Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
GUARDIAN (4) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish fifth over 1207m at this track (Dirt) after he was in contention on the corner. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. MITTY'S GRIDDY (8) dug deep to score two back then was beaten 6 lengths into sixth over 1207m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) last time seven weeks ago. Rates highly and expected to go well. COASTAL BREEZE (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in second over 1207m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. MISCHIEF MANIA (5) was safely held when fourth last time out over 1408m at this track, beaten 7 lengths, after a win at Keeneland at the previous outing. Should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56.5kgs
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At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Horseshoe Indianapolis June 9 over 1207m defeating Creek Valley with 55.5kg at $3.10. The run before that 6th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on April 25 over 1207m, 10 len behind Saving Heart with 56kg at $14. This is going to test him.
Last Starts 10 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 | 09/06/2026 | 45 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Indiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:10.04 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Good | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | 1:11.33 | 4-8-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 3U | $44,396.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | 1:11.11 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55kg | 1:10.37 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $33.80 |
| 11/11 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | CLM 3U | $43,509.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:11.36 | 2-11-11 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $7.10 |
| 7/8 | 05/02/2026 | 39 | CLM 3U | $57,061.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:10.16 | 3-6-7 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on May 31 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Shadow Coast carrying 56kg at $8.80. Before that ran last in a small field at this track on May 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Slider with 56kg at $13.03. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | CLM 3U | $69,735.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | 1:10.54 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.80 |
| 6/6 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $87,989.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | C Lanerie | 56kg | 1:10.89 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.03 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 433 | CLM 3U | $65,502.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | L Quinonez | 55.5kg | 1:10.55 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $19.60 |
| 6/10 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | CLM 4U | $70,853.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | 1:10.58 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.50 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2025 | 27 | CLM 4U | $70,968.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:12.27 | 9-9-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $19.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/12/2024 | 231 | CLM 3U | $64,715.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:10.42 | 10-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Lone Star Park on May 8 over 1207m, 9 len behind Final Storm with 55.5kg at $16.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at Lone Star Park Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 34 len behind One Time Mark carrying 54.5kg at $11.50. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 42 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 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $46,788.00 | Lone Star Park | 1207m | Fast | E Valdez-Jiminez | 55.5kg | 1:10.71 | 3-1-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $16.60 |
| 12/12 | 24/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $48,763.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | FM | E Valdez-Jiminez | 54.5kg | 1:34.74 | 3-12-12 | 10 |
| 34.4L | $11.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 0:55.98 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $48,455.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:04.62 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.90 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $23,916.00 | Sam Houston | 1006m | FM | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 0:57.66 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 35 | $49,327.00 | Sam Houston | 1106m | Fast | Brayan Pena | 56kg | 1:04.17 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Oaklawn Park on April 19 over 1609m, 7 len behind Drum Roll Please carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. The race before that scored a big 3 len win at Oaklawn Park March 27 over 1207m defeating Woodspoint carrying 53kg at $2.50. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3U | $52,402.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:36.51 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 3U | $44,944.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Amir Mendoza | 53kg | 1:11.68 | 7-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Walter De La Cruz | 55kg | 1:10.49 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | 61 | CLM 3U | $43,509.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:03.28 | 9-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | CLM 3U | $46,708.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | 1:11.35 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/9 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $116,031.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | 1:24.70 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $35.71 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Oaklawn Park on May 2 over 1207m, 6 len behind Master Mule with 56kg at $7.90. The race before that won by a 0.1 len at Oaklawn Park April 11 over 1207m defeating Lottery Win carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,581.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 56kg | 1:09.90 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 22 | CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:10.22 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.10 |
| 7/7 | 20/03/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $175,562.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55kg | 1:09.01 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $5.10 |
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | CLM 3U | $58,488.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55kg | 1:10.19 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2025 | 51 | CLM 3U | $125,191.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:22.79 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.98 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $194,190.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:08.70 | 2-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $6.64 |

Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1207m, 9 len behind Mi Dinero with 56kg at $6.37. The run before that ran second last of 7 at this track on May 8 over 1408m, 9 len behind Mister Banderas with 57kg at $10.01. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:11.98 | 4-2-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $6.37 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 50 | CLM 3U | $51,676.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 57kg | 1:22.39 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $10.01 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $48,455.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 1:18.91 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.84 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,937.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | 1:18.79 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.85 |
| 2/12 | 07/01/2026 | 45 | MDN CLM 4U | $46,039.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:11.21 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.61 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 33 | MDN 3U | $25,954.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | Good | J Stokes | 57kg | 0:59.08 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |