Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
INK LIES (3) sets the standard after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m, beaten 3L, with ZAP D'ETAT (5) finishing 3rd there and bringing consistent short-course placings. GYPSY ART (4) has stakes placings and was 5th at Keeneland over 1106m, beaten 2.8L, and looks suited back to a sharp trip. DISMISS (1) was 4th in that same Keeneland race, 5.5L away, and draws the rail. HIMOTHY (9) showed pace when leading before fading to 6th at Keeneland over 1106m, beaten 3.8L, and can be prominent early.

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws barrier 1 and comes off a 22‑day turnaround after finishing 4th at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 5.5L on firm going with 56.5kg. Earlier placed 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 21 Dec at $10, 2L off Hogie The Player. Also 2nd by 0.1L at Presque Isle Downs over 1207m on 20 Oct when $2. Blinkers go on and the inside draw can help; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Xarel Forde | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 2L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Ferrin Peterson | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Ferrin Peterson | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Ferrin Peterson | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1006m | FM | Antioco Murgia | 55kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Abel Cedillo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 125 days. Last start 9th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 2 Jan, beaten 8.6L with 55.5kg at $21 after racing 4th early. Prior run boxed on for 3rd over 1207m at Turfway Park on 6 Dec, beaten 1.3L at $34. Can feature with improvement fresh.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Reynier Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | FM | Ademar Santos | 55kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | FT | Ademar Santos | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1006m | FM | Ademar Santos | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | MY | Reynier Arrieta | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | FT | Reynier Arrieta | 54kg | - | 2-4 | 8 |
| 14L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 22-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 3L by Rose Ruler on firm going after racing handy with 56.5kg. Drops 0.5kg and draws better from barrier 3. Prior runs were 6th at Churchill Downs over 1006m and 6th at Saratoga over 1106m. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
Last Starts 23 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | - | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | - | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in three of four starts. Last start 5th of 8 after settling 3rd then 4th at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 2.8L, with 53.5kg on firm. Prior run 3rd at Aqueduct over 1207m on 14 Nov, beaten 4L at $2.25 after racing handy. Consistent type for Wesley A. Ward with Ben Curtis up; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4L | $2.25 |
| 3/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr (FM), beaten 4.8L after settling back. Two starts prior was 5th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 18 Mar, beaten 8.8L at $13. Also 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 13 Feb, beaten 3L at $29, closing from the rear. Consistent minor finishes suggest place claims with the right run.
Last Starts 23 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Alex Achard | 57kg | - | 6-7-7-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 3L | $29.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Carlos Barbosa | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 6-8-12-12 | 11 |
| 26.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | James Graham | 54kg | - | 10-12-12-10 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 6-8-10 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $20.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 54kg | - | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough run at Keeneland over 1408m on 12 Apr, finishing 5th of 7, beaten 28.3L on fast going with 54.5kg. Prior Turfway Park efforts were solid, running 2nd over 1207m on 21 Mar at $15 after leading, and 2nd over 1006m on 6 Mar, both in Maiden Special Weight company. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 7, with Victor R. Carrasco up for John A. Hancock. Can feature with a return to his early‑March form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 2L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | HEAVY | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after 74 days. Last start 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 22 Feb, beaten 5.8L on FM, led early before settling 3rd, with 55.5kg at $15; winner was Sheriff Bart. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg, draws barrier 8, and adds blinkers. Can improve.
Last Starts 75 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after leading throughout before fading for 6th of 8 at Keeneland over 1106m on 15 Apr, beaten 3.8L with 53.5kg on firm. Prior run was 6th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 15 Mar, beaten 11.8L at $7.50. Best effort was 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 7 Nov, beaten 2.5L after setting the pace. Can feature with a controlled tempo.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $1.57 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47-day break after finishing 7th at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 3.6L at $34 after racing handy. Prior run 9th of 9 over 1207m there on 14 Feb, beaten 24.5L at $26. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 10, with Tyler Gaffalione riding for D. Whitworth Beckman. Can improve with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough 7th at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 13.3L on firm going. Prior Fair Grounds 1106m runs were sound, including a 2nd on 16 Feb at $2.90 and a close 2nd on 27 Dec at $21. Wears blinkers and drops 1kg, with Brian Hernandez riding for Chris A. Hartman. Can feature with the right run from barrier 11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 9-11-10 | 10 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |