Churchill Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming
TRANSATLANTIC (1) In the money when 3rd last time at Ellis Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Racing for a new trainer and drawn beautifully. Down in trip. Every chance today. POPPY WOPPY (6) Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at Ellis Park but competing at a higher grade. Change in trainer. Should jump out and bowl along. Solid claims. NO TIME LEFT (3) Not up to standard when 4th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but challenged by less formidable competitors. Will be down in distance. Not out of this. TIZIANNA (4) Tidy effort when 3rd last run here and taking on easier opposition. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last time at Ellis Park and gets a favourable barrier. First start for a new trainer and good career start. Back in trip. Will be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | MY | Edgar Morales | 56kg | - | 3-2-1-2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1307m | FIRM | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 56kg | - | 8-4-2 | 9 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FAST | Declan Cannon | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.25L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started $16.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last time at Ellis Park but drawn nicely. Shows good closing speed. Down in distance. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 63 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 | 24/07/2026 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/06/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1307m | FIRM | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 25L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 52.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $10.00 not competitive when 4th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but competing in an easier class. Back to a shorter distance. A threat to the other main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/09/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/08/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Amin Castillo | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | SY | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Declan Cannon | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 51.5kg | - | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Declan Cannon | 54kg | - | 7-8-9 | 5 |
| 14L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 5-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Mitchell Murrill | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last run at this track and challenged by weaker competitors. One that represents value at a decent price.
Last Starts 15 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | GD | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $28.00 and ran 4th last start at Ellis Park and facing stiffer opposition. Should come to hand quickly. Will struggle to compete in this race.
Last Starts 40 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1308m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FT | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |