Churchill Downs

22:00 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Going: Fast

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: CREATE TROUBLE is strongly fancied to come out on top. He has a healthy career strike-rate, while Oviatt Class and Show Time can't be ruled out either.

1st	7. Born Flawless	9/2
2nd	3. Guanare	11/4
3rd	2. Miacomet Fav	11/4

Favourite

11/4

Miacomet

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Matt Shirer Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: -603

11/4

Comment: A winner on three occasions from 6½f to 1m½f; has winning form at this track; fair effort over 6½f here (claimer, muddy track) 13 days ago; class dropper as runs for a $16k tag here; passed over as now looks to be past his prime.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	144/25	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	27/1	-
31/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	69/10	-
16/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	41/5	-
22/09/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	1061/100	-
25/08/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	489/50	-

Guanare

Jockey: Christopher Emigh Trainer: Brittany Vanden Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 5-005

11/4

Comment: Has managed three wins from 11 career runs; beaten 21l into fifth at Keeneland over 1m½f (claimer) last month; makes limited appeal as vastly reduced claiming tag raises a question mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	132/25	-
13/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	838/25	-
04/01/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	549/50	-
08/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	583/50	-
04/05/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 12	567/10	-
06/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	39/10	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Create Trouble

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 105-08

10/3

Comment: Finished eighth, beaten a fair way over 1m½f at Fair Grounds (allowance optional claimer) in March on debut for this trainer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-14; claiming tag drops from $50k; holds major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	101/10	-
22/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	12 / 12	61/5	-
26/12/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	13/10	-
26/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
28/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-

Born Flawless

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Thomas Vance Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 3-70684

9/2

Comment: Gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Oaklawn Park over 6f (claimer, sloppy track) 27 days ago; his tally of C&D wins stands at three; claiming tag now upped to $16k; one to take seriously as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	29/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	8 / 10	92/5	-
15/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	49/2	-
17/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	41/1	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 8	42/5	-
27/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	48/5	-

Junior Bug

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Ralph Martinez Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 4-64

13/2

Comment: Finished fourth three weeks ago albeit only beaten 4l in a claimer; not won for some time now; claiming tag now upped to $16k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	723/100	-
25/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	167/20	-
30/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	37/10	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	33/5	-
07/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	47/5	-
12/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	209/50	-

Oviatt Class

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 176-8

10/1

Comment: Out of the frame when eighth at Oaklawn Park in March upped to 1m½f in a claimer; this is his grade and one-time useful performer; drops to a $16k tag; rates a likely contender as shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 9	19/2	-
27/10/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	94/5	-
28/05/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 7	204/5	-
11/04/24	Turf Paradise / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
08/03/24	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	38/5	-
31/12/23	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	43/5	-

Show Time

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: S Cunningham Age/Wt: 6/8-8 F: 3-6591

Comment: Ended losing spell over 1m here (claimer) when winning by three-quarters of a length last month; can boast winning form over this C&D; should give it a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	371/100	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	101/10	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	5 / 11	354/5	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	73/10	-
13/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 9	28/5	-
23/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	27/4	-

Churchill Downs

22:29 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: IRON SHARPENS IRON gets a firm vote. He is a winner and can show that a below-par effort last time was just a blip. Tizmarkus and Acknowledge also warrant respect.

1st	6. Tizmarkus Fav	10/11
2nd	3. Acknowledge	16/1
3rd	4. Brave Blend	8/1

Favourite

10/11

Tizmarkus

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 33241

10/11

Comment: Managed to get on the lead from his wide berth when running out a comfortable winner (Oaklawn Park, muddy track) in a maiden claimer last month; more on his plate this time but deserves respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3/10	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	29/10	-
29/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	23/5	-
23/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 11	4/1	-
25/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 12	13/5	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Iron Sharpens Iron

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-525

7/2

Comment: Came home fifth, beaten 14l, over 1m½f at Oaklawn Park (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) four weeks ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $50k); knows how to win so he is a serious player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	79/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	91/10	-
14/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	97/5	-
17/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	517/100	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	1561/100	-

Ultimate Strike

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Carlos Santamaria Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 2-85

7/2

Comment: Has won previously at this course; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Oaklawn Park (beaten 8l) three months ago in a claimer; may have to settle for supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	93/10	-
03/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	8 / 8	15/1	-
22/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	106/5	-
14/11/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	249/100	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	328/25	-
18/09/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	57/2	-

Brave Blend

Jockey: Martin Garcia Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 1-26397

8/1

Comment: Last of seven in a claimer upped to 1m½f 20 days ago; now down in class (in for $50k from $80k); others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	1561/100	-
21/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	137/10	-
02/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
01/02/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	5/1	-
06/01/25	Santa Anita / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 11	17/2	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	9/10	-

Tango Mike Mike

Jockey: J R Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0147

14/1

Comment: Finished last of seven four weeks ago (bumped at the start) in a starter allowance; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	1097/100	-
15/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	49/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	49/10	-
17/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	87/10	-
07/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	9/5	-

Acknowledge

Jockey: Corey Lanerie Trainer: Robert Hess Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 21-406

16/1

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten 18l into sixth) in a claimer (bumped at the start) 20 days ago; $50k claiming tag this time (up from $40k); may be involved if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	257/100	-
22/03/25	Fair Grounds / Stakes / F	-	11 / 14	71/5	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
13/12/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 8	1/20	-
23/11/24	Fair Grounds / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	9/10	-
25/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	163/25	-

Churchill Downs

22:58 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: AMY Z gets a firm vote. She is a one-time winner at this track, while Morning Miracle and Appealing Addie also merit consideration.

1st	5. Amy Z Fav	8/15
2nd	4. Sweet Star	40/1
3rd	7. Appealing Addie	13/2

Favourite

8/15

Amy Z

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Philip D Amato Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 477-39

8/15

Comment: Last of nine on first outing for new trainer at Oaklawn Park (sloppy track) 27 days ago in an allowance optional claimer; has winning form at this track; she meets the required standard ability wise; eased in class with tag standing at $20k here; strong claims as she finished third two months ago and her most recent trackwork was pleasing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	17/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	57/10	-
20/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 7	188/5	-
24/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 11	4491/100	-
13/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	126/25	-
29/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 6	2443/100	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Morning Miracle

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Jordan Blair Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 547-64

9/2

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fourth despite odds of 9-4 at Turfway Park in February in a claimer; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; class riser as runs for a $20k tag here; capable if in the mood so she's an attractive contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/02/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	229/100	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	187/20	-
19/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance / F	-	7 / 12	1627/100	-
22/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 10	217/20	-
10/10/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	5 / 9	49/10	-
07/09/24	Colonial Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	3/1	-

Nursekringledances

Jockey: Chris Landeros Trainer: Ian Wilkes Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-6740

13/2

Comment: Last of ten two months ago at Tampa Bay Downs in an allowance race; this is her level; a course winner; dropped in distance here; only ride on the card for Chris Landeros.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance / F	-	10 / 10	338/5	-
28/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	6/5	-
02/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	251/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	511/10	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	953/100	-
18/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	621/100	-

Appealing Addie

Jockey: Abel Cedillo Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 2-2338

13/2

Comment: Last of eight (muddy track) four weeks ago upped to 1m at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; grade looks suitable; first attempt in claiming company; did finish a good third two runs back and has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	8 / 8	81/5	-
04/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	12/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	74/5	-
24/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	27/10	-
15/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	15/2	-
06/04/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 7	13/2	-

Pat'schromecompass

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 6-47

16/1

Comment: Largely been out of sorts; beaten 16l in seventh in a claimer (muddy track) at Keeneland 48 days ago; is a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	181/20	-
14/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	57/5	-
16/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	1027/100	-
04/05/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	37/2	-
10/01/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	143/10	-
10/11/23	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	5023/100	-

Lotta Lissa

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 0-810

33/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; tailed off in a claimer on debut for this trainer at Turfway Park in March; first run on dirt; $20k claiming tag this time (up from $15k); hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	2703/100	-
26/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	173/100	-
15/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	443/50	-
13/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	329/10	-
31/10/24	Churchill Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	677/100	-

Sweet Star

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 654514

40/1

Comment: Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; beaten 15l in fourth at Belterra Park 12 days ago in an allowance race; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	157/10	-
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 4	49/10	-
09/04/25	Keeneland / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	2129/100	-
01/03/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	185/4	-
31/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	712/25	-
16/01/25	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 7	1507/20	-

Churchill Downs

23:27 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 0f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAITH UNDERSTOOD could cash in if the leaders go too fast and she knows how to win. Itwillbefun and Malibu Smart must be on the shortlist.

1st	8. Annelle	8/1
2nd	10. Malibu Smart	14/1
3rd	1. Faith Understood	7/1

Favourite

11/10

Life Advice

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 236-2

11/10

Comment: Got across to lead early from a wide draw upped to this distance when involved in the finish where just ahead of Smooth Waves last month in a claimer; up in class (in for $80k); hard to ignore.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	17/5	-
09/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	33/10	-
16/09/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	36/5	-
28/08/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	28/5	-
24/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	9 / 9	22/5	-
06/06/24	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	11/1	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Sassy Princess

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brendan Walsh Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4767-7

4/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing seventh at Gulfstream Park six weeks ago when dropped down to 1m in an allowance optional claimer; she can be competitive at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	78/5	-
20/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	139/4	-
07/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	1083/100	-
01/06/24	Churchill Downs / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 7	671/100	-
25/04/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	102/25	-
03/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	42/5	-

Faith Understood

Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Dana Hancock Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 37-95

7/1

Comment: Held when fifth of ten last month upped to 1m4f at Keeneland in an allowance race; shown she can win fairly recently and is a very interesting runner.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	5 / 10	236/25	-
26/01/25	Santa Anita / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	56/5	-
30/11/24	Del Mar / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	5/1	-
01/06/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	3 / 7	11/5	-
28/04/24	Aqueduct / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	183/10	-
05/04/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	1351/100	-

Smooth Waves

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Gregory Foley Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 8-87

8/1

Comment: You have to go back a fair way to find her only win and form lately has been a mixed bag; disappointed backers when seventh last month (behind Life Advice) in a claimer; $80k claiming tag this time (up from $50k); passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	207/100	-
06/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance / F	-	8 / 9	31/5	-
03/11/24	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	421/50	-
10/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	2 / 11	679/25	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance / F	-	7 / 10	318/25	-
27/07/24	Ellis Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	441/100	-

Likely Perspective

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: Albert Stall Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 16-06

8/1

Comment: This daughter of Kameko looks the part on breeding; lightly raced with this just her fifth appearance; beaten 10l (sixth) with blinkers tried 29 days ago upped to 1m in an allowance race; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	2441/50	-
21/03/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	171/10	-
11/10/24	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	18/5	-
12/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 14	7/2	-

Annelle

Jockey: Nik Juarez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 1227

8/1

Comment: Looking for the second success of her career; finished seventh, beaten 8l, in an allowance optional claimer 21 days ago; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Churchill Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	269/20	-
12/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	-	186/25	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	57/5	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	63/5	-
08/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	29/5	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	71/10	-

Malibu Smart

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris Hartman Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 63-26

14/1

Comment: Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (6l) in an allowance race (Oaklawn Park) in February; generally struggled with a record of 1-14 but she meets the required standard ability wise; is respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 12	56/5	-
19/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 8	28/5	-
21/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 7	34/5	-
31/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 11	147/10	-
10/03/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	19/5	-
18/02/24	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	3 / 12	51/10	-

Hidden Quarry

Jockey: Jaime Torres Trainer: Ethan West Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 15-

25/1

Comment: Few miles on the clock with this her third race; finished fifth, beaten 7l, at Turfway Park in December in an allowance optional claimer; returns from a layoff; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F		-	5 / 12	1763/100	-
07/10/24	Presque Isle Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	1 / 6	7/1	-

Purring

Jockey: Ben Curtis Trainer: Chasey Pomier Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 16-6

33/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when sixth at Fair Grounds three months ago in a claimer; in for a $80k tag here, up from $30k last time; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	157/10	-
11/09/24	Delaware Park / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	91/5	-
21/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	6/5	-
02/08/24	Delaware Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	31/10	-
26/07/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	189/10	-
07/07/24	Evangeline Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 6	213/5	-

Itwillbefun

Jockey: L Dettori Trainer: Jr Richard Dutrow, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7-5624

Comment: Fair effort (beaten just under 3l) on first run for this trainer at the weekend in a starter allowance; definite chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 11	409/50	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	93/50	-
17/02/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	131/5	-
20/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	59/5	-
29/12/24	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 7	61/10	-
28/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 11	102/25	-

Churchill Downs

23:56 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 0m 6f 110y Going: Fast

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: LITTLE BLAZE is the pick of these. She has winning form in the book and a good pace up front will help her, while Mercy Warren and Princess Is Olivia could also have a role to play.

1st	1. Punchy Girl	6/1
2nd	5. De' Ans Eighty Fav	11/8
3rd	8. Little Blaze	11/4

Favourite

11/8

De' Ans Eighty

Jockey: Cristian Torres Trainer: Robertino Diodoro Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 42-21

11/8

Comment: Readily accounted for rivals over 5½f at Horseshoe Indianapolis (allowance race) 36 days ago on debut for this trainer; has won at this track; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	81/10	-
01/02/25	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	5/1	-
12/12/24	Fair Grounds / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	2/5	-
16/11/24	Delta Downs / Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	1/2	-
27/06/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	213/50	-
11/05/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	36/25	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Mercy Warren

Jockey: Brian Jr Hernandez Trainer: Joe Sharp Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: -16

11/4

Comment: Could not manage better than sixth two months ago at Oaklawn Park in a stakes; has chalked up three wins from her last four; she can be competitive at this level; should go close; absence is no concern as has previously gone well off a break and down in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	47/10	-
19/01/25	Fair Grounds / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	13/10	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 8	117/50	-
08/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	37/25	-
15/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	129/50	-
06/06/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	211/100	-

Little Blaze

Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Steven Asmussen Age/Wt: 7/8-6 F: 1-1224

11/4

Comment: Has won previously at this course; she can be competitive at this level; respectable effort (beaten just under 5l) over 6f at Oaklawn Park (allowance optional claimer, sloppy track) 27 days ago; strong claims as has more than one win to her name and best speed figure over the past year reads well comparatively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	11/5	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	23/10	-
08/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	2 / 10	41/5	-
01/03/25	Sam Houston / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/5	-
13/12/24	Remington Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 11	2/1	-
25/11/24	Remington Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	8/5	-

Punchy Girl

Jockey: Keith Asmussen Trainer: Randy Morse Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 4-1262

6/1

Comment: All her winning form has come at Oaklawn Park (five successes); finished a decent second of eight in a stakes last month at Oaklawn Park (muddy track) upped to 1m; must be respected now down in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 8	5/1	-
23/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	23/5	-
01/03/25	Oaklawn Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 7	61/10	-
01/02/25	Oaklawn Park / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	71/5	-
27/11/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 8	137/50	-
19/09/24	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	293/25	-

Little Sister Sue

Jockey: Edgar Morales Trainer: Genaro Garcia Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 31536

14/1

Comment: Last of six (Horseshoe Indianapolis) three weeks ago upped to 1m in an allowance race; this looks a decent race so hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	49/10	-
23/04/25	Horseshoe Indianapolis / Allowance / F	-	3 / 10	131/10	-
12/03/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 8	6/1	-
06/02/25	Turfway Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	1 / 10	431/50	-
26/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	99/25	-
29/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	1403/100	-

Bella Cruella

Jockey: Gabriel Saez Trainer: Ismael Bahena Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 16844

33/1

Comment: No impression when fourth of five at Belterra Park over 6f (allowance race) two weeks ago; three-time winner in her career (from 6½f-1m½f) but generally modest form since claimer success at Turfway Park in January; has been found wanting at this level before so best left.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Belterra Park / Allowance / F	-	4 / 5	29/5	-
18/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	309/10	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	1018/25	-
14/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	727/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	3797/100	-
28/12/24	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	233/4	-

Marshmallow Queen

Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 23168-

Comment: Second favourite when last of eight in September at Gulfstream Park in an allowance optional claimer; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 4-11; returns from a break here; she has won after a similar break previously and has a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	17/10	-
13/07/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	6 / 7	41/5	-
28/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
01/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 7	59/10	-
11/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/5	-
11/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	1/1	-

Princess Is Olivia

Jockey: Luan Machado Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: 1-521

Comment: Got the job done in a claimer by half a length at Keeneland last month; achieved three wins at this venue; more on her plate this time but has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	291/100	-
01/03/25	Mahoning Valley / Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	3/5	-
03/01/25	Oaklawn Park / Starter Allowance / F	-	5 / 7	4/1	-
13/11/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/50	-
26/10/24	Keeneland / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	44/25	-
25/09/24	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	171/100	-