Churchill Downs Race 6 - Leslie's Lady S. Stakes
EXPLORA (3) was a winner two back in the G3 Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) then was competitive last time when fourth over 1811m in the G1 Kentucky Oaks at this track (Dirt), beaten only 2.5 lengths. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best figures should see her run well. ON TIME GIRL (6) produced a good effort last start over this distance in the G2 Eight Belles Stakes at this track (Dirt), scoring by 1.5 lengths. Yet to be beaten here, scoring three wins from as many starts. Leading contender. BROOKLYN BLONDE (7) is a talented filly who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 20 lengths behind Always A Runner over 1811m in the G1 Kentucky Oaks at this track (Dirt). Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Shapes as one to consider. A FINE CHARDONNAY (1) is back after a break of nine weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1207m at Gulfstream Park. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len Keeneland G2 Beaumont Stakes April 3 over 1408m defeating Sneaky Good carrying 53.5kg at $3.41. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Gulfstream Park in the LR March 14 over 1207m, 4 len behind Mythical with 56kg at $3.50. Likely to make her presence felt.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | M | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:23.85 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.41 |
| 3/5 | 14/03/2026 | 105 | LR OPEN F 3 | $175,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:09.40 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $343,511.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:15.83 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.07 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 2 | $380,518.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:11.80 | 6-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.13 |
| 1/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.12 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $46.87 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Aqueduct in the LR February 6 over 1408m, 11 len behind Two Bits with 56kg at $1.90. On debut fourth of 9 at Aqueduct September 20 over 1308m, 7 len behind Minute By Minute with 54kg at $5.15. May need this run.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 62 | LR OPEN F 3 | $192,582.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 56kg | 1:24.11 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:50.55 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.39 |
| 1/5 | 06/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:38.45 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.29 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:24.32 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $19.57 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Christopher Elliott | 54kg | 1:17.02 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.15 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track in the G1 Kentucky Oaks on May 1 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Always A Runner with 55kg at $8.49. Before that won by 0.8 len at Oaklawn Park G3 Honeybee Stakes March 1 over 1710m defeating Counting Stars with 55kg at $2. Showed enough last start to suggest she can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 01/05/2026 | 61 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.49 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55kg | 1:43.52 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN F 3 | $142,653.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:38.39 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 10/01/2026 | 71 | LR OPEN F 3 | $149,477.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:22.05 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.05 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $3,044,140.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:43.71 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:44.13 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Keeneland in the G2 Beaumont Stakes April 3 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind A Fine Chardonnay carrying 53.5kg at $1.71. On debut to post a big 5 len win. Keeneland October 5 over 1207m defeating Betty's Pearl carrying 54kg at $3.25. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/04/2026 | 33 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | M | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:23.85 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.71 |
| 3/9 | 01/03/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $1,053,371.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:24.59 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/12/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN F 2 | $191,424.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55kg | 1:10.70 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:11.54 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Oaklawn Park LR April 24 over 1207m defeating Carolyncaroline with 54kg at $2.60. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Oaklawn Park on April 2 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Little Miss Curlin with 54kg at $2.90. This is going to test her.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 3 | $196,507.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:10.67 | 6-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 47 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $181,951.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | LR OPEN F 3 | $213,980.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:10.18 | 8-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $19.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN F 2 | $153,139.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55.5kg | 1:42.97 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW F 2 | $126,718.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:23.89 | 6-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.29 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 25 | ALLOW F 2 | $95,890.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:18.12 | 8-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.05 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track G2 Eight Belles Stakes May 1 over 1408m defeating Luv Your Neighbor with 54.5kg at $2.96. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Davona Dale Stakes on February 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind She Be Smooth with 55kg at $1.80. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 62 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $977,654.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:22.16 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.96 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $316,011.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:37.78 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:24.59 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN F 2 | $343,511.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:15.83 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.11 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 2 | $380,518.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:11.80 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.12 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2025 | 39 | ALLOW F 2 | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:10.43 | 7-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.22 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at this track in the G1 Kentucky Oaks on May 1 over 1811m, 20 len behind Always A Runner with 55kg at $33.39. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita in the G2 Santa Anita Oaks on April 4 over 1710m, 2 len behind Meaning carrying 56kg at $11.40. Expected to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $2,094,972.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:48.82 | 5-13-13 | 11 |
| 20.7L | $33.39 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $291,121.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:43.99 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $11.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:37.82 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 182 | MDN F 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:17.99 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.91 | 4-3-7 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $4.20 |