Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming
MISCHIEF MANIA (5) Reeled them in when winning last time at Keeneland and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. First race for a new trainer but challenged by a tougher grade. Key player. NUCK CHORRIS (1) Bold effort when winning last time at Turfway Park and having second race start. Possesses good closing speed. Has the ideal gate. Must be considered. COAL FIRED (3) Back from a spell. Went to the front and never looked back to win by 1/2L last time at Oaklawn Park. Has shown early pace in races to date. Among better hopes. EPIC SUMMER (8) Couldn't maintain the pace when 5th last time at Aqueduct and competing in a higher grade. Displays good tactical speed. Could give some each way value.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely to win last time at Turfway Park and fitter for debut run. Will be hitting the line strongly. Drawn well. Strong prospects in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $28.00 closed off nicely when 5th last time at Keeneland and has a positive alley. Running with confidence since resuming from a spell. Will be a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-7 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FAST | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 8.85L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 56 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | GD | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Assumed control from the start to win by 1/2L last time at Oaklawn Park. Will be positive in the run early. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 63 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-8 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $14.00 and tailed off to finish 8th last time at Keeneland and challenged by more formidable competitors. Likely to be well placed early. Must respect.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-5 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 11.75L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 10.85L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 11-10-8 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Stormed home to win last time at Keeneland but facing stiffer opposition. First start for a new trainer and form has been improving over recent runs. Strong claims.
Last Starts 18 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 | 08/04/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 1 |
| 14L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd last start at Keeneland but competing in a more challenging class. Will be tested.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 10L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.75L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.50 and faded away to finish 5th last time at Aqueduct and facing formidable rivals. Should jump out and bowl along. Reasonable chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Kendrick Carmouche | 56kg | - | 2-1-3-4 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |