Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
MCSNIPER (2) Came in 4th last start at Ellis Park. Giving another go here and has a positive draw. Ben Curtis and Aaron Shorter are a combination worth noting. Respect. ROCKIN THE LANE (5) First up from a break of 18 weeks and hit the line well when 3rd beaten by over 8L first up last preparation around here. Should race on the speed. Looks promising in this race. QUINN'S PROMISE (4) Finished 7th last time at Ellis Park. Should bounce back but stepping up to a higher level. Change in trainer. Looking sharp on the track since resuming from a break. Better claims. FREAKS GO (7) First run back from a break. Didn't attack the line when 4th last start at the track. Looking past the last run but racing in stronger company. Betting is the best guide and has each way claims.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and didn't find the line when 8th last time at Ellis Park but drawn well. Coming back in distance. Win will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Yedsit Hazlewood | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 56kg | - | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 7-9-6 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FAST | Francisco Arrieta | 56kg | - | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.25L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 16L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Luan Machado | 54kg | - | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 17L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.60 and came in 4th last start at Ellis Park. Giving another go here and has a good draw. Shows good early pace. Taking on stronger rivals. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/07/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | MY | Martin Garcia | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | SY | Assael Espinoza | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-6 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54kg | - | 5-7-9 | 9 |
| 23L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $18.00 and mediocre display when 6th last time at Ellis Park and will be down in distance. Should be swooping on the field late. Prefer in an easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/06/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 4-4-7-7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | SY | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | HEAVY | Jr Joseph Rocco | 56kg | - | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 4.35L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1509m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | GD | Lanfranco Dettori | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-11-6 | 1 |
| 9L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 4 |
| 6L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | GOOD | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-5-4 | 4 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 2012m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 7-7-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.33 and ran 7th last time at Ellis Park. Should bounce back but competing at a higher level of competition. Racing for a new trainer. Looks good for a place at least.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/08/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 4-5-4-3 | 1 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | Allowance 89 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-4 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55kg | - | 4-5-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6-5 | 1 |
| 14.55L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.75 |
| 3/9 | 18/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/09/2024 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 10-9-12-11 | 7 |
| 27.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | MY | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 2 |
| - | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | MY | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 18 weeks and kept running on late when 3rd first up last preparation around here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 54kg | - | 2-3-7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | Allowance 74 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 53kg | - | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler W Bacon | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | - | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. At $3.40 weakened under pressure when 4th last start at this track. Looking past the last run but rising in grade. Can win this.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FIRM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.35L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Yolber Torres | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55kg | - | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $36.00 and disappointing display when 8th last time at Ellis Park but up against a less challenging field. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | SY | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 18L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 8L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.75L | $14.00 |