Races ARC Churchill Downs - USA

Having second run back today. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Pan American Stakes on March 28 over 2414m, 0.3 len behind Far Bridge with 54.5kg at $3.20. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track in the G3 River City Handicap on November 8 over 1811m, 6 len behind Wolfie's Dynaghost carrying 55kg at $12.37. Don't underestimate.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 28 over 1710m, 4 len behind Cruise The Nile with 56kg at $8.20. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G3 Pan American Stakes on March 28 over 2414m, 5 len behind Far Bridge with 54.5kg at $4.70. Cannot entertain.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Aqueduct Turf G2 Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes October 4 over 2213m defeating Noble Confessor carrying 55.5kg at $3.48. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Saratoga Turf June 6 over 1710m defeating Arkhipov carrying 53.5kg at $2.45. Will struggle against these.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 5th of 12 at Gulfstream Park Turf in the G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf on January 24 over 1811m, 1.4 len behind Test Score carrying 56kg at $2.30. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Fairgrounds Turf in the G2 Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap on March 21 over 1811m, 2 len behind Lagynos with 53.5kg at $2.60. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Turfway Park in the G3 Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes on March 21 over 1811m, 0.8 len behind Willy D's with 54.5kg at $4.34. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kentucky in the G2 Kentucky Cup Turf Stakes on September 6 over 2414m, 5 len behind Ole Crazy Bone with 55.5kg at $9.59. Fitter but others appeal more.

Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Keeneland Turf in the G1 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes on April 10 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Zulu Kingdom carrying 56kg at $3.53. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Saratoga Inner Turf July 19 over 1710m defeating Activist Investing with 56.5kg at $1.50. Among the leading chances.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up second last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G3 San Marcos Stakes on February 14 over 2012m, 3.5 len behind Mondego carrying 56kg at $2. Last start won by 0.8 len at Santa Anita Turf G3 San Luis Rey Stakes March 21 over 2414m defeating Flashiest with 56kg at $4.20. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on April 3 over 1811m, 2.5 len behind Gran Oriente with 56kg at $9.60. Before that second last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf in the G2 Frank E Kilroe Mile Handicap on March 7 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Final Boss with 54.5kg at $12.60. Others appeal more heading into this.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 0.3 len Gulfstream Park Turf G1 Pegasus World Cup Turf January 24 over 1811m defeating One Stripe with 56kg at $8.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Keeneland Turf G3 Transylvania Stakes April 7 2025 over 1710m defeating Scipio carrying 53.5kg at $10.74. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Meydan in the G1 Dubai Turf on March 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Ombudsman carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Al Rayyan QAG2 February 14 over 1600m defeating Holloway Boy carrying 58kg. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Gulfstream Park in the G3 Royal Delta Stakes February 14 over 1710m, 12 len behind Claret Beret carrying 54.5kg at $6.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Tampa Bay Downs LR January 10 over 1710m defeating Runaway Diva with 54.5kg at $1.60. Prefer others.