Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
LIVEHAPPY (1) brings sharp speed and arrives off back-to-back Turfway wins over 1308m, leading throughout last start by 2.5L, and looks suited up to 1408m. YOU BELONG HERE (3) has strong Churchill figures and was a Fair Grounds winner two back before a 3rd over 1609m last start. GALLO DE FUEGO (5) scored at Gulfstream over 1408m two back and held 3rd at Tampa next start. MISTER BANDERAS (7) won an Allowance at Fair Grounds two runs ago and can figure if he recaptures that form.

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50-day let-up after leading throughout to win at Turfway Park over 1308m on 19 Mar by 2.5L with 56kg at $1.70. Won the prior start there over 1308m on 7 Feb by 1.5L at $3.70, again making all. Draws barrier 1 and carries 57kg with blinkers on, for Jake S. Radosevich and Brian J. Hernandez Jr. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1006m | GD | Joe Stokes | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 8L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 3-1-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 4-8-7 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Victor Lebron | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 04/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 19/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Alex Achard | 55kg | - | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Alex Achard | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $90,000.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| - | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/03/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | SY | Johan Rosado | 56kg | - | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 71-day break. Last start 8th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 26 Feb, beaten 22.3L with 55kg at $13 after racing handy. Prior run a narrow 2nd at the same track and trip on 7 Jan, led throughout and was beaten 0.3L by Alpha Omega at $4. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 2; can feature with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 72 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 | 26/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55kg | - | 1-2-3-8 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 55kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2025 | - | Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FT | Daniel Centeno | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 6L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2025 | - | Allowance 75 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | SY | Yarmarie L Correa | 56kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | HEAVY | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 10.75L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Yarmarie L Correa | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/04/2025 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Deshawn L Parker | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 6L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FAST | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 21.55L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 56.5kg | - | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 56.5kg | - | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 3rd of 5 at Fair Grounds over 1609m on 19 Mar, beaten 6.8L at $3.20 with 55kg. Two back was well held 5th of 6 over 1710m in Allowance grade. Prior winner at 1710m on 10 Jan on SY, and owns a Churchill Downs win and second from two runs. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 23L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Jareth Loveberry | 55kg | - | 4-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 55kg | - | 9-7-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-11-7 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 10-9-10-8 | 10 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/05/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FAST | Alex Achard | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.45L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30-day break after finishing 4th of 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1207m on 8 Apr, beaten 6L on FT, settling 5th throughout with 55.5kg. Prior runs last season included an Allowance win at Remington Park over 1207m on 11 Dec at $2.25, carrying 51.5kg. Now third-up for Anna M. Meah with Danny Sheehy and draws barrier 4; small weight rise to 56kg and up 201m in trip. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 12.25L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2024 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 22/07/2024 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51kg | - | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Lone Star Park | 1006m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 63-day let-up after finishing 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 6 Mar, beaten 7.5L in Claiming 88 at $2.10 after racing handy. Prior start won at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 15 Feb in Claiming 90 by 0.3L at $6, edging Wistucky. Returns with Luis Saez up, barrier 5, and carries 56kg; blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Luca Panici | 56kg | - | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-5 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $16.00 |
| 12/12 | 24/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6-10 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | - | 5-4-5-3 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $22.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $54,999.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 11-10-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/07/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old colt by Candy Ride for Steven M. Asmussen, drawn 6 with 57kg and Irad Ortiz, Jr. rides. Track record is solid here (3:1-1-0). Has had 2 wins this season from 9 starts. Can feature with the right run.

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start 11th of 11 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Mar, beaten 15.1L with 55.5kg at $5.50. Prior run won at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 9 Mar by 1.5L with 55kg at $1.35 after settling handy. Also placed 3rd at Delta Downs over 1408m on 3 Jan, beaten 2.4L at $1.60. Can feature with a return to that early‑season form.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 11-9-11 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/03/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 55kg | - | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 53kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $1.24 |
| 2/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 56kg | - | 6-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 2-2-7 | 10 |
| 15L | $2.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 2-3-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 56kg | - | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | HEAVY | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | GD | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-6 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1408m | FT | Vicente Del Cid | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $3.60 |