Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
PREPPED (10) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1710m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. EXECUTIVE (6) is back from a spell of 11 weeks. Raced once last campaign and finished second over 1609m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Junior Alvarado has been in the money at all three rides, but is yet to win. Leading contender. FLICK (5) remains a maiden after 11 runs. Had plenty of admirers last time and finishing a close second over 1308m at Turfway Park (Synthetic). Drawn to stalk the leaders. Sure to be competitive. ROYAL GUARD (11) resumes from a spell of eight months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1710m at Saratoga Inner Turf (Turf). Rates highly on best form and should be in the mix.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 7 over 1408m, 4 len behind High Camp carrying 55.5kg at $36.80. Second-up didn't finish the race at Gulfstream Park March 28 over 1609m. Tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:38.35 | 6-8-PU | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:25.03 | 4-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $36.80 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track November 29 over 1609m, 6 len behind No Joke Joe carrying 54kg at $4.82. On debut second of 11 at Kentucky September 4 over 1408m, 3 len behind Repentless with 54kg at $37.85. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.82 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 45 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:47.43 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.41 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:21.43 | 7-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $37.85 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Lincoln's Law carrying 55.5kg at $26.80. Second-up 5th of 9 at Keeneland on April 4 over 1308m, 17 len behind Gilded Bandit carrying 53.5kg at $16.72. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 5-5-5 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $16.72 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:10.44 | 7-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $26.80 |
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at big odds at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 22 over 1509m, 4 len behind Zakinthos with 55.5kg at $35.40. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $35.40 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 13 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Ambitiously with 56.5kg at $7.59. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Ancient History carrying 56.5kg at $3.09. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 10-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.09 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 76 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:10.98 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.59 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.34 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM 3U | $105,344.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 10-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $15.20 |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 10-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $31.09 |
| 4/12 | 14/09/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | 1:24.92 | 11-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.78 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 14 over 1609m, 3 len behind Inspeightofcharlie with 56kg at $14.20. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 8 2025 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Assertiveness carrying 53.5kg at $9.10. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 307 | MDN 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 56kg | 1:34.02 | 8-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $14.20 |
| 10/11 | 13/04/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:43.02 | 7-9-10 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $3.37 |
| 3/12 | 08/03/2025 | 106 | MDN 3 | $150,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:34.62 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2024 | 41 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:44.08 | 3-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $13.40 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2024 | 42 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:43.45 | 9-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:43.70 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.40 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 44 days. Last run second last of 8 at Turfway Park on March 18 over 1710m, 17 len behind Dienekes with 57kg at $11.03. At only start last preparation 4th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 2 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Sixtyseven Mustang carrying 55.5kg at $74.20. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 75 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 57kg | 1:46.69 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $11.03 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 321 | MDN 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | 1:17.72 | 11-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $74.20 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | 1:40.80 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $34.88 |
| 11/12 | 18/01/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $129,032.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:41.96 | 9-11-11 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $10.85 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:37.53 | 7-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.11 |
| 11/11 | 03/11/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:43.92 | 2-11-11 | 1 |
| 46.3L | $39.94 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Esmark carrying 53.5kg at $10.69. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Ellis Park on August 24 2024 over 1207m, 18 len behind Firmus carrying 54kg at $24.41. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 341 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/05/2025 | 176 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:41.07 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $10.69 |
| 9/12 | 01/12/2024 | 58 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:35.40 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $19.17 |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:37.47 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $25.53 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 5-3-6 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $19.67 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $109,063.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:11.80 | 11-9-10 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $24.41 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Heading with 54.5kg at $28.97. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $28.97 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 21 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Classic Tap with 54.5kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 19 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Swift Blade carrying 54.5kg at $2. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | 61 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.42 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 10-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 10-8-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.02 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf August 31 over 1710m, 1.1 len behind Sunrise with 54kg at $4.35. On debut third in a small field at Saratoga July 27 over 1408m, 8 len behind Tapit's Legacy with 54kg at $5.20. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 244 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:44.24 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.35 |
| 3/5 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:23.87 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.20 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Kentucky August 28 over 1609m, 8 len behind Montador carrying 54.5kg at $6.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track June 15 over 1609m, 6 len behind Plensa with 53.5kg at $7.45. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 247 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 28/08/2025 | 46 | MDN 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:34.30 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:34.89 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.62 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.18 | 12-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $7.45 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | MDN 3 | $148,970.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:34.13 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.10 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | 1:27.97 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.10 |