Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
VALLEY OF KINGS (8) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1710m at Woodbine. Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. HAPPY PRINCE (1) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten one length, over 1811m at Keeneland (Turf). Expected to be in this for a long way. PROJECT ACE (3) turned in a much better run at his second appearance last time out when 0.1 lengths from the winner in second over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Fitter and worth including. QUARRY (5) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Keeneland on October 25 over 1811m, 1.0 len behind Chambersville with 54kg at $25.18. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on June 20 over 1006m, 8 len behind Longshoreman carrying 54kg at $34.90.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/10/2025 | 82 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:50.59 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $25.18 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $16.59 |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 0:56.33 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $34.90 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:59.08 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $3.51 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 54kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on October 29 over 1408m, 17 len behind Big Apple Patrick with 54kg at $31.55.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jane Elliott | 54kg | 1:26.66 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $31.55 |
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 54kgs
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Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 3rd of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1207m, 6 len behind Super Kick carrying 54kg at $28.22. Last start 2nd of 11 at Keeneland on October 18 over 1710m, 0.1 len behind Vitruvian Man with 54kg at $5.55.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/10/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:47.65 | 8-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.55 |
| 3/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.39 | 12-6-3 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $28.22 |
Jockey: Danilo Grisales Rave
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Independence Hall out of Well Heeled Lady.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Keeneland on October 18 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Vitruvian Man with 54kg at $5.79. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on September 27 over 1710m, 3 len behind Politics carrying 54kg at $2.57.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:47.65 | 6-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $5.79 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:46.33 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $2.57 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:34.43 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.66 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2025 | 29 | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,278.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:05.19 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:04.65 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.11 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on October 23 over 1609m, 5 len behind Valiant with 54.5kg at $60.30. The start before that 5th of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on September 29 over 1006m, 9 len behind Wishmaster with 54.5kg at $12.50.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 1:37.40 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $60.30 |
| 5/7 | 29/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $66,544.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 0:57.49 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $12.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | FM | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 0:57.81 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 6/9 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $49,612.00 | Indiana Downs | 1509m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:34.88 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $32.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Good | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 0:59.56 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 at this track on October 29 over 1408m, 11 len behind Big Apple Patrick with 54kg at $17.77. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on September 27 over 1710m, 5 len behind Politics with 54kg at $5.11.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:26.66 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $17.77 |
| 4/6 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:46.33 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.11 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:35.23 | 4-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $21.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2025 | 14 | MDN OCLM 2 | $68,217.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:24.89 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $3.53 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,278.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:05.19 | 6-8-3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.64 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Woodbine on October 10 over 1710m, 2 len behind Silent Tactic carrying 55kg at $3.25. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Woodbine on August 31 over 1308m, 4 len behind Military Time with 55kg at $3.85.
Last Starts 35 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 | 10/10/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $175,190.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 1:47.62 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 31/08/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $178,450.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:17.51 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.85 |
| 5/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1106m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | 1:04.31 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $6.70 |