Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
BIRD THE LEGEND (9) looks the one dropping back to 1307m after winning on debut over 1207m at Fair Grounds and then tackling 1609m; freshened 59 days and draws well. MUIR WOODS (7) was 4th here over 1308m last start, beaten 2.4L after racing handy, and had won a 1308m maiden claimer prior. FLYIN PRIVATE (4) brings solid Oaklawn 1207m form with a last-start 3rd, 2.3L off the winner, and his maiden win two back reads well for this grade. ROWDY RIOT (5) wasn’t far away when 4th at Oaklawn over 1207m and has prior heavy-track placing at Churchill, keeping him in the mix. Something for the Multiples: FLYIN PRIVATE (4) ROWDY RIOT (5) MUIR WOODS (7) BIRD THE LEGEND (9)

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 170 days. Last start 8th of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 5 Dec, beaten 4.6L at $26 on firm going. Won two runs prior at Monmouth Park over 1207m on 18 Jul. Barrier 1 and up 1.5kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2025 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Fernando Jara | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FIRM | Isaac Castillo | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | SY | Raul E Mena | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 3 |
| 12L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | GD | Raul E Mena | 53kg | - | 3-4-4-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FT | Raul E Mena | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 17L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35‑day break after a solid 3rd at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.3L in Claiming 80 after racing on speed with 55.5kg. Won two back on 4 Jan at Oaklawn Park over 1207m (Maiden Claiming 80) by 0.8L at $3.70. Up 0.5kg and draws barrier 4 for Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. for Chris A. Hartman. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/03/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 56.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Abel Lezcano | 55kg | - | 1-1-5-5 | 4 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5-8 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43-day break after finishing 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 11 Apr, beaten 6.3L, after settling midfield behind Mitty's Griddy with 55.5kg. Prior run was 6th of 7 in an Allowance 102 there on 20 Mar over 1207m, beaten 10.1L at $5.50. Churchill Downs record reads 5:1-0-1, including a 3rd over 1106m on heavy on 21 Sep. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 43 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 8-6-8 | 12 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | Allowance 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | HEAVY | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.85L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $2.88 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2025 | - | 3-4yo | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1106m | FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2025 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/12/2024 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | MY | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 55kg | - | 9-10-11 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54.5kg | - | 5-2-2-8 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1006m | FT | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 177 days and resumes in blinkers. Last start 8th of 11 at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 28 Nov, beaten 7.3L with 54.5kg at $10 after settling midfield. Prior run finished last of 6 over 1207m there on 2 Nov, beaten 12.8L at $6.50. Can improve with the break and gear change.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 28/11/2025 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/09/2025 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Edgar Morales | 55kg | - | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | Allowance 102 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FAST | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56.5kg | - | 12-11-11-11 | 7 |
| 18.45L | $8.50 |
| 12/12 | 04/01/2025 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | - | 12-11-10-11 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/11/2024 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | MY | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 8-5-6-8 | 12 |
| 16L | $4.75 |
| 6/12 | 30/10/2024 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 8/11 | 03/02/2024 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 8 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 31/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 9-6-7-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 25/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 10-8-4 | 8 |
| 2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 15-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Churchill Downs over 1308m on 9 May, beaten 2.4L in Claiming 87 after racing handy. Won two back at Turfway Park over 1308m on 25 Feb in Maiden Claiming 82 by 0.8L at $3.50 when leading throughout. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 7 for Axel Concepcion for John Alexander Ortiz. Can feature with a forward run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-1-4 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in 22 days after finishing 7th at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 2 May, beaten 9.3L in an Allowance Optional Claiming 103 after settling midfield. Prior runs at Horseshoe Indianapolis last season included 5th over 1609m (beaten 7.3L) and 6th over 1674m (14.8L). Blinkers go on and carries 56kg for Danny Sheehy from barrier 8. Needs to lift but can improve with the gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Johan Rosado | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 4-4-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jane Elliott | 54kg | - | 7-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Jane Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/08/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-10-10 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | Allowance 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Santo Sanjur | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2025 | - | Allowance 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | SY | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/06/2025 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7-5 | 6 |
| 14L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FAST | Joseph C Bealmear | 50kg | - | 6-6-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.75L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 23/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Evin A Roman | 55.5kg | - | 11-9-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Andres Calleja | 49kg | - | 3-4-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 53 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Andres Calleja | 49kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 48 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-10-9 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | GD | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FT | Serafin Carmona | 48.5kg | - | 12-12-10 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 59-day break. Last start 4th of 7 at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 26 Mar, beaten 12.75L by Western Warrior, with 55kg at $6 on FAST. Won on debut at Fair Grounds over 1207m on 29 Jan by 0.3L after settling back, at $3.20. With Irad Ortiz, Jr. up for Brad H. Cox, can improve back to sprinting.
Last Starts 59 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 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 4-5-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after fading late last start at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 26 Apr, 6th of 6 beaten 10.6L (FT) with 53.5kg after racing handy; winner was Perfect Audible. Won two starts prior at Oaklawn Park over 1207m on 22 Feb (Maiden Claiming 62) by 0.5L at $3.50 when leading throughout. Track record shows 2 runs at Churchill Downs for 1 placing. Can feature with a softer run early.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-8 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-7-8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |