Churchill Downs
Today, September 14, 2025Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
REIGN CHAMPAGNE is enticing on several fronts and would seem to have the best chance. Smokin Hot Wife is facing an easier assignment than last time and could well emerge as best of the remainder. Dark Thirty is also an interesting runner.
Reign Champagne
Smokin Hot Wife
Dark Thirty
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Dark ThirtyJ: Jose L. OrtizT: Kenneth G. McPeekF: 4-5464
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictCareer best last time out at Indiana Grand 25 days ago. Latest good run is backed up by the clock. - 5. Reign ChampagneJ: Julien R. LeparouxT: Marianne SchererF: 97932-720
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
VerdictModest maiden. Down the field last time out at Ellis Park 9 weeks ago. One to take seriously. 
4. Z TrainJ: Adam BeschizzaT: Jesus EsquivelF: 7738-2- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictRunner-up last time out at Ellis Park 5 weeks ago. From a barn whose record here is better than most.
2. Country ClubJ: Edgar MoralesT: Genaro GarciaF: 3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictBeen out just once so far when 4½ lengths third in maiden claimer at Ellis Park. Has changed trainer.- 3. Smokin Hot WifeJ: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.T: Kenneth G. McPeekF: 877-0
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictStill looking for first win. Best effort when finishing 7¾ lengths seventh in maiden special weight here. Not easy to deny chance on form ratings. 
7. Midnight SugarJ: Ferrin PetersonT: Michelle Lovell- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictBernardini filly out of Onion Creek. Sister to Discovery Peak.
6. Hope RestoredJ: Irving MoncadaT: Chris A. HartmanF: 0546- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictYet to win a race. Ran best race when beaten 8½ lengths in maiden claimer here. Plenty to find in this company.
8. Many Mo KissesJ: Gabriel SaezT: Brian D. MichaelF: 7939852- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 63
VerdictPoor maiden. Runner-up last time out at Ellis Park 9 weeks ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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