Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
FLICK (5) brings consistent recent form, finishing 2nd at Turfway Park over 1308m last start, beaten 0.5L, and has placed in four of his past five runs. PREPPED (10) has also been reliable, with a last-start 3rd at Fair Grounds over 1710m and two prior seconds, including a close 2nd over this trip at Fair Grounds. POWELL RIVER (4) impressed on debut, running 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1509m, beaten 4.3L. EXECUTIVE (6) resumes after a solid 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m, beaten 3.3L, and has placed three times at the trip. WAR AND MAJESTY (8) returns after a long break but was 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m last start. These runners look the leading chances based on recent placings and proven form at the mile.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start finished 8th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Mar at $4.33 after settling back. Previous run was 4th of 10 over 1408m at the same track, beaten 4.3L at $23. Blinkers go on and drops 2kg in weight. Can improve from barrier 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 4 |
| - | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-1 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 153 days. Finished 9th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1609m last start, beaten 6.6L at $3.80. Placed at Keeneland and Kentucky Downs in previous two runs. Can improve fresh and has place claims.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 10-8-8-5 | 9 |
| 8L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Finished 5th of 9 last start at Keeneland over 1308m, beaten 17.3L by Gilded Bandit after settling handy. Prior run was 5th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1207m, beaten 6.25L at $20. Steps up 301m in distance and draws a better barrier. Needs to lift on recent efforts but can improve with the distance rise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.25L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 8 after settling handy at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 22 Mar, beaten 4.3L by Zakinthos, with 55.5kg at $26. Drops 2kg and steps up 100m in trip here. Blinkers go on for this second career start. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 1-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Consistent gelding with four placings from his last five starts. Last start 2nd of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 25 Mar, beaten 0.5L by Ancient History at $2.62. Steps up in trip today and has placed twice from four runs at Churchill Downs. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 38 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 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 7-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 10-8-7 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 10-7-5 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 11-9-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 5-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.25L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 14 Feb, beaten 3.3L by Inspeightofcharlie with 56kg at $16. Placed in three of six career runs, including a close 3rd at this trip two starts back. Returns after a 76-day break and rises 0.5kg. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 77 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 56kg | - | 9-8-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-9 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 08/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.05L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-7 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 10-5-5-2 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 9-9-9-6 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Finished 7th of 8 last start at Turfway Park over 1710m, beaten 17L at $9.50 after settling handy. Ran 4th two back over 1308m at the same track, beaten 2.8L at $41. Best recent effort was a close 2nd at Churchill Downs over this trip, beaten 0.8L at $5.50. Drops 0.5kg and returns to 1609m; can feature with a return to that form.
Last Starts 45 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 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-7 | 2 |
| 17L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alberto Burgos | 55.5kg | - | 10-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 5-8-8-11 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 03/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-6-11-11 | 1 |
| 46.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $100,000.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-7 | 5 |
| 7L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 8-6-5-3 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up after 340 days. Last start finished 2nd of 12 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 26 May, beaten 1L by Esmark at $8.50. Has placed at this track and over the mile. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 341 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 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 01/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 9-6-11-9 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 8-7-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 4-3-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Settled handy and finished 7th of 12 at Keeneland over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 6.6L in a Maiden Special Weight, carrying 54.5kg. Drops 1kg in weight and draws wider this time. Only one run to date and can improve with added experience. Not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed in three of four starts, including a close 2nd over 1609m at Fair Grounds three runs back. Last start 3rd of 9 at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 2.5L at $2.20 behind Classic Tap. Drops 1kg and returns to the mile with blinkers on. Consistent and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 9-10-6-5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-8 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes after 243 days, having finished 4th of 11 at Saratoga over 1710m last start, beaten 1.1L at $3.70. Placed 3rd two runs back at the same track over 1408m on a soft track. Three-year-old colt by Essential Quality with two career starts for Brad H. Cox. Can feature fresh if forward enough.
Last Starts 244 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 12 at Kentucky Downs over 1609m on 28 Aug, beaten 8.3L by Montador with 54.5kg at $5.50. Runner-up at Ellis Park two back over this trip, finishing 0.5L behind Paris Surprise at $4.40. Has changed trainers since last campaign and resumes after 246 days. Can feature with a forward showing fresh.
Last Starts 247 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 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 9-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 12-10-6-6 | 9 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |