Churchill Downs Race 6 - Shawnee S. Stakes
SPLENDORA (5) looks the one to beat dropping back to 1709m after dominant mile wins at Santa Anita, including a 5.8L romp on 03/07, and she wasn’t disgraced when 4th at Churchill Downs over 1408m last time. MISS JUSTIFY (3) rates a key chance after leading and finishing 4th in a Stakes 108 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 05/01, and she won a 1710m stakes at this track in 2024. TAKE CHARGE OMAHA (2) is in the mix off a strong 2L Keeneland AOC win over 1811m on 04/12 before a midfield Churchill run. IMMERSIVE (7) also appeals, runner-up at Aqueduct over 1408m last start and a Churchill 1710m stakes winner in 2025.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip after 42 days, draws the rail for Luis Saez at 54.5kg. Last start 7th of 8 at Keeneland over 1710m on 17 Apr, beaten 16.4L in Stakes 97 after racing handy; winner was Alpine Princess. Prior form includes a Stakes 108 win at Keeneland over 1811m on 5 Oct at $21, leading throughout to beat Nitrogen, and a Churchill Downs Stakes 101 2nd over 1710m on 31 May. Can feature with a soft run from barrier 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 167 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:44.09 | 7-5-7 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $3.53 |
| 12/12 | 01/11/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:48.07 | 6-12-PU | 6 |
| 99.0L | $19.60 |
| 1/5 | 05/10/2025 | 99 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $993,884.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:49.77 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.32 |
| 4/5 | 28/06/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $777,605.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:48.52 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $6.45 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $429,688.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:42.20 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.95 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2025 | 91 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $559,105.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:45.15 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $39.88 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip and drops 2.5kg after a 7th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 7.1L in Stakes grade with 56kg. Prior won at Keeneland over 1811m on 12 Apr by 2L in AOC company with 53.5kg. Proven at Churchill Downs with 2 wins from 5. Draws barrier 2 and can feature with a cleaner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 19 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:42.24 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $40.60 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | 101 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:52.50 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.78 |
| 4/5 | 01/01/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN F 4 | $201,794.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:44.17 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:50.07 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.14 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:44.55 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.79 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 35 | ALLOW FM 3U | $126,911.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 1:44.22 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.38 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to 53.5kg after a 28-day break, having led early before fading for 4th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 5.8L in Stakes 108 with Tyler Gaffalione up. Proven at the track with 2 wins from 3, including a Stakes 100 over 1710m here on 21 Sep 2024. Also won an Aqueduct AOC 93 over 1308m on 18 Apr 2025 when well backed ($2.10), then mixed form in higher grade since. Consistent overall (5 from 10) and can feature with a positive ride from barrier 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 329 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:42.24 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $20.28 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $466,563.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 53.5kg | 1:21.11 | 1-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2025 | 209 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $137,380.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 55kg | 1:15.74 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN F 3 | $257,353.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:43.14 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.36 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2024 | 36 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $921,659.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 2:04.35 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $4.95 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2024 | 41 | LR OPEN F 3 | $203,008.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:37.51 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up 48 days since last run after two Oaklawn wins. Last start 3rd of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 8.3L, with 55kg on FT, behind Claret Beret. Won prior two at Oaklawn: 1710m Stakes on 7 Mar by 0.8L at $9 and 1207m Stakes on 13 Feb by 3.3L at $3, both ridden by Arrieta. Down 0.5kg and draws 4; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,819,505.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:42.21 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $561,798.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:43.36 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $10.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | 104 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 52kg | 1:09.52 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | Fast | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:48.07 | 2-8-9 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $102.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $611,621.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | M | Sonny Leon | 53kg | 1:50.94 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $775,194.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:21.93 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 27‑day break after finishing 4th of 5 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 2 May, beaten 10.5L on a fast track with 56kg after racing handy. Prior to that she strung together three stakes wins at Santa Anita/Del Mar, including a 1609m Stakes 102 by 5.8L at $1.12 and a 1408m Stakes 103 by 1.8L. Now draws barrier 5 with Flavien Prat for Bob Baffert and keeps 56kg; blinkers on. Strong winning profile and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:20.94 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $421,348.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:35.16 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 98 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $285,307.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:22.09 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 61 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:21.79 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55kg | 1:34.55 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | 60 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $128,440.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:09.73 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed in both runs this prep, chasing Modo when 2nd at Sam Houston over 1207m on 21 Mar (FT) beaten 4.8L at $1.80, then 2nd again at Lone Star Park over 1308m on 16 Apr (FT) beaten 5.5L. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 6 with Jose L. Ortiz up for W. Bret Calhoun. Proven stakes winner at 1207m last year and effective on fast and muddy going. Consistent and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 44 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 | 16/04/2026 | 26 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $117,904.00 | Lone Star Park | 1308m | Fast | S Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:16.31 | 8-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $116,573.00 | Sam Houston | 1207m | Fast | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:09.22 | 8-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 61 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $448,430.00 | Sam Houston | 1710m | M | S Elliott | 53.5kg | 1:46.09 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $9.90 |
| 1/4 | 24/11/2025 | 142 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,672.00 | Mahoning Valley | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:11.19 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $114,679.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | M | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:10.85 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $156,250.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | SP | S Elliott | 56kg | 1:10.63 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off 55 days since Aqueduct over 1408m on 4 Apr, finishing 2nd by 1.5L to Grammy Girl on FAST with 54.5kg after racing handy. Prior form strong at Churchill Downs, including a Stakes 98 win over 1710m by 2L on 20 Sep when leading throughout at $1.75. Also captured a Del Mar Stakes 103 over 1710m on 1 Nov by 4.5L, storming from midfield. Consistent mare for Brad H. Cox with Irad Ortiz, Jr. up; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | 196 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $218,341.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:23.47 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.77 |
| 1/5 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN F 3 | $267,584.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:42.64 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.61 |
| 2/4 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $764,526.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:50.23 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/4 | 14/06/2025 | 225 | LR OPEN F 3 | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:43.17 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.41 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:44.36 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2024 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $867,052.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:44.64 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.67 |