Churchill Downs Race 8 - Bashford Manor S. Stakes
HEY TUFF GUY (8) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1106m at this track (Dirt) five weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and can win again. CAPTAIN LUKE (5) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1006m at this track (Dirt) six-and-a-half weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. SARGENT BILKO (4) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 905m at this track (Dirt) nine weeks ago and has not been produced since. Has upside and looks a key runner. TOLSTOY (6) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Won on debut at the only appearance last prep, collecting a 1106m contest at Keeneland Turf by 0.1 lengths. Everything points to a big run.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1106m, 15 len behind How's Al Today with 54kg at $6.63. The start before that ran second last in a small field at this track in LR on April 29 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Waggley with 53.5kg at $6.56. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 04/06/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 1:05.26 | 1-7-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.63 |
| 2/3 | 29/04/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $363,901.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:00.37 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.56 |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $15.25 |
| 4/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Santiago Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:52.74 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $25.46 |
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start won by 5 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis May 7 over 1006m defeating Grandes Suenos with 54.5kg at $2.70. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on April 25 over 905m, 6 len behind Sargent Bilko carrying 54kg at $9.12. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:00.55 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $133,916.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 1-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.12 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Evin A Roman | 54kg | 0:52.74 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $28.52 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won won by 1.75 len at Laurel May 2 over 905m defeating Remembertheword carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Facing a more difficult assignment this time.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $67,284.00 | Laurel Park | 905m | Fast | J S Jr Rocco | 54.5kg | 0:54.34 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at this track April 25 over 905m defeating Happy Away with 54kg at $2.01. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $133,916.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 0:51.50 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.01 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 5.5 len win at this track May 14 over 1006m defeating Beach Sandals carrying 54kg at $16.56. Can keep the momentum up.
Last Starts 44 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 0:58.77 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $16.56 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when won by a 0.1 len at Keeneland Turf April 23 over 1106m defeating Through The Years carrying 54kg at $13.18. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 65 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.18 |
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; scored a big 8 len win at Santa Anita May 15 over 905m defeating Cupid Cowboy carrying 54.5kg at $1.40. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 905m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 0:51.88 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; scored a big 7 len win at this track May 25 over 1106m defeating Gun For Glory carrying 54kg at $1.69. Can keep the ball rolling.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $1.69 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Keeneland April 16 over 905m defeating Super Saiyajin with 54kg at $14.47. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.47 |