Churchill Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight
TAP TO OPEN (1) looks ready to break through after leading and finishing 2nd at Oaklawn over 1710m, beaten 1L, and draws the rail with blinkers on. ATI GIRL (3) is the main danger, coming off a 2nd at Churchill Downs over 2012m, beaten 1.5L, and has multiple recent placings around this trip. LADY LAW (7) brings solid 1710m form with three runner-up finishes at Fair Grounds and a last-start 3rd, beaten 1.1L. MAGIC WOMAN (4) was 3rd behind TAP TO OPEN at Oaklawn and can get into the finish again. EPISIST (9) appeals on her Oaklawn 1710m 2nd, beaten 1L, and wasn’t disgraced when 4th at Churchill last time.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after a close 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 1L in MSW 82 after leading then holding 2nd late with 55.5kg. Earlier ran 6th at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 17 Feb at $3.30, then placed 3rd first-up over 1207m on 17 Jan. Draws barrier 1, drops 2kg to 53.5kg, and gains Flavien Prat for Brad H. Cox; blinkers on. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 72 | MDN F 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:43.79 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.69 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $89,686.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.33 | 11-8-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.60 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after finishing 5th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 6.5L, after racing handy from barrier 2. Prior run 7th of 8 at Keeneland over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 13.3L. Has raced twice at Churchill Downs without placing but draws well again and drops 0.5kg. Can feature with a soft run from the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 57kg | 1:42.68 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $48.16 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 286 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:11.38 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $21.45 |
| 7/12 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Heavy | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:15.64 | 11-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $29.98 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after a solid 2nd at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 25 Apr, beaten 1.5L with 53.5kg after racing handy. Prior run finished 4th of 11 at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 29 Mar, beaten 1.35L at $4.80. Three placings from seven starts and draws barrier 3 with Irad Ortiz, Jr. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 2:03.11 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.68 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:43.61 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:42.67 | 10-4-2 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.30 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:43.72 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.90 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 100 | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:38.75 | 4-9-4 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $16.40 |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:35.90 | 1-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $15.88 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after a solid 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 7.8L in a Maiden Special Weight with 55.5kg after settling back and improving late. Prior run 4th of 8 over 1207m there on 2 Apr, 6.8L from the winner in MSW grade. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 4, with Tyler Gaffalione up for Robert Medina. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $153,631.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Angeles Geovanni Franko | 55.5kg | 1:43.79 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.70 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 8-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.50 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark at 1710m, including 4th at Fair Grounds on 14 Mar when leading early and beaten 3.1L at $6.50. Last start 6th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 7.3L on firm. Street Sense filly for Wayne M. Catalano, drawn 5 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. aboard and up 100m. Can feature with a smoother trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 47 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | 1:42.68 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $30.22 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:44.77 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:43.76 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:45.37 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.70 |
| 7/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $82,443.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:03.61 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Tacitus out of Passe. Draws barrier 6 with Jose L. Ortiz booked for Joe Sharp, carries 53.5kg. Profile is tidy on paper for a debut. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up off a 76-day freshen, she brings consistent Fair Grounds 1710m form. Last start 3rd of 7 at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 14 Mar, beaten 1.1L, with 54.5kg at $3.10 after settling midfield. Prior runs were three straight 2nds at the same trip, including behind A. P.'s Girl and Love And Trust. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 76 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 | 14/03/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:44.77 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $77,033.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:43.69 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:45.37 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 44 | MDN F 2 | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:45.19 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 88 | MDN F 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:10.85 | 5-9-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $66.90 |
| 8/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $8.68 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 55-day break after finishing 4th at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 4 Apr, beaten 6.3L on SY going with 53.5kg after racing handy. Prior runs at 1207m were 8th of 11 on 5 Feb (FT) at $5.50 and 5th of 8 on 27 Dec, both at Oaklawn. Three-start maiden filly by Liam's Map for Kinnon Larose, now drawn barrier 8 with Ben Curtis and listed blinkers. Can improve with added experience and the equipment on.
Last Starts 55 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 | 04/04/2026 | 58 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | 1:45.09 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $12.80 |
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 40 | MDN F 3 | $156,919.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Joel Rosario | 55kg | 1:12.02 | 11-7-8 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:10.85 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day break after finishing 4th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 12.8L on a fast track. Best recent run was two back when 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 4 Apr, beaten 1L by Delicious Diva on a sloppy track. Four-start maiden with one placing; drawn barrier 9 and carries 56.5kg for Keith J. Asmussen for trainer Steven M. Asmussen. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56.5kg | 1:43.40 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $6.87 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 106 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | 1:45.09 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.90 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 275 | MDN FM 3U | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | 1:38.38 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $16.60 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $83,467.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:44.72 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $24.30 |