Churchill Downs Race 9 - Alysheba S. Presented By U.s. Army Stakes
GRANDE (3) brings a strong profile with four wins from five starts, including a last-start victory at Gulfstream Park over 1710m. SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (7) is also in top form, coming off three consecutive wins, most recently by 5.3L at Oaklawn Park over 1811m. NU WHAT'S NEW (6) impressed last start with a win at Oaklawn Park over 1609m, while EAST AVENUE (5) was runner-up in the same race. CORPORATE POWER (8) finished second at Fair Grounds over 1811m last time and won at this trip two starts back. BAEZA (2) resumes after a six-month break but was a stakes winner at Parx two runs ago. TAPPAN STREET (4) needs to rebound from a last-start 12th but had won three of four prior. The main chances appear to be Grande (3), Skippylongstocking (7), Nu What's New (6), and East Avenue (5), with Corporate Power (8) and Baeza (2) also in the mix.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 9 at Del Mar over 2012m on 1 Nov, beaten 9.5L by Forever Young at $8.50. Won the Parx At Philadelphia Stakes two runs back over 1811m by 2.3L at $2.25. Consistent performer with 2 wins and 4 placings from 9 starts. Can feature with the right run fresh.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | HEAVY | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 14-15-12-7-4 | 19 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 5-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 7L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a strong win at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 28 Mar, leading throughout to score by 0.8L with 54.5kg at $1.15. Has won four of five starts, including both runs this season. Consistent colt trained by Todd A. Pletcher and retains blinkers. In with a strong chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 55kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FAST | Dylan Davis | 56kg | - | 7-6-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after a 97-day break. Last start finished 12th of 12 at Gulfstream Park over 1811m on 24 Jan, beaten 22.6L at $3.90 behind Skippylongstocking. Won three of previous four, including a strong win two back over 1609m at this track. Capable of bouncing back fresh.
Last Starts 98 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 7-7-9-10 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.12 |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $1,000,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/02/2025 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 28/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd of 7 after settling handy at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.8L with 53kg at $7.50 behind Nu What's New. Won three starts back at Churchill Downs over 1710m, leading throughout to defeat Burnham Square. Has placed in two of his last three and gets blinkers on. Can feature with a repeat of his recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 08/06/2025 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 8/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Manuel Franco | 57kg | - | 6-5-6-9-10 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 15/02/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-8 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $1.73 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2024 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2024 | - | Stakes 96 | $600,000.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| - | $3.75 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start won after leading throughout at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 28 Mar by 0.8L with 56kg at $2.90, defeating East Avenue. Runner-up over 1710m two back in Stakes grade, beaten 3.8L by Magnitude. Has won three of last five and drops 1.5kg here. In strong form and can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 52kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $1.38 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.45 |
| 3/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Victor Espinoza | 55kg | - | 10-9-6 | 1 |
| 7.75L | $3.25 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 10-8-5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-10-8 | 2 |
| 11L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 53.5kg | - | 11-12-9 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off three straight wins, most recently scoring by 5.3L at Oaklawn Park over 1811m on 21 Mar with 56kg at $2.80 after settling on speed. Also won at Gulfstream Park two runs back at $21, showing versatility in running positions. Has won 3 of 5 this season and is proven at this level. In strong form and can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 9-9-8-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2025 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 1-1-2-8 | 4 |
| 39.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | Stakes 117 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-1-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FIRM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $1.57 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | Stakes 115 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.25L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2025 | - | Stakes 113 | $2,999,999.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 7-6-6-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/13 | 02/11/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 7-6-6-6 | 13 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2024 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | MY | Manuel Franco | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2024 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $1.85 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2024 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | MY | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2024 | - | Stakes 115 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 10 |
| - | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 09/03/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.75 |
| 12/12 | 27/01/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 3-6-12-12 | 12 |
| - | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2023 | - | Stakes 113 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/08/2023 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1811m | WET FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2023 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1811m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 5 at Fair Grounds over 1811m on 21 Mar, beaten 0.5L by Touchuponastar with 53.5kg at $7.50. Won two starts back at the same track and trip by 1.3L. Has placed in three of his last five and drops 102m in distance. In with a chance on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/11/2024 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7-6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2024 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Javier Castellano | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2024 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/05/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Pimlico | 1710m | MY | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | SY | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.62 |
| 1/6 | 24/02/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 4 |
| - | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |