Churchill Downs Race 12 - Race 12 - Maiden Claiming
HELLACIOUS (2) brings consistent recent form at this distance, including a last-start 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m and a 2nd at Aqueduct three runs back, making him a key chance. BARKER (9) comes off a strong 2nd at Keeneland over 1308m, beaten just 0.8L, and has placed at Churchill Downs previously. PRIME POWER (6) has been competitive in similar company, with a 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1207m earlier this season and a last-start 4th at Oaklawn Park. BOSS' DEED (12) has placed three times in his last five, including a 2nd at Churchill Downs over this trip. MIZZOU (7) was 2nd at Gulfstream Park two starts ago and has placed at Churchill Downs over 1207m. CASTLE RUN (10) has two recent placings at Fair Grounds and has placed at this track and trip. These runners look the main hopes based on recent form and proven ability at the distance.
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed at his last two starts, most recently 3rd of 7 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 20 Mar, beaten 3L by Love In Lights at $8.50. Also finished 3rd at the same track over 1308m two runs back, beaten 1.3L at $4.20. Has placed in three of four runs at this distance. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-7-9 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 51.5kgs
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First-up after 160 days. Last start 3rd of 9 after racing on pace at Churchill Downs over 1308m on heavy going, beaten 3.6L by Herbs Bolt at $34. Drops 2.5kg and draws better in barrier 3. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Samuel E Bermudez | 54kg | - | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Complexity on debut for Michelle Lovell. Draws barrier 4 with Axel Concepcion to ride. Monitor for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resumes after a 560-day break. Finished 11th of 11 last start at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Oct, beaten 25.6L at $34. Also finished 11th at Churchill Downs over this trip two back. Needs to show improvement off the long layoff.
Last Starts 561 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 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-10 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 11-12-11 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 6 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 28 Mar, beaten 14L with 56kg at $6.50 behind Dawn At Normandy. Has not won in five starts but did place second at Fair Grounds over this trip three runs back, beaten 1.3L by Gunmetal. Steps into maiden claiming company for the first time. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 14L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 56kg | - | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 19L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 02/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 26/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 2nd at Gulfstream Park two starts back over 1408m, beaten 6.8L by Sansone at $3.50. Last start finished 6th of 8 at Keeneland over 1207m, beaten 12L. Has placed at this distance and track previously. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Finished 6th of 7 last start at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 14 Mar, beaten 20.3L at $7.50 behind Unsearchable. Also finished 6th of 10 at the same track and trip prior, beaten 11.3L at $14. Drops 2kg and back 201m in trip here. Needs to lift but the drop in distance and weight may help.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 10 after leading at Keeneland over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 0.8L by Free Advice with 56.5kg. Drops back 101m in trip and has placed twice from seven starts. Blinkers go on for the first time. Can feature with a repeat of last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | MY | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-4-4 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Placed 3rd two starts back at Fair Grounds over 1106m, beaten 1.1L behind Restore at $2.10. Last start finished 5th of 6 at Fair Grounds over 1106m, 6.5L from Unitas at $3.60. Steps up to 1207m and has placed at this trip before. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 2L | $2.20 |
| 8/12 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 2-4-6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed in three of six starts, including a 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m behind Fulmine. Last start finished 5th of 11 at Turfway Park over 1207m, beaten 6L at $9.50. Drops 1kg and draws wider today. Has place claims if he finds his best.
Last Starts 41 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 6L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-4-2 | 1 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54kg | - | 4-5-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |