Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
SILENT WAY (3) has been in the money at both runs this time in work and the maiden win looks imminent following a good second over 1609m at Santa Anita (Dirt) last time. Great chance to break through. POWERSHIFT (11) was 9 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1710m in the G3 Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Goes back from a wide draw but will wind up late. Well placed and happy to have him on top. WINSTON AVE (9) gave a great sight last time over 1207m at Santa Anita when he raced up on the pace and fought on gamely only to be narrowly beaten. Yet to break through this time in but hasn't been far away, with three placings to his name. Expected to be competitive. BOURBON DREAM (8) was unwanted in betting on debut last start but ran a strong race, finishing second and beaten one length over 1609m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Has ability and worth including.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 5th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 7 len behind Magical Factor with 54.5kg at $15.42. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Turfway Park on March 11 over 1609m, 6 len behind Winter Holiday with 54.5kg at $26.03. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 31 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $15.42 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:38.87 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $26.03 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $23.17 |
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.21 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:28.91 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $10.99 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 2nd of 7 at Keeneland on April 9 over 1710m, 4 len behind Fourth Dimension with 54.5kg at $28.97. The run before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 20 over 1710m, 14 len behind Make My Day carrying 54.5kg at $12.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:45.84 | 5-6-2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $28.97 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | SP | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:42.57 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $12.70 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | C Lanerie | 55.5kg | 1:46.52 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $43.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:21.63 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $104.22 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on February 15 over 1207m, 4 len behind The Last Straw with 56kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on April 2 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Memory with 57kg at $2.70. Profiles nicely. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 46 | MDN 35 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | 1:35.98 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 93 | MDN 45 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | 1:10.06 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:14.83 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.10 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 8 len behind Ancient History with 56.5kg at $7.69. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 11-8-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.69 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1710m, 4 len behind Marauder carrying 54.5kg at $20.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1710m, 16 len behind Awesome Gun carrying 54.5kg at $11.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $20.20 |
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $11.90 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $29.80 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 56 days. Last start 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 7 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Corona De Oro carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. At only start last preparation 10th of 12 at Saratoga Turf on August 28 over 1811m, 8 len behind Johny's Rendezvous with 53.5kg at $16.50. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | 191 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | 1:42.80 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | 117 | MDN 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:47.77 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | 77 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.34 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.85 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:44.49 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:46.33 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2024 | 76 | MDN 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:45.71 | 8-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $5.40 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 22 over 1509m, 9 len behind Zakinthos with 55.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 10 over 1710m, 11 len behind Final Score carrying 54kg at $4.55. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | 224 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:29.71 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $4.55 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:10.31 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 28 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Sovereign Law carrying 55.5kg at $53.80. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 33 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:38.35 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $53.80 |
Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on April 4 over 1207m, 0.2 len behind Mo Koko with 55.5kg at $2.40. Before that 2nd in a small field at Santa Anita on February 27 over 1609m, 10 len behind Cherokee Nation with 53.5kg at $3.30. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $101,892.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.14 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 61 | MDN 35 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:34.50 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:15.90 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 55.5kg | 1:16.09 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $9.40 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Risk Premium. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 7 over 1646m, 0.8 len behind Emerging Market with 54kg at $2.10. Second-up 6th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs in the G3 Tampa Bay Derby on March 7 over 1710m, 9 len behind The Puma with 55.5kg at $4.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 54 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 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $561,798.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:39.11 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |