Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
CARCAR EXPRESS (4) fronts up off a last-start win at Churchill Downs over 1709m, leading throughout and scoring by 0.5L; proven at the track and trip. TISUM (3) was 2nd here over 1710m last start, beaten 0.1L after hitting the front late, and maps to get a similar run. JINXZI (6) broke through here over 1609m by 3.3L and has prior 1710m placings, so steps to this trip with confidence. BAYOU FLYER (5) comes off a maiden win at Oaklawn over 1710m and can measure up. TIMBERLINE (2) has a February maiden win at 1710m but needs to rebound from two heavy defeats.
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a 40-day break after finishing 5th of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 24 Apr, beaten 5.5L on FT, after racing handy then weakening late with 55kg. Won two back at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 26 Sep (Maiden Claiming 64) at $9, lifting from well back to score narrowly under 54.5kg. Three-year-old gelding by American Freedom now draws barrier 1 and drops 1.5kg to 53.5kg with Edgar Morales riding for Denis W. Roberson. Can feature with a soft run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 42 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip and drawn better after a tough last start 10th of 10 at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 30L in an AOC 87 with 54kg. Two runs prior included a Maiden Claiming 67 win at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 20 Feb by 1.3L after settling handy at $1.80. Now carries 53.5kg from barrier 2 with Gabriel Saez for Matt Williams. Can improve with the softer draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Amin Castillo | 54kg | - | 8-7-7-10 | 10 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Emmanuel Esquivel | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 8 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 8-8-12-9 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 12-10-10-8 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 8 May, beaten 0.1L in Claiming 84 after looming to lead late with 53.5kg. Prior Tampa Bay run was 9th of 10 over 1609m on 15 Apr, beaten 15L on firm. Track record here is solid (3:1-1-0), including a Maiden Claiming win over 1710m on 29 Oct. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 1 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 5 |
| 9L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 19‑day turnaround after a front‑running win at Churchill Downs over 1709m on 15 May, scoring by 0.5L on firm with 56.5kg, defeating Paired. That was his first try at the trip and he’s now 1/1 at 1709m and 1/3 at the track. Up 0.5kg and draws barrier 4 with Keith J. Asmussen for Steven M. Asmussen. Can feature with a similar on‑pace ride.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | FIRM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | - | 3-5-8 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 1-1-10 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 11-12-11 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Won last start at Oaklawn Park over 1710m on 23 Apr by 0.3L in Maiden Claiming 73 after improving from midfield. Two back was 4th of 8 at the same trip on 21 Mar, beaten 5.1L at $7.50 behind Razor Tap. Carries 53.5kg today, down 2kg, and draws barrier 5 with Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. up for Kinnon Larose. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55kg | - | 9-9-10-11 | 2 |
| 21L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-7-7 | 12 |
| 21.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after breaking through at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 30 Apr, drawing barrier 3 and scoring by 3.3L with 57kg, beating Tregetour. Prior run was 10th of 10 at Turfway Park over 1710m on 20 Mar, beaten 10.9L at $7.50 after racing handy from the outside draw. The 4yo gelding has a Churchill record of 3:1-0-0 and keeps Victor R. Carrasco for Ian R. Wilkes. Can feature with a repeat of the last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 57kg | - | 6-2-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 57kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-4-6 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Irving Moncada | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | HEAVY | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 16.75L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Jr Ricardo Santana | 55.5kg | - | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.75L | $8.50 |