Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Mdn Special Weight
BATTIS GROVE (2) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m last start, beaten 0.1L after ranging up late from midfield. ZENGRAYA (1) maps to get the run from the inside gate and was 4th in the same race, 5.6L off the winner after showing speed. BUTTERFLY JASMINE (3) drops sharply in trip after a 5th over 1710m here and could improve back to sprinting. ISLAND BARBIE (5) resumes off a long break after a 5th over 1207m at this track last year. TAMMY'S KISS (4) needs to lift off a 10th in that recent 1408m reference. CUE PIXIE DUST (6) and BELLE AMOUR (7) debut and add some X-factor to a race likely controlled by those with the recent Churchill run.
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back to barrier 1 after drawing 10 last start, when 4th at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 5.6L on FT with 53.5kg. Two back was 5th of 11 at Turfway Park over 1207m on 21 Mar, beaten 9.5L at $6. Earlier finished 2nd at Turfway Park over 1106m on 21 Feb, beaten 3.3L by Kilby Girl at $5.50. Can feature with the rails draw and a similar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 0.1L by Passerine on a FT track with 53.5kg. Held handy before taking over and was collared late, drawing barrier 2 again. Flavien Prat rides for William Walden; 3yo filly by Practical Joke out of Brill. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up after a 28-day break. Last start 10th of 11 after racing midfield at Churchill Downs over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 20.2L in a Maiden Special Weight, with 53.5kg. Irad Ortiz Jr. takes over from Tyler Gaffalione for Philip A. Bauer. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-10 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 377 days. Last start 5th of 9 at Churchill Downs over 1207m on 17 May, beaten 11.3L on FT, with 53.5kg at $17 behind Me And Molly Mcgee. Now with Conor Murphy and rises to 56kg from barrier 5; jockey Danny Sheehy rides. Can improve with the run.
Last Starts 378 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 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Cupid. Draws barrier 6 with 53.5kg, ridden by Rafael Bejarano for Eric R. Reed. Limited exposed details, so market and parade may guide. Can improve.
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Justify out of Belvoir Bay. Draws barrier 7 with 53.5kg, ridden by Jose L. Ortiz for Steven M. Asmussen. Set-up is sound on paper. Can feature with the right run.