Races ARC Churchill Downs - USA

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Gulfstream Park in the G1 Pegasus World Cup on January 24 over 1811m, 11 len behind Skippylongstocking with 56kg at $2.50. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs in the G3 Challenger Stakes on March 7 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Disruptor carrying 55kg at $1.40. Track and trip winner in the past and he makes plenty of appeal.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 3 len at Santa Anita January 31 over 1308m defeating Red Flag with 55.5kg at $1.50. Last start won by 2.75 len at Santa Anita G3 San Carlos Stakes March 29 over 1408m defeating Listenupshance carrying 54.5kg at $1.30. Back with a bang this season and can go on with the job.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 9 at Gulfstream Park in LR on March 28 over 1408m, 5 len behind Pentathlon carrying 54.5kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on February 1 2025 over 1408m, 5 len behind Gate To Wire carrying 54.5kg at $7.40. Must improve significantly.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Del Mar in the G2 San Diego Handicap July 26 over 1710m, 6 len behind Nysos with 55kg at $5.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track December 1 2024 over 1609m defeating Prince Of Power carrying 53.5kg at $2.38. Prefer others.

Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming scored a big 3.5 len win at Tampa Bay Downs January 31 over 1408m defeating Little Thunder with 53.5kg at $1.80. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Tampa Bay Downs G3 Challenger Stakes March 7 over 1710m defeating Disco Time carrying 54kg at $3.80. Right in the mix on his recent efforts.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign to post a big 11 len win. Gulfstream Park G3 Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes February 28 over 1609m defeating Steal Sunshine with 56.5kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.75 len Aqueduct November 22 over 1408m defeating Be You with 54.5kg at $1.97. Rocketed through the grades last year and can pick up from where he left off.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by 0.8 len at Riyadh Dirt SAUG2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint February 14 over 1200m defeating Just Beat The Odds with 57kg at $2.20. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Santa Anita G2 Santa Anita Sprint Championship September 28 over 1207m defeating Dr Venkman with 55.5kg at $6.60. Should run well.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Nakayama Dirt G3 Capella Stakes December 14 over 1200m defeating Yamanin Cerchi carrying 56.0kg at $3.20. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Chukyo Dirt August 2 over 1200m defeating Aster Ruhuna carrying 56.0kg at $1.80. His dirt form in Japan stacks right up in this field, just has to travel across to the USA.

Second-up today. Last outing 2nd in a small field at Keeneland in the G3 Commonwealth Stakes on April 4 over 1408m, 2.75 len behind Saudi Crown with 53.5kg at $3.49. At only start last preparation eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Aqueduct in the G2 Cigar Mile Handicap on December 6 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Bishops Bay with 56kg at $4.01. Should progress from that first-up run.

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Meydan Dirt G2 Godolphin Mile March 28 over 1600m defeating Commissioner King with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that 8th of 13 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG1 Saudi Cup on February 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Forever Young carrying 57kg at $81. Has the ability to be in the finish.