Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
BLASPHEMOUS RUMORS (1) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing half a length from the winner in second over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Improver who looks a major player. OLYMPIC STAR (6) is a four-start maiden who finished fourth at her most recent outing over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. QUEEN MCKINZIE (3) spotted them a big start last time out and could only manage to finish eighth over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Has enough ability to be competitive in this line-up. RAGING CURRENT (7) was beaten 4 lengths into fourth in a 1207m contest at Oaklawn Park at her latest appearance. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Dancewhenyoucan with 53.5kg at $6.07. Improver who can get off the mark this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:11.16 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.07 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at Keeneland on April 24 over 1710m, 20 len behind Speed Skater carrying 53.5kg at $72. The race before that second last of 9 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1308m, 27 len behind Expecto Patronum carrying 53.5kg at $17.37. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:47.08 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $72.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/04/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:18.92 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $17.37 |
| 9/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:18.81 | 1-9-9 | 11 |
| 27.2L | $30.81 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1710m, 25 len behind West Coast Dream carrying 57kg at $7.56. The run before that 6th of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 19 over 1609m, 7 len behind Thames carrying 56kg at $7. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/04/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | 1:46.41 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $7.56 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM FM 4U | $54,208.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:35.23 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/01/2026 | 105 | MDN FM 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:42.52 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $33.30 |
| 5/5 | 12/10/2025 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $85,236.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:24.03 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $85,627.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:10.25 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2025 | 35 | MDN FM 3U | $86,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54kg | 1:17.11 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Turfway Park on March 26 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Dame's Rocket with 56.5kg at $2.91. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on July 18 over 1609m, 13 len behind Ribbons with 54.5kg at $69.40. This will test.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/03/2026 | 181 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.91 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM FM 35 | $50,459.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:34.75 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $35.90 |
| 7/11 | 17/08/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $68,217.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Ricardo Gonzalez | 53kg | 1:36.75 | 4-11-7 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2025 | 61 | MDN FM 3U | $122,324.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:36.04 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $69.40 |
| 6/11 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 35 | $93,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Asa Espinoza | 53.5kg | 1:16.13 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $80.20 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1710m, 10 len behind West Coast Dream carrying 57kg at $8.12. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 13 over 1609m, 8 len behind Sunshine Daydream with 54.5kg at $26.40. Genuine chance this time around.
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 | 11/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:46.41 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $8.12 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | Good | Hunter Rea | 54.5kg | 1:36.93 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $26.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | D Cannon | 56.5kg | 1:44.49 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | 1:36.15 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $16.90 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:43.18 | 4-3-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $24.90 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $65,824.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 56kg | 1:38.66 | 6-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 17 over 1710m, 19 len behind Starwood with 57kg at $7.94. The race before that ran last of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 6 over 1207m, 22 len behind She's A Gemma carrying 56kg at $13.30. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 34 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 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jim Graham | 57kg | 1:45.95 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $7.94 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 61 | MDN FM 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 56kg | 1:09.96 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $13.30 |
| 4/6 | 04/01/2026 | 260 | MDN FM 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 56kg | 1:11.46 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $10.30 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $175,719.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Fernando Jara | 55.5kg | 1:10.96 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 4 len behind Cold Case carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 22 over 1207m, 4 len behind Lovely Words carrying 54kg at $15. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:11.41 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $67,416.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:11.19 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | 55 | MDN FM 3U | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:44.49 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $23.80 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:04.15 | 6-9-8 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $19.90 |
| 4/12 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Reyluis Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:03.69 | 7-5-4 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $52.40 |
| 11/11 | 31/10/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | 1:24.23 | 4-11-11 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $51.78 |

Jockey: Javier Padron-Barcenas
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1207m, 9 len behind Dancewhenyoucan carrying 53.5kg at $4.97. The run before that 4th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 26 over 1609m, 7 len behind Prophetic Debby carrying 54.5kg at $11.79. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/04/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:11.16 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $4.97 |
| 4/10 | 26/03/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:39.36 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $11.79 |
| 6/6 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:13.63 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $7.23 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:21.24 | 9-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $15.55 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Union Rags out of Lettered Olive. Respect any positive market lead.

Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1207m, 18 len behind Llamp with 56kg at $76.17. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track on September 19 over 1609m, 17 len behind Parking Lot Pours with 54.5kg at $13.94. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 230 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 56kg | 1:10.61 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $76.17 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $73,394.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jane Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:38.65 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $13.94 |
| 9/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,450.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos Barbosa | 53.5kg | 1:35.66 | 7-8-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $49.08 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 3 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind American Missy with 55.5kg at $3.50. Second-up second last of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 23 len behind Fresh Out with 53.5kg at $6.45. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:39.13 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $6.45 |
| 5/12 | 03/04/2026 | 154 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:13.94 | 7-2-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:24.23 | 8-7-9 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $31.59 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1308m, 8 len behind State Charmer with 56.5kg at $25.73. Before that 3rd in a small field at Mahoning Valley on April 7 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind She Grins carrying 57kg at $14.90. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 25 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 | 26/04/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 56.5kg | 1:18.00 | 2-5-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $25.73 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2026 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $35,371.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Good | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:14.91 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.90 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1106m | Good | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:08.71 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $34,129.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:16.26 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 38 | MDN FM 3U | $34,665.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | M | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:13.34 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $29.10 |
| 7/7 | 05/01/2026 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $36,323.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1609m | SP | B Tapara | 57kg | 1:39.96 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1207m, 12 len behind Chasing Sunsets with 57kg at $30.29. Before that 5th of 7 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1609m, 5 len behind Halfin carrying 57kg at $4.96. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 32 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 | 23 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:12.51 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $30.29 |
| 5/7 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:39.52 | 1-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $4.96 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $4.05 |
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | 19 | MDN FM 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 56.5kg | 1:19.93 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $24.66 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 57kg | 1:41.02 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $19.37 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 84 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | 1:12.01 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $68.96 |