Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
SUTURA (12) has been in great form with three placings in succession, most recently when beaten 4 lengths into second over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) when she was handy all the way. Likely improver with strong prospects. MIGHTY NORA (8) recorded another placing last time out when second over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt). Yet to win at the distance but has recorded three minor placings. Must be respected. DON'T EVEN (4) has not raced since her debut back on October 11 when she finished seventh over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt). Anticipating a bright return with Lasix added for the first time. ONCE UPON A TIME (9) was beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1308m at Keeneland last time out. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 9 at this track on November 21 over 1207m, 9 len behind Fizzy Lass with 54kg at $19.39. Went for a spell before returning second last in a small field at Keeneland on April 15 over 1207m, 7 len behind Getting Closer carrying 53.5kg at $7.97. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/04/2026 | 145 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:12.05 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $7.97 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | 1:12.97 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $19.39 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 7 at Ellis Park on July 14 over 1308m, 8 len behind Glory Me with 54kg at $28.68. Went for a break before returning made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on April 15 over 1207m, 7 len behind People Watching with 54kg at $7.50. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 275 | MDN F 3 | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:10.42 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:16.99 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $28.68 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 7th of 12 at Keeneland on October 11 over 1308m, 14 len behind No Bees carrying 52.5kg at $4.71. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 209 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 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | 1:18.11 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $4.71 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park on March 8 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Auntie Vodka carrying 55.5kg at $4.90. Last start ran last of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 2 over 1207m, 17 len behind Feminism with 55.5kg at $13.40. Ready to run a big race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $13.40 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track October 26 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Jetty's Home carrying 54kg at $10.37. On debut fifth of 10 at this track September 17 over 1207m, 6 len behind Grand Luxx with 54kg at $49.01. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 194 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 | 26/10/2025 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:25.31 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $10.37 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:11.55 | 10-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $49.01 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park on March 12 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Golden Thread carrying 54.5kg at $10.40. Last start 4th of 8 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1408m, 10 len behind Starship Godiva with 54.5kg at $15.44. Can't recommend her in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:25.32 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $15.44 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:11.96 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1408m, 9 len behind Weetamoo with 54.5kg at $3.51. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Oaklawn Park on March 14 over 1207m, 2 len behind Empath with 55.5kg at $4.20. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $3.51 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | MDN F 3 | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:10.51 | 5-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 103 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $92,725.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:10.89 | 3-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $140,458.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 6-7-LR | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.52 |
| 2/11 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:18.31 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.83 |
| 3/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:11.55 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $18.79 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 11 over 1308m, 8 len behind Pinto carrying 56.5kg at $19.59. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1308m, 7 len behind Morana carrying 56.5kg at $63.91. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 56.5kg | 1:19.19 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $19.59 |
| 6/12 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 56.5kg | 1:17.42 | 1-3-6 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $63.91 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | 1:11.91 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $54.34 |
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | 1:19.93 | 9-11-11 | 11 |
| 44.3L | $80.84 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 62 | MDN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | A Murgia | 55.5kg | 1:13.29 | 5-8-7 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $22.05 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | 0:57.16 | 11-6-8 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $56.46 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Candy Ride out of Dragon Army. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by More Than Ready out of Reminiscing. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 17 over 1408m, 4 len behind Starship Godiva with 54.5kg at $3.95. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 14 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Emblaze with 54kg at $2.90. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:25.32 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.95 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 0:56.70 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:09.72 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.30 |