Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
COMPREHENSIVE (8) brings the best exposed form, runner-up at Keeneland over 1710m last start by 3.8L after sitting handy, and previously beaten only 0.3L at Gulfstream over 1609m. SUPERCHARGER (2) closed strongly for 2nd at Keeneland over 1609m, 4.5L off the winner from well back, and has a close 4th at 1710m on the synthetic. SWERVE (6) is a key chance off a narrow 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1710m, while ROYAL CAUSEWAY (3) has solid Churchill Downs credentials including a 2nd over 1609m here. SIGFRID (4) debuted well when 3rd at Gulfstream over 1674m and can improve up in trip.
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 1408m Keeneland run on 19 Apr when 6th of 9, beaten 15L on FT, carrying 54.5kg. Prior start 4th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 7.3L at $41 after racing on speed with 53.5kg. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg, draws barrier 1, and adds blinkers. Can improve with the inside draw and gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a career-best 2nd at Keeneland over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 4.5L by Heading after making late ground. Prior run a close 4th at Turfway Park over 1710m on 17 Jan, beaten 0.6L at $5. Draws barrier 2 with Jose L. Ortiz up and carries 53.5kg; blinkers go on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-12-8 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 12-12-11-10 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-9-10-9 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off 49 days, last start 4th of 9 at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 2.8L with 54.5kg at $4.40 after settling back. Prior run here same trip was a close 4th, beaten 0.75L at $5.50 after leading mid-race. Earlier placed 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1609m, 1.5L off Gairloch. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-8-7 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 9-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 3-3-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 9-6-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | HEAVY | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 10-11-10-6 | 9 |
| 8.25L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54kg | - | 11-10-9-6 | 10 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.6L on a Fast track after settling back. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 4 after the rail last time. John R. Velazquez takes over for Todd A. Pletcher. Can feature with a cleaner getaway.
Last Starts 30 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Curlin out of Finn's Girl, trained by Riley Mott. Draws barrier 5 with Jaime A. Torres up and carries 53.5kg. Profile is unexposed but the setup looks suitable. Can improve.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after a career-best 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 0.3L at $31 after tracking handy. Prior run was 3rd at the same trip on 17 Feb, beaten 5.8L at $17. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 6 for Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Can feature with a similar stalking run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 101 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-6-8-12 | 2 |
| 45.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 15.25L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up this prep after a 36-day break, with blinkers on. Last start 9th of 12 at Keeneland over 1609m on 3 Apr, beaten 9.4L with 54.5kg after drawing wide in 12. Debut run was 8th of 8 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 26 Oct, beaten 32.3L at $34. Drops 1kg and draws better; can improve.
Last Starts 37 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | GD | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-9-10 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-5-7-8 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of five this prep. Last start 2nd of 11 at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 3.8L by Magical Factor, with 54.5kg on firm. Prior run a close 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 8 Mar at $2.45 after leading, beaten 0.3L by Fancy Sailor. Draws 8 with 53.5kg and Irad Ortiz Jr. booked; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.45 |
| 3/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 52-day break after finishing 6th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 18 Mar, beaten 13.8L at $16 with 53.5kg after settling midfield. Prior run was 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 3 Jan, beaten 3.4L on firm at $21. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 9 for Victor R. Carrasco for George R. Arnold II. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 53 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 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-7-7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 11-10-7-8 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 49-day break after a solid 3rd at Turfway Park over 1609m on 21 Mar, beaten 1.5L at $16 after racing handy. Prior run 4th of 9 there over 1609m on 28 Feb, beaten 6.8L at $15 behind Brave Force. Blinkers go on, with Cristian A. Torres riding for Thomas Drury Jr; draws barrier 10 and carries 53.5kg (down 1kg). Can feature with further improvement at the mile.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up now off an 80-day break. Last start 4th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 18 Feb, beaten 5.3L with 57kg at $7 after settling back. Earlier ran 4th of 11 at Turfway over 1710m on 18 Dec at $4.33, and prior posted a career-best 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 Nov, beaten 1.3L on firm. Blinkers go on and he has placed 3 of 6; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 81 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 | 18/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Luan Machado | 57kg | - | 8-8-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 11-11-11-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 56kg | - | 11-11-12-6 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1207m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 1 |
| 1L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 29-day break. Last start 5th of 8 after settling back at Keeneland over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 10.3L on a fast track with 53.5kg. Draws wider in barrier 12 and rises sharply in trip. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 30 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |