

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 553-16

Comment: Respectable effort in an allowance optional claimer when separating a number of reopposing rivals three weeks ago; has chalked up two wins from his last six; trainer is in excellent form and a possible player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	683/100	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	2613/100	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	1553/100	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	431/50	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	333/25	-
20/07/24	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	172/25	-

Lunar Module

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 213

Comment: Finished third beaten 2l over 6f here (starter allowance) last month; passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 4	567/100	-
09/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	57/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	18/5	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	153/20	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	301/100	-

Gunner Bay

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Norm Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 2622

Comment: String of consistent efforts of late and successful five times from 20 career runs; finishing runner-up was a good effort over 6f here (claimer) last month; steps up to allowance company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	217/100	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/5	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	71/10	-
10/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	43/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	26/5	-
12/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	148/25	-

Balsa

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Aaron Shorter Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 16-557

Comment: Seventh beaten 6l in a stakes three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; not always shown an awful lot since winning an allowance race at Remington Park in October but a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 5-22; might find this easier.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	7 / 8	1551/50	-
29/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	49/10	-
22/02/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	177/10	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	257/50	-
17/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	9/5	-
03/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	1/5	-

Spycraft

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill Trainer: Steve Manley Age/Wt: 8/8-9 F: 16-215

Comment: Found life tough when 9l back in fifth here over 1m (starter allowance) 22 days ago; successful twice in his last five starts; has won here previously; drops in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	141/25	-
17/05/25	Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
24/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	41/10	-
07/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	89/50	-
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	192/25	-

Doctor Jeff

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 2-140

Comment: Was held in tenth in a stakes in March at Gulfstream Park upped to 1m; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a seventh win) and smart performer at one stage; this is a step down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 11	321/10	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	8/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	31/10	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	8/5	-
23/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	29/5	-

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Churchill Downs

22:27

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ALMOSTGONE ROCKET gets the vote. She has winning form in her record and is proven at the trip. Little Prankster, Harbor Springs and Marmalade Skye can give the selection something to think about.

Marmalade Skye

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 411

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-19) and bidding for a hat-trick; won by just over 2l last month in an allowance optional claimer; peak figure in the past year is the best in the field so is of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	29/5	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	121/100	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	43/20	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	91/10	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	727/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	301/25	-

Liuzza

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: Thomas Amoss Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 12-215

Comment: Resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a fourth career win); finished fifth six weeks ago albeit only beaten just over 3l in a claimer; tag has been raised to $100k; a lot on her plate here and looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	353/100	-
02/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	2/1	-
12/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	7/10	-
27/10/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	11/10	-
20/09/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	21/10	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	319/25	-

Almostgone Rocket

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 111-25

Comment: From a top trainer and almost victorious in a stakes three months ago; fair effort (beaten 5l) at Belmont At The Big A over 6½f (Grade 3) last month; stable going well a plus; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	5 / 6	23/20	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
06/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
03/05/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	51/25	-
05/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	3/10	-

Asternia

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: -2189

Comment: Held when ninth beaten 15l behind Little Prankster, last month in an allowance optional claimer; meeting some horses in good form and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	431/25	-
02/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	8 / 9	2393/100	-
24/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	2/1	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 7	73/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	81/25	-

Miss Arlington

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 0-566

Comment: Has won at this track; held in sixth in a Grade 3 four weeks ago; is passed over despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	1923/25	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	302/5	-
04/01/25	Delta Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	8/5	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	12 / 12	2181/50	-
25/11/24	Mahoning Valley / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	53/10	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	341/50	-

Pistol

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Thomas Van Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 35-786

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 6l in sixth) in a stakes at Oaklawn Park two months ago; winning form over C&D; dropping in class but looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	63/2	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	66/5	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 10	139/10	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	29/2	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	223/50	-
21/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	71/50	-

Little Prankster

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Philip Bauer Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 112/6

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way last month in an allowance optional claimer; this is her grade and went close in a stakes 594 days ago; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	463/50	-
11/11/23	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	171/100	-
12/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	93/100	-
30/08/23	Saratoga / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	37/20	-
30/07/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	3/4	-
24/06/23	Ellis Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	93/100	-

Harbor Springs

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 13

Comment: Ran a bit below expectations (sent off 11-8) when third in April in a stakes; successful twice in her last three starts; a course winner; easy to see her making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	33/25	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	228/25	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	3 / 11	1511/100	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	979/50	-
17/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	459/100	-

Top Gun Girl

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 242-62

Comment: A previous winner here; one-time useful operator; turned in a solid effort in defeat 28 days ago, when runner-up upped to 7½f (sloppy track) on first run for her current trainer in an allowance optional claimer; likely to go well if replicating most recent run and she reverts to a trip sure to suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	101/20	-
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	31/10	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	221/100	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	97/25	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	207/100	-
22/10/23	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	41/10	-

Everyoneloveslinda

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 4-232

Comment: Not beaten far when runner-up at Aqueduct over 6½f (allowance optional claimer) in April on debut for this trainer; career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-27) but may not have any more improvement left; in for a $100k tag here, up from $80k last time; not been able to get her head in front lately so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	27/10	-
22/03/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	71/20	-
01/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	51/10	-
12/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	29/10	-
19/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	39/10	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	51/5	-

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Churchill Downs

22:58

Runners: 16 Distance: 0m 6f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BOLD STRENGTH gets a firm vote. He represents a yard that gets plenty of first-time-out winners. Unitas, Up Country and Copp should also be on the premises.

Flick

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Michael Tomlinson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 632

Comment: Not beaten far when second at 16-1 in a maiden claimer three weeks ago; this represents a step up in class so not one to rely on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	16/1	-
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	5601/100	-
20/03/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	39/5	-

Taylor's Version

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

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on his debut when well behind the third, Evan On Earth, (at Churchill Downs over 6f) at 17-2 last month; looks the part on breeding (by Into Mischief); can be in the thick of things as has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come and he could step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	829/100	-

Fiddling Felix

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Whitworth Beckman Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6469-

Comment: Best he's managed so far is fourth from four career starts; finished ninth of 12 in a stakes (Keeneland) when dropped back to 5½f in October; returning from a layoff here; looks likely to go well based on the pick of his form and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes / F	-	9 / 12	4381/100	-
29/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	39/5	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	15/2	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	153/50	-

Unitas

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: From top trainer; nicely bred (by Speightstown); related to Grade 3 winner Medoro; is a player as has recorded some interesting trackwork.

Favorite Day

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

Comment: Related to Just A Smidge, winning form over 5f-1m; newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; should go well with signs of encouragement in profile and the trainer is in good nick.

The Reinbow Factor

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: Michael Thompson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

Comment: Was last of ten on his debut running here over 5½f at 40-1 three weeks ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	3953/100	-

Copp

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Michael McCarthy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 525-

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth in a maiden special weight in November; returns from a layoff; has shown glimpses of ability recently and he should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	499/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	613/100	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	2811/100	-

Bold Strength

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to 6f winner Prate; newcomer by Constitution; stable has a good record with first-time-out runners here; difficult to oppose as some good aspects to his profile and the hot form of the trainer is a bonus.

Woodlander

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Has a nice pedigree (by Hard Spun); interesting to see how he figures in the betting given this is a tough task for his first assignment.

Up Country

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomer by Practical Joke; there's hope from the pedigree that he has some ability; stable can ready a debutant; likely to go well as looks to be doing the right things in his workouts.

Evan On Earth

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 22-3

Comment: Was on the premises (third, beaten just over 4l) over 6f here (maiden special weight) in front of Taylor's Version last month; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice and consistent lately; recent effort was creditable so one to be interested in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	117/20	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	171/100	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 6	151/50	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	157/50	-
27/01/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	7/2	-
30/12/23	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	31/10	-

Wobbegong

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

Comment: Racing education begins here for this son of Goldencents; market could reveal prospects as he has been asked a stiff question.

Only Phil

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Wayne Catalano Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: From a trainer with a solid record with newcomers; related to Grade 3 winner Two Phil's.

Military Cruiser

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Nicholas Vaccarezza Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-5

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) here over 5f (maiden special weight) on first run for this trainer last month; covers an extra 1½f here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	1397/100	-
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	201/20	-

Doroteo

Jockey: Marcelino Jr Pedroza Trainer: Jose Camejo Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-36

Comment: Ran encouragingly when 4l third over 1m½f at Fair Grounds (maiden special weight, sloppy track) in January; returns from a break today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	18/5	-
18/01/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	33/10	-
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	46/5	-

Rule Sixty Two

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Stable know the time of day; workout history suggests fitness may not be an issue; first racecourse start; it will be interesting to see if there's any confidence in the betting.

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