Churchill Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Claiming
VITAL MIND (5) Weakened to finish 6th last run at Ellis Park. Giving another go here and strong performer at this distance in the past. Jose L Ortiz is a key engagement. Expect to go close. HICKO (1) Fresh after a break. Placed 3rd last time at Prairie Meadows and has the ideal draw. Racing against tougher rivals. Down in trip. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . EVAN ON EARTH (6) First run back from a break. Finished hard to win last start at this venue but challenged by more formidable competitors. Could go well at this level. CHARLIE FOXTROT (2) First up after a break. Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last run at Del Mar and will try to take advantage of the draw. Should be very competitive and is a genuine threat.

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Competitive effort when 3rd last time at Prairie Meadows and has drawn to do little work. Dropping in distance. Rising in class. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4 | 5 |
| 22L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Cruz Walter De La | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Remington Park | 1106m | FT | Freddy Jose Manrrique | 53kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Evin A Roman | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | GD | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Narrowly clinched the victory last run at Del Mar and has a good draw. Possesses very good closing speed. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 67 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 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1408m | FIRM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 57kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Los Alamitos Th | 1308m | FT | Armando Ayuso | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 10L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | FIRM | Juan J Hernandez | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | FIRM | Abel Lezcano | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FT | Kazushi Kimura | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $4.75 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FAST | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.05L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1207m | FT | Mike E Smith | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and struggled with the pace when 6th last time at Saratoga and down in distance. Expecting to settle positively. Matched against tougher rivals. Potential to run into a place.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 3 |
| 20L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | MY | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FAST | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | Claiming 100 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 56kg | - | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 10L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FT | Rafael Bejarano | 56kg | - | 2-2-7-6 | 6 |
| 17L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | - | 5-5-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.75L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | H Javier Hernandez | 52.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | H Javier Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2024 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 22L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 53kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/02/2024 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/12/2023 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 53kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | James Graham | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| - | $6.50 |

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $8.50 and folded up in the straight when 6th last run at Ellis Park. Giving another go here and suited at this distance historically. Up in grade. Strong prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 106 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 56kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | - | Allowance 100 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 56kg | - | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | HEAVY | Jose L Ortiz | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Ran on hard when winning last start at this venue but matched against a stronger field. Nice price for the value seekers.
Last Starts 97 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 | 19/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.75L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | HEAVY | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $2.25 |
| 6/12 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | GOOD | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 5L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | MY | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | SY | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/11/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $7.00 and only fair when 6th last run at Ellis Park and up against tougher rivals. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 39 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | Allowance 103 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Martin Garcia | 56kg | - | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Claiming 99 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | MY | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Amir Mendoza | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 52.5kg | - | 3-3-2-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Jaime A Torres | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 9L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Hawthorne | 1207m | FT | Luis H Colon | 55kg | - | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 42 weeks. At $14.00 disappointing outing when 6th last run around here but facing a weaker group of contenders. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.05L | $2.45 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.35L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 4-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Keith J Asmussen | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.25L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Keith J Asmussen | 54kg | - | 6-4-4 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Erik Asmussen | 51.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |