Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
SUTURA (12) brings the strongest recent profile with three straight seconds, latest at Keeneland over 1408m beaten 4.3L after racing on speed, and earlier a close 2nd at Tampa over 1006m. MIGHTY NORA (8) is a key chance off consistent placings, including 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m and a 3rd at Oaklawn over 1207m beaten 2L. MAXI MAXI (7) resumes to 1207m after a Turfway 3rd at this trip and wasn’t far off in a Keeneland 1408m MSW. GAGA'S GIRL (3) was 3rd at Tampa over 1207m and can figure from a soft draw. Pace looks solid with Sutura (12) capable of controlling or sitting handy, with Mighty Nora (8) the main danger and Maxi Maxi (7) next.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back from a 22-day break after finishing 5th of 6 at Keeneland over 1207m on 15 Apr, beaten 7.8L on a fast track after racing handy. Prior run was 8th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 21 Nov on heavy ground, beaten 9.5L at $31. Draws barrier 1 and adds blinkers, with Edgar Morales up for Matthew P. Sims. Can improve with the gear change and soft map.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 22-day break after a 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 15 Apr, beaten 7L in a Maiden Special Weight 80 after settling 5th then 3rd throughout. Prior run was 6th of 7 at Ellis Park over 1308m on 14 Jul 2025, beaten 8.3L at $20. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 3 with James Graham for Timothy E. Hamm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 208 days. Only run was 7th of 12 at Keeneland over 1308m on 11 Oct, beaten 14.9L on FAST, after showing early speed; SP $3.75. Up 1kg and draws barrier 4 with Florent Geroux for Wesley A. Ward. Can improve.
Last Starts 209 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 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Victor Espinoza | 52.5kg | - | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up run was a distant 8th of 8 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 2 Apr, beaten 17L on FT, after racing handy, with 55.5kg. Prior effort was strong: 2nd of 8 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 8 Mar in a Maiden Optional Claiming 70, beaten 2.5L by Auntie Vodka on MY at $4.20. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 5; blinkers go on. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-8 | 4 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 193 days. Last start 5th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 26 Oct, beaten 5.5L, with 54kg at $11 after improving mid-race behind Jetty's Home. Prior run 5th of 10 over 1207m there on 17 Sep, beaten 6.8L at $26. Back slightly in trip and carries 53.5kg; can improve.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 4th of 8 at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Apr, beaten 10.3L on FT with 54.5kg from barrier 7. Prior run produced a 3rd at Turfway Park over 1207m on 12 Mar, beaten 4.5L at $7 on FT. Luis Saez rides and blinkers go on. Can improve back to 1207m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Apr on FT, beaten 9L by Weetamoo after improving from 6th to 2nd late with 54.5kg. Prior run 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 14 Mar, beaten 2L at $3.50 in MSW 84. Consistent this prep with 4 placings from 6 starts, and gets 1kg off to 53.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 2L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| - | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-6-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 54kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a last-start 4th at Keeneland over 1308m on 11 Apr on FT, beaten 8.9L after racing handy. Two back was 6th of 12 at Turfway Park over 1308m, beaten 7.9L at $51 from the outside gate. Earlier led and stuck on for 5th over 1207m at Turfway Park, beaten 5.4L. Drops 2.5kg and draws wider; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Summer Pauly | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Alex Achard | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Samuel E Bermudez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $71.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 56.5kg | - | 3-7-11 | 11 |
| 44.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 4-6-6 | 15 |
| 7.05L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.62 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Candy Ride out of Dragon Army. Trained by Thomas Drury Jr. with Brian Hernandez Jr. booked. Draws barrier 10. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by More Than Ready out of Reminiscing. Draws barrier 11 with 53.5kg for William Antongeorgi III and William E. Morey. Profile suggests speed pedigree and a light weight. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with three straight 2nds this prep. Last start 2nd of 8 after leading early at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Apr, beaten 4.3L on FT with 54.5kg. Prior run 2nd over 1006m at Tampa Bay Downs on 14 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $3.20 after settling midfield. Down 1kg and back 201m; can feature with the right run from barrier 12 under Tyler Gaffalione for Jack Sisterson.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 4-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |