Fair Grounds Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Claiming
VINO BELLA (2) returns from a spell of nine months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished 12th at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf) over 1609m when first-up last time in work. Well-placed and sure to feature. SUNDAY SLIPPER (4) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 5 lengths away in second over 1609m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf) when she was prominent throughout. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. GUS'S GAL (1) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to break through. Most recently finished eighth over 1106m at Fairgrounds Turf (Turf), beaten 4.5 lengths. Cannot be dismissed. CLOUD NUMBER NINE (3) was beaten 11 lengths into fifth in a 1207m contest at this track seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1207m, 4 len behind Maddie's Garden carrying 54.5kg at $4.90. Last start 8th of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on January 15 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Daddario carrying 54.5kg at $7.90. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 15/01/2026 | 39 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $44,843.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:02.76 | 7-11-8 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $7.90 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $45,942.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | M | Jose Ortiz | 54.5kg | 1:13.23 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.90 |
Jockey: Sofia Vives
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 14 over 1609m, 25 len behind Bembridge Ledge with 53.5kg at $58.41. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 24 2024 over 1308m, 36 len behind Shared Vision carrying 54kg at $19.25. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/06/2025 | 97 | MDN FM 3U | $186,625.00 | Usa - Churchill Downs Turf | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | 1:36.74 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 25.9L | $58.41 |
| 2/6 | 09/03/2025 | 37 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $44,944.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 53kg | 1:43.32 | 2-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2025 | 36 | MDN OCLM F 3 | $51,613.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | Good | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | 1:41.98 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2024 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $89,368.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | 1:46.31 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $43.70 |
| 12/12 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:16.37 | 10-12-12 | 1 |
| 36.3L | $19.25 |
Jockey: Micah Meeks
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at this track on January 4 over 1207m, 11 len behind Miz Chris carrying 56kg at $35.30. The start before that second last of 12 at Fairgrounds Turf on December 20 over 1710m, 52 len behind Lady Iva carrying 55kg at $69.50. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | MDN FM 4U | $80,717.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | 1:11.46 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $35.30 |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $84,227.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:43.18 | 5-11-11 | 12 |
| 52.1L | $69.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | MDN FM 3U | $82,695.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | SP | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | 1:11.28 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $7.90 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | 1:19.58 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.83 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $86,758.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SP | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | 1:25.75 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $8.73 |
| 5/9 | 08/10/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM FM 3U | $83,714.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | 1:12.47 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $13.01 |
Jockey: Declan Cannon
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on January 17 2025 over 1106m, 9 len behind Hey Bertie with 54.5kg at $15.60. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at Keeneland Turf on October 20 2024 over 1106m, 9 len behind Glean carrying 54kg at $29.91. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 406 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/01/2025 | 89 | MDN F 3 | $93,548.00 | Fairgrounds | 1106m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:05.48 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $15.60 |
| 9/11 | 20/10/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $144,509.00 | Usa - Keeneland Turf | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 9-10-9 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $29.91 |
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 11 at Fairgrounds Turf on March 22 over 1609m, 23 len behind Never Really Know carrying 54.5kg at $48. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/03/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $95,087.00 | Usa - Fairgrounds Turf | 1609m | FM | Jim Graham | 54.5kg | 1:38.15 | 4-11-11 | 11 |
| 23.0L | $48.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 11 at Churchill Downs on September 17 over 1207m, 8 len behind Scot's Law carrying 54kg at $88.52. May need more time.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $140,673.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jim Graham | 54kg | 1:11.09 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $88.52 |