Churchill Downs Race 8 - Matt Winn S. Stakes
FURTHER ADO (7) appeals back to 1709m after his Churchill 2012m run; he won the G2 at Keeneland over 1811m by 11L two starts ago and took the G2 at Churchill over 1710m last November. POTENTE (2) brings two wins from his first three starts, including a Santa Anita G3 over 1710m, and was runner‑up at 1811m before the Churchill 2012m miss. STOP THE CAR (1) was 3rd at Churchill over 1609m last start and previously won an Allowance there at the mile. OUR MONEYMAN (4) was 3rd at Churchill over 1710m last start after a Fair Grounds stakes win, while TAPTASTIC (6) wasn’t far away in that same Churchill race and had earlier placed in an Oaklawn G3 over 1811m.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after finishing 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1609m on 2 May, beaten 6.5L on FT with 53.5kg after settling back. Two back was 4th at Turfway Park over 1811m in Stakes grade, beaten 8L at $17 from a wide gate. Proven at Churchill Downs with 1 win and a placing from two starts, and draws barrier 1 here. Can feature with a soft run from the rail under Tyler Gaffalione for Brendan P. Walsh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 10-10-9-5 | 12 |
| 8L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 8-9-7 | 10 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Florent Geroux
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough 12th of 18 at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 2 May, beaten 8.3L on FT with 57kg. Prior run a solid 2nd at Santa Anita over 1811m on 4 Apr, beaten 2.75L after racing on speed with 56kg. Won the G3 at Santa Anita over 1710m on 7 Mar by a nose at $9.50, finishing off strongly. With Florent Geroux up from barrier 2 for Bob Baffert, can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 57kg | - | 7-9-9-9-13 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 56kg | - | 1-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start 18th of 18 at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 2 May, beaten 48.4L on FT with 57kg. Prior run was a narrow 2nd at Fair Grounds over 1911m on 21 Mar, led throughout and missed by 0.1L at $17 in Stakes 99. Won at Sunland Park two back over 1710m on 15 Feb, sitting 2nd throughout in Stakes 87. Drops 3.5kg and draws barrier 3; can feature with a cleaner run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 57kg | - | 8-4-8-18-18 | 13 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1911m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Sunland Park | 1710m | FT | Edwin A Maldonado | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1710m | FT | Mirco Demuro | 56kg | - | 9-9-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1609m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 53.5kg | - | 8-5-5-4 | 6 |
| 7L | $4.20 |
| 10/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 99.99L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Juan J Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.75L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1006m | FT | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | - | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 905m | FAST | Umberto Rispoli | 54kg | - | 6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after a close 3rd at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 1.3L in an Allowance Optional Claiming, carrying 54.5kg from barrier 9. Prior won the Fair Grounds 1710m Stakes on 22 Mar by 0.8L at $2.15 after settling handy. Also a dual 1207m Stakes winner/placer at Fair Grounds late last year, showing versatility. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 4; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-7-6 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $1.24 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | SY | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough last start 11th of 14 at Laurel Park over 1911m on 16 May, beaten 17.8L in Stakes 95 with 57kg. Prior run was strong, leading and holding 3rd at Keeneland over 1710m in Stakes 96 on 11 Apr, beaten 3L. Earlier broke maiden at Fair Grounds over 1710m on 7 Mar, controlling throughout. Can feature with a return to that on-pace form under Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr for Dallas Stewart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1911m | FT | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 9-8-7-11 | 11 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34-day break after a close 4th at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 1.8L in an AOC 93 after improving midrace. Prior run was 3rd at Oaklawn Park in a Stakes 103 over 1811m on 28 Mar at $21, racing handy throughout. Broke maiden two back at Oaklawn Park over 1609m on 8 Mar on MY by 1.5L with 53.5kg. Drops 1kg with Jose L. Ortiz up and draws barrier 6; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | MY | Erik Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 34-day break. Last start 11th of 18 from barrier 15 at Churchill Downs over 2012m on 2 May, beaten 7.8L on fast, with 57kg. Won prior at Keeneland over 1811m on 4 Apr under Irad Ortiz Jr after settling handy, and also scored at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 29 Nov at $1.65. Can feature with a smoother run from gate 7 under Irad Ortiz, Jr. carrying 56kg for Brad H. Cox.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | John R Velazquez | 57kg | - | 9-8-7-4-6 | 15 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.65 |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 20L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second at Turfway Park over 1710m on 21 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $5.50 with 53.5kg after settling back and closing late. Last start 9th of 13 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 2 May, beaten 15.3L on firm going after settling last, with 55.5kg. Drops 2kg and draws slightly better; Vincent Cheminaud reunites. Can feature with a smoother run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 13-13-13-13 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Vincent Cheminaud | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Dylan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $22.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 9-6-4 | 1 |
| 4L | $11.00 |