Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight
HEDGE BOOK (1) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) over 1408m. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. BELLA ELLA (7) has been in the betting at both starts but hasn't managed to break through. Most recently finished sixth over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), beaten 8 lengths. Capable enough so worth another chance. SERENA'S SURPRISE (8) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic) when second, beaten one length. Promising type with improvement to come so she should be in the finish. TAMMY'S KISS (11) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Philip A Bauer. By Good Magic from Whispered Kiss. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 25 over 1509m, 2 len behind Connect The Stars carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on March 27 over 1408m, 2 len behind Sorokin with 54kg at $1.40. Can improve enough to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 61 | MDN F 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:22.86 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:30.05 | 3-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Brill. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Gun Runner out of Spring In The Air. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Fairgrounds February 14 over 1207m, 14 len behind Goodall with 54.5kg at $7. On debut seventh of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf November 26 over 1006m, 3 len behind Just A Minute carrying 54kg at $19.51. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:10.18 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:03.52 | 7-9-12 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:11.04 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $14.60 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 0:58.28 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $19.51 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Nyquist out of Al Andaleeb. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Oaklawn Park on March 14 over 1207m, 4 len behind Empath carrying 55.5kg at $7.80. Last start ran last in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 4 over 1710m, 8 len behind Delicious Diva carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | David Cabrera | 53.5kg | 1:45.09 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.51 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.80 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 9 at Gulfstream Park on February 8 over 1408m, 6 len behind Betty's Pearl carrying 55.5kg at $57.60. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 5 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Sippin Pretty with 55.5kg at $21. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 58 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 | 05/03/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:25.04 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $57.60 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1408m, 16 len behind La Rascasse carrying 54.5kg at $25.06. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $25.06 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Good Magic out of Whispered Kiss having her first start. Likely to measure up.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on February 21 over 1106m, 3 len behind Kilby Girl carrying 54.5kg at $8.18. Last start 5th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1207m, 9 len behind Cactus Cairo with 54.5kg at $7.42. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $7.42 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:07.04 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.18 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Keeneland October 15 over 1408m, 14 len behind Essential Coffee carrying 54kg at $20. On debut fifth of 11 at this track September 13 over 1207m, 8 len behind Baracca with 54kg at $10.69. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 199 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 | 15/10/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:25.18 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $20.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54kg | 1:10.55 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $10.69 |