Churchill Downs Race 11 - Stephen Foster S. Stakes
SOVEREIGNTY (3) Back from a spell. Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 2nd last time at Oaklawn Park. Junior Alvarado has been successful aboard previously. Should get going late. Gets a chance to win. NAVAJO WARRIOR (7) Made all when winning by 2 3/4L last start at Laurel Park but competing in a higher grade. Can't knock the form winning 2 in succession. Expect to go close. WILLY D'S (1) Went to the front and never looked back to win by a head last time at Oaklawn Park and matched against less formidable competition. Keep in mind. BAEZA (4) Ran on when 3rd last start around here but facing a stronger group of contenders. Jockey Flavien Prat is a plus. Can go through the gears. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout to win by a head last time at Oaklawn Park and up against a less competitive field. Gets the perfect gate. Value runner.
Last Starts 56 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1 | 4 |
| 2L | $2.90 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FAST | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2025 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | John R Velazquez | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 107 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 109 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 112 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/12/2024 | - | Allowance 108 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1674m | FT | Jose Amador Alvarez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2024 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1408m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 53kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 21/09/2024 | - | Stakes 107 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/07/2024 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/07/2024 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 2213m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-6 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/06/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FT | Joe Bravo | 52.5kg | - | 1-2-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FT | Kevin Gomez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/05/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Luis A Valenzuela | 53kg | - | 6-7-10-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Reeled them in to win last time at Oaklawn Park and can find a nice position from the draw. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a bonus. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
Last Starts 70 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 2-4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 6-4-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 117 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-4-7 | 5 |
| 8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | Stakes 117 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-6-4 | 6 |
| 4L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 07/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | HEAVY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $165,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 3-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.11 |
| 1/11 | 25/01/2025 | - | Stakes 113 | $2,999,999.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-4-1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2024 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $1.26 |
| 5/6 | 08/06/2024 | - | Stakes 115 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $2.50 |
| 10/14 | 24/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Riyadh | 1800m | FAST | I Ortiz | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.75L | $2.35 | |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2023 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 2012m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2023 | - | Stakes 116 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/06/2023 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-8-3 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/03/2023 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 108 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 8/12 | 28/01/2023 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/12/2022 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 24/09/2022 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1811m | FT | Luis Saez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2022 | - | Stakes 104 | $1,000,000.00 | Monmouth Park | 1811m | FT | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 6 |
| 34.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2022 | - | Stakes 102 | $500,000.00 | Thistledown | 1811m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. Was found wanting late when 2nd beaten by 2L last time at Oaklawn Park. Has good finishing speed. Junior Alvarado rates highly aboard. Gets a chance against these.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Stakes 105 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 5-4-3-2-1 | 4 |
| 10L | $1.24 |
| 1/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 2-3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | HEAVY | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 2-4-5-4-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $3.25 |
| 1/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 16-16-17-4-1 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $1,000,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 5-6-6-3 | 2 |
| 0.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/10/2024 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-9-2 | 9 |
| 5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 10-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 3/4L last start here but testing ability against stronger contenders. More confidence with jockey Flavien Prat guiding the horse. Should not be left out of your thoughts.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 7-6-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 2012m | FIRM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7-1 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | HEAVY | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 6-6-6-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/19 | 03/05/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | SY | Flavien Prat | 57kg | - | 14-15-12-7-4 | 19 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/04/2025 | - | Stakes 106 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1811m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 56kg | - | 5-3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 98 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 5 |
| 7L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Umberto Rispoli | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Should be ready to fire fresh. Handy enough when winning by 3/4L last time at Meydan but competing at a higher class. Should muster plenty of early speed. Appears tested in this event.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $11,817,600.00 | Meydan | 2012m | GOOD | J Ortiz | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.69L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Stakes 109 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | Stakes 114 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 108 | $0.00 | Parx At Philadelphia | 1811m | FT | Ben Curtis | 56kg | - | 7-6-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 111 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 2012m | FT | Ben Curtis | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-3-3 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1710m | GD | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 15/02/2025 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1811m | FT | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | SY | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/12/2024 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $2.35 |
| 7/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-5-8 | 7 |
| 12L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |