Churchill Downs Race 8

Maiden Special Weight

Prize Money: $183,206

JOKE MAKER (4) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1408m at Keeneland (Dirt) when she was in the firing line all the way. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. KAYLA'S KOMET (7) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when third over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will play a major role. TOUCH OF MAGIC (8) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fifth after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. NEVER SAID NO (9) is a nicely bred two-year-old filly on debut. By Gun Runner from Miss Squeal who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. Looks set to make a positive start to her career despite an awkward draw.

Distance: 1308m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN

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Aunt Sheryl (1)
Trainer: Dale L Romans()
Jockey: Corey Lanerie
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: AUTHENTIC (USA)

Dam: TAYLOR S (USA)

Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'oro

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By Authentic out of Taylor S on debut. Purchased for USD $ 120,000 (Keeneland - USA 2024 September Yearling Sale).

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Marjoram (2)
Trainer: M W McCarthy(USA)
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: QUALITY ROAD (USA)

Dam: CARDAMON (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pioneerof The Nile

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First-starter by Quality Road out of Cardamon.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Joke Maker (3) 2332
Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset()
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $101,280
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)

Dam: SWAN OF THE NILE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Pioneerof The Nile

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1609m

Gear Changes

blinker on.

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Keeneland on October 22 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Coco Connect with 54kg at $3.34. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Pocahontas Stakes on September 13 over 1609m, 7 len behind Taken By The Wind with 55.5kg at $13.05.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	22/10/25	Keeneland	1408m	MDN F 2	1	Tyler Gaffalione	54kg	Fast	1:29.19	56.8 km/h	0.8L	10-2	$3.34	39	$167,428	$31,393	1. Coco Connect 2. Joke Maker 3. Sticker Shock
39 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	13/9/25	Churchill Downs	1609m	G3 OPEN F 2	4	Luan Machado	55.5kg	Fast	1:36.50	60.0 km/h	7.8L	7-2	$13	41	$458,716	$45,183	1. Taken By The Wind 2. Miss Complicated 3. Joke Maker
41 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	3/8/25	Ellis Park	1207m	MDN F 2	2	Luan Machado	54kg	Fast	1:11.18	61.0 km/h	4.8L	11-4	$6.23	29	$155,039	$14,918	1. On Time Girl 2. Glam Slam 3. Joke Maker
2nd of 6	5/7/25	Indiana Downs	1006m	MDN F 2	3	John R Velazquez	54.5kg	Fast	0:58.80	61.6 km/h	1.0L	6-3	$2.60f	-	$48,930	$9,786	1. Hot Crazy Matrix 2. Joke Maker 3. Nanzig

Kayla's Komet (4) 23
Trainer: William Bret Calhoun()
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $45,756
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Grey/Roan Filly

Sire: MITOLE (USA)

Dam: MAGGIE'S MONARCH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tonalist

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m - 1710m

Gear Changes

blinker on.

Comments

Raced two times to date. At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Ellis Park on August 23 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Paving carrying 54kg at $19.11. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Keeneland on October 9 over 1710m, 14 len behind Atropa carrying 54kg at $3.51.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

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Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	9/10/25	Keeneland	1710m	MDN F 2	1	Gabriel Saez	54kg	Fast	1:45.50	58.4 km/h	14.3L	3-2	$3.51	47	$167,428	$16,116	1. Atropa 2. Measure 3. Kayla's Komet
47 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 12	23/8/25	Ellis Park	1207m	MDN F 2	10	Gabriel Saez	54kg	Fast	1:10.86	61.3 km/h	2.5L	4-1	$19	-	$155,039	$29,640	1. Paving 2. Kayla's Komet 3. Sister Troienne

Touch Of Magic (5) 45
Trainer: Steven Asmussen()
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $14,807
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: MAGICAL WORLD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Distorted Humor

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m - 1609m

Comments

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 at Saratoga on August 23 over 1308m, 5 len behind Five Bars with 54kg at $4.35. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on September 27 over 1609m, 5 len behind Americathegreat carrying 54kg at $6.46.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	27/9/25	Churchill Downs	1609m	MDN F 2	2	Keith J Asmussen	54kg	Fast	1:37.31	59.5 km/h	4.8L	2-2	$6.46	35	$183,486	$5,505	1. Americathegreat 2. Josie Joe 3. Kentucky Belle
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	23/8/25	Saratoga	1308m	MDN F 2	2	Ricardo Santana Jr	54kg	Fast	1:17.40	60.8 km/h	4.9L	5-2	$4.35	-	$155,039	$9,302	1. Five Bars 2. Icecreamforevryone 3. Tam Tam

Never Said No (6)
Trainer: George R Arnold Ii(USA)
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: MISS SQUEAL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

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First-starter by Gun Runner out of Miss Squeal.

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More Coffee (7)
Trainer: Steven Asmussen()
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)

Dam: MORE THAN LUCKY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Curlin

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First-starter by Hard Spun out of More Than Lucky.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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