Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
BATTIS GROVE (2) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m last start, beaten 0.1L after closing from midfield, and draws well again. ZENGRAYA (1) was 4th in the same race, 5.6L away after racing handy, and had a prior 2nd at Turfway Park over 1106m. BUTTERFLY JASMINE (3) resumes at a shorter trip after a debut 5th over 1710m here. ISLAND BARBIE (5) returns off a long break; her sole run was 5th over 1207m at this track last year. BATTIS GROVE (2) and ZENGRAYA (1) look the key chances off that recent Churchill form line.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing two back at Turfway Park over 1106m on 21 Feb when 2nd at $5.50, beaten 3.3L after settling back. Last start 4th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 5.6L on FT, with 53.5kg from barrier 10. Draws barrier 1 and drops back in trip, with Adam Beschizza again riding for Gregory D. Foley. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 1-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $36.86 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:10.45 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $7.42 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | 1:07.04 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.18 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day break after a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 0.1L in a Maiden Special Weight, after moving up to lead late. That was on FT going from barrier 2 with 53.5kg under John R Velazquez, chasing Passerine. Three-year-old filly by Practical Joke now draws barrier 2 again with Flavien Prat for William Walden. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.29 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 28-day break. Last start 10th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 20.2L on fast going with 53.5kg after settling 9th/8th/10th. Three-year-old filly by Good Magic for Philip A. Bauer, drawn barrier 4 with Irad Ortiz Jr. booked. Can improve with race experience and a better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN FM 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:22.82 | 11-10-10 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $8.13 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 377 days. Last start 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 11.3L on FT, with 53.5kg at $17 after settling back. Now with Conor Murphy and up to 56kg; draws barrier 5 with Danny Sheehy. Can improve.
Last Starts 378 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | 1:08.93 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.76 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Cupid out of Running For Dixie for Eric R. Reed. Draws barrier 6 with 53.5kg, Rafael Bejarano booked. Setup is straightforward and she profiles as a cleanly weighted runner. Not without hope.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Justify out of Belvoir Bay. Draws barrier 7 for Steven M. Asmussen with Jose L. Ortiz up and carries 53.5kg. Setup appeals on breeding and connections. Can feature with the right run.