Churchill Downs

17:45 - RESULT

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

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SWEET NOTE is fancied for this. She is a winner and the make-up of this race should suit a horse who likes to stalk the early speed, while Brooklynn Drew and Unhidden Gem are among the dangers.

1st	4. Nursekringledances	12/1
2nd	2. Sweet Star	14/1
3rd	3. Brooklynn Drew Fav	11/8

Favourite

11/8

Brooklynn Drew

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: -4370

11/8

Comment: Finished last of 12 over 5½f here (allowance race) four weeks ago; should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	419/50	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	26/5	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	73/10	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	121/10	-
16/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	17/5	-
04/02/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	19/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Sweet Note

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 13-665

9/4

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 7l, finishing fifth of six last month in a claimer; this C&D holds no fears; tag has been dropped to $20k; strong contender as shown she can get her head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	52/25	-
07/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	17/10	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	13/5	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	283/100	-
27/10/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	1027/100	-

Spotaway

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: R Moquett Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8710

4/1

Comment: Related to Stakes winner Lambeth; not had much racing - fifth outing here; finished last of 12 last month in a starter allowance; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	759/20	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	19/5	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	81/10	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	31/10	-

Unhidden Gem

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 10-00

15/2

Comment: Finished last of 12 in an allowance race last month; first attempt at a claimer; shown she can get her head in front so has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	409/10	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	11 / 12	548/25	-
20/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	12 / 12	1683/100	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	189/100	-
22/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	63/20	-

Nursekringledances

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 67405

12/1

Comment: Finished just behind Sweet Star when fifth 20 days ago on her first start for this trainer in a claimer; has won at this track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	847/100	-
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	338/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	251/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	511/10	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	953/100	-

Sweet Star

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 545142

14/1

Comment: Ran a good race in defeat when a close runner-up last month dropped back in distance in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	5983/100	-
17/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	157/10	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	49/10	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2129/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	185/4	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	712/25	-

Musical Prayer

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 33-245

Comment: Finished fifth in April albeit only beaten just under 5l (muddy track, Oaklawn Park) on her first start for this trainer in a claimer; she meets the required standard ability wise and produced a string of consistent efforts; class dropper as runs for a $20k tag here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	12/5	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	16/5	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	12/5	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	551/100	-
15/08/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	57/10	-
28/06/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	11 / 11	529/25	-

Churchill Downs

18:14 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 5f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: JABOSS is expected to get the job done. Dragon Navy, Givemethebeat and Nuts And Bolts can give the selection something to think about.

1st	1. Jaboss Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Dragon Navy 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	6. Givemethebeat	7/2

Favourite

5/2

Jaboss

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Christophe Davis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/2

Comment: Warrants plenty of respect with signs of encouragement in profile and jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful.

Topic Thunder

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Eddie Kenneally Age/Wt: 2/8-7

5/2

Comment: From the same family as Halfbarberbingie, a winner over 1m; stable gets debut winners here; bred to get better with time; one to watch out for.

2nd Favourite

11/4

Dragon Navy

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ben Colebrook Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

11/4

Comment: Beaten 22l on her debut in Keeneland maiden special weight over 4½f in blinkers at 33-1 in April; should go close as showed promise in workout last Wednesday and she could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 12	1673/50	-

Givemethebeat

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-2 F: 55

7/2

Comment: Beaten 11l (fifth) over 4½f here (maiden special weight) 49 days ago; must be high on list now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 9	883/100	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 12	981/100	-

Little Tinker Elle

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

12/1

Comment: Problems early (off slowly) with blinkers fitted over 4½f here when beaten a fair way on first start at 11-2 three weeks ago; deeper waters here (in for $50k here, $40k tag last time); hard to make her a bet based on first race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 6	573/100	-

Estrella Silver

Jockey: Andres Calleja Trainer: Israel Acevedo Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 07

14/1

Comment: Beaten 13l (seventh, sloppy track) at Keeneland two months ago in a maiden special weight; runs in claiming company for the first time; may have to settle for supporting role despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	837/20	-
06/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	6641/100	-

Charcoal Queen

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Ethan West Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to get better with time; related to 4½f winner Commissioner Dan; from a stable with a solid record with debutants; interesting to see how she figures in the betting.

Diablo Shiraz

Jockey: James Graham Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Bred to get better with time; trainer more than capable of getting one ready first time out; related to Seven Scents, winning form over 5f-1m; a watching brief the best policy.

Nuts And Bolts

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

Comment: Related to Biko, winning form over 6f-1m; newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; pedigree suggests she may improve with time; needs to be respected.

Churchill Downs

18:43 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: COWAN rates a strong recommendation. He could bring the winning run of Busk to an end and can reverse last time's placings with Busk.

1st	6. Busk Fav	1/1
2nd	2. Turn Up The Trees	9/2
3rd	3. Cowan 2nd Fav	3/1

Favourite

1/1

Busk

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Manuel Chavez Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 121111

1/1

Comment: A proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-10 and extended his winning streak on latest start; successful by just under 3l three weeks ago in a starter allowance; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 7	39/50	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	3/2	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	249/50	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	211/100	-
09/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	59/100	-
23/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	233/100	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Cowan

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 6-12

3/1

Comment: Behind Busk when on the premises, finishing runner-up at 12-5 three weeks ago in a starter allowance; has won at this course; plenty of appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	241/100	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	33/10	-
27/04/24	Laurel Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	7/1	-
03/03/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	29/5	-
19/02/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	59/10	-
03/02/24	Laurel Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	9/2	-

Turn Up The Trees

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: David Jacobson Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 311-17

9/2

Comment: Was held in seventh last month in a starter allowance; admirable career strike-rate (four from 11 to date); has a chance as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and his peak speed figure over the past year puts him clear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	103/50	-
06/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	39/10	-
27/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	69/10	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	7/10	-
22/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	59/10	-
14/10/24	Parx / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	67/10	-

Shape Note

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Lon Wiggins Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 31131

6/1

Comment: Scored by a slim margin in a claimer four weeks ago; flourishing at present (last six form figures of 131131) and a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 7-16; he's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	223/50	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	142/25	-
13/03/25	Colonial Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
21/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	21/5	-
01/02/25	Laurel Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/5	-
09/01/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	49/10	-

Born Flawless

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 706841

12/1

Comment: Knows this place inside out (four course wins); ended losing run when winning by three-quarters of a length on first run for this trainer last month in a claimer; despite that Churchill Downs success, looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	383/100	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	29/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	92/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	49/2	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	41/1	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	42/5	-

Mister Kelly

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Cheryl Winebaugh Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 5-3364

33/1

Comment: Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 4l) at Hawthorne over 5f (claimer) three weeks ago; meeting some horses in good form and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Hawthorne / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	83/10	-
06/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	43/5	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	41/5	-
29/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	68/5	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	17/10	-

Holiday House

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 03133

Comment: Has largely been consistent of late; finished third but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in an allowance race (sloppy track) at Horseshoe Indianapolis 28 days ago; others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 5	5/2	-
24/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	9/10	-
16/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	7/10	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	703/100	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	343/50	-
19/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	2741/100	-

Churchill Downs

19:13 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 5f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: IT AIN'T LIKE THAT is top of the list. She made a promising debut and produced an encouraging debut effort.

1st	2. Name Dropper	13/2
2nd	10. Cinnamon Sugar Fav	9/4
3rd	3. Super Pachi	7/1

Favourite

9/4

Cinnamon Sugar

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: John Hancock Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 552

9/4

Comment: Solid runner-up over 4½f here (maiden claimer) three weeks ago; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	349/50	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	2041/100	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	328/25	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Cheekwood

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Ben Colebrook Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 6

4/1

Comment: Held when sixth (beaten 11l) on her debut (over 5f here, close behind Caroom's Croupier, wore blinkers) at 14-1 six weeks ago; related to Grade 3 winner Legends Of War; definitely of interest now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and she knows more about the job in hand.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 8	283/20	-

Light My Flame

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Christopher Melton Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/2

Comment: Sibling of Equal Success (6f winner); makes first racecourse appearance; passed over unless attracting strong support against runners with experience.

Name Dropper

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

13/2

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers; looks likely to go well as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the stable is a bonus.

Super Pachi

Jockey: Thiago Canuto Trainer: Corie Anderson Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 732

7/1

Comment: Good effort when close up 13 days ago ahead of Law And Milloy when second (sloppy track, Horseshoe Indianapolis) in a maiden special weight; claiming debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	37/10	-
15/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	19/10	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	7289/100	-

Nonstop Vino

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: J Ennis Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 9

8/1

Comment: Held on her debut (over 5f here) with blinkers applied at 28-1 two weeks ago; claiming debut; must now step up despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 9	2881/100	-

Diamond N Dress

Jockey: Javier Padron Barcenas Trainer: James Chapman Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 7

12/1

Comment: Well beaten behind the fourth, It Ain't Like That, in blinkers when seventh of nine on her debut (here, 5f) at 50-1 two weeks ago; first attempt at a claimer; must now step up despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	5513/100	-

Caroom's Croupier

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 40

14/1

Comment: Finished last of ten last month in a maiden special weight; first attempt at a claimer; down in class this time but one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	717/10	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 8	4453/100	-

Law And Milloy

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Anna Meah Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 8

20/1

Comment: Couldn't land a blow on her debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis 13 days ago; work to do with Super Pachi (runner-up) on that effort; one to consider with that experience under her belt and she is dropping into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	77/10	-

It Ain't Like That

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Jesus Esquivel Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 4

Comment: Fair debut effort (here, 5f) in front of Diamond N Dress at 18-1 two weeks ago; major player as she now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time and her first effort was very pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 9	1771/100	-

Unfaithful Rose

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ethan West Age/Wt: 2/8-7

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers; possibilities with signs of encouragement in profile.

Churchill Downs

19:45 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SCARLETTA CARPETTA is a firm choice. She is taken to confirm the placings with Radiance and a good pace up front will help her.

1st	3. High South	14/1
2nd	7. Tap The Champagne	14/1
3rd	1. Scarletta Carpetta Fav	13/8

Favourite

13/8

Scarletta Carpetta

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Riley Mott Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

13/8

Comment: Not beaten far on her debut two months ago at Keeneland; closely matched with Radiance on that result; could be hard to beat as jockey's C&D record from low draws is useful and her initial effort was most encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 11	69/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Without A Pout

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: R Baltas Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-3

3/1

Comment: Not yet off the mark in three attempts although has finished second; shade disappointing to finish only third when 7-5 (Gulfstream Park) in February in a maiden special weight; returns from a break here; can be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	7/5	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	21/5	-
02/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	21/2	-

Two Turntables

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 05-

10/3

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Saratoga (beaten just over 4l) in a maiden special weight upped to this trip last July; layoff to overcome; by no means ruled out now that she knows a little more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/07/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	107/4	-
21/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	804/25	-

Plot

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6

10/1

Comment: Sire gets turf winners; trainer more than capable of getting one ready first time out; could go well as some good aspects to her profile and the hot form of the yard is a bonus.

High South

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 8

14/1

Comment: Beaten on her debut running here over 6f at 25-1 four weeks ago; this daughter of Hightail looks the part on breeding and related to Stakes winner Dynatail; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 9	621/25	-

Tap The Champagne

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Pavel Matejka Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 355-

14/1

Comment: Five-race maiden but has managed to finish third; beaten 11l in fifth here over 1m (maiden special weight) last June; has a long absence to overcome; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	1431/50	-
30/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 7	63/10	-
24/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	3/1	-
04/01/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	27/5	-
18/11/23	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	1677/50	-

Union Rose

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: William Cowans Age/Wt: 3/8-6

20/1

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer regularly hit the target; from the same family as Queen Catalina, a winner over 1m½f; should go well as some good aspects to her profile and stable is in good order.

Radiance

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: George Arnold Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0

20/1

Comment: Beaten 7l to finish tenth on her debut at Keeneland when well behind the third, Scarletta Carpetta, at 28-1 two months ago; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 11	1521/50	-

Hi'iaka

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Felipe Salas Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 22373

20/1

Comment: Not beaten far when third in a maiden special weight (Horseshoe Indianapolis) 15 days ago; stepped up on her last two starts; latest effort was encouraging so should be on the premises.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	61/10	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	2121/100	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	19/10	-
13/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	53/25	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	117/50	-
08/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 9	421/50	-

Victory Waltz

Jockey: Antioco Murgia Trainer: Jimmy Corrigan Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-

25/1

Comment: Finished fourth on her debut, albeit only beaten 8l at Horseshoe Indianapolis at 4-1 last July; sire does get winners on the turf; returns from a layoff; must now step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/07/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 7	4/1	-

Run Lily

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: William Cowans Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 8-

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when eighth despite odds of 11-5 12 months ago at Horseshoe Indianapolis in a maiden special weight; not seen for some time now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 11	11/5	-
04/05/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 11	57/10	-

Churchill Downs

20:18 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AIR OF DEFIANCE has got a win to his name and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims. Three Echoes, Corman and Will Be also warrant respect.

1st	2. Will Be Fav	6/5
2nd	8. Devilish Desire	9/2
3rd	4. Purse Thief	20/1

Favourite

6/5

Will Be

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 2/474-8

6/5

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing eighth in an optional claimer at Oaklawn Park in March; rates a likely contender based on a good effort two starts ago and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	7/2	-
22/11/24	Del Mar / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	14/5	-
08/09/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	87/10	-
16/02/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	2/1	-
10/12/23	Los Alamitos Race Course / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	13/10	-
12/11/23	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	2/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/2

Air Of Defiance

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 56-856

5/2

Comment: Finished last of six 39 days ago in a claimer; claiming tag drops from $30k; strong claims as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	79/50	-
12/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	99/10	-
18/01/25	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	8 / 11	107/10	-
07/12/24	Aqueduct / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	27/5	-
04/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	59/20	-
18/10/23	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	69/100	-

Devilish Desire

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 126243

9/2

Comment: Produced a good effort to finish third last month in a claimer; has been fairly consistent of late; in for a $20k tag here, up from $16k last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	247/100	-
01/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	29/2	-
06/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
07/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	13/5	-
16/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	87/10	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	21/5	-

Three Echoes

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 4-7829

10/1

Comment: Finished last of nine in an allowance optional claimer at Lone Star Park last month; has won here before; has struck up a good partnership with this rider, who is back on board; failed to impress last time, although was second in March and can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	57/10	-
16/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	12/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	7/5	-
18/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	173/10	-
06/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	29/5	-
26/10/24	Remington Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	19/5	-

High Probability

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Pat Clay Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 7-331

16/1

Comment: Off the mark at the fourth time of asking when landing a maiden special weight over this trip by 2½l at Prairie Meadows 11 days ago; first attempt in claiming company; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
18/05/25	Prairie Meadows / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 5	33/10	-
20/04/25	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 9	38/5	-
10/10/24	Hawthorne / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	1/1	-

Corman

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-3965

16/1

Comment: Last of five over 5f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (allowance race, sloppy track) last month; in first-time blinkers now; should get involved as shown he can win fairly recently and was a bit unlucky last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 5	36/5	-
23/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	191/20	-
14/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	59/5	-
12/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	26/5	-
16/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	31/10	-
05/11/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	17/10	-

Motown Star

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jr Thomas Drury, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: -512

16/1

Comment: Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; good effort when close up in a claimer at Horseshoe Indianapolis last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/10	-
30/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	26/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	5/2	-
30/11/24	Fair Grounds / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	51/10	-
25/09/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 5	41/5	-

Purse Thief

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Eric Foster Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 37355

20/1

Comment: Has winning form at this track; good and bad recent runs found on his CV; held when fifth of seven two weeks ago in a claimer; drops to a $20k tag; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	413/20	-
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	182/25	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	63/25	-
27/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	787/100	-
01/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	433/100	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	329/25	-

Beezer

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa Trainer: Brian Williamson Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 96-61

33/1

Comment: Opened account at the fourth time of asking when springing a surpise to score by 2l (went off 14-1) two weeks ago in a maiden claimer; up in class (in for $20k here, $12.5k tag last time); Move up from maiden claiming company could prove tougher so one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1497/100	-
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	413/50	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1503/100	-
13/04/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	1383/50	-

Churchill Downs

20:50 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LITTLE BLAZE is a strong pick. She is a frequent winner over this distance and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings.

1st	1. Abitibi	12/1
2nd	4. De' Ans Eighty 2nd Fav	11/4
3rd	3. Punchy Girl	9/2

Favourite

2/1

Sombra Dorada

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-4321

2/1

Comment: Successful by 4l four weeks ago in a starter allowance; a winner over C&D.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	323/100	-
10/04/25	Keeneland / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	497/100	-
07/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	27/20	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	211/25	-
21/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	53/100	-
18/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	167/50	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

De' Ans Eighty

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 2-212

11/4

Comment: Missed out by just under 2l here over 6½f (starter allowance) behind Punchy Girl three weeks ago; boasts winning form over C&D; normally pretty consistent; trainer is ticking along nicely; she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	131/100	-
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-
12/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
16/11/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	213/50	-

Little Blaze

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 1-12243

11/4

Comment: A winner over C&D; has been consistent of late; creditable effort behind Punchy Girl in a starter allowance when third beaten 2½l 20 days ago; could be hard to beat as is no stranger to the winners' enclosure and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 6	13/5	-
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	41/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	2/1	-

Punchy Girl

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 12621

9/2

Comment: Accounted for De' Ans Eighty and Little Blaze scoring narrowly last month in a starter allowance; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 6-26 and proved competitive when hitting the board in a stakes 52 days ago; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 6	457/100	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	5/1	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	71/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	137/50	-

Abitibi

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Gustavo Esquivel Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 457951

12/1

Comment: Ended losing run three weeks ago when springing 50-1 surprise in a claimer; others more persuasive despite the last time out success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	1214/25	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	548/25	-
22/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	411/10	-
28/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	799/25	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	351/20	-
03/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	751/50	-

Vinos Angel

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 116358

16/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten into eighth last month in an allowance optional claimer; has managed six wins from 18 career runs and is a two-time winner this year; not hard to turn elsewhere as this looks a fair heat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	7641/100	-
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	1249/50	-
27/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	681/50	-
02/03/25	Turfway Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	704/25	-
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	201/50	-
24/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 12	129/25	-

Ghostly Night

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 1-22222

Comment: Close up second five weeks ago (Lone Star Park) in an allowance race; a winner over C&D; has been fairly consistent this year; no surprise to see her go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Lone Star Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	34/5	-
05/04/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
08/03/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-
01/02/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	6/5	-
05/01/25	Sam Houston / Allowance / F	-	2 / 9	51/10	-
23/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	27/10	-

Churchill Downs

21:22 - RESULT

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

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: SABALENKA should be forgiven a disappointing latest run and is proven at the trip. She's Lookin Lucky and Pharoah's Wine can give the selection something to think about.

1st	3. Pharoah's Wine Fav	6/4
2nd	4. She's Lookin Lucky 2nd Fav	9/4
3rd	2. Watch This Birdie	10/1

Favourite

6/4

Pharoah's Wine

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Dale Romans Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 20-381

6/4

Comment: Successful by just over 2l last month in an allowance optional claimer; all three wins have come over this trip; likely to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	407/100	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	372/25	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	19/5	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	10 / 11	3143/100	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	2 / 12	2507/100	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 12	1533/100	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

She's Lookin Lucky

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 2532-

9/4

Comment: One-time useful performer and normally pretty consistent; beaten three-quarters of a length when second in November in a Grade 3; returns from a break today; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 10	37/20	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	131/100	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 12	179/50	-
05/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes / F	-	2 / 12	49/10	-
04/08/24	Ellis Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	139/25	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	739/100	-

Hamwood Flier

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: P Eurton Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 0/5-39

4/1

Comment: Quick away to lead from a wide draw in a Grade 3 on her debut for this trainer 53 days ago at Santa Anita when beaten 9l upped to this distance; hasn't won for a while and form has been a bit mixed lately; makes limited appeal as now looks to be past her prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	9 / 11	10/1	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	3 / 3	11/5	-
28/01/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	53/10	-
03/12/23	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	10 / 12	463/10	-
05/11/23	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
10/10/23	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	8 / 9	17/10	-

Lucky Speech

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 118-2

15/2

Comment: Finishing second was a good effort 53 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; has achieved three wins from ten career runs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	137/50	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	449/50	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	1579/100	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	757/50	-
15/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes / F	-	5 / 5	1779/100	-
17/05/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	1087/100	-

Watch This Birdie

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Trainer: Ignacio Correas Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 34765-

10/1

Comment: Suited by this C&D; no impression when fifth of six in a stakes at Fair Grounds in December; returns from a layoff; passed over despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/12/24	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	5 / 6	159/10	-
15/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	319/100	-
17/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	1741/100	-
11/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	459/100	-
14/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	143/10	-
21/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	229/50	-

Sabalenka

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 6-416

10/1

Comment: Finished tailed off in a Grade 3 at Keeneland upped to 1m4f (yielding) two months ago; likes this combination of C&D; grade looks suitable; clear chance if duplicating the form of her most recent win and should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	6 / 7	1449/100	-
18/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	27/2	-
16/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	3/1	-
13/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 9	173/5	-
29/08/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	281/100	-
08/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	115/4	-

Churchill Downs

21:55 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: SNOOK looks a game sort and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him. Guardian, Keeping The Faith and Helm Place should also be considered.

1st	3. Tapakena	6/1
2nd	10. Spy	40/1
3rd	12. Harbe Fav	11/8

Favourite

11/8

Harbe

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Rohan Crichton Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 260

11/8

Comment: Held in tenth in a maiden special weight (sloppy track) last month; definitely of interest as recent form is thin on the ground in this contest and he ran well in defeat three starts ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	566/25	-
01/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 8	52/5	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	19/2	-

2nd Favourite

9/4

Helm Place

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 835

9/4

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten a fair way on first outing for new trainer last month in a maiden claimer; calmer waters here (in for $30k, $40k tag last time); hard to dismiss with so many of these having something to prove and he has shown bits and pieces of promise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	123/25	-
11/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	511/100	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	347/25	-

Tapakena

Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 9-7465

6/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here ten days ago upped to 1m1f in a maiden claimer; yet to finish better than fourth in his seven races; in for a $30k tag so up in class ($20k last time); makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	3/1	-
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	167/50	-
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	61/20	-
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	91/10	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 12	513/50	-
02/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	69/10	-

Optimistic Income

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Ed Moger Age/Wt: 4/8-12

10/1

Comment: Sole debutant in the line up; related to 6f winner Instigate; definite chance as looks to be doing the right things in his workouts.

Flambeau

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 80-

12/1

Comment: Finished last of 11 (Keeneland) upped to 1m½f in October in a maiden special weight; claiming debut; has had some time off; others more likely despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	11 / 11	1047/25	-
15/09/24	Monmouth Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 12	69/10	-

Keeping The Faith

Jockey: Irving Moncada Trainer: John Hill Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 72

14/1

Comment: Most recent speed figure last time suggests he can handle the higher tag so hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 6	3/5	-
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	53/10	-

One Destination

Jockey: Walter Rodriguez Trainer: Concepcion Torres Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

16/1

Comment: Finished seventh of nine on his debut over 1m½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis with blinkers tried at 40-1 last month; should prove competitive as he now drops into a maiden claimer for the first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 9	201/5	-

Gold Gunner

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

25/1

Comment: Came home seventh over 6f on his debut at 28-1 last month; claiming tag rises from $20k last time; could improve but still hard to see him winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 10	1329/50	-

Super Snoop

Jockey: Joseph Rocco Jr Trainer: Helen Pitts Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 66-037

25/1

Comment: Last of seven 17 days ago in a maiden claimer; stepped up on his last two starts; hard to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	259/20	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	27/4	-
25/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	347/25	-
20/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	1471/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 11	1909/100	-

Spy

Jockey: Carlos Franca Trainer: Joe McSorley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: -648

40/1

Comment: Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (fourth his best finish so far); behind Guardian (sloppy track) last month when beaten 33l in a maiden claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $40k tag; could be an uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	2837/100	-
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	323/5	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	1937/100	-

Snook

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Grant Forster Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 72-

Comment: Went close when second in November in a maiden claimer; returns from a break today; eased in class with tag standing at $30k here; a major contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 7	233/100	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 12	1036/25	-

Guardian

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: B Cox Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-5

Comment: Failed to reward backers (15-8) when fifth here over 7½f (maiden claimer, sloppy track) last month; from powerful trainer; tag has been dropped to $30k; stable is ticking along nicely; one to consider as market vibes last time suggest he is capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 9	46/25	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	393/100	-