Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Starter Allowance
C MCGRIFF (5) Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at this track and showing consistent performance in races. In strong racing shape since resuming from a spell. No surprise to see a win. PAUL'S RECOVERY (4) Set the pace when winning by 3 3/4L last start here and getting better in recent performances. Change in trainer. Up to these. GARRYOWEN (2) Faded away to finish 7th last time here. Can show a better performance this time and back in an easier grade. Shows good early pace. Not out of this. BHATIA (1) Flew home to win last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and has minimal work to do from the draw. Will be motoring home late. Worth some thought.

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late to win last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis and will appreciate a good stall. Displays good finishing speed. Others make far more appeal.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Joseph D Ramos | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-5-5 | 5 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 14L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Summer Pauly
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At $10.00 folded up in the straight when 7th last time at this venue. Can show a better performance this time and facing a weaker grade. Drawn nicely. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 2-5-7-7 | 3 |
| 36L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 8-10-11-10 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 2-3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave a strong sight when 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last run here but facing stiffer opposition. Coming to a new trainer. In good shape since resuming from a spell. Can't entertain a bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7-6 | 2 |
| 6L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout to win by 3 3/4L last start around here and showing improvement in recent outings. First start for a new trainer. Strong claims in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Rattled home nicely into 2nd last run around here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Very competitive this campaign. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 54kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Abel Cedillo | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |