Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Claiming
SARTORIAL (6) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 2012m at this track (Dirt) on April 26. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. PELICAN BAY (3) was prominent into the straight last time but was overwhelmed late and wound up in fourth over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. PAUL'S RECOVERY (1) ran a better race last time at his second career start when fourth over 1710m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Fitter and looks one of the better chances. KING LEE (2) was beaten 9 lengths into sixth at the second run back from a break in a 2414m contest at Turfway Park last time out. Nicely placed to find some form.
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 8 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1710m, 13 len behind Marauder with 54.5kg at $9.30. Last start 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on May 1 over 1710m, 10 len behind Baby Vino with 55.5kg at $15.60. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:43.29 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $15.60 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $9.30 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up second last in a small field at Turfway Park on March 5 over 1609m, 10 len behind Country Luck with 57kg at $10.19. Last start 6th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 28 over 2414m, 9 len behind Rapoport carrying 57kg at $61.02. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 2:32.31 | 4-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $61.02 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | 320 | MDN CLM 3U | $55,618.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 57kg | 1:38.94 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.19 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $127,796.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | 1:34.99 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $48.00 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1710m, 3 len behind Street Party carrying 53.5kg at $25.53. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Turfway Park on February 27 over 1609m, 6 len behind Hayes Goal carrying 54.5kg at $4.77. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:46.62 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $25.53 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:41.43 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.77 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:13.24 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.85 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 13 len behind Magical Factor with 54.5kg at $79.99. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs Turf on April 29 over 1710m, 9 len behind Abbi Fede carrying 53.5kg at $53.85. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:42.58 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $53.85 |
| 7/11 | 11/04/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $79.99 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:39.89 | 11-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1408m, 21 len behind Non Conforming carrying 54.5kg at $33.45. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:25.12 | 9-11-8 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $33.45 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on April 26 over 2012m, 9 len behind Tiernanogue with 53.5kg at $15.29. The run before that 9th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 1 over 1811m, 6 len behind Kravitz carrying 55.5kg at $27.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 2:01.41 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $15.29 |
| 9/12 | 01/03/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | 1:46.65 | 1-10-9 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $27.10 |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 51 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:45.87 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 20/11/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 3-7-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.07 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:36.29 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $36.63 |