Churchill Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
LADY FAYE (13) brings the most reliable recent profile, twice runner-up at Turfway over 1609m including a narrow 2nd by 0.1L on 26 Mar, and was a sound 4th at Churchill over 1710m last time. RACONTEUSE (8) has multiple recent placings at the mile, notably a head 2nd in a Turfway Mdn Claiming on 6 Feb and wasn’t far away when 5th at Keeneland over 1811m. MARKET STRATEGY (10) stuck on for 4th at Churchill over 1609m on 30 Apr after improving mid-race and can figure. Debby’s Gal (7) has several prior thirds at MSW level and is in the mix dropping back to this company.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back to 1408m off a 20-day turnaround; last start 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs on 9 May in Maiden Claiming 82, beaten 6L with 56kg after improving from back in the run. Prior run 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 9 Apr in Maiden Special Weight 74, beaten 10.5L. Draws barrier 1 and retains Jose L. Ortiz; blinkers go on. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | 30 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $100,559.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:23.01 | 11-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.41 |
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | 151 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:11.06 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | 267 | MDN FM 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:16.67 | 6-2-4 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $3.07 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:10.43 | 7-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/01/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:10.99 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $9.10 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip 402m after a tough last start 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 29 Apr, beaten 16L on SY, from barrier 10 with 53.5kg. Prior run was sound, 4th of 7 at Fair Grounds over 1674m on 12 Mar, beaten 6.1L at $6.50 after racing handy. Debut this prep returned a 3rd of 6 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 25 Jan on SY, beaten 4L. Can improve with the softer draw for Albert M. Stall, Jr. under Jaime A. Torres.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | 48 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $97,525.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:11.53 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $4.16 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 46 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $42,135.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:43.68 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 3 | $42,796.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Sofia Vives | 54.5kg | 1:12.17 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Lookin At Lucky. Debuts for Darrin Miller with Adam Beschizza booked and 53.5kg from barrier 6. Profiles as a clean setup on breeding. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up run at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Apr was a plain 5th of 8, beaten 25L in a MSW, after settling midfield. Prior Santa Anita effort on 20 Feb was better, 4th of 6 over 1207m in MOC, beaten 3.8L at $3.50. Three prior thirds last year at 1207-1308m show she can box on. Down 1kg and up 201m here; can improve with Tyler Gaffalione riding for Richard Baltas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 56 | MDN F 3 | $123,726.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $16.93 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 110 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $50,562.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Baze | 55.5kg | 1:12.01 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 02/11/2025 | 16 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,435.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:10.70 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 17/10/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:17.68 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $68,807.00 | Los Alamitos | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:15.88 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.70 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 36-day break after finishing 5th at Keeneland over 1811m on 23 Apr, beaten 5.8L on firm going after racing handy. Prior run placed 3rd at Turfway Park over 2012m on 6 Mar at $1.60, having sat 2nd throughout. Earlier, just missed by 0.1L when 2nd at Turfway over 1609m on 6 Feb. Consistent placegetter this season and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/04/2026 | 48 | MDN FM 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Javier Castellano | 57kg | 1:51.96 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $19.28 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 57kg | 2:06.42 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/02/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $56,491.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 57kg | 1:41.02 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.97 |
| 2/12 | 19/12/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 56kg | 1:39.39 | 10-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $9.87 |
| 4/5 | 23/11/2025 | 282 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 56kg | 1:11.94 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.24 |
| 10/11 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | MDN FM 3U | $128,824.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 7-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $9.08 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 93 days and gets blinkers on. Best recent run was 2nd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 10 Dec, led throughout and beaten 1.3L by Unlimited Gold at $4.80 with 54kg. Last start at Turfway Park over 1609m on 25 Feb sat handy before fading to 7th, beaten 25L at $3 with 54.5kg. Down 1kg and retains Ethan W. West; can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.51 | 8-5-7 | 9 |
| 25.0L | $3.54 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 61 | MDN F 2 | $73,507.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54kg | 1:39.65 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.52 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:18.31 | 10-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $5.06 |
| 3/11 | 17/09/2025 | 25 | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:11.09 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.65 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 54kg | 1:09.97 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after finishing 4th at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, beaten 4.2L in Maiden Claiming 69 with 57kg on FT, making ground from last into 2nd mid-race. Prior run 4th of 7 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 18 Mar, beaten 10.8L in Maiden Claiming 74 at $6. Carries 56.5kg here with Axel Concepcion up again and draws barrier 10 after the rail last time. Can feature with a cleaner run throughout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 57kg | 1:39.13 | 8-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $11.62 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $6.46 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a 2nd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 11 Mar at $7.50, beaten 4L by Jittier Girl after running on from back in the field. Last start 6th of 7 after settling handy at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 35.8L, with 53.5kg on FT. Draws wider in barrier 11 and drops back in trip 101m. Can improve with a softer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:43.40 | 4-6-6 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $37.81 |
| 7/12 | 11/04/2026 | 31 | MDN F 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 10-8-7 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $17.16 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:11.91 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.05 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 2nds, latest at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 7 May, beaten 6.8L in Maiden Claiming 70 after improving to 3rd in run. Prior 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m on 9 Apr, also 6.8L off winner Sea Zest. Three-year-old filly by Flameaway, drawn 12 with James Graham for Michael E. Lauer; blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $79,609.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.61 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.07 |
| 2/12 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 53.5kg | 1:25.89 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $83.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $77,247.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Good | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | 1:26.23 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $49.30 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 52kg | 1:14.45 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $24.56 |
| 5/12 | 03/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM F 3 | $34,380.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54.5kg | 1:20.72 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.07 |
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM F 2 | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alberto Burgos | 54kg | 1:12.94 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $44.73 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark at the mile with 5 placings from 6 attempts. Last start 4th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 4.5L, with 53.5kg after getting back early. Prior run neck 2nd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 26 Mar at $6.50 after settling handy. Consistent profile at this trip and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 2-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $24.34 |
| 2/10 | 26/03/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:39.36 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.33 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,258.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Antongeorgi Iii William | 54.5kg | 1:42.09 | 1-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.78 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 59 | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:42.40 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.12 |
| 2/12 | 17/12/2025 | 69 | MDN CLM F 2 | $47,167.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 52kg | 1:39.17 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.49 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM F 2 | $80,670.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | 1:48.31 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $3.35 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up after 29 days, with blinkers on. Last start 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 30 Apr, beaten 7.1L on FM with 53.5kg after settling midfield; winner was Breaking Hearts. Prior run 6th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 26 Feb, beaten 8.3L on FT at $34. Drawn wide in barrier 14 and drops back in trip; can improve with the gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jim Graham | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $43.88 |
| 6/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Carlos Barbosa | 54.5kg | 1:20.64 | 3-7-6 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $37.76 |