Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
TILT A TWIRL (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt), finishing fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths. Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. ELEOS (4) stuck on well when resuming last start to finish second over 1308m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) after showing good early speed. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention. ITCHY (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth in a 1408m contest at Keeneland two weeks ago after being prominent at the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. CERBERUS (3) has not raced since his debut back on January 31 when he finished fourth over 1308m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Will be better for that run and is expected to go well.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Knicks Go out of Julesforyou. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1408m, 6 len behind Kokomo Joe with 54.5kg at $5.20. The run before that 4th in a small field at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Vino Subito carrying 54.5kg at $2.89. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:26.17 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.20 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:19.10 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.89 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:20.28 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.20 |
| 3/12 | 06/02/2026 | 145 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52kg | 1:13.24 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $6.51 |
| 4/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $45,872.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Ana A S Carmona | 55.5kg | 1:03.66 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 4th of 9 at Gulfstream Park on January 31 over 1308m, 11 len behind Wall Street with 55.5kg at $11.90. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:17.48 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $11.90 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on April 8 over 1308m, 4 len behind Pacific Standard carrying 54.5kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Colonial Downs on August 7 over 1106m, 0.3 len behind Mr Randy carrying 54kg at $13.20. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 31 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 | 08/04/2026 | 152 | MDN 3U | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54.5kg | 1:16.63 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:10.65 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $20.20 |
| 5/12 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:18.11 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $19.37 |
| 7/12 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $114,679.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:11.75 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $27.33 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | 12 | MDN OCLM 2 | $84,098.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:03.44 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $15.80 |
| 5/7 | 01/09/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:02.36 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.20 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Hard Spun out of Dance Music. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Known Agenda out of First Valentine. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 11 len behind Free Advice with 53.5kg at $23.64. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
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| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 2-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.64 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Tapiture - Donna D) making his debut. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Non Conforming carrying 54.5kg at $9.53. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | 1:25.12 | 11-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.53 |