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Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight

STOMPIN GRAPES (2) is a five-start maiden who is building towards a win, the latest run an encouraging second over 1710m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) after being in contention on the turn. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. TIERNANOGUE (3) is a four-start maiden who is knocking on the door after a narrow defeat last start over 1710m at Fairgrounds (Dirt) after being prominent at the bend. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. DIRECT STRIKE (8) finished 4.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1710m at Fairgrounds when fresh from a spell as $3 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Right in this. SILVER SHOT (9) turned in a better run last start, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1811m at Oaklawn Park. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Race Time:8:24 PM

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2012m

King Of Heat (1)8x43

Trainer: J K Desormeaux (USA)12 mths 3: 0-0-1

Jockey: James Graham

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Chestnut C

Sire: AMERICAN PHAROAH (USA)

Dam: TEPIN THRU LIFE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Curlin

Stats

Prize Money$13,854.00

Avg $$4,618.00

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Career3: 0-0-1

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm3: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Not raced for 50 days. Resuming 4th of 9 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1207m, 13 len behind Trouble Calling carrying 54.5kg at $61.90. Last start 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1710m, 7 len behind Corona De Oro with 53kg at $17.50. Should go well.

Last Starts 50 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	07/03/2026	21	MDN 3U	$75,843.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	Jim Graham	53kg	1:42.80	3-4-3	5	1. Corona De Oro 2. Cromwell 3. Diamond Eyed Jack, 3-King Of Heat	7.3L	$17.50
4/9	14/02/2026	230	MDN 3	$92,725.00	Fairgrounds	1207m	Fast	Jim Graham	54.5kg	1:09.18	4-7-4	4	1. Trouble Calling 2. Deep Flame 3. Mojacar	13.5L	$61.90
8/11	29/06/2025	-	MDN 2	$186,625.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Jim Graham	54kg	1:08.65	10-11-8	3	1. Dazzle D'oro 2. Blackout Time 3. Quality Spirits	16.0L	$64.48

Stompin Grapes (2)3x5x642

Trainer: Ian R Wilkes 12 mths 5: 0-1-1

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.

Weight: 57kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: VINO ROSSO (USA)

Dam: QUALITY PEARL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Prize Money$33,398.00

Avg $$6,679.60

Win %0.00%

Place %40.00%

Career5: 0-1-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 20 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Make My Day carrying 57kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park on February 8 over 1609m, 4 len behind First Call Bob carrying 56kg at $9.30. Further improvement is anticipated.

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
2/8	20/03/2026	40	MDN 3U	$117,978.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	SP	Edgard J Zayas	57kg	1:42.57	6-2-2	3	1. Make My Day 2. Stompin Grapes 3. The Pulse	1.5L	$3.30
4/6	08/02/2026	51	MDN 4U	$119,829.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	Edgard J Zayas	56kg	1:38.20	6-4-4	1	1. First Call Bob 2. Love'm Or Liam 3. Mainstream	4.3L	$9.30
6/12	19/12/2025	295	MDN 3U	$85,758.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	56kg	1:34.94	10-6-6	9	1. Cruise The Nile 2. Limited Edition 3. Make It Make Sense	5.0L	$26.50
5/6	27/02/2025	68	MDN 4U	$151,369.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	John R Velazquez	55.5kg	1:36.05	2-5-5	2	1. Edgy 2. Fiveeyesonskystars, Hop Sing	7.4L	$3.10
3/8	21/12/2024	-	MDN 3U	$92,450.00	Gulfstream Park	1308m	Fast	John R Velazquez	54kg	1:18.60	8-5-3	6	1. Into Pleasure 2. Wistucky 3. Stompin Grapes	2.0L	$14.30

Tiernanogue (3)96x42

Trainer: Brendan P Walsh (Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)12 mths 4: 0-1-0

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Grey/Roan C

Sire: QUALITY ROAD (USA)

Dam: SPRITZ (USA)

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Stats

Prize Money$30,181.00

Avg $$7,545.25

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-1-0

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm4: 0-1-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 4th of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1710m, 10 len behind Awesome Gun with 54.5kg at $15.20. Last start 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Marauder carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. Expected to go very well.

Last Starts 36 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	21/03/2026	35	MDN 3	$105,337.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	54.5kg	1:43.29	8-3-2	8	1. Marauder 2. Tiernanogue 3. Double Entendre	0.5L	$6.70
4/11	14/02/2026	77	MDN 3	$92,725.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	D Cannon	54.5kg	1:43.22	8-4-4	7	1. Awesome Gun 2. Kelz 3. Double Entendre	10.8L	$15.20
6/12	29/11/2025	34	MDN 2	$183,206.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	54kg	1:43.41	12-6-6	6	1. Liberty National 2. Stirring Words 3. Albus	7.5L	$9.97
9/12	26/10/2025	-	MDN 2	$182,648.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	54kg	1:10.22	11-9-9	11	1. Stradale 2. Stable Hero 3. Mumdoggie	11.8L	$21.57

Still Sober (4)436856x4

Trainer: Eduardo Caramori 12 mths 8: 0-0-1

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown C

Sire: WORLD OF TROUBLE (USA)

Dam: CAIPIRINHA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Temple City

Stats

Prize Money$41,129.00

Avg $$5,141.13

Win %0.00%

Place %12.50%

Career8: 0-0-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm6: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 7 len behind Magical Factor with 54.5kg at $45.59. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on August 4 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind So Special carrying 54kg at $22.79. Needs to lift.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	11/04/2026	111	MDN 3	$160,116.00	Keeneland	1710m	FM	Jaime A Torres	54.5kg	1:41.47	8-6-4	8	1. Magical Factor 2. Comprehensive 3. Provider	7.5L	$45.59
6/11	21/12/2025	42	MDN 2	$153,139.00	Turfway Park	1710m	Fast	Vincent Cheminaud	54kg	1:44.80	11-8-6	10	1. Thailand 2. Maginnesontap 3. Empire West	8.6L	$22.53
5/12	09/11/2025	15	MDN 2	$183,206.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	FM	Vincent Cheminaud	54kg	1:45.43	8-7-5	9	1. Zeppelin 2. Lemon's Law 3. Thailand	2.1L	$76.39
8/12	25/10/2025	58	MDN 2	$167,428.00	Keeneland	1811m	FM	Luan Machado	54kg	1:49.97	7-9-8	7	1. Remember Mamba 2. Maginnesontap 3. Aguila Negra	9.3L	$15.75
6/11	28/08/2025	24	MDN 2	$263,566.00	Kentucky	1609m	FM	Luan Machado	54kg	1:35.90	9-7-6	7	1. Turf Star 2. Ciborio 3. Sheriff Bart	7.3L	$15.66
3/8	04/08/2025	29	MDN 2	$155,039.00	Ellis Park	1710m	FM	Rafael Bejarano	54kg	1:42.96	2-4-3	3	1. So Special 2. Moderator 3. Still Sober	1.1L	$22.79

Sartorial (5)3479

Trainer: George R Arnold Ii (USA)12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Jockey: Edgar Morales

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown C

Sire: ESSENTIAL QUALITY (USA)

Dam: MADEMOISELLE COCO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro

Stats

Prize Money$29,480.00

Avg $$7,370.00

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-0-1

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm3: 0-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 1 over 1811m, 6 len behind Kravitz with 55.5kg at $27.10. The run before that 7th of 9 at Gulfstream Park on January 10 over 1710m, 34 len behind Thunderously carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

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
9/12	01/03/2026	50	MDN 3	$117,978.00	Gulfstream Park	1811m	FM	Jonathan Ocasio	55.5kg	1:46.65	1-10-9	1	1. Kravitz 2. Protect And Defend 3. Quiet Power	6.2L	$27.10
7/9	10/01/2026	51	MDN 3	$125,561.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Jorge Ruiz	55.5kg	1:45.87	9-9-7	5	1. Thunderously 2. Fancy Gentleman 3. Ace Jack Deuce	34.3L	$4.30
4/11	20/11/2025	53	MDN 2	$183,206.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	M	Gabriel Saez	54kg	1:37.60	3-7-4	6	1. Chip Honcho 2. Marauder 3. Fuzzbuster	6.0L	$11.07
3/9	28/09/2025	-	MDN 2	$183,486.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Gabriel Saez	54kg	1:36.29	5-4-3	5	1. Incredibolt 2. Carson Street 3. Sartorial	5.0L	$36.63

Prayer (6)97x86x0

Trainer: George R Arnold Ii (USA)12 mths 5: 0-0-0

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco

Weight: 57kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: QUALITY ROAD (USA)

Dam: CHAPEL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pulpit

Stats

Prize Money$4,140.00

Avg $$828.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career5: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm5: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 17 len behind Ancient History with 56.5kg at $26.41. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Del Mar on July 20 over 1609m, 14 len behind Privman carrying 54.5kg at $35.60. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 32 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/12	25/03/2026	248	MDN 3U	$140,449.00	Turfway Park	1308m	Fast	Edgar Morales	56.5kg	1:16.35	3-9-11	10	1. Ancient History 2. Flick 3. Master Sommelier	17.2L	$26.41
6/7	20/07/2025	35	MDN 3U	$152,905.00	Del Mar	1609m	Fast	Kazushi Kimura	54.5kg	1:36.42	3-6-6	4	1. Privman 2. Penalty Box 3. Rank	14.0L	$35.60
8/9	15/06/2025	78	MDN 35	$93,313.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	FM	Hector Isaac Berrios	54kg	1:35.34	8-8-8	3	1. Cuban Confusion 2. Broski 3. Mutaz	18.1L	$27.10
7/8	29/03/2025	35	MDN 3	$103,011.00	Santa Anita Park	1811m	FM	Kazushi Kimura	55.5kg	1:50.51	7-7-7	7	1. Mythical Reel 2. Unrivaled Hero 3. Broski	7.6L	$11.80
9/9	22/02/2025	-	MDN 3	$96,618.00	Santa Anita Park	1207m	Fast	Hector Isaac Berrios	55.5kg	1:09.92	3-9-9	3	1. Tiz Secure 2. Voldemort 3. King Stephen	17.5L	$11.90

Direct Strike (7)54x5

Trainer: B H Cox (USA)12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Bay C

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: DAY OF VICTORY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Victory Gallop

Stats

Prize Money$16,810.00

Avg $$5,603.33

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career3: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Marauder carrying 54.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on September 14 over 1710m, 4 len behind I Did I Did carrying 54kg at $3.62. Strong winning chance.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	21/03/2026	188	MDN 3	$105,337.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	Flavien Prat	54.5kg	1:43.29	3-5-5	4	1. Marauder 2. Tiernanogue 3. Double Entendre	4.3L	$3.00
4/8	14/09/2025	34	MDN 2	$183,486.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	SP	Tyler Gaffalione	54kg	1:46.04	6-4-4	8	1. I Did I Did 2. Roguishness 3. Beale Street Boy	4.3L	$3.62
5/11	11/08/2025	-	MDN 2	$155,039.00	Ellis Park	1408m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	54kg	1:24.96	3-6-5	8	1. Vost 2. La Norme De Jour 3. Hyperlink	3.7L	$5.58

Silver Shot (8)5x454

Trainer: Steven Asmussen 12 mths 4: 0-0-0

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Weight: 53.5kgs

3 yo Grey/Roan C

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: PRINCESA CAROLINA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$21,384.00

Avg $$5,346.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career4: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm4: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 28 over 1811m, 4.5 len behind Fleek carrying 55.5kg at $5.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1710m, 10 len behind Awesome Gun carrying 54.5kg at $5.30. Sure to be about the money.

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
4/9	28/03/2026	42	MDN 3	$154,494.00	Oaklawn Park	1811m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	55.5kg	1:51.61	9-5-4	6	1. Fleek 2. Baby Vino 3. Kelz	4.5L	$5.70
5/11	14/02/2026	28	MDN 3	$92,725.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	Axel Concepcion	54.5kg	1:43.22	11-6-5	10	1. Awesome Gun 2. Kelz 3. Double Entendre	10.8L	$5.30
4/12	17/01/2026	71	MDN 3	$89,686.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	Fast	Pascacio Lopez	54.5kg	1:45.03	12-7-4	5	1. Reagan's Honor 2. Kelz 3. Ocelli	4.8L	$9.40
5/11	07/11/2025	-	MDN 2	$183,206.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	54kg	1:45.21	9-5-5	10	1. Mesquite 2. Liberty Valance 3. Carson Street	6.8L	$7.55