Keeneland Race 9 - Queen Elizabeth Ii Challenge Cup S. Presented By Dixiana Stakes
LUSTER (2) Blitzed its rivals when winning by over 7L last run at Woodbine and consistently delivering strong performances. Undefeated last 3 runs and can find a nice position from the draw. Good prospects. TAM TAM (3) Was all too good winning by 1 1/4L last time at Del Mar but stepping up to a higher level. Unbeaten last 2 runs. Expecting to settle positively. Respect. STORM'S WAKE (7) Strong effort to the line to win last time at Colonial Downs but competing in a higher grade. Can go on with it. BRAIDA (6) Bold effort to win by 1L last run at Longchamp and putting a tidy record together. Jockey Vincent Cheminaud is currently in strong form for this stable. Sound chances.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Spaced the field to win by a margin of over 7L last run at Woodbine and continuing to impress with each race. Can't knock the form winning 3 in succession. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 56 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | Stakes 98 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 2012m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 3-4-4-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.24 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 3-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 91 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1710m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.67 |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 9 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 76 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | YL | Fraser Aebly | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 6.25L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort when winning by 1 1/4L last time at Del Mar but facing formidable rivals. Won last 2 in a row. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Can take this out.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1810m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | GD | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 4-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 15/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $2.62 |
| 3/7 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.45 |

Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break. Narrowly denied a win last time at Saratoga but competing at a higher class. Will be motoring home late. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | Stakes 104 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 55kg | - | 10-10-9-2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-8-4 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 53.5kg | - | 10-9-10-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Emanuel Nieves | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 10-8-7-5 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | MY | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 21L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to place when 3rd last time at Kentucky Downs but matched against tougher rivals. Showing positive results this preparation. Best to watch and see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/09/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2112m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-5-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | GD | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7-5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | GD | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-3-6 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-3 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 4-5-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1408m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Handy enough when winning by 1L last run at Longchamp and good career start. Jockey Vincent Cheminaud and trainer Francis Henri Graffard & Frankr Graffard link well together. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | 1 | $47,600.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | GOOD3 | Pc Boudot | 55.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.14L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | - | CL1 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1599m | GOOD3 | Pierre Charles Boudot | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | - | 2 | $24,577.00 | Compiegne | 1399m | GOOD TO SOFT | Mickael Barzalona | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.46L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | 3yo | $19,201.00 | La Teste De Buch | 1599m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $1.30 |
| 2/16 | 26/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $26,304.00 | Deauville | 1499m | GOOD3 | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.05L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong effort to the line to win last time at Colonial Downs but racing in stronger company. Genuine claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55kg | - | 3-5-5-4 | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | - | 13-13-10-5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 9-10-9-7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-6-4 | 1 |
| 0.85L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Nik Juarez | 53kg | - | 7-9-7-6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54kg | - | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last run at Del Mar but rising in class. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1810m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | Stakes 97 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-7 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1609m | FM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-5-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Santa Anita | 1308m | FIRM | Victor Espinoza | 55.5kg | - | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last start at Del Mar but up in class. Very competitive this preparation. The wide gate shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1810m | FAST | Joel Rosario | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | Stakes 110 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Joel Rosario | 55kg | - | 4-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/05/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/04/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Leopardstown | 1446m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.15L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.15L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.35L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 23.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to finish 3rd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at Saratoga but facing stiffer opposition. Flavien Prat is a plus. Placed at every start this preparation. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | - | Stakes 103 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-1 | 2 |
| 2L | $1.67 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5-4 | 7 |
| 2L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | Flavien Prat | 55kg | - | 8-8-7-8 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-3 | 4 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly denied victory last run at Colonial Downs but racing against tougher rivals. Has run into the money reqularly this preparation. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is in form. Sound chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 56kg | - | 6-6-6-4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | SY | Christopher Elliott | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FM | Emmanuel Esquivel | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Allowance 92 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-3-6 | 9 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 53.5kg | - | 6-3-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FAST | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |