Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
CHASING GRAY (1) is a five-start maiden who finished tenth at his most recent outing over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt) after he was well back on straightening. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. BIG ROG (6) was never in contention when 22 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1710m at Keeneland last start, a less impressive effort than his first-up seventh at Turfway Park the run before. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is perfectly placed to score. JINXZI (3) is yet to break through in six runs. Finished tenth after being prominent at the bend at his last appearance over 1710m at Turfway Park (Synthetic) on March 20. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. CLIFFS OF DOVER (4) ran below expectations last time at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), finishing sixth and beaten 20 lengths. Nicely placed to turn things around.

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 27 len behind Free Advice carrying 54kg at $39.61. Before that ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds on February 17 over 1710m, 36 len behind Fake Smart carrying 55.5kg at $20.50. Can do much better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | 52 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:18.64 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 27.1L | $39.61 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2026 | 24 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:44.66 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $20.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | MDN OCLM 3U | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 53kg | 1:43.84 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $12.90 |
| 8/10 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MDN OCLM 3 | $44,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 17.4L | $25.70 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:13.02 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Mahoning Valley on April 6 over 1609m, 8 len behind Hot Wings carrying 57kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Turfway Park on March 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Rachael's Wagon with 57kg at $16.88. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/04/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $20,087.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | Good | L A Batista | 57kg | 1:43.08 | 6-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | R Prescott | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 10-3-2 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $16.88 |
| 8/11 | 21/02/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3U | $32,810.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | R Prescott | 57kg | 1:42.54 | 11-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $16.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/01/2026 | 47 | MDN CLM 4U | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | R Prescott | 55.5kg | 1:41.02 | 11-7-8 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $34.92 |
| 11/11 | 30/11/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:23.77 | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 28.3L | $42.36 |
| 3/12 | 22/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $26,636.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | R Prescott | 55.5kg | 1:43.66 | 11-7-3 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 10 len behind Hyperbolize with 57kg at $6.49. Before that second last of 7 at Turfway Park on February 5 over 1609m, 13 len behind Jujubee carrying 55.5kg at $7.11. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside barrier.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 8-3-10 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $6.49 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 4U | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:40.28 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $7.11 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:46.40 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.82 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | 1:11.98 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.89 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2025 | 207 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,394.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:10.12 | 2-7-5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $15.96 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $96,308.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.63 | 9-7-7 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $8.60 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on March 5 over 1710m, 20 len behind Eleven Bravo carrying 56.5kg at $8.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Fairgrounds on February 16 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Midnight Vengeance carrying 54.5kg at $8. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
Last Starts 57 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 | 05/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:46.13 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $21,398.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | W Meeks | 54.5kg | 1:45.60 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $22,422.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Isaac Castillo | 56.5kg | 1:47.65 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1609m, 12 len behind State Of Attack carrying 54.5kg at $11.39. The start before that 4th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 13 over 1308m, 8 len behind Culoir with 54.5kg at $14.93. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:39.34 | 10-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $11.39 |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:19.04 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $14.93 |
| 11/11 | 05/02/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $81,312.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.84 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $33.70 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:12.64 | 12-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1609m, 7 len behind Bourbon Flight with 57kg at $23.47. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 22 len behind Flash Of Chaos carrying 57kg at $14.46. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 4-10-10 | 8 |
| 22.7L | $14.46 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 10-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $23.47 |
| 11/12 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:37.66 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 18.6L | $10.98 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:45.05 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $35.41 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $86,758.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | 1:13.25 | 3-7-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $23.95 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2025 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | 1:23.98 | 6-9-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $18.03 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Hyperbolize with 57kg at $32.29. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on December 12 over 1609m, 8 len behind Aubrey's Max carrying 52.5kg at $11.96. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 42 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 | 20/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 5-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $32.29 |
| 6/12 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 4U | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:41.02 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $13.93 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52.5kg | 1:38.39 | 2-9-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $11.96 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 230 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:44.26 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $29.47 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3 | $69,731.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:34.33 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $59,581.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:35.38 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 46.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park on March 26 over 1006m, 7 len behind Vibora carrying 52kg at $11.84. Before that 6th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 13 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Veuve On Tap carrying 54.5kg at $10.35. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 0:59.06 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.84 |
| 6/12 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:20.16 | 9-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.35 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:20.64 | 1-5-7 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $14.64 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:14.45 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.18 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM F 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:20.72 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.47 |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM F 2 | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:46.43 | 7-8-10 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $66.30 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on February 6 over 1609m, 18 len behind Reckless with 55kg at $83.60. Last start 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 7 over 1710m, 14 len behind Midnight Menace carrying 55.5kg at $31. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:46.30 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $88,445.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55kg | 1:40.44 | 6-11-8 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $83.60 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1609m, 13 len behind Bourbon Flight with 57kg at $83.17. Second-up 6th of 9 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1408m, 9 len behind Nash Potatoes with 56.5kg at $52.34. No threat last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $52.34 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $83.17 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:46.40 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $35.73 |
| 8/11 | 30/11/2025 | 156 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:23.77 | 11-10-8 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $36.74 |
| 10/11 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:16.02 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $85.09 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Irving Moncada | 51.5kg | 1:02.74 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $40.53 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 16 len behind Flash Of Chaos carrying 53.5kg at $25.20. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Turfway Park on December 5 over 1609m, 11 len behind Khetam with 54kg at $28.81. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:46.72 | 5-8-5 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $25.20 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:48.46 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.34 |
| 7/11 | 05/12/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 3-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $28.81 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:40.81 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 9 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1408m, 25 len behind Nash Potatoes carrying 53.5kg at $20.43. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:25.48 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 25.8L | $20.43 |