Churchill Downs Race 7 - Old Forester Mint Julep S. Stakes
IN THE STARS (7) maps as a key chance after winning an Allowance at Keeneland over 1710m by 0.1L, settling midpack and stretching out late. MEDORO (4) brings solid stakes form, winning at Fair Grounds over 1710m then finishing 2nd and 3rd at Keeneland and Fair Grounds, the latest 3rd at Keeneland beaten 0.8L. SWEET TREASURE (8) is another last‑start winner, taking a Keeneland 1710m allowance by 1.3L and had previously run 3rd in Stakes grade behind Expensive Queen and Medoro. PIN UP BETTY (3) was 3rd here over 1609m last start, and her Churchill record is strong. PROCTOR STREET (5) also rates well off a Churchill 1811m Stakes 3rd after two late-2025 wins, including here. Leading chances: In The Stars (7), Medoro (4), Sweet Treasure (8), Pin Up Betty (3), and Proctor Street (5).

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 190 days. Last start 3rd of 13 at Lingfield over 2615m on 20 Nov, beaten 1.45L in Listed grade with 57.5kg at $3.75 behind Fairy Glen. Two wins last campaign at Doncaster and Salisbury over ~2400m. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 under John R. Velazquez for Cherie Devaux.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | Listed | $63,941.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | 10-9-4-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.45L | $3.75 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2025 | - | Sponsored By Boyle Sports | $83,615.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/08/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $49,185.00 | Salisbury | 2418m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2 | 6 |
| 1L | $2.88 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $44,267.00 | Newmarket | 2414m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 49.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 27/06/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $10,624.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $1.22 |
| 2/11 | 11/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 6-4-4-4-4-4-5-4 | 11 |
| 0.75L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Richard Kingscote | 57kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-7-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.75L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a solid 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 2.5L in Stakes 111 with 53.5kg after settling midfield. Prior run 5th at Keeneland over 1710m in Stakes 107, beaten 2L carrying 56kg. Strong Churchill Downs record reads 11:4-2-1. With Flavien Prat up from barrier 3 for Michael J. Maker, can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FAST | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.15L | $3.10 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56.5kg | - | 9-8-6-5 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 9-6-7-8 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/11 | 01/06/2025 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | GD | Juan J Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2024 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-6-8 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2024 | - | Stakes 112 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/09/2024 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2112m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 3-5-4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2024 | - | Stakes 108 | $500,001.00 | Aqueduct | 1911m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55kg | - | 2-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2024 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | GD | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3-1 | 1 |
| 5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Trevor Mccarthy | 55.5kg | - | 2-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 52kg | - | 9-8-5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 6/11 | 29/10/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 2-1-3-5 | 9 |
| 13L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed last start at Keeneland over 1710m on 11 Apr, 3rd beaten 0.8L in a Stakes 107 after settling handy with 56kg. Prior run a solid 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1710m in a Stakes 103 at $2.20, behind Expensive Queen. Won the start before at Fair Grounds over 1710m (Stakes 103) with Jose L. Ortiz aboard. Consistent at this trip and draws well; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 4-5-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.65L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.55 |
| 1/11 | 20/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $299,999.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 9-9-10-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/10/2024 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 5-4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2024 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 8-8-6-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 20/04/2024 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.18 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/12/2023 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-6-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | - | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of the last three. Last start 3rd of 8 after settling 6th at Churchill Downs over 1811m on 1 May, beaten 1.5L on firm, with 53.5kg. Prior run 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1811m on 7 Mar, beaten 0.3L on good, after moving to the lead in the straight at $7. Track record reads 3: 1-1-1 at Churchill Downs. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | GD | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 5-5-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.75L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.45 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2024 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 8-10-10-5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | GD | Alberto Burgos | 55kg | - | 7-7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after finishing 4th at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, beaten 2.1L on firm, closing from 9th in running with 53.5kg. Won two back at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 22 Nov (Allowance 100) after improving from midfield, with 55kg at $7. Previously contested a Turfway Park Stakes over 1609m on 21 Dec, finishing 7th at $15. Consistent turf profile and returns with Adam Beschizza up; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 108 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-9-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 5-5-6-7 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/11/2025 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 55kg | - | 8-8-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | GD | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 23/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-9-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 12/05/2024 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $52,501.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.95L | $67.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 | |
| 6/13 | 06/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | STANDARD | Jamie Powell | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 | |
| 6/13 | 29/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.85L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after winning at Keeneland over 1710m on 10 Apr, sat back then improved to score by 0.1L on firm with 53.5kg (Luis Saez). Two back was 7th at Churchill Downs over 1710m in Stakes grade on 28 Nov, beaten 3.6L at $12. Also won prior two starts over a mile, including an Allowance at Keeneland at $2.50. Progressive 4yo filly for George R. Arnold II who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 50 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 | 10/04/2026 | - | Allowance 108 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/11/2025 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 9-7-7-8 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-4-1 | 1 |
| 7L | $2.88 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | SY | Corey J Lanerie | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44-day break after winning at Keeneland over 1710m on 15 Apr by 1.3L on firm, carrying 53.5kg for Irad Ortiz Jr after improving from ninth to fourth in run. Prior run was a solid 3rd in a Fair Grounds Stakes 103 over 1710m on 14 Feb, beaten 2.5L at $11 behind Expensive Queen. Also a Churchill Downs winner over 1609m on 31 Oct by 2L, and is 2:2-0-0 at this track. Consistent 4yo filly for Brad H. Cox who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7-7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-9-8-8 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 7 |
| 2L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 07/11/2024 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Florent Geroux | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 60 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1509m | GD | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |