Churchill Downs

22:00 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from MIDNIGHT BLAZE. She is a proven winner and a good pace up front will help her. Sweet Chablis and Miss Peabody could also have a role to play.

1st	5. Sweet Chablis Fav	11/8
2nd	4. Wits And Wagers 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	1. Argan	12/1

Favourite

11/8

Sweet Chablis

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Anna Meah Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 2-42425

11/8

Comment: Last of five 32 days ago (sloppy track, Keeneland) in an allowance race; useful in this grade; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	1259/100	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	1299/100	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	192/25	-
30/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	211/50	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	29/4	-
26/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	251/50	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Wits And Wagers

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Victoria Oliver Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 55P-

9/4

Comment: Failed to finish (Turfway Park) over Christmas in a claimer; has won here before; she meets the required standard ability wise; returns from a break here; class dropper as runs for a $20k tag here; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	P / 10	347/50	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	1089/100	-
26/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	949/100	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	319/50	-
16/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	2587/100	-
12/11/23	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	153/50	-

Miss Peabody

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Troy Newton Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 56-76

7/2

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth over 6½f at Turfway Park (claimer) six weeks ago; this is her grade; claiming tag drops from $30k; capable if in the mood so could figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	1349/100	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	239/50	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	457/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	927/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	611/100	-
22/07/24	Ellis Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	901/100	-

Argan

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Troy Newton Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 262-12

12/1

Comment: Went close when second over 6f at Turfway Park (claimer) two months ago; claiming tag rises from $15k last time; can give it a good shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	987/100	-
16/01/25	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	1/2	-
14/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	5/2	-
07/12/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	25/2	-
24/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	79/10	-
02/11/24	Charles Town / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-

Storm Bay

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Glenn Wismer Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 4-3290

14/1

Comment: Finished out the back in an allowance optional claimer 41 days ago (Turfway Park) upped to 1m4f; good and bad recent runs found on her CV; tag drops from $25k to $20k here; now racing on dirt for the first time; workout history raises concerns this race may be needed so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	153/5	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	374/25	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	251/100	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	937/50	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	4233/100	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	1593/100	-

Midnight Blaze

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1-6105

16/1

Comment: Beaten 16l over 7f at Keeneland (claimer) 21 days ago; managed two wins in her last five outings; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	284/25	-
04/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	237/10	-
09/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	47/2	-
16/01/25	Fair Grounds / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	163/10	-
06/12/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	47/10	-
16/11/24	Delta Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	19/10	-

Jackie's Love

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: James Butcher Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: -

20/1

Comment: Ran well to finish runner-up (beaten 4½l) at Belterra Park in August in an allowance race; layoff to overcome; not been able to get her head in front lately so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/08/24	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	13/2	-
09/05/24	Belterra Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	21/10	-
11/04/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	559/50	-
02/02/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2123/100	-
22/12/23	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	1339/50	-
05/11/23	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	1371/50	-

Differently

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Bentley Combs Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 224-5

25/1

Comment: Beaten 25l in fifth in an optional claimer at Fair Grounds in January; deeper waters here (in for $20k here, $10k tag last time); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	4/1	-
15/12/24	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	59/10	-
05/12/24	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	47/10	-
28/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	16/5	-
26/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	15/2	-
20/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	19/10	-

Churchill Downs

22:29 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GORRONO RANCH is a firm selection. She made a promising debut and claimed the runners-up spot on her initial start, while Engagement, Caroom's Croupier and Cheekwood must be respected.

1st	10. Chambourcin 2nd Fav	6/1
2nd	8. Gorrono Ranch Fav	1/3
3rd	5. Woodall Pass	40/1

Favourite

1/3

Gorrono Ranch

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 2

1/3

Comment: Beaten into second at the first time of asking when 8-15 at Keeneland; from powerful stable and trainer making hay with their two-year-olds; the Wesley Ward outfit is running hot currently; every chance on best trackwork and there was a lot to like about her initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 9	13/25	-

2nd Favourite

6/1

Chambourcin

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

6/1

Comment: Not beaten far on her debut (4½f, Keeneland) at 33-1 32 days ago; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 12	3619/100	-

Soundsmischievous

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

9/1

Comment: Pedigree suggests she may improve with time; stable not renowned for sending out winning newcomers; market confidence needed to make her of interest.

Cheekwood

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

10/1

Comment: Breeding suggests she may improve with time; related to Grade 3 winner Legends Of War; has to be considered as some good aspects to her profile and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Engagement

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Jason McCutchen Age/Wt: 2/8-7

16/1

Comment: Early foal; trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; related to multiple race winner Waldrip (7f-1m½f); rates a likely contender with signs of encouragement in profile.

Caroom's Croupier

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-7

25/1

Comment: Plenty of trackwork in the book; related to Clipper Cove (winner from 4f up to 5½f); rates a likely contender with signs of encouragement in profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.

She's Mad

Jockey: Agustin Gomez Trainer: Cirilo Gorostieta Age/Wt: 2/8-7

33/1

Comment: Trainer not synonymous with debutant winners; bred to get better with time; unconvincing workout history so easy enough to oppose.

Woodall Pass

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

40/1

Comment: Beaten 19l on her debut over 4½f here despite blinkers at 50-1 a week ago; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	577/10	-

Nonstop Vino

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Her stable gets plenty of debutant winners; sire has a good record with runners over this distance; a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

Ojos Locos

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Cirilo Gorostieta Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Early foal; bred to improve with age; has plenty of trackwork under her belt; should not be far away.

Churchill Downs

22:58 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Firm preference is for FREE SPIN. He should leave his debut effort firmly behind and on his second start has more scope than some of these. Sole Lute and La Houligan can give the selection something to think about.

1st	2. La Houligan Fav	2/1
2nd	5. Lebombo	8/1
3rd	4. Sole Lute 2nd Fav	9/4

Favourite

2/1

La Houligan

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Greg Compton Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 32-633

2/1

Comment: Seems to be improving based on last two runs; was on the premises (third, beaten just over 2l) last month at Oaklawn Park in a maiden special weight; latest effort was encouraging so looks a contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	22/5	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	53/10	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	9/1	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	63/10	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	1523/50	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Sole Lute

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 243

9/4

Comment: Ran a solid race finishing third in a maiden special weight at Oaklawn Park 41 days ago; can be in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	83/10	-
14/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	27/5	-
27/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	67/10	-

Sixtyseven Mustang

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Doug Anderson Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 452

4/1

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Murph; went close when runner-up at Oaklawn Park over 1m1f (maiden special weight) 40 days ago; hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	51/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 10	87/10	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	81/5	-

Free Spin

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4

4/1

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on his debut last month (Keeneland, 6f); strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	517/100	-

Lebombo

Jockey: John Velazquez Trainer: Robert Medina Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 24-225

8/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when fifth of 11 (not far behind Sole Lute) six weeks ago at Oaklawn Park in a maiden special weight; useful at this level but proving a little expensive to follow.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	15/2	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	141/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	141/10	-
05/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	617/50	-
10/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	723/100	-
20/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	1339/100	-

Start Mo Up

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: Joe Lejzerowicz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-

20/1

Comment: Well beaten in the Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes (Santa Anita) upped to this distance in October; back from an absence here; might find this company a little easier but others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 1 / F		-	6 / 7	133/2	-
07/09/24	Del Mar / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	351/10	-

Pyromania

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6-5

25/1

Comment: Held in fifth in a maiden special weight (Keeneland) three weeks ago when just behind Free Spin; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	933/25	-
18/07/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	37/2	-

Churchill Downs

23:27 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: BLAST FURNACE is a firm selection. He comes here off the back of a fair effort last time and is unexposed, while Guy Smiley, Fling Ready and Restore can give the selection something to think about.

1st	4. Guy Smiley	9/2
2nd	1. Our Starry Night	9/1
3rd	3. Blast Furnace	9/2

Favourite

11/4

Modus Bestia

Jockey: Alex Achard Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 266

11/4

Comment: Out of the frame when sixth at Keeneland over 6½f (maiden special weight), managing to get across to lead from stall ten last month; three-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; sire does get winners on the turf; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	407/100	-
14/03/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
25/01/25	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	33/2	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Stormtown

Jockey: Chase Miller Trainer: Darrin Miller Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-

4/1

Comment: Beaten 4½l to finish fourth on debut at Turfway Park at 66-1 last February; returns from a lengthy absence; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/02/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 12	3097/50	-

Restore

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24-23

9/2

Comment: Signs of improvement on last two runs; respectable effort to finish third over 5½f at Fair Grounds (maiden special weight) 50 days ago; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	22/5	-
13/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	23/10	-
19/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	3/2	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	591/100	-
31/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	497/50	-
27/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 10	113/4	-

Blast Furnace

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Keri Brion Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9/83-

9/2

Comment: Has displayed improved form on last two starts and shown enough to suggest he could get his nose in front one day; hard to crab his most recent performance (third of 12) last April in a maiden claimer; has a long absence to overcome; strong claims if building on most recent effort and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	2447/100	-
30/03/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	127/20	-
19/08/23	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 9	77/20	-
13/05/23	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	53/10	-
27/04/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	41/10	-

Guy Smiley

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Wesley Ward Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 23

9/2

Comment: From respected trainer; couldn't quite get the job done when 85-40 third over 1m at Turfway Park (maiden special weight) in February; form of the stable is a plus; entitled to respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 11	52/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 11	273/100	-

Our Starry Night

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

9/1

Comment: Sire gives plenty of encouragement for 5f; nicely bred (by Maclean's Music); newcomers from this trainer are capable of striking; related to Accredit (winner from 1m up to 1m2½f); remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark - might be best to watch the betting.

Fling Ready

Jockey: Adam Beschizza Trainer: Kelsey Danner Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 62-7

14/1

Comment: Unable to land a blow in seventh at Keeneland over 5½f (maiden special weight) four weeks ago; has a nice pedigree (by More Than Ready); in first-time blinkers; second two starts back and needs considering.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	769/100	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	37/10	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	1132/25	-

Math Tutor

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 25-08

20/1

Comment: Winless in seven starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; finished last of eight dropped down to this trip in February at Gulfstream Park in a maiden special weight; meeting some horses in good form and has some questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	257/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	149/10	-
29/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	57/10	-
09/11/24	Aqueduct / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 5	14/5	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	2149/50	-
14/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	51/2	-

Southern Bullet

Jockey: Sophie Doyle Trainer: Greg Begley Age/Wt: 3/8-6

33/1

Comment: Related to 6f winner Monocacy; making his racecourse bow; this one is best watched, unless market signals suggest otherwise against horses with experience.

Nyttime Story

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: Brian Michael Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 0-

50/1

Comment: Bumped at the start running here over 5½f (wore blinkers) when beaten on his debut at 66-1 last June; returns from an absence here; could improve from his debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	6939/100	-

Call Shadd

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 39

Comment: Was tailed off at Keeneland over 7f (maiden special weight) last month; sire gets turf winners; now tackles shorter distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	419/10	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 9	1022/25	-

Initialize

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-85

Comment: Held in fifth in a maiden special weight (Fair Grounds) 48 days ago; yet to finish better than fourth in his four races; dropped in distance here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	86/5	-
21/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	43/10	-
29/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	27/5	-
24/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	331/20	-

Military Cruiser

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Nicholas Vaccarezza Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: /0-

Comment: Never landed a blow on his debut when last of 11 over 1m 12 months ago (broke slowly); improvement possible; returns from a lengthy absence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	201/20	-

Castle Run

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Cherie Devaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 38-

Comment: Held when eighth beaten 15l here over 6f (maiden special weight) in November; returns from a break today; down in trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	537/100	-
29/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 8	267/100	-

Churchill Downs

23:56 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GENUINE STAR is top of the list. He should leave his debut effort firmly behind and a good pace up front will help him. Geno's Myth, Le Chiffre and Don Corleone should also be in the hunt.

1st	6. Pierce Elevated	16/1
2nd	9. Geno's Myth 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	5. Penei	20/1

Favourite

9/4

Genuine Star

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5

9/4

Comment: Creditable debut, finishing fifth, beaten 9l over this distance at Fair Grounds at 9-2 two months ago; this son of Authentic looks the part on breeding; warrants plenty of respect if finding progression from his early experience and he is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	43/10	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Geno's Myth

Jockey: Declan Cannon Trainer: Michael Puhich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 322-77

11/4

Comment: Out of the frame (beaten 8l in seventh) at Keeneland last month in a maiden claimer; claiming value now drops to $20k; warrants respect if replicating best previous efforts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	709/100	-
15/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	249/50	-
15/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	257/20	-
09/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	147/20	-
23/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	223/5	-
05/01/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	367/10	-

Don Corleone

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 6-326

4/1

Comment: Last of six at Keeneland last month in a maiden special weight; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice and useful at this level; capable of making an impact now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he ran well in defeat two starts back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 6	649/100	-
01/03/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	9/10	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	33/10	-
19/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	153/25	-
19/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	89/10	-
21/01/24	Santa Anita / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	111/10	-

Berniedott

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Dallas Stewart Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

5/1

Comment: Didn't offer much on his debut (25-1) last month over C&D; in for a $20k tag so down in class ($100k last time); entitled to respect if finding progression from his early experience.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	24/1	-

Le Chiffre

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Destin Heath Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 96-

9/1

Comment: Beaten 10l in sixth in a maiden special weight five months ago; returns from an absence here; hard to dismiss now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and he could step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	628/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 11	68/5	-

Livehappy

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jake Radosevich Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-6648

16/1

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 17; missed the frame (beaten 16l into eighth) at Keeneland last month in a maiden claimer; tag unchanged at $20k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	927/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	537/100	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	541/50	-
01/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	179/100	-
04/12/24	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	111/50	-
19/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	4179/100	-

Pierce Elevated

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8-636

16/1

Comment: Four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Turfway Park (beaten 5l) in March in a maiden claimer; first run on dirt; calmer waters here (in for $20k, $30k tag last time); hard enough to fancy.

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

Penei

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Desormeaux Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 866-

20/1

Comment: Beaten 19l (sixth) in a maiden claimer in September upped to 1m½f; returns from a break today; substantially lower claiming tag a cause for concern so only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	437/50	-
24/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	41/2	-
17/08/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	77/5	-

Its Paladin Time

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Eric Heitzmann Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -8

33/1

Comment: Could not finish better than last on his debut (5½f, Fair Grounds) at 15-2 in January; might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F		-	8 / 8	73/10	-

Spy

Jockey: Carlos Franca Trainer: Joe McSorley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -6

40/1

Comment: Well behind the fourth, Livehappy, at Turfway Park when beaten a fair way on first start over 6½f at 20-1 two months ago; now eased in the grades (in for $20k); could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	1937/100	-