Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
KEEPING THE FAITH (3) debuted three-and-a-half weeks ago when he finished seventh over 1207m at this track (Dirt), beaten 11 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. PHENOMENAL DREAM (9) is poised to win after placing at his last three outings, most recently when third over 1408m at this track (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. LIVEHAPPY (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when sixth in a 1207m contest at this track four weeks ago. Has the class to take care of this field. BOTE (8) was beaten 14 lengths into eighth in a 1408m contest at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was at big odds at debut, got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1207m, 17 len behind Outdoor Cat carrying 53.5kg at $25.33.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/05/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $75,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:10.41 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $25.33 |
Jockey: Javier Padron-Barcenas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis on April 16 over 1106m, 11 len behind Galpin Sunday carrying 55.5kg at $27.90.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $51,118.00 | Indiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:04.47 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $27.90 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1207m, 11 len behind Redacted with 53.5kg at $6.30.
Last Starts 25 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 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:10.23 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1207m, 9 len behind Pierce Elevated carrying 56kg at $25.07. Before that 8th of 10 at Keeneland on April 13 over 1207m, 16 len behind Storm The Streets with 56.5kg at $10.27.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/05/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $75,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:10.73 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $25.07 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $76,677.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Colby J Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:12.33 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $10.27 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,994.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Victor Lebron | 56.5kg | 1:20.02 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.37 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,369.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 56.5kg | 1:19.53 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.82 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,226.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:11.97 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $2.79 |
| 2/11 | 04/12/2024 | 46 | MDN CLM 3U | $46,071.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:16.76 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.22 |
| 6/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $77,000.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Alex Achard | 55kg | 1187.10. | 8-6-8-7 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $42.79 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $92,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Sloppy | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | 1193.50. | 7-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 10.25L | $8.84 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $71,000.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Firm | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1035.50. | 4-8-7-9 | 2 |
| 0.75L | $10.79 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $52,500.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Paco Lopez | 54kg | 1183.10. | 2-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Daniel Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 23 len behind Hasten with 53.5kg at $8.98. The start before that 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on April 4 over 1609m, 20 len behind Easier Said with 53.5kg at $4.10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/04/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.08 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $8.98 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $39,936.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:40.01 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $48,336.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:18.73 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Turfway Park March 7 over 1308m, 12 len behind Uneven Kiel with 56.5kg at $3.65. On debut fourth of 10 at this track September 28 over 1308m, 7 len behind Rocketeightyeight carrying 56kg at $53.97.
Last Starts 89 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 | 07/03/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $39,647.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:19.86 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.65 |
| 3/10 | 15/02/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,148.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 57kg | 1:39.54 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $9.33 |
| 5/12 | 16/01/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,226.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:20.30 | 5-9-5 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $8.03 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 4U | $48,226.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Johnathon Curtsinger | 55.5kg | 1:11.97 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $11.36 |
| 7/11 | 23/11/2024 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:09.61 | 1-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $30.06 |
| 6/7 | 10/11/2024 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $88,280.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:36.88 | 1-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $19.15 |
| 5/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $77,000.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 1187.10. | 7-7-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $60.89 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $50,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1307m | Sloppy | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 1304.0. | 6-5-3-4 | 5 |
| 7L | $53.97 |
Jockey: Carlos Barbosa
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. First-up after a year 6th of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 14 len behind Hasten carrying 56.5kg at $9.26. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on May 11 2024 over 1207m, 19 len behind Runaway Joke carrying 53.5kg at $16.03.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/04/2025 | 354 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 56.5kg | 1:11.08 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $9.26 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2024 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $64,220.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:09.36 | 1-6-6 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $16.03 |
| 9/9 | 13/04/2024 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $75,269.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 53.5kg | 1:27.88 | 2-9-9 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $28.66 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently second last of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1408m, 14 len behind Beck's Spirit with 53.5kg at $22.97. Before that 7th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 13 over 1609m, 18 len behind Greers Ferry with 53kg at $6.
Last Starts 18 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 | 17/05/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 53.5kg | 1:23.74 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $22.97 |
| 7/12 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53kg | 1:39.75 | 2-7-7 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,239.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:11.87 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $5.40 |
| 5/11 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $177,134.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.16 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $17.30 |
| 6/12 | 25/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $177,419.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:12.93 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.60 |
| 2/11 | 29/12/2024 | 36 | MDN 2 | $169,492.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | 1:13.33 | 6-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | Maiden Special Weight | $35,000.00 | Delta Downs | 1005m | Fast | Edward Santiago | 52.5kg | 986.40. | 5-5-5-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Beck's Spirit with 56kg at $10.07. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Oaklawn Park on May 3 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind My Kid Syd carrying 56.5kg at $8.50.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $54,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:23.74 | 8-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.07 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56.5kg | 1:11.58 | 11-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 28/03/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,713.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:11.99 | 12-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $26.70 |
| 4/11 | 01/03/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,364.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:11.01 | 11-6-4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $36.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,530.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:12.53 | 10-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,613.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | 1:12.83 | 10-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $32,000.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Muddy | Ramon A. Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1200.20. | 8-7-7-2 | 2 |
| 4.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/11/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $42,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1307m | Fast | Ramon A. Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1284.30. | 11-11-9-4 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $21.39 |
| 5/8 | 10/11/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $42,000.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Sloppy | Ramon A. Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1175.50. | 7-8-7-6 | 10 |
| 11L | $30.67 |
| 8/12 | 20/10/2024 | - | Maiden Claiming | $48,000.00 | Keeneland | 1307m | Fast | Cristian A. Torres | 55kg | 1270.10. | 12-12-11-8 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $38.90 |