Churchill Downs Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Special Weight
MUNNINGS TALKS (1) has been in the placings three times from four starts in this maiden campaign, the latest as favourite over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) when 2.75 lengths from the winner. Drawn to enjoy a good run so expected to go close. PRETTY TAPIT (6) last appeared when fourth over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) seven months ago. Has switched to the Joe Sharp stable. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. CORE MEMORIES (11) went back early from her wide draw over 1609m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) last time but hit the line strongly to finish fifth. Among the chances. EENYMEANYMIGHTYMO (4) returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Has ability and must be included in calculations. Something for the Multiples: IMMORTALIZE (15)

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind How About Now carrying 54.5kg at $3.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 26 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind East Jabip carrying 55.5kg at $2. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/04/2026 | 45 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/02/2026 | 39 | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:35.77 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:42.53 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:36.95 | 4-10-7 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $16.70 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on April 23 over 1811m, 9 len behind Miss Pharaoh with 57kg at $34.87. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ellis Park Turf on July 3 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Humbled carrying 53.5kg at $17.64. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/04/2026 | 256 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Luan Machado | 57kg | 1:51.96 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $34.87 |
| 3/12 | 10/08/2025 | 38 | MDN FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:39.87 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.14 |
| 3/12 | 03/07/2025 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:35.78 | 7-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $17.64 |
| 7/12 | 07/06/2025 | 279 | MDN FM 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:49.35 | 2-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $25.70 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $147,059.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:36.45 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $8.51 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Keeneland Turf October 23 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Triumphant Spirit carrying 54.5kg at $12.81. On debut second last of 11 at Keeneland October 10 2024 over 1710m, 21 len behind Eunomia carrying 54kg at $18.06. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 213 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | 53 | MDN FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:36.83 | 11-7-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $12.81 |
| 3/10 | 31/08/2025 | 42 | MDN FM 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1408m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:21.43 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.97 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 43 | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | Fast | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:37.34 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.73 |
| 5/12 | 07/06/2025 | 51 | MDN FM 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:49.35 | 9-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $24.95 |
| 6/12 | 17/04/2025 | 49 | MDN F 3 | $175,719.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:44.12 | 11-8-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $15.02 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2025 | 38 | MDN F 3 | $83,736.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:47.05 | 12-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $30.60 |

Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Turfway Park in the LR March 21 over 1710m, 20 len behind Lorelei Lee carrying 55.5kg at $87.38. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Turfway Park in the LR February 20 over 1609m, 14 len behind Resplendence with 55.5kg at $34.63. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $421,348.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55.5kg | 1:44.81 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $87.38 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 104 | LR OPEN F 3 | $245,787.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:40.69 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $34.63 |
| 5/11 | 08/11/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Chase Miller | 54kg | 1:36.72 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $14.55 |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $993,884.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Chase Miller | 55.5kg | 1:44.69 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $58.21 |
| 3/12 | 07/09/2025 | 10 | MDN F 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Chase Miller | 54kg | 1:34.64 | 12-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $30.45 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Chase Miller | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 12-10-8 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $123.16 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Fairgrounds Turf January 3 over 1710m, 13 len behind Alone Time carrying 54.5kg at $16.90. On debut second of 12 at Keeneland Turf October 18 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Backgammon carrying 54kg at $3.29. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:43.56 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $16.90 |
| 9/12 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:36.92 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $3.51 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.99 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.29 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 4 over 1609m, 1.1 len behind Surprise Ending carrying 55.5kg at $11.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Ellis Park on July 12 over 1106m, 7 len behind Carolyncaroline carrying 54kg at $12.65. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 140 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 | 04/01/2026 | 70 | MDN F 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $11.80 |
| 12/12 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:43.48 | 1-9-12 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $24.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/08/2025 | 47 | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 4-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $11.67 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | SP | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:04.99 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.65 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Liam's Map out of Recoupe. Prefer to see her under race conditions.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at Keeneland Turf on April 12 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind How About Now with 54.5kg at $5.62. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Fairgrounds Turf on February 28 over 1710m, 3 len behind Dagmara with 54.5kg at $3.50. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:36.81 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $5.62 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 44 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | 1:43.76 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 47 | MDN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:47.36 | 9-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.42 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:44.64 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.38 |
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:37.07 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $10.09 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 4th of 9 at Saratoga on July 26 over 1207m, 11 len behind Tommy Jo with 54kg at $6.20. Went for a break before returning 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mashallah with 54.5kg at $2.98. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 31 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 | 23/04/2026 | 271 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.49 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $2.98 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:11.24 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $6.20 |