Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
DESERT AIRE (1) Resuming after a break. Was competitive when 2nd last time at Turfway Park and drawn beautifully. Displays good tactical speed. This field suits. PURDY DARN GOOD (15) Caught the eye when 3rd last run at Turfway Park. Has the ability to take this out. DAN D'ORO (5) Good run when finishing 2nd last start at Fair Grounds and stepping back up in trip. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. EGYPTIAN QUEST (7) Finished 4th last time at Turfway Park. Should muster plenty of early speed. Right in this.

Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Turfway Park January 30 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Only The Good with 54.5kg at $4.11. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Turfway Park January 16 over 1308m, 11 len behind Graydaria with 54.5kg at $7.53. This is an ideal race to kick off.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,839.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:43.26 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.11 |
7/11 | 16/01/2025 | 82 | MDN CLM 3 | $51,452.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:19.43 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $7.53 |
7/11 | 26/10/2024 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $112,717.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:12.33 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $10.75 |
10/11 | 14/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:45.11 | 4-10-10 | 7 |
| 29.3L | $26.42 |
3/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:11.80 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $14.43 |

Jockey: Carlos Barbosa
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Keeneland on April 13 over 1207m, 9 len behind Storm The Streets carrying 53.5kg at $21.66. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Turfway Park on March 19 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Kunooz with 54.5kg at $11.22.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/04/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,677.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:12.33 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.66 |
2/6 | 19/03/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,647.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:12.27 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.22 |
7/10 | 01/03/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,103.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sarah Hess | 54.5kg | 1:37.31 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $30.80 |
6/10 | 29/01/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,258.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Elijah Greenidge | 54.5kg | 1:38.31 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $11.20 |
7/8 | 24/12/2024 | 70 | MDN CLM 2 | $33,898.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jorge J Urdaneta | 54kg | 1:04.39 | 1-7-7 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $13.70 |
6/7 | 15/10/2024 | 10 | MDN 2 | $46,243.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Andres Calleja | 52kg | 0:59.85 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $19.90 |
6/8 | 05/10/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $55,000.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1184.40. | 3-6-4-6 | 5 |
| 10.75L | $26.85 |
7/9 | 08/09/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $170,000.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1307m | Firm | Rogelio Miranda | 54kg | 1262.40. | 4-3-5-6 | 6 |
| 14.25L | $34.08 |
7/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $44,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Firm | Alex Achard | 54kg | 1040.30. | 10-9-9-8 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $26.35 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Planet with 54.5kg at $4.36. Before that 6th of 11 at Turfway Park on February 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Publicity with 57kg at $68.99.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 28/03/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,144.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:12.25 | 11-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.36 |
6/11 | 05/02/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 57kg | 1:40.68 | 6-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $68.99 |
2/10 | 03/01/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 4U | $39,839.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.77 | 10-7-2 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $15.30 |
8/10 | 12/12/2024 | 88 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,059.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:16.98 | 2-6-8 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $16.91 |
11/12 | 15/09/2024 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $85,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55kg | 1:10.16 | 8-11-11 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $78.48 |
10/12 | 29/08/2024 | 32 | MDN 3U | $261,137.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:40.08 | 7-9-10 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $149.71 |
10/11 | 28/07/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $71,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1378.10. | 7-8-10-10 | 14 |
| 24.6L | $22.08 |

Jockey: Jose Riquelme
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 14 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Unbridled Pleasure carrying 53kg at $7.40. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on December 6 over 1609m, 29 len behind Infinite Luck with 54.5kg at $11.80.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,472.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 53kg | 1:12.04 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
6/7 | 10/01/2025 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,710.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | SP | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:46.82 | 2-7-6 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 22/12/2024 | 16 | MDN CLM 2 | $27,735.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | J Riquelme | 54.5kg | 1:12.30 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.70 |
7/7 | 06/12/2024 | 12 | MDN CLM 2 | $36,980.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:40.30 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $11.80 |
7/7 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | David Cohen | 54.5kg | 1:45.27 | 3-7-7 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Chris Landeros
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at Keeneland on April 6 over 1811m, 31 len behind Shortstop with 53.5kg at $23.72. The race before that second last of 7 at Gulfstream Park on March 12 over 1710m, 6 len behind Salted Carmel carrying 53.5kg at $11.70.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 06/04/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,665.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | SP | C Landeros | 53.5kg | 1:53.14 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $23.72 |
6/7 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,785.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:41.10 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $11.70 |
3/8 | 14/02/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,971.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | David Egan | 53.5kg | 1:39.15 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $14.80 |
9/9 | 05/01/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3 | $49,194.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:42.15 | 2-9-9 | 1 |
| 86.8L | $2.80 |
8/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | H Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1:35.29 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Chase Miller
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 8 len behind War Dept Calling with 54.5kg at $7.72. Second-up 5th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1710m, 7 len behind Last Chance Luis with 55.5kg at $18.28.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 27/03/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,144.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Chase Miller | 55.5kg | 1:46.67 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $18.28 |
4/6 | 27/02/2025 | 169 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,775.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Chase Miller | 54.5kg | 1:43.08 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.72 |
8/12 | 11/09/2024 | 37 | MDN 2 | $147,059.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:15.66 | 12-10-8 | 9 |
| 20.8L | $79.82 |
12/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,588.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:24.82 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 35.6L | $35.70 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Keeneland on April 6 over 1811m, 9 len behind Shortstop with 53.5kg at $8.68. The run before that 5th of 10 at Turfway Park on February 21 over 1308m, 12 len behind To Monarch carrying 54.5kg at $3.59.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 06/04/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,665.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | SP | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:53.14 | 8-4-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $8.68 |
5/10 | 21/02/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $48,148.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:18.65 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $3.59 |
4/11 | 16/01/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $51,452.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:19.43 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds on March 14 over 1207m, 9 len behind Unbridled Pleasure carrying 56.5kg at $12.40. Last start second last of 8 at Keeneland on April 13 over 1207m, 14 len behind Stormproof carrying 56.5kg at $33.92.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 13/04/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,677.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | 1:11.73 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $33.92 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $22,472.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56.5kg | 1:12.04 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Belterra Park September 26 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Roenick with 55kg at $13. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Saratoga July 11 over 1609m, 45 len behind Parkway with 53.5kg at $18.90.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 26/09/2024 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,471.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | Good | J McKee | 55kg | 1:35.09 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
8/11 | 12/09/2024 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,529.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55kg | 1:36.57 | 7-10-8 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $58.32 |
10/11 | 04/08/2024 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,485.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Eric Cancel | 53.5kg | 1:45.42 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $28.50 |
8/8 | 11/07/2024 | 112 | MDN CLM 3U | $82,707.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:38.62 | 2-8-8 | 1 |
| 45.6L | $18.90 |
5/10 | 21/03/2024 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,000.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:41.93 | 6-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $11.30 |
8/9 | 07/03/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $87,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Y | Edgar Morales | 53kg | 1:05.38 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $13.20 |

Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at Keeneland on April 13 over 1207m, 14 len behind Storm The Streets with 56.5kg at $15.59. At only start last preparation second last of 11 at Turfway Park on December 21 over 1710m, 27 len behind Passing Game carrying 55kg at $67.85.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 13/04/2025 | 113 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,677.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:12.33 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $15.59 |
10/11 | 21/12/2024 | 68 | MDN 3U | $123,267.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 7-10-10 | 8 |
| 27.5L | $67.85 |
8/8 | 14/10/2024 | 254 | MDN 3U | $46,243.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | R Prescott | 54.5kg | 1:11.25 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $23.30 |
12/12 | 03/02/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $174,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | 1:10.89 | 9-12-12 | 11 |
| 21.3L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Gabriel Lagunes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Mahoning Valley on April 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Riesenberg with 57kg at $3.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turfway Park on March 15 over 1609m, 8 len behind Kistler carrying 57kg at $31.55.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 02/04/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $22,045.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | Gabriel Lagunes | 57kg | 1:41.96 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
5/9 | 15/03/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,144.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 57kg | 1:39.13 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $31.55 |
10/12 | 23/01/2025 | 78 | MDN CLM 4U | $29,839.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | 1:40.56 | 7-8-10 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $3.82 |
2/10 | 06/11/2024 | 47 | MDN CLM 3U | $63,927.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:44.49 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $7.66 |
7/7 | 20/09/2024 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $85,294.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.16 | 2-7-7 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $5.55 |
2/11 | 26/08/2024 | 172 | MDN CLM 3U | $46,083.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:45.07 | 8-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $3.84 |
4/7 | 07/03/2024 | - | Maiden Optional Claiming | $50,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Fast | Luca Panici | 53.5kg | 1708.30. | 2-2-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.25L | $13.60 |
9/11 | 20/01/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $89,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1709m | Firm | Luca Panici | 53.5kg | 1683.40. | 2-10-10-10-10 | 2 |
| 6L | $52.60 |
10/11 | 08/12/2023 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $70,000.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1180.10. | 11-11-10-11 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $16.87 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 6th of 8 at Turfway Park on March 6 over 1207m, 7 len behind Geraldraydaplegray with 54.5kg at $12.96. Second-up 5th of 7 at Turfway Park on March 26 over 1308m, 7 len behind Prichard carrying 54.5kg at $6.31.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 26/03/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,144.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:19.46 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.31 |
6/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $39,647.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | 1:14.04 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $12.96 |