Churchill Downs Race 9 - Rags To Riches S. Stakes
FIRST LAUGH (7) Made every post a winner to win by a margin of 7L last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and was on debut last time. Should jump out and bowl along. Worth a ticket. WHARFIE (2) Rocketed home when winning last time at Belmont Park and drawn nicely. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Worth strong consideration. JUANA MARGARITA (6) Was very impressive when winning by 5 1/4L last run at Keeneland but up against stronger opponents. Has very good finishing speed. Can figure in the finish. INTRAOSSEOUS (1) Improved when 5th last time at Monmouth Park and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Performing impressively since coming back from a break and drawn the rails. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $7.00 outpaced some runners late when 5th last time at Monmouth Park and drawn well. Racing consistently since returning from a break and good career start. Facing stiffer opposition. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 78 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FT | Luis R Rivera Jr | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 56kg | - | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Flew home to win last time at Belmont Park and has a positive alley. Rising in class. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Belmont Park | 1609m | FT | Jose Lezcano | 56kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept chasing when 3rd beaten by close to 19L last time at Keeneland and challenged by less formidable competitors. Placed at every start this campaign. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 24 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 | 02/10/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54kg | - | 7-6-5-2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won by a huge margin of more than 7L last time at this venue but matched against a stronger field. Could go close.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-8 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Victor R Carrasco | 54kg | - | 4-2 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of close to 10L last start at Del Mar but stepping up to a higher level. Struggle to recommend.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FAST | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1106m | FIRM | Assael Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Pulled away to win by a margin of 5 1/4L last run at Keeneland but matched against tougher rivals. Can go through the gears. Competitive type.
Last Starts 18 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 | 08/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | GD | Javier Castellano | 56kg | - | 12-12-12-11 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 10-8-8 | 10 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated the tempo to win by a margin of 7L last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and having second career run. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |