Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
PLAZA CUE (2) rates on top with seven seconds from 11 starts and proven at the mile, including 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1509m by 0.8L and multiple MSW placings; she led and boxed on for 3rd over 2012m here last time. SISTER JEAN (1) brings recent track form after 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m and draws the rail. LUNAR LOOP (3) was 3rd on debut at Keeneland over 1408m and stretches to the mile. Heavy track may favor those racing on speed, with Plaza Cue (2) likely to settle handy.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up last start 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 1 May, beaten 7.5L by Soaring High after racing handy, with 53.5kg. Prior runs at Fair Grounds were 5th/7 over 1710m on 14 Mar (beaten 4.4L at $13) and 5th/8 over 1710m on 17 Feb. Draws barrier 1 and keeps 53.5kg under Tyler Gaffalione for D. Whitworth Beckman. Can feature with the right trip from the rail.
Last Starts 22 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip with a 28-day turnaround after leading and boxing on for 3rd at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 25 Apr, beaten 4.8L on FT with 57kg. Consistent maiden for Kenneth G. McPeek with 7 seconds and 2 thirds from 11 starts, including two Churchill placings. Runner-up twice at Turfway prior, one by 0.3L over 1710m, and twice placed at this track. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under Luis Saez.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 12-12-11-6 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $2.35 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | GD | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 36-day break. Last start 3rd of 8 after settling back at Keeneland over 1408m on 17 Apr, beaten 11.3L by Weetamoo, with 54.5kg on FT. Drops 1kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 3 again for Jaime A. Torres and William Walden. Can improve.
Last Starts 36 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 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 35-day break after a 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 18 Apr, beaten 12.3L after racing handy with 55.5kg. Earlier ran 4th of 8 over 1609m at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 2 Oct, beaten 26.8L in Maiden Special Weight. Drops 2kg to 53.5kg, adds blinkers, and draws barrier 4 for Cristian A. Torres for S. Jade Cunningham. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 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 Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 6.25L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54kg | - | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-up after 233 days and switches to Esquivel with blinkers on. Last start 7th of 8 after racing handy at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m on 2 Oct, beaten 36L, with 54.5kg at $26 behind Life Of Joy. Debut run was 5th of 8 over 905m there on 8 Sep, beaten 10.5L at $7.50. Can improve with the gear change and break.
Last Starts 233 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4-6 | 2 |
| 36L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 905m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 8-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, including 4th at Turfway Park over 1207m on 11 Mar, beaten 5.3L in a Maiden Special Weight at $5.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 29 Apr, beaten 7L on SY, after settling midfield. Steps up 402m and draws barrier 6 for Fergus Bogle with Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. aboard. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 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 | 29/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 52.5kg | - | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.25L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SY | Adam Beschizza | 54kg | - | 5-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |