Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Claiming
PELICAN BAY (3) brings the most solid recent profile, having been 4th at Keeneland over 1710m in Maiden Claiming, beaten 3.3L after racing handy, and earlier a narrow 2nd over 1207m at Turfway. SARTORIAL (6) has Churchill Downs form including a 3rd over 1609m last season and was 5th here over 2012m last start; the drop back in trip can help. Paul’s Recovery (1) was 4th at Oaklawn Park over 1710m last start and draws the rail, which suits. UR BENJA (4) wasn't disgraced when 6th here over 1710m and can be around the mark again.
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up and draws the rail with blinkers on. Last start 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 10.3L carrying 55.5kg after settling midfield; race won by Baby Vino. Prior run 7th of 8 at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 13.8L at $8. Drops 2kg and improves two gates; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip today after a 2414m Turfway Park run on 28 Mar when 6th of 11, beaten 9.3L by Rapoport at $41 with 57kg from gate 1. Prior run 5th of 6 over 1609m at Turfway on 5 Mar in Maiden Claiming 80, beaten 10.5L at $13. Now draws barrier 2 with 56.5kg and adds blinkers; 50 days since last start. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | FT | Dylan Machado | 57kg | - | 4-4-5-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 57kg | - | 5-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Katie Davis | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Irving Moncada
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed on debut prep with a close 2nd at Turfway over 1207m on 6 Feb, beaten 0.1L at $13 by Mister Positivity. Since ran 4th at Turfway over 1609m on 27 Feb, beaten 6.5L at $4.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Keeneland over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.3L on fast going after racing handy. Draws barrier 3 and gets Irving Moncada back on; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 9-6-5 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip and draws better after a wide gate last time. Last start 6th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 29 Apr, beaten 9.1L with 53.5kg on FM, behind Abbi Fede. Prior run 7th at Keeneland in a Maiden Special Weight over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 13L. Can improve from barrier 4 with Gabriel Saez sticking.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-8 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 11-9-10-9 | 7 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after an 8th of 12 at Keeneland over 1408m on 19 Apr, beaten 21.8L on fast ground after settling back, with 54.5kg. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 5. Up in trip by 301m and sticks with Jaime A. Torres for Grant T. Forster. Can improve with added fitness and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 10-12-11 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 2012m run at Churchill Downs 21 days ago when 5th of 8, beaten 9L on fast going with 53.5kg. Prior Gulfstream efforts were 9th of 12 over 1811m on firm at $26 and 7th of 9 over 1710m on fast at $4. Churchill record includes a 3rd over 1609m on debut season and a 4th on a muddy track next start. Can feature with the right run back at this venue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-12-10 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 10-9-8-7 | 6 |
| 6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $26.00 |