Churchill Downs Race 5 - Audubon S. Stakes
TOUCH OF FIRE (7) maps as a leading chance off his Keeneland 1710m win on 10 Apr, lifting from the back to score by 0.3L after a prior 2nd at Stakes level. MY FAVORITE BIRD (1) brings rock-solid stakes form, runner-up at Laurel Park over 1609m on 16 May beaten 0.5L after a string of placings at the mile-trip. KRAVITZ (5) is in the mix after a Keeneland 1911m Allowance 3rd on 19 Apr, having broken through at Gulfstream over 1811m on 1 Mar. Mr Mo’s Magic (3) is a last-start stakes winner at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m on 29 Mar, defeating SERAC (9) and MY FAVORITE BIRD (1), and must be respected stepping back to 1810m.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, finishing 2nd at Laurel Park over 1609m on 16 May, beaten 0.5L in Stakes 94 after closing to the lead late with 53.5kg. Prior run 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m in Stakes 90, beaten 1.5L by Bolero Bay. Consistent this season (2 wins, 4 seconds, 2 thirds from 8) and draws barrier 1 again with Jose L. Ortiz up for J. Kent Sweezey. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:35.82 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,665.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:33.27 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |
| 3/9 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:43.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3 | $75,843.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $59,914.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:40.90 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:40.57 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip 201m and drawn better in barrier 2 after two tough runs. Last start 11th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 42.8L with 53.5kg (FT), after settling back; winner was Crude Velocity. Earlier effort was 11th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1811m on 21 Mar, beaten 22L at $41. Best recent figure came three back when 4th at Turfway Park over 1710m, beaten 3.3L at $41. Needs to lift but the draw helps; has place claims with improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,047,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | 1:33.87 | 7-11-11 | 11 |
| 42.8L | $64.91 |
| 11/12 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,091,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | O Bocachica | 56kg | 1:49.94 | 3-10-11 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $80.83 |
| 4/11 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $113.38 |
| 11/12 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,426,534.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 53kg | 1:44.85 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.1L | $124.40 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 72 | LR OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | O Bocachica | 53kg | 1:45.06 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $85.30 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 2 | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:43.09 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $24.46 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a win at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 26 Apr, scoring by 0.5L with 53.5kg after settling 4th then moving to 2nd late. Prior run 2nd of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 0.5L by Marauder at $5.50. Three prior outings at Churchill include that maiden win and earlier unplaced efforts, suggesting he handles the track. Up in class now with blinkers on; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 2:01.41 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.09 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $105,337.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:43.29 | 8-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $92,725.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | D Cannon | 54.5kg | 1:43.22 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $15.20 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:43.41 | 12-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.97 |
| 9/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 11-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $21.57 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Keeneland over 1911m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.5L on firm going after racing handy with 54.5kg. Won the start prior at Gulfstream Park over 1811m on 1 Mar by 0.5L at $29, drawn wide and improving through the run. Three-year-old gelding by Justify for H. Graham Motion, with John R. Velazquez up and blinkers on, carries 53.5kg. Can feature with a similar handy run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/04/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:58.07 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.71 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:46.65 | 7-3-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $22.60 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 127 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:44.78 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.20 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $68,493.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Kevin Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:32.77 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $10.90 |
| 2/3 | 25/09/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | SP | Kevin Gomez | 53.5kg | 1:42.11 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $69,767.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Jose E Vargas | 51.5kg | 1:33.64 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 56-day break after finishing 8th at Keeneland over 1710m on 3 Apr, beaten 4.1L in a Stakes 98 with 53.5kg after settling back. Prior runs were solid thirds at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Feb (beaten 2.25L at $5.50) and on 1 Jan in a Stakes 90 (beaten 2L), with Honey Dutch figuring ahead both times. Three-year-old colt by Munnings for George R. Arnold II; Flavien Prat takes over from gate 6. Can feature with a kinder run in transit.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 03/04/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $873,362.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:44.49 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $8.07 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 58 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:33.22 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 53 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:31.89 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:45.43 | 12-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $26.07 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day let-up after winning at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, picking up late to score by 0.3L in an Allowance 91 with 53.5kg. Prior run a brave 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1710m in a Stakes 92 on 28 Feb, beaten 1.3L by Black Hornet after leading at $1.50. Previously bolted in by 7L in a Fair Grounds 1710m maiden on 8 Jan. Progressive 3yo colt for Brad H. Cox with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/04/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3 | $174,672.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:43.20 | 9-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.11 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 51 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 53.5kg | 1:44.03 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | 1:43.85 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start 12th of 13 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 21.6L on firm with 55.5kg after racing handy early. Prior Gulfstream Park form was strong, winning three straight at 1609-1710m, including an Allowance OC 86 by 1.8L and a Stakes 90 by a nose. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 8 with Luis Saez for Brian A. Lynch. Can feature with a return to his earlier Gulfstream level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 5-9-12 | 12 |
| 21.6L | $29.29 |
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:33.22 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:40.23 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:40.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | 1:34.31 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 10-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.67 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33-day let-up after a strong Gulfstream Park 1609m win on 26 Apr, sweeping from midfield to score by 4L on firm with 55.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m on 29 Mar in Stakes company, beaten 1.8L at $14. Carries 53.5kg here with blinkers on and a 2kg drop from the last win; Mario Gutierrez rides for Nicholas Palmer. In with a chance if he reproduces that latest turn of foot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:43.20 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.60 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2026 | 29 | MDN OCLM 3 | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:34.20 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.20 |
| 4/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:41.96 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $92.00 |