Churchill Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
FINAL THOUGHTS (6) Charged home to win last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Luis Saez and Brad H Cox are a formidable team. Will be competitive. FITZGERALD (1) Ran on into 4th last run at Ellis Park and drawn the rails. Will be positive in the run early. Challenged by a tougher grade. Can give this a shake. REFINED DESIGN (7) Was making up some late ground when 5th last time at Ellis Park but racing in stronger company. In top form this preparation. Respect in this event. EAST VILLAGE (9) Was agonizingly close last start at Colonial Downs but challenged by more formidable competitors. One to watch closely and a legitimate knockout hope.

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and picked up some late ground when 4th last run at Ellis Park and has drawn to do little work. Won't be far away during the run. Very capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1709m | FIRM | Rafael Bejarano | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-5 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-7-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | - | 9-11-10 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 12-11-9 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Assael Espinoza
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $18.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but competing at a lower grade. Has a positive barrier. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/08/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1674m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-9 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | Allowance 98 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-8 | 8 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 5 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 7/11 | 01/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FAST | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-10-8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 61 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | - | 10-9-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was found wanting late when 3rd last start at Belterra Park but competing in a higher grade. Has plenty of early speed. Modest contender.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | FT | J J Meza | 56kg | - | 2-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | J J Meza | 56kg | - | 2-2-5-6 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1674m | SY | J J Meza | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Antonio Bellardi Jr | 56.5kg | - | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 22L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-9 | 8 |
| 21.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Julio E Felix | 55kg | - | 5-6-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Xarel Forde | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 2-3-5-12 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | GD | J J Meza | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1710m | FM | J J Meza | 55kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 6 |
| 11L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Belterra Park | 1609m | FM | Cesar Orantes | 50.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FAST | Joseph C Bealmear | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 13L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 26/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | GD | Thiago Canuto | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jose Riquelme | 54kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | - | 10-11-10 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Jose Riquelme | 54kg | - | 6-5-9-12 | 11 |
| 24.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Jose Riquelme | 54kg | - | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 17L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/04/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Isaias Ayala | 54kg | - | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $10.00 inched into 5th last time at Ellis Park and competing in a less challenging grade. Always seems to find the line well. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 4 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | James Graham | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-12 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 54kg | - | 4-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 53kg | - | 8-8-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 53.5kg | - | 11-10-8-5 | 5 |
| 10L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | MY | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-4 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SY | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | - | 12-11-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 54kg | - | 10-9-9-9 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 23L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 8.25L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Stormed home to win last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Brad H Cox should be taken seriously together. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: James Graham
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $9.50 and advanced late into 5th last time at Ellis Park but matched against a stronger field. Running with confidence this preparation. Expecting a solid performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Joseph C Bealmear | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 4 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Israel Hernandez | 54kg | - | 5-4-2-3 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Eduardo Gallardo | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7-7 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | MY | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6-12 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 10-10-10-11 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 3rd last time at Ellis Park but facing stiffer opposition. Low-key chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | SY | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | WET FAST | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | David Cabrera | 55kg | - | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Assael Espinoza | 55kg | - | 9-9-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.3L | $16.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/06/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | GD | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | GD | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 53kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | SY | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 6-8-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | WET FAST | H Javier Hernandez | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | MY | H Javier Hernandez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 3 |
| 3L | $22.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1609m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Julio A Hernandez | 54kg | - | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last start at Colonial Downs but matched against tougher rivals. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Horacio Karamanos | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1911m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-12-12 | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | FT | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-7 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | HEAVY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5-7 | 6 |
| 48.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-9-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 67 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Horacio Karamanos | 54kg | - | 5-4-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |