Churchill Downs Race 10 - Derby City Distaff S. Presented By Kendall-Jackson Winery Stakes
Four from four at this venue, including in this event 12 months ago, VAHVA has been kept fresh with this contest in mind and the daughter of Gun Runner is fancied to repeat the dose. WAYS AND MEANS, SCYLLA and KOPION are all feared.

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 9 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint on November 2 over 1408m, 1.1 len behind Soul Of An Angel carrying 56kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on March 17 2024 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Beth's Dream carrying 55kg at $1.50.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 02/11/2024 | 70 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:21.59 | 7-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $6.60 |
2/7 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:22.00 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.85 |
2/8 | 03/08/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $614,439.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:43.29 | 7-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
1/6 | 29/06/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $755,287.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55kg | 1:49.45 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
1/9 | 01/06/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $415,408.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:42.38 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.27 |
1/9 | 04/05/2024 | 15 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Good | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:34.91 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.49 |

Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation post a big 4.5 len win. Santa Anita G2 Santa Monica Stakes February 1 over 1408m defeating Hope Road carrying 56kg at $2.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Santa Anita G1 La Brea Stakes December 26 over 1408m defeating Splendora with 55.5kg at $38.70.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $322,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | 1:21.27 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
1/8 | 26/12/2024 | 264 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $462,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:22.08 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $38.70 |
4/5 | 06/04/2024 | 56 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $460,829.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:43.21 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $3.30 |
2/5 | 10/02/2024 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $151,745.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:37.03 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
1/4 | 07/01/2024 | 42 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $146,628.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:23.89 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.20 |
1/6 | 26/11/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $95,912.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:16.13 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Oaklawn Park in LR on March 29 over 1207m, 7 len behind Haulin Ice with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park in LR on February 23 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Justique carrying 56kg at $3.90.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 29/03/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $396,197.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:09.31 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.90 |
2/8 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $241,546.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:09.96 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 68 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $241,935.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:12.06 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
1/7 | 25/11/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN F 3 | $304,414.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:10.34 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
1/6 | 06/11/2024 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.49 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.99 |
1/12 | 15/09/2024 | 29 | ALLOW FM 3U | $186,765.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:22.67 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.08 |

Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th in a small field at Keeneland in the G1 Madison Stakes on April 8 over 1408m, 3 len behind Positano Sunset carrying 56kg at $3.58. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a 0.3 len at Gulfstream Park G2 Inside Information Stakes January 25 over 1408m defeating Emery with 56kg at $3.20.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 08/04/2025 | 73 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,038,339.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:23.39 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.58 |
1/5 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $346,774.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:22.59 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
1/5 | 21/12/2024 | 91 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $215,716.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | 1:11.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
4/8 | 21/09/2024 | 29 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,470,588.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 54.5kg | 1:45.45 | 1-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.40 |
1/10 | 23/08/2024 | 50 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $1,152,074.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | Fast | Mike E Smith | 56kg | 1:24.18 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 04/07/2024 | 48 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $263,158.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:15.44 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.95 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 9 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint on November 2 over 1408m, 7 len behind Soul Of An Angel carrying 56kg at $4.80. First up last campaign 3rd of 7 at Saratoga in the G1 Ballerina Stakes on August 24 over 1408m, 4 len behind Society with 56kg at $2.05.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 02/11/2024 | 70 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.59 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $4.80 |
3/7 | 24/08/2024 | 63 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.05 |
1/5 | 22/06/2024 | 49 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $377,644.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.01 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.46 |
1/10 | 04/05/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,529,052.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:21.75 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.72 |
2/8 | 06/04/2024 | 168 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $921,659.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:23.36 | 1-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.38 |
1/7 | 21/10/2023 | 57 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $542,636.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:23.28 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.53 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders' Cup FM Sprint November 2 over 1408m, 1.2 len behind Soul Of An Angel with 55.5kg at $3. Previously first up; second of 9 at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks March 30 2024 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Power Squeeze carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. This is an ideal race to kick off.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 02/11/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:21.59 | 1-4-5 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 29/09/2024 | 57 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $367,647.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | SP | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:15.46 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.45 |
1/5 | 03/08/2024 | 58 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:22.28 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
1/8 | 06/06/2024 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $166,163.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.90 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.20 |
4/14 | 03/05/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,293,578.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:50.83 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $6.81 |
2/9 | 30/03/2024 | 209 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $384,615.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:44.19 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Manuel Franco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 2nd in a small field at Keeneland in the G1 Madison Stakes on April 8 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Positano Sunset with 56kg at $2.09. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Inside Information Stakes on January 25 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Mystic Lake with 56kg at $2.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 08/04/2025 | 73 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,038,339.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:23.39 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.09 |
2/5 | 25/01/2025 | 98 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $346,774.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:22.59 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
1/10 | 19/10/2024 | 77 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $505,780.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:23.21 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
2/5 | 03/08/2024 | 30 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | M | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:22.28 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/4 | 04/07/2024 | 25 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $263,158.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:15.44 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
1/5 | 09/06/2024 | 51 | LR OPEN F 3 | $264,350.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:22.46 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.89 |

Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Tampa Bay Downs March 9 over 1408m defeating Dream Concert carrying 54kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len at Keeneland G1 Madison Stakes April 8 over 1408m defeating Emery carrying 56kg at $15.31. Racing well.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 08/04/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,038,339.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:23.39 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.31 |
1/7 | 09/03/2025 | 106 | ALLOW FM 4U | $80,257.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | P Morales | 54kg | 1:21.81 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
5/8 | 23/11/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $456,621.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $6.23 |
2/6 | 25/10/2024 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $187,861.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:44.70 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
2/6 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $441,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:16.87 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.96 |
4/7 | 24/08/2024 | 63 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $768,049.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:22.00 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Santa Anita in the G2 Santa Monica Stakes February 1 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Kopion with 55.5kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Del Mar G3 Bayakoa Stakes November 2 over 1609m defeating Alpha Bella with 54.5kg at $1.30.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $322,581.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:21.27 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
4/8 | 26/12/2024 | 54 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $462,250.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:22.08 | 6-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
1/6 | 02/11/2024 | 63 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $304,414.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.51 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
1/6 | 31/08/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $230,415.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:36.15 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
1/11 | 04/08/2024 | 50 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $116,743.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:09.67 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
1/11 | 15/06/2024 | 280 | MDN FM 35 | $81,571.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:09.17 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Santo Sanjur
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently won by 4 len at Turfway Park March 21 over 1308m defeating Rockaway Reef carrying 56.5kg at $5.18. Before that 2nd of 11 at Turfway Park on March 7 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Dala carrying 56.5kg at $9.06.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $126,783.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 56.5kg | 1:17.89 | 8-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.18 |
2/11 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $128,411.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 56.5kg | 1:11.71 | 10-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.06 |
2/10 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | 1:19.39 | 6-7-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $60.07 |
5/9 | 07/02/2025 | 120 | MDN FM 3U | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 53.5kg | 1:11.90 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $46.82 |
3/6 | 10/10/2024 | 36 | MDN FM 3U | $46,243.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 54.5kg | 1:39.02 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $16.60 |
2/11 | 04/09/2024 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $64,000.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Landeros | 54.5kg | 1:12.15 | 11-7-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $24.90 |