Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Claiming
PRINCE OF LIGHT (7) is back after a break of 12 weeks. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1710m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf). Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. GENTLEMAN JIM (10) is yet to break through after seven career starts. Could only manage to finish sixth last time out over 1308m at Churchill Downs (Dirt) following a minor placing at Keeneland (Dirt) over 1408m the run prior. Cannot be left out of calculations. CAPTAIN MERCURY (1) finished midfield on debut last time out, safely held 10 lengths from the winner over 1207m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Better for that hitout and is one of the main contenders. ARABIAN POWER (8) raced once in the maiden preparation when sixth at Fairgrounds (Dirt) over 1207m back on March 21. With the addition of blinkers is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 8 over 1207m, 10 len behind Chairmanoftheboard carrying 53.5kg at $6.42. Improver worth following up in this line-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $128,492.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:10.07 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $6.42 |
Jockey: Jane Elliott
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 8 at Churchill Downs on April 26 over 1207m, 17 len behind Impavido with 56.5kg at $7.25. At only start last preparation crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 7 over 1207m, 7 len behind Delta Tau Chi carrying 55.5kg at $9.28. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 109 | MDN CLM 3U | $50,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | 1:09.56 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $7.25 |
| 4/12 | 07/01/2026 | 176 | MDN CLM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Lagunes | 55.5kg | 1:11.21 | 1-3-4 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $9.28 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 54.5kg | 1:11.49 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $104,199.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:09.37 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $8.13 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1207m, 10 len behind Five Wishes carrying 53.5kg at $13.95. The start before that 5th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 21 over 1207m, 6 len behind Volendam with 54.5kg at $16.59. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/04/2026 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:10.13 | 9-6-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $13.95 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | 1:10.57 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $16.59 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:19.38 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $7.26 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 1:40.50 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.76 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54kg | 1:37.34 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $20.93 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $101,979.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:12.45 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.79 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Turfway Park February 18 over 1609m, 7 len behind Sumood with 57kg at $31.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Turfway Park December 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Profound carrying 56kg at $21.52. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 54 | MDN 3U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 57kg | 1:40.12 | 1-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $31.10 |
| 4/12 | 26/12/2025 | 572 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:37.66 | 7-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $21.52 |
| 5/10 | 02/06/2024 | 36 | MDN 3U | $73,603.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:42.08 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $14.40 |
| 8/12 | 27/04/2024 | 35 | MDN 3 | $92,166.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | L Panici | 53.5kg | 1:34.06 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $31.40 |
| 8/12 | 23/03/2024 | 42 | MDN 3 | $136,923.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53.5kg | 1:41.79 | 9-5-8 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $5.80 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2024 | 190 | MDN 3 | $135,053.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:34.89 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $2.70 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 20 over 1710m, 4 len behind Unfair with 55.5kg at $3.70. Second-up ran last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 29 over 1710m, 15 len behind Donegal Rocks with 55.5kg at $7.30. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 60 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 | 29/03/2026 | 37 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | L Panici | 55.5kg | 1:43.55 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $53,371.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 6-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Tapwrit out of Rocket Girl. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf March 6 over 1710m, 5 len behind Mischief Ride with 55.5kg at $1.90. On debut fifth of 8 at Churchill Downs June 28 over 1006m, 6 len behind Papa Ken carrying 54kg at $15.34. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 83 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 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:44.99 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | MDN OCLM 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:43.10 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:36.68 | 8-4-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/11/2025 | 32 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $8.16 |
| 2/10 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SP | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:47.43 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.55 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 7 at Fairgrounds on March 21 over 1207m, 12 len behind Tamino carrying 56.5kg at $10.60. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56.5kg | 1:09.36 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 20 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Hyperbolize with 57kg at $32.29. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Churchill Downs on April 30 over 1609m, 23 len behind Jinxzi with 57kg at $8.44. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 28 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 | 30/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:38.92 | 4-9-8 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $8.44 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Santiago Gonzalez | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 5-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $32.29 |
| 6/12 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 4U | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Fernando De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:41.02 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $13.93 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52.5kg | 1:38.39 | 2-9-8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $11.96 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 230 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55kg | 1:44.26 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $29.47 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2025 | 44 | MDN CLM 3 | $69,731.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:34.33 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 6th of 9 at Churchill Downs on May 9 over 1308m, 9 len behind Rochester with 53.5kg at $3.92. Before that 2nd in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Kokomo Joe with 54.5kg at $3.61. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:16.55 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $3.92 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:26.17 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.61 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $67,416.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:40.39 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.62 |
| 5/11 | 19/02/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:13.01 | 7-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $5.17 |
| 3/11 | 02/01/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $71,749.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:17.97 | 8-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.85 |
| 4/6 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | 1:10.65 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $13.97 |
Jockey: Dylan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Keeneland on April 23 over 1408m, 6 len behind Kokomo Joe with 54.5kg at $21.18. Last start second last of 10 at Churchill Downs on May 10 over 1408m, 18 len behind Rock Music with 53.5kg at $43.23. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 18 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 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:23.12 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $43.23 |
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:26.17 | 1-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $21.18 |
| 11/11 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:13.01 | 8-11-11 | 7 |
| 35.5L | $11.14 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after about 18 months second last of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 22 over 1811m, 7 len behind Vermelho carrying 57kg at $73.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Delaware Park Turf on October 12 2024 over 1609m, 2 len behind Whizbang carrying 54.5kg at $5.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 36 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 | 22/04/2026 | 557 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 57kg | 1:52.25 | 5-4-11 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $73.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2024 | 29 | MDN 2 | $57,803.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.80 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.10 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $58,824.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:07.73 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |