Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
GEARING UP (1) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1609m at this track (Turf). Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. TAP INTO THIS (7) has not been sighted since he finished second over 1710m at Oaklawn Park on April 19. Ticks all the right boxes. DIXIE DEVIL (3) is a six-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 1.75 lengths away in third over 1207m at this track. Must be included in calculations. MONTERREY (5) is on debut. By Nyquist and hails from the B H Cox stable. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1609m, 2 len behind Direct Channel carrying 53.5kg at $14.26. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Gulfstream Park on February 8 over 1609m, 0.7 len behind Bakers Street with 53.5kg at $8.80.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/05/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:33.95 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $14.26 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $128,411.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:12.79 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.15 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:35.20 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $8.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | 8-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $17.90 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Keeneland on April 25 over 1207m, 10 len behind Will To Prepare carrying 54.5kg at $28.65. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1408m, 16 len behind Kalahari Dreams with 53.5kg at $68.75.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/06/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:21.69 | 2-7-6 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $68.75 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:10.74 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $28.65 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Redacted carrying 53.5kg at $10.16. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 7 len behind Crudo with 54.5kg at $22.58. Well placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $143,750.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:10.23 | 10-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.16 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $22.58 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $65,293.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 8-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $11.31 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2025 | 76 | MDN 3 | $66,345.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:39.60 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $15.18 |
| 7/12 | 30/11/2024 | 117 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:20.77 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $92.23 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $67,588.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:24.82 | 10-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $24.36 |
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1408m, 13 len behind Kalahari Dreams carrying 53.5kg at $14.50.
Last Starts 19 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 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:21.69 | 9-6-4 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $14.50 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Nyquist out of Mexican Hat.
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Omaha Beach out of Worshipper.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Oaklawn Park April 19 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Super Cruise carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Oaklawn Park March 8 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Zat's The One with 55.5kg at $4.60.
Last Starts 62 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 | 19/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:45.16 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 189 | MDN 3 | $176,565.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:44.93 | 10-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2024 | 65 | MDN 2 | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:25.04 | 9-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $181,269.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:09.97 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $6.18 |
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1710m, 8 len behind Esmark with 53.5kg at $33.83. The run before that 10th of 12 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1710m, 14 len behind Shangrala Road with 54.5kg at $21.72.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/05/2025 | 48 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 5-9-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $33.83 |
| 10/12 | 08/04/2025 | 24 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:45.79 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $21.72 |
| 3/6 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:37.95 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $12.50 |