Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
ZEE R ONE (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was always well out of his ground over 1106m at Keeneland Turf, beaten 23 lengths into eighth. Likely improver with strong prospects. LA BELLE VIE (4) is on debut for the W A Ward stable. Two-year-old filly by Tacitus from Delavie. Looks set for a bright start. Watch for positive market leads. TRIM CASTLE (7) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 99 lengths behind the winner in pulled up over 905m at Keeneland (Dirt). Plenty of scope for improvement. Expected to do much better. VISSINO (1) is facing the starter for the first time. By Preservationist and hails from the Mark E Casse stable. Worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Preservationist out of Treat having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tourist out of Respect My Candor. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-starter by Tacitus out of Delavie. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, got back early second last in a small field at Keeneland on April 9 over 905m, 16 len behind Skara Brae carrying 54kg at $40.66. Last start second last of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 23 over 1106m, 23 len behind Tolstoy carrying 54kg at $64.46. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 35 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 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | 1:06.00 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $64.46 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | 0:52.83 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $40.66 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-starter by Golden Pal out of Art Of Almost. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, didn't finish the race at Keeneland April 16 over 905m. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 905m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 0:53.71 | 5-10-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $22.69 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Bolt D'oro out of Allianna. Maybe later.