Churchill Downs Race 8 - Matt Winn S. Stakes
FURTHER ADO (7) is a talented colt who was well held last time out in the tougher race won by Golden Tempo over 2012m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into 11th. Reunites with I Ortiz Jr who has three wins from five rides. Sure to play a big role. POTENTE (2) is a talented colt who was tested in tougher class last time when 12th over 2012m in the G1 Kentucky Derby at this track (Dirt). Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Leading contender. OUR MONEYMAN (4) scored by 0.8 lengths two back in Listed grade at Fairgrounds (Dirt) then filled a placing last time at this track (Dirt). Gets a little weight relief. Axel Concepcion who has three wins when partnering stays on. Likely improver with strong claims. TAPTASTIC (6) finished fourth last time out over 1710m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Definite chance.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up 4th of 12 at Turfway Park in the G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on March 21 over 1811m, 8 len behind Fulleffort carrying 56kg at $22.89. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Pat Day Mile Stakes on May 2 over 1609m, 6 len behind Crude Velocity with 53.5kg at $14.56. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,047,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:33.87 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $14.56 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | G3 OPEN 3 | $1,091,292.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 56kg | 1:49.94 | 10-5-4 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $22.89 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $193,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:35.36 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.17 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:12.57 | 5-7-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.62 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 18 at this track in the G1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 over 2012m, 8 len behind Golden Tempo with 57kg at $18.89. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita in the G1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4 over 1811m, 2.75 len behind So Happy with 56kg at $2.20. Can make amends.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 7-13-12 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $18.89 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $727,802.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1811m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 56kg | 1:49.01 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $280,899.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 54.5kg | 1:42.92 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.10 |
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:10.65 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start ran last of 18 at this track in the G1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 over 2012m, 48 len behind Golden Tempo carrying 57kg at $51.52. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Fairgrounds in the G2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 over 1911m, nose behind Emerging Market carrying 55.5kg at $22.70. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 8-18-18 | 13 |
| 48.4L | $51.52 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,404,494.00 | Fairgrounds | 1911m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 55.5kg | 1:55.18 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $22.70 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $713,267.00 | Sunland | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Maldonado | 56kg | 1:42.22 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1710m | Fast | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:44.55 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,139.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | 1:37.31 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.70 |
| 10/10 | 31/10/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $266,362.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | Fast | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:23.38 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 100.0L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds LR March 22 over 1710m defeating Wherethehitsare carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Out Of The Woods carrying 54.5kg at $8.58. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:42.12 | 5-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $8.58 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 78 | LR OPEN 3 | $140,449.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $178,729.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.41 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:10.60 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:11.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SP | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.01 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Laurel in the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 16 over 1911m, 17 len behind Napoleon Solo carrying 57kg at $18. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Keeneland in the G3 Lexington Stakes on April 11 over 1710m, 3 len behind Trendsetter with 56kg at $4.36. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,793,296.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 1:58.69 | 8-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $582,242.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | 1:44.51 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.36 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $75,843.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | 1:42.80 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 100 | MDN 3 | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.84 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:23.84 | 10-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.38 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $27.92 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Out Of The Woods carrying 54.5kg at $2.19. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Oaklawn Park in the G1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 over 1811m, 6 len behind Renegade carrying 55kg at $13.20. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 35 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 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $177,374.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:42.12 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.19 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,106,742.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | Fast | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $154,494.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | M | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | 1:38.13 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 11th of 18 at this track in the G1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 over 2012m, 7 len behind Golden Tempo carrying 57kg at $6.05. Before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 11 len win at Keeneland G1 Blue Grass Stakes April 4 over 1811m defeating Ottinho with 56kg at $1.85. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $6,983,240.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 57kg | 2:02.27 | 9-6-11 | 15 |
| 7.8L | $6.05 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,819,505.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:49.58 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 98 | G3 OPEN 3 | $561,798.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | 50 | G2 OPEN 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.71 |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 20.0L | $3.24 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:23.63 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 9th of 13 at Churchill Downs Turf in the G1 American Turf Stakes on May 2 over 1710m, 15 len behind Stark Contrast with 55.5kg at $74.39. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Turfway Park in LR on March 21 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Bull By The Horns with 53.5kg at $6.70. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,396,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | 1:40.31 | 12-13-9 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $74.39 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $351,124.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | 1:45.76 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55.5kg | 1:46.83 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $18.04 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 54.5kg | 1:12.85 | 10-4-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.91 |