Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
NYQUISTADOR (5) is yet to break through in six runs. Finished sixth at his last appearance over 1811m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) on April 22. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. PRIVATE SHOW (10) returned last time with a solid third at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) over 1609m after being prominent at the corner. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. GLOBALIST (1) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 18 lengths when seventh over 1609m at Oaklawn Park four weeks ago. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be taken lightly. CIRCUIT BREAKER (3) finished second last time over 1308m at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a spell, beaten 2.5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1609m, 18 len behind Nyquist Frequency with 56.5kg at $7. The run before that second last of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 12 over 1710m, 21 len behind I'm Worthy carrying 56.5kg at $5.80. A better showing is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 56.5kg | 1:44.08 | 3-7-6 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | 59 | MDN 35 | $47,076.00 | Sam Houston | 1673m | SP | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:44.07 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 32 | MDN 35 | $58,193.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:24.38 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/9 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3U | $109,924.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:29.93 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $10.80 |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2025 | 38 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:11.01 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.89 |
Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 12 over 1609m, 14 len behind Ramblin with 55.5kg at $10.20. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $10.20 |
Jockey: Evin A. Roman
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 11 at Turfway Park on January 7 over 1609m, 10 len behind Gray Is Okay carrying 54.5kg at $12.30. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1308m, 2.5 len behind Harbe carrying 53.5kg at $22.10. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/04/2026 | 111 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 53.5kg | 1:17.26 | 11-4-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $22.10 |
| 10/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $59,193.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:40.91 | 8-9-10 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $12.30 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 16 len behind Flash Of Chaos carrying 53.5kg at $25.20. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 3 len behind Jinxzi with 53.5kg at $6.63. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 24 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 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 6-2-2 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $6.63 |
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 86 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:46.72 | 5-8-5 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $25.20 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:48.46 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.34 |
| 7/11 | 05/12/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 3-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $28.81 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,046.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | 1:40.81 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.40 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 1811m, 3 len behind Vermelho carrying 57kg at $8.62. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park on March 4 over 2012m, 1.75 len behind Kicking Clear carrying 57kg at $2.43. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 2-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.62 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 2:06.99 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.43 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 2-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.77 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | 1:37.66 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $6.54 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2025 | 320 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,148.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:43.36 | 2-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $4.14 |
| 6/10 | 08/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 8-10-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $12.90 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Turfway Park on February 18 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Phila Street carrying 54.5kg at $6.61. Second-up second last of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 30 len behind Flash Of Chaos with 53.5kg at $12.60. Doesn't look good enough to threaten.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 53 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:46.72 | 9-11-11 | 5 |
| 30.2L | $12.60 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | A Murgia | 54.5kg | 1:41.98 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.61 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 8th of 12 at Turfway Park on February 21 over 1308m, 17 len behind Canterville with 54.5kg at $22.06. Last start second last of 10 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1308m, 26 len behind Free Advice carrying 53.5kg at $7.69. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM 3U | $80,058.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:18.64 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $7.69 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 2-5-8 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $22.06 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 12 over 1710m, 21 len behind I'm Worthy with 55.5kg at $52.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Nyquist Frequency with 56.5kg at $18.90. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $18.90 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | 289 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Israel Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.08 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $52.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,325.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Soft | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:44.52 | 1-7-8 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $18.90 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,500.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:44.57 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2025 | 61 | MDN CLM 3 | $63,898.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | 1:47.24 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/02/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3 | $67,633.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Good | Rocco Bowen | 55.5kg | 1:46.56 | 8-11-11 | 3 |
| 51.6L | $5.40 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1308m, 3 len behind Harbe with 53.5kg at $10.77. Good effort on debut but this looks a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | 1:17.26 | 7-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.77 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1609m, 2 len behind Nyquist Frequency carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on February 19 over 1710m, 4 len behind Magical Wish with 56.5kg at $5.50. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 65 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,224.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Good | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:38.94 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 119 | MDN CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 56.5kg | 1:46.10 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 333 | MDN CLM 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.54 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $6.36 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $88,280.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | C J McMahon | 54.5kg | 1:45.27 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $9.80 |