Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
SILENT WAY (3) comes off a narrow 2nd at Santa Anita over 1609m, beaten just 0.8L, and looks well placed stepping up in trip. BOURBON DREAM (8) impressed on debut with a close 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m, only 1L from the winner. CROMWELL (6) was runner-up at Fair Grounds last start, finishing 4.5L off the winner in a small field, and has multiple placings at this level. STAKEHOLDER (2) also rates among the main hopes after a 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m, beaten 4.3L. POWERSHIFT (11) was 2nd two back at Tampa Bay Downs and can improve. These runners shape as the key chances based on recent placings and competitive efforts at similar distances.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 9 Apr, beaten 4.3L by Fourth Dimension with 54.5kg. Improved sharply from previous efforts, including a 5th at Gulfstream Park two starts back. Blinkers go on and drops 1kg in weight. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 24 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | SY | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-6-4 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 7-9-10 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 6 at Santa Anita over 1609m on 2 Apr, beaten 0.8L by Memory with 57kg. Ran 3rd at the same track over 1207m prior, beaten 4L at $2.90. Steps up 100m in trip and drops 0.5kg. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 31 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 57kg | - | 3-2-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FAST | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Finished 5th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 25 Mar, beaten 8.8L by Ancient History, after settling well back, with 56.5kg at $6.50. Steps up 401m in trip and draws one lower barrier today. Still early in his career and open to improvement. Can feature with natural progression.
Last Starts 39 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 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Improved to finish 4th of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1710m last start, beaten 4.3L behind Marauder at $15. Previous two runs were unplaced over similar trips. Drops 1kg and draws better here. Can improve further with blinkers applied.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-5-7 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 5 after settling midfield at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 7 Mar, beaten 4.5L by Corona De Oro with 56.5kg at $3.10. Has placed in two of his last five starts, both at this trip. Blinkers go on and Jose L. Ortiz takes the ride. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 57 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 99 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 4 |
| 8L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $2.35 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | 8-10-10-5 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 22 Mar, beaten 9L by Zakinthos, with 55.5kg at $3.50. Steps up 200m in trip and drops 2kg here. Yet to place from three starts but has shown some early market support. Can improve with the distance rise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | GD | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 11.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | HEAVY | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 8 after settling handy at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 28 Mar, beaten 1L by Sovereign Law with 55.5kg at $29. Drops 2kg and draws one gate closer. Blinkers go on. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 36 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-4-2-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Finished 6th of 9 last start at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m in a Stakes 94, beaten 9.6L at $3.80 after settling midfield. Prior run was a solid 2nd in a Maiden Special Weight over 1646m, beaten 0.8L at $2.80. Drops 2kg and draws wider today. Can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 57 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |