21:12 churchill-downs Friday 1st May 2026

BAEZA (2) finished sixth over 1m2f in the G1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar (Dirt) at his most recent appearance on November 1. Now under the care of new trainer William I Mott. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (7) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after three runs this campaign, the latest over 1m1f in the G3 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Far too good last start and expected to be in the finish again. GRANDE (3) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1m1/2f in the G3 Ghostzapper Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Dirt), getting home by 0. 8 lengths. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. NU WHAT'S NEW (6) finished second two runs back in the G3 Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park (Dirt) then improved last time out to score by 0. 8 lengths as public elect over 1m in the G3 Oaklawn Mile Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.