Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
DEEP FLAME (9) showed good early pace last time and battled on gamely to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1308m at Keeneland (Dirt). Can spear over from a wide draw. Looks well placed so expect another bold performance. PUTEKETEKE (5) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when he was in the firing line all the way. Nicely placed to take this out. GREAT MOMENT (6) was prominent at the corner and finished third last time over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt), beaten 1.75 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role. EMBRY SHOW (11) has not raced since his debut on March 7 over 1308m at Santa Anita (Dirt) when he finished fifth, beaten 7 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by El Deal out of Flashy Prize. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Irish Blessing. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Game Winner out of Map Maker. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Mitole out of Wild Hickory. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Ring Curl carrying 56.5kg at $4.93. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 13 over 1207m, 6 len behind Ambitiously with 56.5kg at $3.18. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 37 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 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | 1:11.38 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.93 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:10.98 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.18 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:09.11 | 7-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 37 days. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Fairgrounds on February 21 over 1207m, 4 len behind Sargent Sully with 56.5kg at $14.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Ring Curl with 56.5kg at $3.44. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | 1:11.38 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.44 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 339 | MDN 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | 1:09.11 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $14.70 |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $83,467.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 53kg | 1:05.72 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:10.51 | 3-8-7 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $15.80 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2025 | 54 | MDN 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | 1:11.08 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $22.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2024 | 26 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:02.97 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $26.41 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Practical Joke out of Lil Miss Moppet. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 10 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 12 len behind Not To Worry carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 57 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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| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 1-4-9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Trouble Calling carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Keeneland on April 4 over 1308m, 0.5 len behind Gilded Bandit carrying 53.5kg at $2.38. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
Last Starts 43 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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| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:16.44 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:09.18 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Coco Cookies. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 9 at Santa Anita on March 7 over 1308m, 7 len behind Crude Velocity carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 71 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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| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:15.30 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.50 |