Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
TWIRLING CLAIRE (3) sets the standard after three straight seconds, latest a close 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m beaten 0.3L, and maps to get every chance again at 1005m. CONQUERING MARIN (13) is the main danger off her Keeneland 1106m 2nd last start, beaten 2L after racing handy. SPARE ME (11) appeals for exotics with a Fair Grounds 1106m 2nd two back before a forgive run when 7th in stronger. SHEER JAZZ (10) wasn’t far away when 9th in the same Keeneland race won by She Wants War and can improve back to this trip.
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 113 days. Last start 8th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1308m on 21 Jan, beaten 15.5L after leading early, with 54.5kg at $13 behind Belle Of The Barn. Blinkers go on, drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 1. Can improve with a softer run from the inside gate.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Practical Joke for Joe Sharp, drawn barrier 2 with Jose L. Ortiz up at 53.5kg. USA-bred out of Oh Boo Hoo (by Kafwain). Set up looks tidy from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed in all three starts, most recently 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m on 17 Apr, beaten 0.3L on firm going after improving from midfield. Prior 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 5 Mar, beaten 0.6L at $5. Debut prep also a narrow 2nd over 1106m at Fair Grounds on 15 Jan, beaten 0.1L after racing on speed. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 28 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 53kg | - | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by American Pharoah out of Prose (by Galileo) for trainer Albert M. Stall Jr. Draws barrier 4 with Axel Concepcion at 53.5kg. Profile suggests a well-bred type early in her career. Can improve.
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up off a 69-day break after an 8th of 8 at Turfway Park over 1006m on 6 Mar, beaten 11.3L at $11 with 47.7kg. Prior run at Churchill Downs she led and faded for 6th of 12 over 1006m on 26 Nov, beaten 3L at $11 with 54kg. Earlier placed 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1006m on 16 Sep, beaten 1.3L after leading. Back up to 53.5kg here; can improve with a smoother run on speed.
Last Starts 70 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | FT | Jose Ramos Gutierrez | 47.700000047683716kg | - | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | YL | Sophie Doyle | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FT | Sophie Doyle | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Amir Mendoza
Weight: 51.5kgs
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Second two runs back at Turfway Park over 1207m on 5 Feb at $26, beaten 4.5L by Mony Mony after settling midfield. Last start 5th of 9 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 21 Mar, beaten 6.3L with 54.5kg at $15, running on from the rear. Drops 3kg to 51.5kg and adds blinkers; back in trip by 604m. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 12L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Vekoma on debut for Wesley A. Ward. Draws barrier 9 with Jareth Loveberry up and carries 53.5kg. Stable often has precocious types. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Rafael Mojica, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up 3yo filly who was 9th of 11 at Keeneland over 1106m on 17 Apr, beaten 4.1L on firm, after racing handy early with 53.5kg. Prior run 6th of 11 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 10 Dec, beaten 7.3L at $26. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 10. Can improve with race fitness building.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jr Rafael Mojica | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Antioco Murgia | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 89 days and switches to blinkers. Best recent run was 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1106m on 18 Jan, beaten 1L by Stepping Stones at $14. Also placed 3rd there on 20 Dec over 1106m, beaten 1L. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 90 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-6 | 8 |
| 1L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-5 | 4 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Mitchell Murrill | 54.5kg | - | 11-9-9 | 9 |
| 5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 233 days and switches to Gregory D. Foley with blinkers on. Debuted with a solid 2nd at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 28 Aug, beaten 4L by Dame Laura at $6 after leading. Next start faded to 6th of 7 over 1674m there on 23 Sep, beaten 25.3L on Fast at $11 behind Conceit. Can improve fresh with the gear change.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-3-5 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1106m on 16 Apr, beaten 2L on firm going after racing handy with 53.5kg. Prior run was 6th at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 7 Feb, beaten 5.5L at $4.50 from a wide gate. Three-start 3YO filly by Ghaiyyath with 2 placings, now drawn wider in 13 for Brendan P. Walsh with Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 13/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.75L | $9.00 |