Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
DEEP FLAME (9) sets the standard after two runner-up efforts, most recently 2nd at Keeneland over 1308m beaten 0.5L after leading, and earlier 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1207m. PUTEKETEKE (5) is a key chance with 2nd at Keeneland over 1207m beaten 1.3L and prior 3rd at Fair Grounds at the trip; has been on-speed in all three starts. GREAT MOMENT (6) was 3rd behind Puteketeke at Keeneland over 1207m and 2nd at Fair Grounds at the trip; blinkers go on. EMBRY SHOW (11) drops back from 1308m after a debut 5th at Santa Anita and can improve. ARMET (8) showed early pace on debut at Fair Grounds before fading to 9th and is open to progress.
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by El Deal out of Flashy Prize. Draws the rail for W. Bret Calhoun with Axel Concepcion up at 53.5kg. Setup looks economical from barrier 1. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Justify out of Irish Blessing. Draws barrier 2 and carries 53.5kg with Luan Machado riding for Wayne L. Mackey. Set-up looks suitable from the low gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Game Winner out of Map Maker. Draws barrier 3 with Jaime A. Torres riding for Joe Sharp at 53.5kg. Profile is lightly exposed with no recent runs listed. Can improve and has place claims.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Mitole for trainer Mark Simms Jr, with Edgar Morales to ride from barrier 4 at 53.5kg. No recent race details provided here. Profile is low-exposure and setup looks straightforward. Can improve.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been around the mark with 3 placings from 3 starts at 1207m. Last start 2nd of 8 after leading throughout at Keeneland over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.3L in MSW 85 with 56.5kg. Prior runs 3rd at Turfway Park in MSW 91 (beaten 6.8L at $2.80) and 3rd at Fair Grounds in MSW 82, both on the speed. Can feature with the right run for Jose L. Ortiz.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 37-day break after a solid 3rd at Keeneland over 1207m on 10 Apr, beaten 1.8L on a fast track after settling 3rd throughout. Prior run was a 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 21 Feb at $17, 3.8L behind Sargent Sully. Wears blinkers and keeps Tyler Gaffalione from barrier 6 for Gregory D. Foley. Consistent at this trip with three placings from five; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FAST | Mitchell Murrill | 53kg | - | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $20.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Practical Joke for Edward Vaughan, draws barrier 7 with Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. up at 53.5kg. USA-bred out of Lil Miss Moppet by Uncle Mo. Limited exposed data here, so keep expectations measured. Can improve.
Last Starts 3502 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 | 15/10/2016 | - | Allowance 63 | $0.00 | Lethbridge | 1207m | GD | Blandford Stewart | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2016 | - | Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Lethbridge | 1006m | FT | Larris Allen | 54.5kg | - | 4-7 | 7 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/06/2016 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 905m | SY | Kevin Roman | 54kg | - | 4-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/06/2016 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | FT | Kevin Roman | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/05/2016 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1006m | FT | Cindy Murphy | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/05/2016 | - | 70 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | FT | Cindy Murphy | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2016 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | FT | David Mello | 54.5kg | - | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 35L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up today after debuting 57 days ago at Fair Grounds over 1207m, where he settled handy before weakening to 9th of 10, beaten 12.9L on fast going at $9. Carries 53.5kg here, down 1kg, and shifts from gate 3 to 8. Luis Saez sticks for Steven M. Asmussen. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nds at both starts. Last start 2nd of 9 after leading at Keeneland over 1308m on 4 Apr, beaten 0.5L with 53.5kg on FT. Prior run 2nd of 9 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 14 Feb, beaten 6.3L at $4.20 after settling handy. Can feature with the right run from barrier 9 under Irad Ortiz Jr for Brad Cox.
Last Starts 44 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Yaupon making a raceday appearance for trainer Kelsey Danner. Draws barrier 10 with Adam Beschizza to ride at 53.5kg. Limited exposed data available. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 71-day break. Last start 5th of 9 after settling back at Santa Anita over 1308m on 7 Mar, beaten 7.8L, with 55.5kg at $8 behind Crude Velocity in a Maiden Special Weight 92. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg and draws wider from barrier 11; adds blinkers. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |