Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
AMERICAN PEARL (2) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when second, beaten 5 lengths. Promising type with improvement to come so she should pay to follow. QUICK TO CHARM (4) has accrued four minor placings from four runs this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when runner-up over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) after she was prominent throughout. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. WHITETHORN (5) will find this a little easier than her third on debut five-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 3 lengths at the end of 1710m at this track (Dirt). Promising type with improvement to come so she is among the leading chances. SENSING FLATTER (1) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at Ellis Park but couldn't back it up last start when sixth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1710m at this track (Dirt). Has her share of ability and can do a lot better.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Ellis Park on August 18 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Being Myself with 56kg at $2.92. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on September 26 over 1710m, 11 len behind Crimsonite with 56kg at $5.13.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/09/2025 | 39 | MDN FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.13 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2025 | 687 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:37.53 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.92 |
| 2/6 | 01/10/2023 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $139,535.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:38.47 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $210,974.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:45.49 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Jaime Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on October 12 over 1207m, 5 len behind Cut To The Chase with 55kg at $2.60.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:10.50 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Fairgrounds on February 15 over 1207m, 15 len behind Ahavah with 54.5kg at $23.40.
Last Starts 264 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 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:10.43 | 8-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $23.40 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Get Back Loretta with 55kg at $2.86. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Gin's Beach Road with 55kg at $4.99. Progressing well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:28.64 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.86 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:10.31 | 7-4-3 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $4.99 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:10.04 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.03 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 244 | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:17.75 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.55 |
| 7/12 | 24/11/2024 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:16.37 | 1-3-7 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $21.25 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $93,931.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:10.65 | 10-4-3 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $7.40 |
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on September 26 over 1710m, 3 len behind Crimsonite carrying 54.5kg at $7.11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.41 | 4-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $7.11 |
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 40 days. First-up 3rd of 11 at Ellis Park on August 8 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Bundle carrying 56kg at $3.62. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on September 26 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Crimsonite carrying 56kg at $3.23.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/09/2025 | 49 | MDN FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:44.41 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.23 |
| 3/11 | 08/08/2025 | 282 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:36.74 | 10-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.62 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2024 | 31 | MDN FM 3U | $173,410.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:36.14 | 8-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.68 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2024 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:44.88 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2024 | 275 | MDN FM 3U | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:38.96 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.98 |
| 2/11 | 18/11/2023 | - | MDN F 2 | $188,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:12.23 | 11-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.28 |