Churchill Downs Race 7 - Old Forester Mint Julep S. Stakes
IN THE STARS (7) brings winning form after taking a 1710m Allowance at Keeneland, and maps to get a similar trip. SWEET TREASURE (8) is a key chance off her 1710m Keeneland win and earlier Fair Grounds 1710m Stakes 3rd. MEDORO (4) has solid recent 1710m Stakes form, including a Keeneland 3rd beaten 0.8L and a Fair Grounds win in January. PIN UP BETTY (3) was 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1609m last start and has an excellent track record. PROCTOR STREET (5) was 3rd here over 1811m last time and won at Churchill Downs in November, so stays in the mix.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 190 days. Closed well last start 3rd of 13 at Lingfield over 2615m on 20 Nov, beaten 1.45L in Listed grade with 57.5kg at $3.75. Two wins last campaign, including Salisbury 2418m on 14 Aug at $2.88. New rider John R. Velazquez and draws barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | 55 | LR OPEN F 3U | $119,930.00 | Lingfield | 2616m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 2:46.09 | 9-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2025 | 43 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $154,270.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | 2:33.06 | 3-7-9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/08/2025 | 26 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Salisbury | 2419m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 2:36.61 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Richard Kingscote | 55kg | 2:35.48 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 49.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 58kg | 2:31.11 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 11/06/2025 | 26 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 2:20.82 | 5-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a solid 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 2.5L in Stakes 111 after settling midfield. Prior run was 5th at Keeneland over 1710m in Stakes 107 on 11 Apr, beaten 2L. Four wins and three minors from 11 at Churchill Downs is a clear positive. With Flavien Prat up for Michael J. Maker from barrier 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | J J Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:34.71 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.27 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 135 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | 1:40.98 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $12.92 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | 54 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | 1:49.65 | 4-2-5 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.06 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $1,217,656.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | 1:34.76 | 9-5-5 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $21.88 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 62 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $3,100,775.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $6.79 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $272,162.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:48.16 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.89 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48-day let-up after a close 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 0.8L in Stakes 107 with 56kg after improving into 2nd late. Prior run 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 14 Feb in Stakes 103 at $2.20, 2.3L behind Expensive Queen with 56kg. Won the Fair Grounds 1710m Stakes on 17 Jan by 0.8L with 56kg. Down 2.5kg here and draws barrier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN FM 4U | $946,143.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:40.98 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.82 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:41.65 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:42.17 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | 1:34.26 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 48 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $382,263.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | 1:48.55 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 1 May, beaten 1.5L on firm with 53.5kg after tracking into 2nd late. Prior run a close 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1811m on 7 Mar, beaten 0.3L on good at $7 after leading into the lane. Strong Churchill profile (3:1-1-1) and reunites with Tyler Gaffalione for Brendan P. Walsh. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 55 | G3 OPEN FM 4U | $698,324.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:48.13 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.76 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $316,011.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | Good | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:52.18 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.10 |
| 8/12 | 24/01/2026 | 58 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $747,384.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:40.33 | 2-5-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:49.65 | 7-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $4.22 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | 48 | ALLOW FM 3U | $213,090.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:43.57 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.13 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $232,558.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:35.45 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off 49 days, last start 4th of 12 at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, beaten 2.1L on firm going carrying 53.5kg after settling back. Prior Turfway Park run was a Stakes 107 where he finished 7th of 8 over 1609m, beaten 14.5L at $15. Won two back at Churchill Downs over 1609m (Allowance 100) when finishing strongly from midfield with 55kg at $7. Adam Beschizza sticks for Jack Sisterson; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN FM 4U | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:34.71 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $28.71 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 110 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | 1:41.73 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $10.54 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $382,848.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:36.74 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.05 |
| 1/11 | 22/11/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | 1:35.55 | 8-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $8.80 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | 413 | ALLOW FM 3U | $182,648.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | Good | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:56.02 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 23/08/2024 | 103 | MDN FM 3U | $153,610.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:37.15 | 12-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after winning at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, running on from 7th to score by 0.1L on firm with 53.5kg. Also won two prior wins last year at Keeneland 1609m (Allowance 93) and Kentucky Downs 1609m (MSW), both on firm. Track record at Churchill Downs reads 4:0-1-0, with a 7th in a Stakes 105 here on 28 Nov at $12. Luis Saez sticks for George R. Arnold II; can feature with a similar finish.
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 | 133 | ALLOW FM 4U | $189,229.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.73 | 9-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.78 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | 56 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:41.75 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $15.15 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW FM 3U | $183,486.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:35.56 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.72 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 62 | MDN FM 3U | $263,566.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:34.00 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | 50 | MDN FM 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:34.03 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $8.63 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2025 | 34 | MDN FM 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | 1:36.24 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.85 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44-day break after winning at Keeneland over 1710m on 15 Apr by 1.3L (FM) with 53.5kg, closing from back in the field. Prior run was 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1710m in a Stakes (103) on 14 Feb, beaten 2.5L at $11 behind Expensive Queen. Also won at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 31 Oct by 2L (FM), and is 2-from-3 at the track overall. In with a chance for Brad H. Cox under Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 60 | ALLOW FM 4U | $203,785.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:42.47 | 8-4-1 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $3.69 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $142,653.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | 1:41.65 | 9-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $15.80 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 55 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $149,477.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.17 | 9-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $267,176.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:43.22 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.61 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $203,957.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:35.46 | 7-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.14 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 324 | ALLOW F 3 | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:41.38 | 8-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.58 |