Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
HONFLEUR (1) brings strong recent form, finishing 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m last start, beaten 1L, and also placed 2nd at Gulfstream Park two runs back. HEAVENLY MELODY (5) has been runner-up in both career starts, most recently 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1609m, beaten 3.5L. VOW TO RESILIENCY (7) was 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m last start, beaten just 0.5L, and 3rd the run prior. CAPE SOUNION (4) has multiple placings in Ireland and resumes after a break. STRADA DEL SOGNO (3) has placed in three of five starts and is back from a spell. WING QUEEN (9) has two seconds from three runs, including a close 2nd at Turfway Park two starts ago. These runners look the most likely to feature based on recent placings and consistency.
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd of 9 at Keeneland over 1710m on 4 Apr, beaten 1L by Call On Me after settling handy. Also finished runner-up two starts back at Gulfstream Park over 1609m, beaten 0.5L at $7. Has placed in three of four career starts for Chad C. Brown. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-6-8-7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished 7th of 8 last start at Keeneland over 1207m, beaten 13.3L behind Ring Curl. Also finished 7th at Churchill Downs two runs back, beaten 11.8L. Steps up in trip and carries extra weight. Needs to show improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 12-11-8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 152 days and comes back in trip. Ran 8th of 12 at Fair Grounds over 1609m last start, beaten 6.8L at $7 after settling handy. Placed in three of five career runs, including two close seconds at this distance last prep. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 153 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 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/05/2025 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start finished 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 21 Mar, beaten 14L with 55.5kg at $2.60. Previously placed in three consecutive runs in Ireland, including a close 2nd at Curragh over 1408m. Drops 2kg and steps up 200m in trip. Can improve with the rise in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 8-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 14L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $65,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | 2Y F MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 25/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed 2nd at both career starts, most recently at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 21 Mar, beaten 3.5L by Good Family at $7.50. Runner-up prior at the same track and trip, finishing 0.8L behind Callmeyourmajesty at $21. Steps up 100m and drops 1kg from last run. Consistent filly who can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-7-4-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Consistent fourth-place finisher in her last three starts at Fair Grounds over 1710m, most recently beaten 3.1L behind Ur Desire on 14 Mar at $6.50 after leading early. Drops 1kg in weight and draws barrier 6 this time. Yet to place from four career runs but has shown early speed. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-9 | 6 |
| 8L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 2nd of 9 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 5 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Lubie's Music, finishing strongly from back in the field. Also placed 3rd at the same track and trip two runs ago. Steps up slightly in distance and gets blinkers on. Consistent recent form suggests she can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 7-7-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Tiago Josue Pereira | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9-5 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 12-11-9-10 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 7-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 7-7-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after a 132-day break. Last start finished 12th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 19 Dec, beaten 26.4L at $41. Previous run was 8th of 9 at Woodbine over 1006m. Needs to show improvement off those efforts.
Last Starts 133 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 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Eddie Jurado | 54kg | - | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 26.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | GD | Brooke Bays | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed second at Turfway Park two starts back over 1308m, finishing 1L behind Fire's Out at $14. Also runner-up at Colonial Downs last season, beaten 0.5L by Sea Lion at $17. Steps up in trip after a 5th last start and has been consistent in maiden company. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 8-2-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Candy Ride on debut for William Walden. Draws barrier 10 with John R. Velazquez booked. Bred to handle this level and distance. Worth keeping safe on debut.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 119 days. Last start finished 4th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1609m, beaten 3.5L at $3.80. Ran 2nd at Churchill Downs two back, just 0.8L from Just A Minute. Has placed twice from four starts and steps up in trip. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | - | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 52.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Twirling Candy on debut for Robert Medina. Draws wide in barrier 12 with Cristian A. Torres to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.