Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight
FAST GUN (7) brings the best recent figure after a 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m, beaten 2.3L, and steps to the mile. MISS COMPLICATED (2) was 3rd in the same race and has multiple seconds on the page, including 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1609m last year. AEGIS (9) is knocking on the door with three straight seconds at shorter trips, latest 2nd at Keeneland over 1207m, and stretches out. FLASH OF FREEDOM (3) stuck on well for 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m when leading throughout and maps to be prominent again. Heavy ground and rain could make on-pace resilience important. Something for the Multiples: AEGIS (9) FLASH OF FREEDOM (3) FAST GUN (7) AL GHADEER (5)
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Medaglia D'Oro for Brad H. Cox from barrier 1. Carries 53.5kg with Irad Ortiz, Jr. booked. Pedigree and top jockey-trainer combo appeal. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 3 seconds and 2 thirds from 6 starts. Last start 3rd of 10 after settling handy at Keeneland over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.5L on FT with 54.5kg. Prior run 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 15 Mar on SY, beaten 3.5L at $7. Barrier 2 and down 1kg today; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | SY | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-3-4 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 11-8-5 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 44-day break after a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 8 Apr, leading throughout before being collared by Answered Prayers, beaten 2.5L with 54.5kg. Draws barrier 3 and drops 1kg to 53.5kg for Luan Machado for trainer Matthew P. Sims. Earlier run at Churchill Downs over 1609m was 6th on MY going at $4.50, then 4th on debut at Keeneland over 1207m. Can feature with a similar on-speed ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 34-day break. Last start 4th of 10 after settling back at Keeneland over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.3L on FT, with 54.5kg. Up slightly in trip and drops 1kg, with Ben Curtis again riding for Peter Eurton. Can improve with a cleaner run early.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 3rds at Churchill Downs and Keeneland. Last start 3rd of 12 after settling 9th then improving to 3rd at Keeneland over 1408m on 11 Apr, beaten 7.9L by La Rascasse with 54.5kg. Earlier 3rd of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 29 Nov, beaten 0.6L at $5.50. Third-up now with a lighter 53.5kg and a better barrier; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 9-4-3 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 54kg | - | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been around the mark this prep with back-to-back 3rds. Last start 3rd of 6 at Keeneland over 1710m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.8L with 57kg on FT after racing handy. Prior run 3rd of 8 at Turfway Park over 1609m on 20 Feb at $10, beaten 3.8L by Sweet Surrender. Blinkers go on and she can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 4-3-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | - | 4-4-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Placed 2nd at Keeneland over 1408m on 18 Apr, beaten 2.3L by Be The Light after settling midfield, with 54.5kg. Prior run 4th of 6 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 3.9L at $17. Carries 53.5kg here for Keith J. Asmussen from barrier 7 for Steven M. Asmussen, up slightly in trip from that debut prep. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third start for Cherie Devaux after two 5ths. Last start at Keeneland over 1408m on 18 Apr, settled back and finished 5th of 10, beaten 5.4L on FT, with 54.5kg; winner was Be The Light. Debut season run at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 14 Feb was 5th of 9, beaten 7.3L, sent off $3.60. Small weight drop to 53.5kg and slight rise in trip; can improve.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with five placings from five runs. Last start 2nd of 8 at Keeneland over 1207m on 23 Apr, beaten 1.8L on FT, after settling 5th, with 54.5kg. Prior run 2nd of 6 at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 13 Mar, beaten 0.1L at $6.50 after racing handy. Consistent filly who 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 |
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| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 3rd at Keeneland over 1207m on 23 Apr, beaten 6.8L on a fast track. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 10 after gate 6 last time. Distance lifts 402m and Axel Concepcion rides for George R. Arnold II. Can improve with race experience and the rise in trip.
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 |
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| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a debut 2nd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 26 Apr on MY, beaten 2L by Bet The Gray after improving from midfield. Drops 2.0kg to 53.5kg and draws wider from barrier 11 after gate 3 last time. Cristian A. Torres rides again for Rodolphe Brisset. Can feature with natural second-up improvement.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |