Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
EPIC SUMMER (8) got well back over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt) last time and never threatened, eventually finishing 24 lengths away in fifth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MISCHIEF MANIA (5) finished second two runs back at Fairgrounds (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 1.75 lengths over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt). Steps up a level but he is worth serious consideration. KID TWIST (7) was prominent at the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt), beaten 4.5 lengths. Steps up a level but he is capable of a big run. SONIC SURGE (6) is having his first run since winning by 0.3 lengths five weeks ago over 1207m at Gulfstream Park. Has transferred to the Robert S Dibona stable over the break. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, won won by 1.0 len at Turfway Park March 28 over 1207m defeating Jolted carrying 54.5kg at $4.53. Won't find this as easy.
Last Starts 29 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:11.02 | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.53 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 5th of 10 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1408m, 12 len behind General Graham with 54.5kg at $25.33. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Turfway Park March 14 over 1308m defeating American Brass with 54.5kg at $4.77. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 25 | ALLOW 3 | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:24.41 | 6-7-5 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $25.33 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 52 | CLM 3 | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:18.08 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.77 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 32 | CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:14.08 | 2-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.78 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:18.17 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.13 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:39.60 | 7-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.99 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:50.53 | 11-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $4.62 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.5 len Oaklawn Park February 22 over 1207m defeating Kingscliff carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. On debut second of 9 at this track November 21 over 1308m, 3.5 len behind Herbs Bolt with 54kg at $3.58. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM 3 | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:12.93 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3 | $55,635.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:12.24 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.60 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:17.97 | 3-8-9 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $12.55 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:11.40 | 4-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $6.99 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:19.69 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.58 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 26 over 1609m, 11 len behind Western Warrior with 53.5kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1408m, 16 len behind General Graham with 54.5kg at $11.31. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3 | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:24.41 | 5-5-8 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $11.31 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | 89 | HCP 3 | $82,865.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:38.96 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $8.80 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 2 | $99,541.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | 1:39.74 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $59,724.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:04.94 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | CLM 2 | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:25.06 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.07 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | 1:18.13 | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 10.9L | $13.06 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.75 len at Keeneland April 8 over 1408m defeating Il Cavallino carrying 53.5kg at $5.18. Before that 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 26 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Bridge Classic with 54kg at $3. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $71,325.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:25.19 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.18 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | 42 | CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:10.40 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 69 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $152,466.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:18.98 | 2-8-7 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $21.55 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2025 | 62 | CLM 2 | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:25.06 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.34 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2025 | 59 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,679.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 53.5kg | 1:38.95 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $48,930.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:40.65 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind General Graham carrying 54.5kg at $29.02. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on November 13 over 1207m, 4 len behind Fulmine with 54.5kg at $10.23. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $91,703.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:24.41 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $29.02 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:14.08 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.29 |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $156,202.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:09.85 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $14.83 |
| 2/6 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:11.08 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $10.23 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | 127 | ALLOW 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:18.13 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $19.62 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $96,423.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:05.21 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.38 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start ran last in a small field at Aqueduct on March 29 over 1609m, 24 len behind Hedge Ratio with 56kg at $5.33. The race before that in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on January 31 over 1408m, 12 len behind Solitude Dude carrying 53.5kg at $13.70. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $116,573.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 56kg | 1:35.47 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $5.33 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:23.46 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $13.70 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 69 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:38.23 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.29 |