Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
AEGIS (9) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt) when she was in the firing line all the way. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. IN SCOPE (10) will find this a little easier than her third on debut four weeks ago, beaten 6 lengths at the end of 1207m at Keeneland (Dirt). Likely improver so she will prove tough to beat. FAST GUN (7) is a two-start maiden who was unplaced on debut then improved to finish second last time over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt), beaten 2.25 lengths. Backmarker who keeps coming. Has upside and will be right in this. BODACIOUS BAY (11) returned from a break last start over 1207m and finished second at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Down in weight today. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Don't underestimate.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Medaglia D'oro out of Weabie. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park on March 15 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Joyful Justice carrying 55.5kg at $5.70. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Be The Light carrying 54.5kg at $4.79. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.79 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SP | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:23.52 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | 113 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:39.78 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $4.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $458,716.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 55.5kg | 1:36.50 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.82 |
| 2/11 | 02/08/2025 | 38 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:12.08 | 11-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.72 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 0:57.80 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.84 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 8 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Answered Prayers with 54.5kg at $4.25. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on November 19 over 1609m, 12 len behind Nycon carrying 54kg at $3.99. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 44 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 | 08/04/2026 | 140 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:45.99 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.25 |
| 6/9 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:38.85 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $3.99 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 9-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 4th of 10 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1408m, 5 len behind Be The Light with 54.5kg at $15.16. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.16 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 3rd of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1408m, 0.6 len behind No Time Left carrying 54kg at $4.99. Returned from break made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Keeneland on April 11 over 1408m, 7 len behind La Rascasse with 54.5kg at $4.69. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/04/2026 | 133 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 6-3-3 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $4.69 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:24.43 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.99 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on February 20 over 1609m, 4 len behind Sweet Surrender carrying 57kg at $8.32. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 18 over 1710m, 4 len behind Reality Star carrying 57kg at $8.74. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | 57 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:47.12 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.74 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 210 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | 1:41.84 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.32 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $110,092.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:35.70 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $24.20 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, got back early 4th in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 13 over 1207m, 4 len behind Humble Toad with 54.5kg at $22.20. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Be The Light carrying 54.5kg at $6.27. Can improve enough to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.27 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.78 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $22.20 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 5th of 9 at Fairgrounds on February 14 over 1207m, 7 len behind Goodall carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Went for a break before returning 5th of 10 at Keeneland on April 18 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Be The Light carrying 54.5kg at $4.83. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 63 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:28.47 | 4-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $4.83 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:10.18 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Keeneland on April 23 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Nut Bush City with 54.5kg at $2.04. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Fairgrounds on March 13 over 1207m, nose behind Humble Toad with 54.5kg at $6.70. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | 41 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:12.39 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.04 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.78 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | 1:10.98 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.19 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:11.49 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mashallah carrying 54.5kg at $7.89. Can build upon that bright start to her career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:09.49 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.89 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 26 over 1207m, 2 len behind Bet The Gray with 55.5kg at $4.30. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:10.78 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |