Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Claiming
BOORAY (3) Finished with purpose when winning last run at Keeneland and will appreciate the drop in class. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Promising career start. No surprise to see a win. SMART N CENTSIBLE (7) Assumed control from the start to win by a margin of 3L last time at Keeneland but matched against tougher rivals. Expecting to settle positively. Worth a ticket. MODERN (5) Put a gap on the rest when winning by 3L last run at the track and fitter for debut run. Have to respect the recent Jr Thomas Drury form. Expect to go close. MR GERSON (1) Weakened under pressure when 8th last run at Laurel Park but will appreciate a good gate. Likely to be well placed early. Facing a stronger group of contenders. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last run at Laurel Park but gets a favourable barrier. Should muster plenty of early speed. One that represents value at a decent price.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Angel Cruz | 54kg | - | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 65 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | GD | Angel Serpa | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | - | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Agustin Gomez | 54kg | - | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 905m | FT | Andres Calleja | 54kg | - | 5-3 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Just average when 6th last run at this track but will try to take advantage of the draw. Up against tougher rivals. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 10 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 | 04/11/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | William Antongeorgi Iii | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | YL | William Antongeorgi Iii | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-10 | 11 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 1-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dashed home to win last run at Keeneland and competing at a lower level of competition. Has plenty of early speed. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Will show up at the business end.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 16/10/2026 | - | Claiming 53 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 55 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alvin Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $43.00 and faded to finish 6th last run at Keeneland and down in trip. Alvin Ortiz and Terry Burdess make a formidable team. Likely to get back. Hard to take.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/10/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | GD | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/09/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | - | Stakes 75 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | FT | Orlando Mojica | 53.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 16L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 59 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 1006m | MY | Alvin Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Fanduel Sportsbook And Horse Racing | 905m | MUDDY | Alvin Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-4 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Bolted in when winning by 3L last run at the track and having second career run. Jr Thomas Drury stable are on fire recently but competing at a higher grade. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went to the front and never looked back to win by a margin of 3L last time at Keeneland but up against a more competitive field. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/10/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Gerardo Corrales | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Martin Garcia | 54kg | - | 4-4-11 | 12 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |