Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
CARDIO CAT (4) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at Churchill Downs over 905m, beaten 1L after sitting handy, and now steps to 1005m. BY GRACE (5) can improve with blinkers after finishing 8th of 11 here over 905m on a sloppy track. Others are newcomers or lack exposed form, giving Cardio Cat a clear profile edge.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Hard Spun out of Honor The Moment makes her debut. Draws barrier 1 with Jose L. Ortiz booked for Peter Miller. Set-up looks straightforward from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Instagrand out of La Regia makes her debut. Draws barrier 2 with Luis Saez up for Kelsey Danner at 54kg. Setup looks straightforward for a first run. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Catalina Cruiser who debuted 18 days ago. Last start 2nd of 7 after settling 3rd then 2nd at Churchill Downs over 905m on 26 Apr, beaten 1L by Valkyrie on FT, with 54kg. Steps from barrier 4 for Irad Ortiz, Jr. and Steven M. Asmussen. Can improve.
Last Starts 19 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 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by By My Standards, second-up after debuting at Churchill Downs over 905m on 29 Apr. Last start 8th of 11 on SY going, beaten 18L after settling back, with 54kg. Adds blinkers and sticks to barrier 5 under Axel Concepcion for Joe Sharp. Can improve with added experience and gear.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 10-10 | 5 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Sharp Azteca on debut for Paul McEntee. Draws barrier 6 with Danny Sheehy booked at 54kg. Pedigree suggests early speed influences. Can feature with a clean break.
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly on debut for Peter Miller, drawn barrier 7 with Assael Espinoza up at 54kg. By Nashville out of Nice Smile (by Smiling Tiger). Profile is unexposed, but stable placement is typically targeted. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 54kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Early Voting on debut for Genaro Garcia. Draws barrier 8 with Edgar Morales at 54kg. Pedigree suggests speed influences through Awesome Again on the dam side. Can feature with a clean getaway.