Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
NIGHTMARE FUEL (3) returned from a spell six weeks ago when she was prominent at the turn before being beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1207m at Keeneland. Tackling a more suitable race so she is a leading contender. IN FOR A SPIN (9) is a six-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent outing over 1710m at this track (Dirt) after she got a long way back in the run. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. SILVERTOWN (7) is yet to break through in 10 runs but wasn't far away last time when second over 1609m at this track (Dirt) on April 30. One of the better hopes. FROSTY FOR EVER (11) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 3rd of 10 at this track on November 13 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind People Get Ready carrying 55.5kg at $17.37. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 196 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 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:12.12 | 7-5-3 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $17.37 |
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1207m, 10 len behind Llamp with 53.5kg at $41.17. The run before that got back early 4th in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 18 over 1207m, 13 len behind If If If with 55.5kg at $24.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $41.17 |
| 4/6 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM F 3 | $87,336.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.86 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $24.30 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $91,292.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | M | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | 1:11.69 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $16.20 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third race start. First start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1006m, 11 len behind Tiz In Sight carrying 54kg at $10.77. Went for a spell before returning 4th in a small field at Keeneland on April 15 over 1207m, 6 len behind Getting Closer carrying 53.5kg at $2.65. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 15/04/2026 | 294 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $112,082.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | 1:12.05 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.65 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:57.80 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $10.77 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Keeneland on April 19 over 1207m, 7 len behind Chasing Sunsets carrying 54kg at $10.06. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Fairgrounds on February 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Trapped carrying 54.5kg at $8.90. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 39 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 | 19/04/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | W Meeks | 54kg | 1:12.51 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $10.06 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | 54 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $31,384.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | W Meeks | 54.5kg | 1:11.37 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.90 |
| 5/6 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:11.46 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $35.30 |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:43.18 | 5-11-11 | 12 |
| 52.1L | $69.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:19.58 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.83 |
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 7 over 1673m, 23 len behind Low Moon carrying 54.5kg at $49.90. The start before that 6th of 9 at Keeneland on April 24 over 1710m, 26 len behind Speed Skater with 53.5kg at $84.94. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | MDN FM 3U | $44,693.00 | Indiana Downs | 1673m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 54.5kg | 1:42.31 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $49.90 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 53.5kg | 1:47.08 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $84.94 |
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | 26 | MDN FM 3U | $46,579.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 50kg | 1:10.79 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $43.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:41.59 | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $9.60 |
| 9/10 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 54.5kg | 1:42.12 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $26.01 |
| 5/11 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM F 3 | $53,067.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 52kg | 1:42.12 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $16.84 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Crescent Rising carrying 54kg at $3.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 22 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Busker carrying 54kg at $2.80. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 47 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 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM F 3 | $41,485.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:44.04 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/03/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM F 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:38.23 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM F 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:37.66 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.80 |
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:10.64 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $20.40 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 0.1 len behind Fresh Out carrying 53.5kg at $12.19. Before that 4th of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 3 over 1207m, 5 len behind American Missy carrying 53kg at $18. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 27 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | 1:39.13 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.19 |
| 4/12 | 03/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,313.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:13.94 | 3-7-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:12.22 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM F 3 | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:10.96 | 10-3-3 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM F 3 | $65,770.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 52.5kg | 1:11.96 | 1-7-5 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $13.60 |
| 9/10 | 14/12/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM F 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | 1:12.19 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $13.10 |
Jockey: Javier Padron-Barcenas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 25 len behind Jinxzi with 53.5kg at $30.61. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park on March 26 over 1006m, 7 len behind Vibora with 52kg at $11.84. Others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 53.5kg | 1:38.92 | 7-10-9 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $30.61 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 52kg | 0:59.06 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.84 |
| 6/12 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:20.16 | 9-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.35 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:20.64 | 1-5-7 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $14.64 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | 1:14.45 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $5.18 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM F 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:20.72 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.47 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1308m, 4.5 len behind State Charmer carrying 53.5kg at $8.38. The race before that 7th of 9 at Colonial Downs on March 12 over 1207m, 20 len behind Eileen's A Warrior with 55.5kg at $13.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:18.00 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.38 |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $131,671.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 55.5kg | 1:11.41 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $13.30 |
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | J Mckee | 54.5kg | 1:18.81 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $42.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52kg | 1:20.96 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $30.31 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1408m, 0.4 len behind Pauline's Angel carrying 53.5kg at $3.26. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1207m, 4 len behind Dancewhenyoucan with 53.5kg at $12. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:25.24 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $3.26 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $50,946.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | 1:11.16 | 11-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:41.59 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $6.20 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 56 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:42.09 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $4.79 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 38 | MDN CLM F 3 | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54.5kg | 1:50.53 | 9-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.14 |
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM F 2 | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:39.43 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 26.5L | $7.65 |