Churchill Downs 04 May 2024

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

32-4

1 Evan On Earth 98

b c Congrats - Josaka (Smart Strike)

3 8-6

Gregory Foley

Placed twice in three starts. Finished 12l behind Just A Touch when fourth of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Fair Grounds over 6f in January. His penultimate second gives him leading claims.

2 (2)

2 Pure Force

dk c Constitution - Mexican Gold (Medaglia d'Oro)

3 8-6

Half-brother to Arrobatic, won twice between 6f and 1m. Market support could prove significant.

3 (3)

238-7

3 Top Gun Rocket 78

b c Into Mischief - Rocket Twentyone (Indian Charlie)

3 8-6

Junior Alvarado

Riley Mott

Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 15l behind Henro at 18-5 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f in February. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which need to get him back on track.

4 (4)

850-77

4 Manfredi 58

dk c Runhappy - Lemon Sugar (Lemon Drop Kid)

3 8-6

Charle Oliveros

Eric Reed

Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 17l behind Game Keeper at 9-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Chris Hartman. Best watched.

5 (5)

830-323

5 Lou's Legacy 21

b c Tapiture - Biogio's Gift (Any Given Saturday)

3 8-6

Albin Jimenez

Hugo Andrade

Placed in five of nine starts. Third of 9 behind Red State beaten 1 1/4l at 19-5 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 6f last month. Each-way player.

6 (6)

6 House United 42

ch c Constitution - Blip N' Th Bye (Tale of Ekati)

3 8-6

J R Leparoux

Albert Jr Stall

Half-brother to Woodline, won twice at 4f and 6f. Finished behind Devilsgotacause when fourth of 9 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Fair Grounds over 6f in March. First-time blinkers could bring about enough improvement for him to feature.

7 (7)

47-

7 Culprit 286

ch c Justify - Henny Jenney (Henny Hughes)

3 8-6

Wesley Ward

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Tunechi at 20-21fav when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Woodbine over 6f (good) in July last year. That disappointment leaves him with something to prove.

8 (8)

742-89

8 Title Contender 21

gr/ c Tapit - India's Song (Unbridled's Song)

3 8-6

Yoel Navas (5)

Ian Wilkes

Placed once in five starts. Well beaten at 35-1 behind Red State when last of 9 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 6f last month. Another lesser role awaits.

Forecast: 5/2 Pure Force , 3/1 Evan On Earth , 7/2 Culprit , 5/1 Top Gun Rocket , 5/1 House United , 6/1 Lou's Legacy , 20/1 Title Contender , 30/1 Manfredi

Last Updated: 03 May 2024 12:38:13

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Verdict

HOUSE UNITED displayed enough ability on his debut at Fair Grounds in March to suggest that a race of this nature could be within his compass. Lou's Legacy and Evan On Earth also have the form to feature.

Top Tip: House United (6)
Watch out for: Lou's Legacy (5)

16:01 Churchill Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Allowance Optional Claiming

Winner $84,419 - 11 declared to run

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

0474-44

1 Navy Goat 65

b f Army Mule - Mandolin (Midnight Lute)

4 8-10

Cherie Devaux

Successful twice at 1m. Finished 1 3/4l behind Present Moment when fourth of 8 at 7-4fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m in March. This demands more.

2 (2)

6/33536-

2 Zawish 164

dk m Mshawish - Zadina (Malibu Moon)

5 8-10

Brian Jr Hernandez

Helen Pitts

Successful at 7f and 1m, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Napa Candy when sixth of 8 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Churchill Downs over 6f in November last year. A break needs to have revitalised her.

3 (3)

1/3234-5

3 Joke Sisi (CHI) 57

dk m Practical Joke - Lucky Sisi (Lookin At Lucky)

5 8-10

Ignacio Correas

She has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 5l behind Free Like A Girl when fifth of 9 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m (good) in March. She must build on that return to action.

4 (4)

11-2351

4 Steel Racer 38

gr/ f Girvin - Silver To Gold (Zensational)

4 8-12

Jesus Esquivel

She has won four times from 7f to 1m. A winner at 15-2 at Gulfstream over 1m on her latest outing in March, beating Sense You Left by 3/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Martin Drexler. Further improvement could be forthcoming.

5 (5)

546-261

5 Gunesh 51

b m Declaration Of War - Dynamite Lass (Dynaformer)

5 8-10

Paco Lopez

Murat Sancal

Successful at 6f and 1m. A winner at 10-1 at Gulfstream over 6f on her latest outing in March, beating Hihellohowareyou by 3/4l. She cannot be discounted in her current mood.

6 (6)

11-23

6 Scylla 15

b f Tapit - Close Hatches (First Defence)

4 8-10

William Mott

Successful at 6f and 1m. Third of 7 behind Raging Sea beaten 5l at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Keeneland over 1m last month. A similar bid may suffice.

7 (7)

151/568-

7 Friendlypersuasion 232

gr/ f Arrogate - Brazen Persuasion (Indian Charlie)

4 8-10

James Graham

Michael McCarthy

Successful at 7f and 1m. Beaten 10l behind Fancy Martini at 20-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Churchill Downs over 1m 1f (good) in September last year. Others are more persuasive.

8 (8)

622-314

8 Coppa Girl 51

ch f Constitution - Hallie Gay (Summer Bird)

4 8-10

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f. Finished 12l behind Bustin Bay when fourth of 6 at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m in March. She could have a say on the pick of her form.

9 (9)

331-891

9 Baby Gundin 20

dk m Oxbow - Minx (Tapit)

6 8-12

Junior Alvarado

Hugo Rodriguez

Has won eight races at 1m. A winner at 33-10 at Hawthorne over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Cat Attack by 2 1/4l. That career best enters her into the reckoning.

10 (10)

637418-

10 Secret Statement 162

b f Runhappy - Closing Statement (Blame)

4 8-10

J R Leparoux

James Baker

Successful at 7f and 1m. Beaten 13l behind The Alys Look at 11-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Churchill Downs over 1m in November last year. She's entitled to need this reappearance.

11 (11)

5-110

11 Victorious 49

b f Into Mischief - Cashing Tickets (Indian Charlie)

4 8-10

Axel Concepcion

Michael McCarthy

Successful twice at 6f. Beaten 11l behind B G Warrior at 12-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f in March. A potential improver now up in distance.

Forecast: 6/5 Scylla , 4/1 Coppa Girl , 8/1 Steel Racer , 10/1 Joke Sisi , 10/1 Secret Statement , 10/1 Victorious , 12/1 Zawish , 15/1 Gunesh , 15/1 Friendlypersuasion , 20/1 Navy Goat , 30/1 Baby Gundin

Last Updated: 03 May 2024 12:38:13

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Verdict

There is a sneaking suspicion that we still haven't seen the best of the lightly-raced SCYLLA and she is taken to regain the winning thread on her return to this venue. Coppa Girl and Baby Gundin also require closer examination.

Top Tip: Scylla (6)
Watch out for: Coppa Girl (8)

16:31 Churchill Downs (USA) (3YO only)

Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $80,010 - 11 declared to run

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

1 Cartucho 41

b c Gun Runner - Malibu Prayer (Malibu Moon)

3 8-6

Chad Brown

Half-brother to Iced Latte, won at 1m. Won on his racecourse debut when 13-10fav at Tampa Bay Downs over 7f in March, beating Likebelivingnmagic by 6l. There is likely more to come.

2 (2)

221

2 Cornishman 49

b c Curlin - Penwith (Bernardini)

3 8-8

A winner at 6-5 at Fair Grounds over 1m on his latest outing in March, beating Gun Party by 1/2l. This demands more.

3 (3)

3 Elephants Ear 28

ch c Vino Rosso - Sunbury (Speightstown)

3 8-10

Brian Jr Hernandez

Kenneth McPeek

A winner at 3-1 at Keeneland over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Bourbon Society. Further improvement will be needed.

4 (4)

764-421

4 Anthem King 57

b c Bolt D'oro - Valentine Rosie (Curlin)

3 8-8

Whitworth Beckman

Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Turfway Park over 1m in March, beating Army Officer by a short head. He failed to fire on his sole appearance at this venue.

5 (5)

036-469

5 Gorilla Trek 21

b c Curlin - Monkeys Uncle (Uncle Mo)

3 8-6

Axel Concepcion

Philip Bauer

A winner at 1m. Beaten 7l behind Royal Majesty at 22-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which need to unlock some hidden potential.

6 (6)

86-3421

6 Nullify 22

b c American Pharoah - Blame It On Alphie (Blame)

3 8-10

Keith Asmussen

D Lukas

Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Oaklawn Park over 1m last month, beating Major Mack by 3 1/2l. He must now build on that opening victory.

7 (7)

104

7 Bee Dancer 41

dk c Bee Jersey - Dance Star (Sea The Stars)

3 8-6

Dallas Stewart

A winner at 6f. Finished behind Honky Tonk Highway when fourth of 7 at 12-5 on his latest outing at Fair Grounds over 6f in March. Opposable.

8 (8)

7-471

8 Higgins Boat 59

b g Omaha Beach - Betty Draper (Street Cry)

3 8-6

Thomas Amoss

A winner at 16-1 at Fair Grounds over 5f on his latest outing in March, beating Lucky Romance by a head. This deeper event looks beyond his capabilities at present.

9 (9)

9 Invigorated 34

gr/ c Street Sense - Cambiocorsa (Avenue Of Flags)

3 8-8

Luis Saez

Todd Pletcher

Full brother to Vionnet, won three times at 6f and 1m. A winner at 17-2 at Gulfstream over 1m on his racecourse debut in March, beating Military Road by 3/4l. A double cannot be ruled out.

10 (10)

118-206

10 Mena 42

dk c Hard Spun - Pangburn (Congrats)

3 8-6

Reylu Gutierrez

Caio Caramori

Successful twice at 1m. Finished 10l behind Nash when sixth of 7 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Steve Hobby. Others are more persuasive.

11 (11)

11 Mindframe 35

dk c Constitution - Walk Of Stars (Street Sense)

3 8-6

Todd Pletcher

Half-brother to Starstreet, won four times at 5f and 7f. Won on his racecourse debut when 11-10fav at Gulfstream over 7f in March, beating One Sharp Cookie. One to follow.

Forecast: 2/1 Mindframe , 4/1 Cartucho , 9/2 Invigorated , 5/1 Cornishman , 8/1 Elephants Ear , 12/1 Bee Dancer , 15/1 Nullify , 20/1 Higgins Boat , 20/1 Mena , 20/1 Gorilla Trek , 20/1 Anthem King

Last Updated: 03 May 2024 12:38:14

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Verdict

MINDFRAME produced a scintillating performance when romping home on his debut at Gulfstream in March and gets the vote to complete a double en route to bigger things. The remaining places may be filled by Cartucho and Invigorated.

Top Tip: Mindframe (11)
Watch out for: Cartucho (1)

17:04 Churchill Downs (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 4 - Knicks Go Overnight Stakes Presented By L&N Federal Credit Union

Winner $126,001 - 11 declared to run

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No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

413-125

1 Strong Quality 42

dk h Quality Road - Tiz So Sweet (Tiznow)

5 8-11

Mark Casse

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m. Finished 5l behind I'm Very Busy when fifth of 13 at 14-5 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes Presented By Horse Racing Nation at Fair Grounds over 1m 1f (good) in March. Needs to bounce back.

2 (2)

34215-4

2 Denington 35

gr/ c Gun Runner - Stronger Than Ever (Congrats)

4 8-6

Brian Jr Hernandez

Kenneth McPeek

He has won three times at 1m. Finished 8l behind Frosted Grace when fourth of six at 9-2 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in March. Could make the frame.

3 (3)

15627-2

3 Collaborate 41

b h Into Mischief - Quiet Temper (Quiet American)

6 8-6

Edwin Maldonado

Michael Ewing

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 1 1/2l by Sweet Cherry Pie when second of nine at 15-2 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Michael Maker. Others are preferred.

4 (4)

88-2364

4 Pats Property 35

ch g Carpe Diem - Kika (Birdstone)

6 8-6

James Graham

John Haran

He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Finished behind Escapologist when fourth of seven at 5-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in March. Has it all to do.

5 (5)

31-8222

5 Not Normal 24

ch c Mendelssohn - Silk Purse (Elusive Quality)

4 8-6

Declan Cannon

Conor Murphy

Successful at 6f and 1m. Beaten 6l by Pipeline when second of five at 18-5 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 1m (firm) last month. One to avoid.

6 (6)

2411-25

6 Best Actor 42

dk h Flatter - Abraqat (Smart Strike)

5 8-6

Flavien Prat

Winner of five races at 1m. Finished 5l behind Red Route One when fifth of nine at 5-2fav on his latest outing in the Grade 2 New Orleans Classic Stakes Presented By Relyne Gi By Hagyard at Fair Grounds over 1m 1f in March. Holds strong claims.

7 (7)

2474-51

7 Kupuna 28

dk g Hard Spun - Hanalei Hailey (Malibu Moon)

5 8-11

Mitchell Murrill

W Calhoun

He has won four times at 1m. Won on his latest outing when 16-10fav at Evangeline Downs over 1m last month, beating Five Star General by 6l. Can follow up.

8 (8)

569-821

8 Strava 35

b g Into Mischief - Catch My Drift (Pioneerof the Nile)

5 8-6

Norm Casse

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Oaklawn Park over 1m in March, beating Alejandro. This is more demanding.

9 (9)

211-382

9 U. S. Army 35

dk g Army Mule - She Stays Rollin (War Front)

4 8-8

Joel Rosario

Caio Caramori

Winner of five races from 5f to 1m. Beaten by Escapologist when second of seven at 3-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m in March. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Shawn Davis. Enough to prove.

10 (10)

1831-42

10 Five Star General 28

b h Distorted Humor - Party Of Interest (Bernardini)

8 8-8

Grant Forster

Has won 11 races from 6f to 1m 1f. Beaten 6l by Kupuna when second of eight at 2-1 on his latest outing at Evangeline Downs over 1m last month. A minor role awaits.

11 (11)

6/1313-1

11 Oscar Eclipse 35

b c Oscar Performance - Prospector's Moon (Malibu Moon)

4 8-6

Brian Lynch

He has won three times from 7f to 1m. Won on his latest outing when 14-5fav at Gulfstream over 7f in March, beating Dreaming Of Kona by a neck. Has place claims.

Forecast: 5/2 Best Actor , 4/1 Strong Quality , 6/1 Kupuna , 6/1 Denington , 8/1 Five Star General , 8/1 Strava , 8/1 Oscar Eclipse , 12/1 U. S. Army , 20/1 Collaborate , 20/1 Pats Property , 30/1 Not Normal

Last Updated: 03 May 2024 12:38:15

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Verdict

An impressive winner over this distance at Evangeline Downs last time out, KUPUNA looks the one to be with and he is preferred to the likes of Best Actor and Oscar Eclipse.

Top Tip: Kupuna (7)
Watch out for: Best Actor (6)

17:36 Churchill Downs (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes Presented By Sentient Jet - Grade 2

5f 110y

Winner $378,000 - 17 declared to run

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

1013-26

1 Candy Man Rocket 41

dk h Candy Ride - Kenny Lane (Forestry)

6 8-9

Junior Alvarado

William Mott

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Sweet Cherry Pie when sixth of nine at 4-5fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f in March. Likely to struggle.

2 (2)

81680-0

2 Front Run The Fed 28

b h Fed Biz - Lawless Miss (Posse)

8 8-9

Umberto Rispoli

Caio Caramori

Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Arzak at 30-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Unlikely to trouble the principals.

3 (3)

814-119

3 Coppola 28

b h Into Mischief - Blind Copy (Distorted Humor)

5 8-9

Martin Garcia

Dale Romans

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Arzak at 9-1 when ninth of 12 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Do not dismiss.

4 (4)

121215-

4 Motorious (GB) 182

b g Muhaarar - Squash (Pastoral Pursuits)

6 8-9

Flavien Prat

Philip D Amato

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Nobals when fifth of 12 at 14-5fav on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita over 5f (good) in November last year. Must go close on his return.

5 (5)

14266-1

5 Mo Stash 29

b c Mo Town - Making Mark Money (Smart Strike)

4 8-9

Luis Saez

Victoria Oliver

He has won three times from 5f to 1m on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month, beating Run Curtis Run. Difficult to recommend.

6 (6)

11/226-3

6 Filo Di Arianna (BRZ) 36

ch g Drosselmeyer - Principessa Capri (Northern Afleet)

8 8-9

Mark Casse

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of seven behind Xy Speed beaten 2 3/4l at 12-5 on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in March. This demands much more.

7 (7)

1324-44

7 Our Shot 28

ch g Kantharos - Fleetheart (Northern Afleet)

5 8-9

John Ii Terranova

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Arzak when fourth of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Holds a solid chance.

8 (8)

154-132

8 Mischief Magic (IRE) 28

b c Exceed and Excel - Veil Of Silence (Elusive Quality)

4 8-9

L Dettori

C Appleby

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Arzak when second of 12 at 11-5fav on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. The one to beat.

9 (9)

33506-5

9 Bad Beat Brian 28

ch g Jack Milton - Ultimate Class (During)

7 8-9

Christopher Emigh

Brittany Vanden

Has won eight races from 5f to 1m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Arzak when fifth of 12 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Tough ask.

10 (10)

20212-4

10 Big Invasion 56

b h Declaration Of War - Curls In Place (Curlin)

5 8-13

Joel Rosario

Christophe Clement

Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Coppola when fourth of eight at 7-10fav on his latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in March. Likely to enter the reckoning.

11 (11)

1663-11

11 Mister Mmmmm 49

b g Speightster - Celebrated (Songandaprayer)

6 8-9

Joe Sharp

Winner of seven races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-5 at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) on his latest outing in March, beating Swift As I Am by a head. The percentage call is to oppose.

12 (12)

5726-21

12 Arrest Me Red 43

b g Pioneerof the Nile - Maraschino Red (Medaglia d'Oro)

6 8-9

Wesley Ward

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Turfway Park over 6f in March, beating Outadore by 1 3/4l. A watching brief advised.

13 (13)

1783-33

13 Eamonn 28

dk h Pioneerof the Nile - Super Espresso (Medaglia d'Oro)

6 8-9

Paco Lopez

Joseph Orseno

Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Arzak beaten 1 1/4l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Has each-way claims.

14 (14)

871115-

14 Cogburn 238

b h Not This Time - In A Jif (Saintly Look)

5 8-9

Steven Asmussen

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3/4l behind Gear Jockey when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs over 6f (good) in September last year. Worth a second look.

15 (15)

34-4313

15 Axthelm 15

b h Into Mischief - Preemptive Attack (Smart Strike)

5 8-9

S Joseph Jr

He has won three times from 5f to 1m on good ground. Third of 10 behind Oceanic beaten 2 1/2l at 14-5fav on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Reserve.

16 (16)

811-226

16 Panther Island 28

dk h Speightstown - Holiday Blues (Ghostzapper)

5 8-9

J R Leparoux

Laura Cazares

Winner of six races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Arzak when sixth of 12 at 13-1 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 5f (good) last month. Reserve.

17 (17)

1636-5

17 Sketch (IRE) 3

b c Showcasing - Scintilating (Siyouni)

3 8-4

Declan Cannon

Conor Murphy

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Vandeek when sixth of nine at 66-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today. Reserve.

Forecast: 7/2 Motorious , 4/1 Mischief Magic , 5/1 Big Invasion , 8/1 Cogburn , 10/1 Arrest Me Red , 10/1 Our Shot , 10/1 Coppola , 12/1 Filo Di Arianna , 12/1 Eamonn , 20/1 Bad Beat Brian , 20/1 Mister Mmmmm , 20/1 Panther Island , 20/1 Mo Stash , 30/1 Front Run The Fed , 30/1 Candy Man Rocket , 30/1 Axthelm , 30/1 Sketch

Last Updated: 03 May 2024 12:38:15

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Verdict

A highly encouraging second on his most recent start at Keeneland, MISCHIEF MAGIC looks well capable of going one better with Frankie Dettori taking over in the saddle. The returning Motorious is a key player, along with Big Invasion and Our Shot.

Top Tip: Mischief Magic (8)
Watch out for: Motorious (4)

18:14 Churchill Downs (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 6 - Derby City Distaff Stakes Presented By Kendall-Jackson Winery - Grade 1

Winner $630,000 - 10 declared to run

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Form Snapshot

No.

(Draw)

Form

Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name

Age / Wt / OR

Jockey / Trainer

Form Snapshot

1 (1)

26113-1

1 Three Witches 91

dk m Into Mischief - Layreebelle (Tale Of The Cat)

5 8-11

Flavien Prat

Michael McCarthy

She has won four times from 6f to 7f. Won on her latest outing when 16-10fav in the Grade 2 Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita over 7f in February, beating Chismosa by 2 1/2l. This is more demanding.

2 (2)

2153-12

2 Olivia Darling 56

b m Palace - Honky Tonk Angel (Bluegrass Cat)

5 8-11

Jorge Delgado

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Beaten 1/2l by Red Carpet Ready when second of seven at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f in March. This looks beyond her.

3 (3)

7211-12

3 Flying Connection 21

b f Nyquist - Free Flying Soul (Quiet American)

4 8-11

Todd Fincher

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 6l by Adare Manor when second of 9 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park over 1m last month. Claims on her penultimate effort.

4 (4)

216/33-1

4 Chi Town Lady 84

ch m Verrazano - Toni's Hollyday (Harlan's Holiday)

5 8-11

Joel Rosario

Wesley Ward

She has won four times from 4f to 7f. A winner at 3-1 at Tampa Bay Downs over 6f on her latest outing in February, beating Unifying by a neck. A watching brief is advised.

5 (5)

12/141-3

5 Spirit Wind 56

dk m Bahamian Squall - Sacred Psalm (Awesome of Course)

5 8-11

S Joseph Jr

Winner of five races at 6f. Third of seven behind Red Carpet Ready beaten 3/4l at 33-10 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 6f in March. She is wearing blinkers for the first time, which will need to have an effect.

6 (6)

112-111

6 American Band 35

dk m Flatter - Purim's Dancer (Purim)

5 8-11

Cristian Torres

John Haran

Winner of six races at 6f. A winner at 25-1 at Oaklawn Park over 6f on her latest outing in March, beating Daddysruby by 3/4l. Needs to step forward again.

7 (7)

2112-11

7 Alva Starr 28

b f Lord Nelson - Sittin At The Bar (Into Mischief)

4 8-11

Brett Brinkman

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Won on her latest outing when 85-40fav at Keeneland over 7f last month, beating Vahva by 1/2l. Sets the standard.

8 (8)

6114-14

8 Sterling Silver 28

gr/ m Cupid - Sheet Humor (Distorted Humor)

5 8-11

Lance Rutledge

Has won eight races from 6f to 7f. Finished 6l behind Alva Starr when fourth of eight at 17-2 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 7f last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Thomas Albertrani. Easily overlooked.

9 (9)

1317-13

9 Red Carpet Ready 28

dk f Oscar Performance - Wild Silk (Street Sense)

4 8-11

Luis Saez

George Arnold

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Third of eight behind Alva Starr beaten 5l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 7f last month. Can get involved.

10 (10)

21311-2

10 Vahva 28

b f Gun Runner - Holiday Soiree (Harlan's Holiday)

4 8-11

Cherie Devaux

She has won four times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 1/2l by Alva Starr when second of eight at 95-40 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 7f last month. A leading contender.

Forecast: 5/2 Alva Starr , 3/1 Vahva , 9/2 Red Carpet Ready , 8/1 Spirit Wind , 8/1 Three Witches , 10/1 Olivia Darling , 10/1 Flying Connection , 15/1 Chi Town Lady , 15/1 Sterling Silver , 30/1 American Band

Last Updated: 03 May 2024 12:38:16