Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
PHANTOM BLUE (1) impressed on debut with a 3rd at Keeneland over 1308m, beaten 1.8L, and looks well placed stepping up in trip. EPISIST (7) comes off a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m, just 1L from the winner, and rates a key chance. MASS (5) was 3rd at Santa Anita over 1811m last start and can be competitive again. HAYWINII (4) has a recent 2nd at Turfway Park but needs to rebound from a disappointing run last time. SISTER JEAN (3) has been midfield in both runs to date. SOARING HIGH (6) resumes after a long break and was well beaten on debut. BUTTERFLY JASMINE (2) is an unknown on debut.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 3rd of 10 after racing on speed at Keeneland over 1308m on 3 Apr, beaten 1.8L by Where Luck Lives, carrying 54.5kg on a synthetic track. Drops 1kg and steps up 401m in trip here. Blinkers go on. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by City Of Light on debut for Wayne M. Catalano. Draws barrier 2 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. to ride. Monitor for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Finished 5th of 7 last start at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 14 Mar, beaten 4.4L behind Ur Desire at $13. Also finished 5th at the same track and trip two runs back, beaten 12.5L at $26. Drops 1kg in weight and draws better in barrier 3. Can improve with a softer run from the draw.
Last Starts 49 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Finished 7th of 12 last start at Keeneland over 1408m, beaten 17.1L after settling back, carrying 54.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Turfway Park over 1207m, beaten 4L at $7.50. Drops 1kg and steps up in trip. Can improve with a return to earlier form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 4L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Improved sharply last start when 3rd of 6 after leading throughout at Santa Anita over 1811m on 21 Mar, beaten 3.8L by Darya at $6. Drops 2kg and steps back 102m in trip. Blinkers go on and Flavien Prat takes the ride. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 218 days. Last start finished 7th of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 25 Sep, beaten 10.3L with 54kg at $4.60. Three-year-old filly by Curlin out of Songbird. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $4.60 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 4 Apr, beaten 1L by Delicious Diva on a sloppy track. Improved sharply from her previous 4th at the same venue in December. Lightly raced 4yo trained by Steven M. Asmussen and now draws barrier 7. Can feature with a repeat of her latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | - | 4-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | - | 8-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7 | 5 |
| 35.25L | $17.00 |