Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
SPEED SKATER (4) looks the one after a dominant win at Keeneland over 1710m, scoring by 7.8L from just off the speed, and she was runner-up there two weeks earlier. BARTENDER (6) is a key chance off a narrow 2nd at Keeneland over 1811m, and has a prior mile win. COLD CASE (5) comes off a last‑start win at Oaklawn Park over 1207m and can measure up rising to the mile. G ROCKS (3) won a Churchill Downs mile on a wet track and draws to get a soft run.
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 44-day break after finishing 4th of 6 at Keeneland over 1710m on 9 Apr, beaten 12.5L in an AOC 85 after tracking handy from gate 1. Prior run was 5th at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 7 Mar, beaten 4.3L in an AOC 83 at $9, racing on the speed behind winner To A Flame. Three-year-old filly by Practical Joke, trained by Brian A. Lynch, draws the rail again with Mario Gutierrez aboard at 53.5kg. Can feature with a softer run in transit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 8-7-5 | 12 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1308m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 22-day turnaround after winning at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 1 May by 2.5L on FT, leading late with 55.5kg. Earlier ran 8th of 9 in an Oaklawn Maiden Special Weight over 1207m on 9 Apr, beaten 23L. Also placed 2nd at Santa Anita over 1207m on 20 Feb, beaten 1.3L at $7 after leading. Drops 2kg, draws barrier 2, and adds blinkers; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 5-7-9 | 9 |
| 23L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to a mile after finishing 4th of 7 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 28 Apr, beaten 12.8L with 53.5kg (FT). Prior run at 1609m was 7th of 7 in AOC at Turfway on 4 Mar, beaten 23.3L at $23 after racing handy. Only win came at Churchill Downs over 1609m in Nov 2025 on SY when leading throughout. Can improve back to this trip from barrier 3 with Gabriel Saez up for Eric N. Foster.
Last Starts 25 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-4-7 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $1.57 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 9-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 29-day break after a decisive Maiden Claiming 1710m win at Keeneland on 24 Apr, taking over late to score by 7.8L with 53.5kg. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, beaten 1.5L by West Coast Dream. Placed at 1609m at Fair Grounds three back on firm, so the mile suits. Can feature with the right run from barrier 4 under Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 53kg | - | 7-8-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11-8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 18 Apr, scoring by 0.1L after settling 5th/4th/2nd, with 55.5kg on a fast track. Prior run 6th of 9 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 20 Mar in Maiden Claiming 77, beaten 7.5L at $2.05. Three-year-old filly by Tiz The Law; drops to 53.5kg and draws barrier 5 with Francisco Arrieta riding for Matt Williams. Can feature with a similar trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.05 |
| 7/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $22.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FT | David Cabrera | 54kg | - | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1308m | FAST | David Cabrera | 52kg | - | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 10.55L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after a narrow 2nd at Keeneland over 1811m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.1L in Claiming 78 with 53.5kg after racing handy. Prior runs at Fair Grounds included a 4th over 1674m in SOC 79 (SP $5) and a 3rd in SOC 72. Unbeaten at the mile from one try, having broken maiden at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 1609m (SP $2.10). Back to the mile with blinkers on and a fresh rider; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | GD | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 20L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 4-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Allowance 71 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | WET FAST | Timothy Thornton | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |